Chinese Chippendale Furniture
CHINESE CHIPPENDALE STYLE
Like chinoiserie, which had emerged in Europe in the 17th century, antique Chinese Chippendale furniture was an appropriation of Asian design that often distilled it to stereotypes.
Thomas Chippendale published The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director in 1754, and the widespread popularity of the book of furniture designs influenced a new style of furniture named for the English cabinetmaker. Artisans in England, the United States and Europe adapted the work illustrated in its pages. The publication of the pattern book included designs reflecting “Gothic, Chinese and Modern Taste,” with illustrations of “Chinese” chairs and cabinets featuring elaborate hand-carved latticework.
Pagoda-shaped flourishes and wood painted in the “japanned” finish that mimicked lacquer were common on these pieces, as were fretwork patterns on chair backs. The back of a chair is the easiest way to distinguish between Gothic, Rococo and Chinese Chippendale chairs, all of which typically feature broad seats and luxurious upholstery. Chippendale’s designs for “Chinese” chairs tend to favor more clean lines and less ornamentation than the other styles, with cutouts in the rails and the fretwork on the back evoking a European ideal of East Asian design.
Dark woods such as walnut and solid mahogany were commonly used, as were bamboo turnings. Cabinets for imported Chinese ceramics frequently were adorned with glazing bars, while small tea tables were detailed with angular fretwork. The style remained popular through the 18th century and into the decades that followed, even inspiring an entire room at Buckingham Palace.
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Style: Chinese Chippendale
Large and Unusual 19th Century Craquelure Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A grand giltwood wall mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson with a Rococo frame comprising c scrolls and foliate flourishes and surmounted by a ho-ho bird. A detail typical of Thoma...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century English Chinese Chippendale mahogany architects desk . Leather top insert with brass pull out candle holders. Beautiful carved raised galley and fretwork .
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Large 51" Tall Foo Lions Fine Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp Base MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 51" Tall Foo Lions Fine Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp Base MINT!
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in London, GB
An armchair in the ‘Chinese Chippendale’ manner.
The design for the frame of this chair is drawn from Plate XXVII in Thomas Chippendale’s ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Dire...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality carved Chinese Chippendale style kneehole desk. The top of the desk has an intricately fretted gallery which is in perfect condition. Below this the desk h...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Speckled Green Hexagonal Fluted Gourd Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Speckled green hexagonal fluted gourd vase
Shape: Vase
Color: Green
Size (inches): 8W x 8D x 16H
Warranty Information: Each piece was handcrafted by skill and joy. Imperfecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$323 / item
19th Century Antique Dragon Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Chippendale Style Banded Mahogany 28x28" Square Side End Table MINT
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinese Chippendale Style Banded Mahogany 28x28" Square Side End Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the domed crest above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined by an upholstered padded ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dutch 18th Century Mahogany and Walnut Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning Chippendale-style mahogany and walnut server, circa 1780, is from the Netherlands and has a gorgeous patina and French polish. It features a single side apron drawer wi...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Two Provincial Chinese Armchairs
Located in Branford, CT
Two antique Chinese dining chairs. Continuous armchairs with carved medallion. Original red pigment.
Left chair: H 33" W 25" D 21".
SH 20".
Right chair: H 35" W 27" D 22".
