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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1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Console Sofa Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian design fruitwood burl console table/ sofa table. A pair Asian design fruitwood burl side tables by Gordon's F...
Brass
Chinese Chippendale Style Parcel Gilt Walnut Console / Sofa Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very stately Chinese Chippendale style walnut and parcel gilt console or sofa table. It’s very traditional, but the parcel gilt and Chinese Chippendale fret work give the p...
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Brass Console Sofa Table Spain
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8 leg faux bamboo sofa table with a brass tray top. Black enamel with brass caps atop each leg. Stretchers cross on both bottom and top sections creating X-stretchers. Would...
Brass
$1,325Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wicker Side Tables with Beveled Glass Top, France, 1978
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
$2,484Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Brass, Chrome and Glass Top Side Tables
Located in Vilnius, LT
This pair of mid-century Italian side tables made of brass and chrome frame with transparent glass. Heavy and solid, very good condition.
Brass, Chrome
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Brass Plated Metal Faux Bamboo Glass Top Console Table
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a decorative brass plated, faux bamboo style metal console table with a smoked glass top. The glass could possibly be a replacement since it is not as long as the space it is...
Metal
$1,400 / item
H 20.48 in Dm 19.69 in
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood with Arched Legs By Tiempo Gallery
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its pigment and texture was achieved through meticulously sanding down the table and then finishing it with a clear coat. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece. This table features 3 arched legs...
Wood, Fruitwood
$3,900
H 34 in W 56 in D 21 in
Mid Century Rattan Modern Faux Split Reed & Bamboo Console Table or Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An usual vintage console table from the 1970's. Geometric design in split bamboo clad. In the style of Danny Ho Fong.
Wood, Laminate
$2,295
H 31.5 in W 61.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Asian Sofa Console Table Alter Style Distressed Black Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian chinoiserie alter style sofa or console table with a lovely distressed black finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have...
Wood, Paint
$2,300 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Calcatta Viola Marble-Topped & Walnut Base Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$1,300 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 18.9 in
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood with Ribbed Detailing By Tiempo Gallery
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its pigment and texture was achieved through meticulously sanding down the table and then finishing it with a clear coat. A uniquely sculpt...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,688
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
1970s Chippendale Walnut Burl Console Table with Fretwork and Banded Top
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Chippendale walnut burl console table with fretwork and banded top. Amazing fretwork on legs. Large drawer with two original brass drop down pulls. Walnut burl and banded top ...
Walnut, Burl
$5,300 / item
H 25 in W 57 in D 14 in
Black Walnut Console Table with Shelf, Minimalist Solid Wood Sofa Table
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Black walnut console table with shelf, designed for entryways, smaller spaces, and versatile placement throughout the home. Designed for sp...
Walnut, Wood
$2,495
H 28.25 in W 51.75 in D 17 in
Modern Console Sofa Table Travertine & Brass Plate with Glass Top Style Artedi
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern travertine base sofa or console table with asymmetrical rectangular tubes and new ½ inch beveled rectangular glass top in the style of Artedi. Beautiful condition, ke...
Travertine, Metal, Brass
$9,200 / set
H 34.5 in W 48.5 in D 18.75 in
Pair Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Ebony Console / Sofa Tables, Manner Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Ebony Console or sofa tables, Manner of Maison Jansen Pair of Hollywood Regency neoclassical ebony consol...
Marble, Bronze
On Hold|$5,800
H 23.75 in Dm 26.75 in
Vintage Art Deco Side Table, Handcrafted Walnut with Mirrored Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Art Deco French side, sofa table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition. The small detailed end table is composed with its original mirrored glass t...
Mirror, Walnut
Gold Mid-Century Modern Side Table with Glass Top and Metal Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern small round side, sofa table with a circular glass top and a gilded metal base on three legs and gracefully decorated with four metal sunflowers, i...
Metal, Brass
$7,900
H 26.75 in W 53 in D 21 in
French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Sofa Table / Console by Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical sofa table, console, desk or vanity in gilt Iron faux bamboo by Maison Baguès. The table a timele...
Marble, Wrought Iron
Chinese Chippendale Style Lacquered Console by Minton-Spidell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand lacquered console table featuring an aged, intentionally distressed patina by Minton-Spidell artisans in Los Angeles, CA. The large table is crafted from a thick, solid plank h...
Wood
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H 33.25 in W 57 in D 23 in
Fine Chinese Chippendale Style Black Lacqered And Gilt Decorated Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality and very well made console with serpentine shaped top and apron with fine gilt decoration- the top with figures in a rocky landscape with a pavilion and a pagoda. The ...
Wood
Greek Key Design Bamboo Console Table
By McGuire
Located in Rochester, NY
Rectangular bamboo console table / sofa table with a simple modern Greek key style design in overall beautifully aged original glowing light honey color. Very good quality. Circa 19...
Bamboo, Wood
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H 27.25 in W 63.75 in D 15.25 in
Henredon Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Console Sofa Table Dark Finish Fretwork
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie style console table or sofa table with a dark mahogany and walnut finish and fretwork detail. It is in fabulous vintage condition not without imperfection but with no outstanding flaws, circa 1970s-1990s. The perfect statement console table...
Mahogany, Walnut
Fine Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hall Table by Kindel
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful newly refinished carved mahogany Chinese Chippendale hall table by Kindel Furniture. This table has very nice carved detail...
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Altar Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century Chinese altar table with intricate geometric carvings throughout. Beautiful old, worn natural patina. Carved sign m...
Wood
Elegant Asian-Inspired Slender Console / Sofa Table by Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Asian-inspired slender console / sofa table by Baker.