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.
Find antique Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs, side tables, case pieces and other furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany End Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of Chinese Chippendale style Mahogany End Tables with beautiful carvings. Very finely crafted. Very good vintage condition. Measure 22" in width, 17" in depth and...
Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Silver Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Edwardian mahogany silver table in the Chinese Chippendale style. Solid mahogany top of serpentine shaped form outlined with a rosette and ribbon twisted moulding over an arcading bl...
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style End Tables with Writing Surfaces
Located in Pasadena, TX
These end tables are made in the Chinese Chippendale style. The tops are made of a burlwood inset. They have wrting surfaces and a brass pull.
Mahogany
Vintage Faux-Bamboo Gilt-Metal Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage faux-bamboo occasional table in the Chinese style is composed of gilt metal and an inset black polished marble top. Great as a side or plant table.
Marble, Metal
Vintage Faux-Bamboo Gilt-Metal Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage faux-bamboo occasional table in the Chinese style is composed of gilt metal and an inset black polished marble top. Great as a side or plant table.
Marble, Metal
A fine 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany silver table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany carved silver table
Mahogany
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (Late 19th Century) mahogany silver table with pierced & blind fretwork, and an X stretcher supporting an...
Leather, Mahogany
English Chinese Chippendale End Table, Mahogany, Late 19th Century, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (Late 19th Century) line inlaid mahogany end table with a blind fretwork apron & an X stretcher supporting an under-tier.
Mahogany
English Victorian Chinese Chippendale End Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Chinese Chippendale style satinwood rectangular end table with shelf and square fluted legs. (19th Cent)
Satinwood
George III Style Burl Walnut and Mahogany China Table Attributed to Gillow
Located in Essex, MA
Finely made with a wonderful burl veneer top of serpentine shape raised on cluster column legs headed by blind fretwork and fretwork spandrels. The ...
Mahogany
$1,688Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
VINTAGE PAIR OF ENGLISH MAHOGANY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIDE END LAMP TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage English Mahogany side tables with fret work carved corners in the Thomas Chippendale taste This pai...
Mahogany
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...
Mahogany
Pair of Bamboo and Glass Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cube form bamboo stands with plate glass tops. Each table has cross hatch woven sides and open ends, both are in good condition, clean, sturdy, and ready to use. One gla...
Bamboo, Glass
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.
Aluminum
Pair Of Regency Style Mahogany End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with an inset brown leather over a single drawer. One with two handles the other with one. Klismos form legs with turned stretchers.
Leather, Mahogany
$1,895 / set
H 16.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Pair Of Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Glass Top Side or End Tables
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and Diminutive pair of faux bamboo Gilt end tables. Simple and elegant in their non intrusive appearance. Square glass tops can be changed out to meet your needs.
Iron
Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany End Tables
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany End Tables - the two tier occasional tables with square tapered legs in the Sheraton manner - 14" x 14" x 28"h
Mahogany
$11,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted side table or writing table with drawer by François Linke. The foliate key plate with ormolu banding repea...
Ormolu
$675
H 24.25 in W 21 in D 26 in
Hickory Chair Chippendale Mahogany Banded Top Side Table with Queen Ann Legs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory chair Chippendale mahogany banded top side table with queen ann legs. Good vintage condition. Measures 21"W x 26"D x 24.25" H. ...
Brass
Chinese Square Lantern Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic yet minimal, this antique Chinese display table finds its place in the modern home as a nightstand, pedestal or side table. Dated to the late 19th century, the small table is ...
Elm
Pair of Danish Modern End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish and straightforward pair of Danish Modern rosewood end tables with square tapered legs and black composition tops framed with a low beaded rim. From the famed Copenhagen department store, Illums Bolighus, marked under each top. The perfect end tables next to your sofa, or placed in front as moveable coffee tables.
Rosewood
Pair of Andre Arbus Style End Tables, circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of Andre Arbus style end tables having shaped top over two bow front drawers supported on bronze mounted tapered legs.
Classic Round End Table, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style round end table with a dark mahogany stained finish. The two-tier side table with a wooden galleried dish top, with square tapered legs and a round shelf stretcher ba...
