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 Silver Display Table, Oriental Mahogany, Side, Lamp, Chippendale Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful vintage silver display table. An Oriental side table crafted in Chippendale revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Wonderfully decorative an...
Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Painted Malachite Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Malachite glass top side tables. Double faux bamboo legs with wrap around apron & inset glass top.
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Chinese Chippendale Style Fretwork and Glass Inset Mahogany Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Of Chinese Chippendale Style with a mixture of transparent and blind fretworks throughout and beveled Glass Inset Mahogany Side Tables. Measure 18.5" x 27.5" and stand 27" tall.
Mahogany
Vintage Occasional Table, Oriental, Chippendale Revival, Lamp, Side, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming vintage occasional table. An Oriental, mahogany lamp or side table in Chippendale revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. With ornate craftsman...
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Pedestal Stand Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Pedestal Stand Table Ideal for both collectors and those looking to enhance their living space, this table seamlessly blends functiona...
Marble
$2,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Side Tables in Mahogany, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of elegant side tables in mahogany. Great original condition.
Mahogany
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...
Mahogany
Pair of Gordons Fine Furniture Design Fruitwood Burl Side Tables.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the perfect blend of elegance and style with these stunning Asian-inspired side tables from Gordon's Fine Furniture. Crafted from luxurious fruitwood burl, each table boasts...
Fruitwood, Burl
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
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
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...
Marble
George III Mahogany Fretwork Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III "Chinese Chippendale" single drawer side table, the nicely grained top with foliate carved edge over single drawer, supported by pierced trellis pattern spandrels, ha...
Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Tripod Tilt-Top Candle Stand or Wine Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th-century candle stand or small tea table or wine table featuring a circular mahogany top supported by a central turned pedestal. The base consists of three cabriole legs term...
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
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Magogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Magogany Tiered Side Table. Measures 24" in with, 18" in depth and stands 26" tall.
Mahogany, Plywood
19th Century Chinese Chippendale End Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic and simple rectangular drop leaf side table in Mahogany and Cherry. The hand carved legs and apron in a Chinese Chippendale style with two 8 inch drop leaves with a single...
Cherry, Mahogany
Kittinger Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chest of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Kittinger Furniture Chinese Chippendale-style mahogany Side chest on high legs, dating from the mid 20th century. Key Features Style: It features Chinese Chippendale design element...
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Victorian Silver Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Chinese Chippendale revival silver table in mahogany. The table has a serpentine rectangular top with a raised double molded edge above a set of cluster column legs on wide...
Mahogany
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan Ficks Reed White Side Tables - Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of white Ficks Reed Chinese Chippendale style rattan side tables with glass tops. The bottom shelf is wood. Both are in very good condition.
Rattan, Glass
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Side Table, Cinnabar Finish, Wood, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style two drawer side table with bottom shelf. Finished in a cinnabar color on a basket weave motif. A very versatile piece. Great side Table, nightstand,...
Wood, Paint
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.
Rosewood
Console Table Chinese Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Gilded 19th Century China
Located in New York, NY
Console Table Chinese Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Gilded 19th Century China. Sideboard made in China in black lacquer with painted gilded details...
$1,368Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wicker Side Tables 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice attractive Wicker side tables. Beveled glass top. In a light Pink color. Sofa tables, Nightstands, End tables can be used in many different ways. Very good condition.
Wicker
Chinese Chippendale Style Side Table, Oak with Fretwork, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chippendale style side table with fretwork detail around apron & carved legs with paw feet.
Oak
Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Writing Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Writing Table This is a very attractive piece, the table has a red lacquer finish, the table top has a cleated border which has superb worn pati...
Elm
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
Very Fine Antique Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Tea Table in notable condition with an elaborately pierced full surround top edge, handsome figured Mahogany, well turned Column support with Spiral turned base element s...
Mahogany
Iconic Vintage Chinese Chippendale Side Tables from John Widdicomb
Located in North Canton, OH
Ultra Rare Chinese Chippendale Side Table with pullouts on both sides. We have a pair, priced individually. Extremely well cared for. Hand Carving and Hand Painted.
Lacquer
4 Antique Chinese Style Side Tables Made In Mahogany From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
These four antique side tables/side tables are a fascinating collection of 1930s Chinese style furniture. Made from mahogany wood, each table exude...
Mahogany
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...
Mahogany