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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Vintage Asian Rosewood Carved Longevity Extending Dining Table and 8 Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Imported Asian Rosewood Carved Longevity Extending Dining Table and 8 Chairs Intricately handcrafted from solid rosewood with Chinese Hand-Carved imperial Longevity design, ...
Rosewood
$4,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 104 in D 44 in
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Mastercraft, Charak Furniture Company, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s dining table and six chairs designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft retailed by Charak of Boston. Briar root burl veneer although frequently identified as Amboyna. ...
Brass
$9,323Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 47.64 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen rosewood dining table with extension leaf and six chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rosewood dining table with extension leaf, and its six chairs with cream coffee leather seats. Ib Kofod-larsen (1921-2003), Seffle Mobelfabrik edition, Sweden, 1960s. Tabl...
Rosewood
$32,950Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Extendable Dining Table and Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Chairs by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional André Sornay dining ensemble from the 1930s: an extendable walnut table paired with eight matching chairs, meticulously restored and reupholstered in soft camel leathe...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$10,595 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 19.3 in
Extendable Round Dining Room Set by Rainer Daumiller Brutalist Table + 5 Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
German architect turned designer, Rainer Daumiller, popularized these playful pine dining sets through the Danish brand, Hirtshals Savvaerk, in the 1960s and ‘70s. Designed to be fun...
Pine
$4,908
H 38.98 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Stunning Asian Hardwood And Mother-of-pearl Inset Dining Table And Eight Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of south East Asian hardwood and mother-of-pearl inset extending dining table, and eight chairs en suite, 20th century; the table with cleated panel top decorated with birds and foliage, with conforming friezes and straight legs to in-turned feet; with two extra leaves; 78cm high, 213cm long extended, 112cm wide; the conforming chairs...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
$5,156 / set
H 28.94 in W 46.86 in D 41.34 in
STUNNING HAND CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN EXTENDING DINING TABLE & SIX CHAIRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original finish hand carved English oak extending dining table with matching chairs Please note the delivery fee list...
Oak
$2,910Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 35 in D 94 in
Børge Mogensen Mid Century Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
By Borge Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid Century Modern/MCM Dining Table with two extensions on either end. Made in Denmark. Dark Rosewood finish. See pics. Extends from 55 Inches to 74.5 inches to 94 ...
Rosewood
$6,450 / set
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Oval Extended Dining Table 5 Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, dining table and wood chairs set you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration. Outstanding design...
Wood, Lacquer
$29,217 / set
H 29.14 in W 187.01 in D 54.14 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 16 Swag Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique George III flame mahogany dining table, Circa 1810 in date, and a beautiful set of sixteen vintage swag back dining chairs Circa ...
Brass
$19,895 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Torbjørn Afdal Darby Dining Set with Six Chairs & Extendable Table, Norway 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This elegant and exceptionally crafted dining set was designed by Torbjorn Afdal, one of Norway’s most celebrated mid-century modern designers. Executed in richly figured rosewood, t...
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Hand Carved Extendable Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent refectory-style dining table is a masterclass in traditional European craftsmanship. Featuring a robust architectural presence, the table is distinguished by its int...
Mahogany
$9,182 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Dining Set, 6 Carlton Chairs by Låte Møbelfabrikk & Extendable Table
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An exceptional 1960s Mid-Century dining ensemble, combining six Carlton armchairs by Norwegian manufacturer Låte Møbelfabrikk with an elegant extendable dining table from the same pe...
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Teak Wood Dining Set 7 pcs Extendable
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular Chinese dining room set of an extendable table, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs. With elaborate carvings on the sides apron and longevity symbol on the chairs back. Beautif...
Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Lime Green Patio Set with 4 Chinese Chippendale Chairs and Glass Top Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a bold pop of color to your summer with this lime green patio set! Includes 4 Chinese chippendale style chairs with newly upholstered seats and brass finials, and round faux bamboo table...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Sold
H 31.3 in Dm 59.85 in
Mother of Pearl Inlaid 20th C Chinese Dining Table Set Six Chairs & Lazy Susan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rosewood Chinese round dining table with six chairs and lazy Susan. This exquisite and ...
Hardwood
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H 36 in W 18.25 in D 16.5 in
Vintage a Coastal Cast Aluminum Chinese Chippendale Outdoor Dining Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal outdoor dining set. A set of four Chinese Chippendale chairs and matching pedestal. No glass. Done in a cast aluminum...
Aluminum
Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan Barrel Dining Chairs and Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous suite of Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs and table crafted from rattan. The suite consists of four barrel back formed rattan dining armchairs and a matching dining t...
Brass
Brown Jordan Calcutta Faux Bamboo Dining Table & Six Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional Brown Jordan Calcutta design glass top umbrella dining table with two arm & four side chairs. Nearly new condition in "White Lite" powder coat finish. The custom Sunbrella cushions show very minor signs of use. Dining table dimensions: 81" W x 49" D x 29" H. Arm chair dimensions: 24.25" W x 22" D x 35.5"H. Side chair dimensions: 19" W x 22" D x 35.5" H. Seat height 20" with cushion. History & details: Calcutta is a re-introduction on a grander scale of Calcutta, originally designed in 1967 by Hall Bradley...
Aluminum
Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Game Dining Table and Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5-piece Chinese Chippendale style bamboo game table or dining table and armchairs with regency influences, an exceptional set of uniquely designed chinoiserie Chippendale chairs in P...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Glass, Rattan
McGuire Bamboo Dining Table Base
Located in Redding, CT
McGuire bamboo dining table base. This hexagonal shaped base with its whitewashed finish is accentuated with leather strapping that is also...
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
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H 41 in W 17.75 in D 16.75 in
Vintage Four-Piece Set of Lacquered Game Dining Table and Chairs Pagoda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Absolutely amazing vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency set that includes newly lacquered fretwork Chinese Chippendale game or dining table, set of four newly lacquered white pagoda ...
Lacquer
McGuire Bamboo Chinese Chippendale chairs
By McGuire
Located in Redding, CT
McGuire bamboo whitewashed Hollywood Regency dining chairs. Gothic shaped back to these lightweight, easy to move chairs. Also available is the matching Hex...
Glass, Upholstery, Bamboo