Wood
$1,200Sale Price|36% Off
H 31.25 in W 24.75 in D 17.75 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Reticulated Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Silver Table, with reticulated gallery. 31.25" H x 24.75" W x 17.75" D. Provenance: From a New York City Estate.
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel End Tables
By Niccolini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of end tables, by Niccolini, each having a rectangular glass top, raised on four cabriole legs fashioned as rope, joined by matching, shaped stretcher, ending in tassel feet. ...
Metal
Pair of Henredon Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Side End Tables
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of mahogany side tables or end tables hand-crafted in the Georgian taste decorated with Chinese Chippendale lattice design open fretwork patterns on the sides. The rect...
Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 24.75 in W 25.75 in D 25.75 in
Vintage Baker Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Square End Table
Located in Dayton, OH
A regal occasional table by Baker Furniture, Circa last quarter 20th century. Inspired by English Georgian & Chinese Chippendale styling. Features a mahogany frame with inset matchbo...
Brass
Chic Transparent Lucite Trunk on Stand End Table with Brass Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic transparent lucite trunk on stand with Asian motif and aged brass hardware. In two pieces. Makes a surprising and stylish end table with storage inside.
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Vintage Coastal Rattan Fretwork Chippendale Style Inlay Top Side End Tables
By McGuire
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This pair of vintage coastal side tables features rattan fretwork in the classic Chippendale style with new glass added. The inlay tops add a touch of refinement, combining tradition...
Rattan, Glass
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style End tables Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese Chippendale style mahogany end tables made by Baker Furniture Company, circa 1980's. With reticulated mahogany gallery's surrounding flame mahogany tops, the frieze ...
Brass
Sold
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 24 in
Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Accent Table Nightstand 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Chippendale side accent table or nightstand featuring chinoiserie styling with tiered design, one drawer and flared top. Dimensions: 24" x 17" x 26.5"h
Hardwood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Drum Side Accent Table 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous side or accent table by Baker Furniture, Circa last quarter 20th century. Drawing inspiration from English and Chinese Chippendale styling. Made from mahogany with a matc...
Brass
Chinese Chippendale Style Round Side Table by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Chinese Chippendale side table with one drawer by Baker Furniture Company. Circular top has a small, raised gallery.
Mahogany
Pair 19th Century Chinese Tall Bamboo Side Tables
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair 19th century Chinese tall bamboo side tables. Chinese side tables, finished on all 4 sides, 19th century, lacquered bamboo structure and lacquered wood top. Perfect as a pair of side tables or used as pedestals for display...
Bamboo
Chinese Chippendale Style Black and Gilt-Japanned Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with rounded corners, decorated with two seated figures and an attendant in a landscape under an elaborately leafed tree beside a pair of pheasants by a river; over a plain frieze and four cluster column legs...
Wood
Sold
H 24.75 in W 26 in D 26 in
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany Bedside Tables, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chinese Chippendale style nightstands or end tables By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 26"W x...
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Faux Bamboo Octagon Walnut Chinese Chippendale Occasional Table Attr. Baker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Faux bamboo octagon walnut Chinese Chippendale occasional table attributed to Baker. Table features 3 tiers, beautiful wood grain, bamboo distressed faux finish, quality American c...
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 16.25 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Asian design fruitwood burl side tables by Gordon's Fine furniture of Tennessee. Inlaid burl top. Very solid and heavy. Measurements are 18.5"W x 14"D x 16.25"H.
Fruitwood, Burl
Sold
H 22 in W 27 in D 22 in
Lane Mid Century Walnut 2 Tier Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Glass Caned Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage lane Altavista two tier side, end or accent table. Made of walnut featuring faux bamboo styling with beveled glass inset top and caned wicker lower tier. Modern Chinoiserie. ...
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Glass, Walnut
Pair of Square 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two late 19th century Chinese Chippendale side tables. This ornately carved pair of tables are graceful with long curved legs and ball and claw carved feet. Beautifully restored, the...
Mahogany