SH 21"...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,500 / set
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs After Ficks Reed - Set of 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Done in the manner of Ficks Reed with the iconic Chinese Chippendale design. Freshly painted white in a semi gloss finish. All se...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Reed, Paint
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Chinese Chippendale mahogany silver table with gadrooned moulding to the top edge, open fretwork frieze on all four sides and ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Blue & White Blossom Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white blossom globular porcelain vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$338 / item
Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue, with gold stenciled details. The chair back is decorated with a different scene from e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century George III Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George III mahogany silver table in the Chinese Chippendale style. The pierced corner brackets support unusual cluster column legs and terminate on block feet. The recta...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Four Lion Head Handle Jar White Crackle
Located in Carson, CA
Four Lion head handle jar white crackle
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$323 / item
McGuire Vintage Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century set of eight armchairs crafted in mahogany with reed wrapped joints featuring stylized Chinese Chippendale oval backs, caned seats, Asian style brackets, stret...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Reed, Mahogany
Blue & White Blossom Plum Porcelain Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & White Blossom Plum porcelain vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$313 / item
Pair of Asian Hand Carved Wooden Lanterns
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Asian Hand Carved Wooden Lanterns. Nice decorative pair in a rich cinnabar color. This pair is not identical but very similar. Heavily carved gilt wood with amazing detail. H...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,165 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Chinese quality carved hardwood figure of a bearded gentleman holding a drinking cup in period clothing standing on a carved base.
A v...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Tea Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chippendale style side table with fretwork detail around apron & carved legs with paw feet.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Oak
Speckled Green Ridged Neck Vase
Located in Carson, CA
Speckled green ridged neck vase
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand shaped, hand painted. Distress, chips a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$298 / item
Vintage Dragon Peking Handmade Multicolor Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and multi-color accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon design.
This rug measures 3'1" x 7'11".
Category
1950s Tibetan Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue & White Bird Floral Open Top Jar
Located in Carson, CA
Blue & white bird floral open top jar
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$348 / item
Georgian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
This early 19th-century George III Chinese Chippendale occasional table features a blind fretwork frieze and pierced corner bracket supports. The carved fretwork pattern continues on...
Category
1810s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Style Reproduction Porcelain Temple Jar Lion Motif, Large
Located in Carson, CA
Vintage temple jar lion motif - 2 Sizes
The special antique process makes it looks like a piece of art from a museum.
High fire porcelain, 100% hand sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Worn Khotan Antique Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn early 20th century Khotan gallery rug. Gray ground, soft red accent pomegranates throughout. accents in yellow and brown
circa 1910, measures: 6'4" x 12'10".
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Style Black Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Chinese Chippendale style black faux bamboo armchairs from the mid 20th century, with new upholstery. Made in the USA during the midcentury period, each of this pair of faux bamboo armchairs features a Chinese Chippendale ebonized design perfectly complimented by the neutral tones of its upholstered seat. Resting on straight legs connected to one another through cross stretchers, this pair of midcentury Chinese Chippendale...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vtg Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser w/ Bowed Front and Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser with Bowed Front and Mirror. Item features a mall mirrored surface, beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage Detroit Furn Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Triple Dresser & Pagoda Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser Chest & Mirror by Detroit Furniture. Item features, center with red leather panel, beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Antique Thomas Chippendale Style Extending Hardwood Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Thomas Chippendale style extending occasional table in very fine mahogany
This is a very well made, important looking occasional ta...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,117 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Vintage Turned Oak Faux Bamboo Canterbury Reviewer Magazine Rack
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Canterbury reviewer / magazine rack in faux bamboo turned oak with brass ball finials on original caster.
Very elegant and unique piece that will stand out in any decor. The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Brass
$626 Sale Price
30% Off
Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Rustic Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78174 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking rug, 08'08 x 11'00. Effortless beauty and understated elegance, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Peking rug beautifully embodies rust...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$12,710 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Chippendale George III Style Burl Elmwood Dessert Occasional Table
Located in Lomita, CA
The burl veneer pattern and patina of the burl elmwood on this table is fantastic!
A vintage Chinese Chippendale burled elmwood veneer occasional table. It has interesting features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid pair of antique Chinese bookends with handcarved chrysanthemum flowers. Gray hardstone or marble. From a Florida private collection.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
$650 / set
Antique Chinese Rug Ningxia Bench Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
78450 Antique Chinese Ningxia bench runner meditation mat, 02'01 x 25'08.
With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Ningxia bench runner is a ca...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$11,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Flame Mahogany Accent Tables - Set of 2
Vintage Drexel Heritage set of 2 Chippendale Chinoiserie style banded-top flame mahogany accen...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive set of four Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs, two arm and two side entirely clad in a bone veneer mosaic.
A...
Category
20th Century Colombian Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bone
Vintage Orange Chinese Baotou Vase Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78027 Vintage Orange Chinese Baotou Vase Pictorial Rug, 04'03 x 06'08. Chinese Pictorial Baotou rugs, hailing from Baotou in Inner Mongolia, China, are celebrated for their elaborate...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$5,488 Sale Price
26% Off
Pair Vtg Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs 'a'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux bamboo cane barrel back club lounge chairs (A). Item features cane seat and back, faux bamboo carved wood frames, very nice vintage pair, great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rare 19th Century Oriental Brass and Marble Exotic Candle holders
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular, rare antique candlesticks to decorate your exotic summer table
These are two bronze candle holders or similar.
They are two Asian figures, one female and the other male ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$1,350 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since ...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
An Asian style marble top ebonized console table circa 1950.
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Asian style marble top ebonized console table circa 1950 in the manner of James Mont. The finish on this table has been recently polished and it is in spectacular condition! Ready to...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of white lacquered wood faux-bamboo armchairs in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of faux-bamboo armchairs is made of a white lacquered wood. This is a French work in the style of Chinese Chippendale and in the style of famous French designer M...
Category
1970s European Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of armchairs is in curved wood. The backrest is curved and is paneled with friezes depict...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,231 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dragon Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug in Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug features a rich navy blue field adorned with vibrant yellow accents showcasing traditional Chinese dragon designs.
This ru...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chinese Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice square bamboo umbrella stand .Comes with bronze color metal handles China. good condition.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Chinese Side Tables in Mahogany, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of elegant side tables in mahogany. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,800 / set
Small Bell in Agate, Sculpture, Made in China Early 20th Century, Gray Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small bell in Agathe. This object was made in China at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a small sculpture, which also serves as a bell with a ball e...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Agate
Blue Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug With Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug features a rich navy blue field adorned with vibrant yellow accents showcasing traditional Chinese dragon designs.
This ru...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Asian Antique Style Carved Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Carved Mahogany side table with rich marble top. May be used as a lamp table or as a plant stand as well.
Carved on all 4 sides. Oriental a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Marble
$268 Sale Price
43% Off
1920's Antique Kut Hing Swatow Cocktail/Martini Shaker
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of early 20th-century Chinese cocktail shakers by Kut Hing, one of the most esteemed Swatow pewterware makers. Known for their intricate craftsman...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Metal
Blue & Tan Chinese Antique Peking Handmade Wool Rug with Pictorial Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a tan and navy blue field and orange accents throughout the traditional Chinese pictorial design.
This rug measures 3'...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Square Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Inlay side table in very good condition.
Measures 16.25" W x 16.25" D x 23.25" H.
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Large Oriental bronze Pagoda table lamp with Shade 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp .Bronze Pagoda shaped base .comes with a
beathiful Linen Light Green Shade . Superb combination .
The shade is Adjustable i height . Two large E27 bulb needed ....
Category
1960s West Asian Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with vase and flowers
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with flowers in vases placed on wooden stands, bonsai trees in ceramic planters, books, and o...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of 4 Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Side Chairs Attributed to Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 mahogany Chippendale style dining side chairs attributed to Bernhardt. Listing includes (4) side chairs, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, gre...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Crackle Celadon Porcelain Bud Vases, Set of 3
Located in Carson, CA
Crackle Celadon porcelain bud vases - Set of 3
Shape: Mini Vase
Color: Celadon
Size (inches): 7W x 7D x 11H (Each. Approximately)
Total Weight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of two Chinese porcelain vases from the early 1900s captures the refinement and delicacy of oriental art from that period. These vases, carefully crafted with atten...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$940 / set
Chinese Chippendale furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, Maitland Smith, and Brown Jordan. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $244 and tops out at $187,500 while the average work can sell for $2,624.