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
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
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
$1,347Sale 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
$2,495
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
$2,526Sale 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
$4,850
H 26.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Console / Sofa Table in Brass and Glass by Design Institute of America, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Console / Sofa / Hall Table in brass and glass by Design Institute of America (DIA), 1970s. Striking design in which the original glass inserts into the brass frames with a screw on ...
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Side Table with Smoked Glass Top, Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A square, vintage Mid-Century modern French polished brass side, end table with a smoked glass top in the manner of Maison Jansen, in good condition. The sofa table is standing on four round legs, stabilized by two cross beams. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960, Paris, France. The Maison Jansen was a French interior design firm...
Metal, Brass
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
Ebonized Mahogany Cane Top Asian Influence Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oriental Asian midcentury style carved base high quality craftsmanship console table with caned top.
Mahogany
Walnut Six-Legged Console Table on Tapered Legs Parzinger Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangular walnut console table on six tapered legs with higher wood accents.
Walnut
$2,295
H 31.5 in W 61.5 in D 14.5 in
Asian Chinoiserie Distressed Black Finish Alter Style Sofa Console Table
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
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood with Arched Legs
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
$2,300
H 31 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Fench Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Demilune Console Table by Labarge
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Well made console table or sofa table made by Labarge circa 1980's. It consists of heavy solid brass legs and floating clear glass top. Legs are adjustable and rear legs can be used ...
Brass
Console Table faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful two tier Faux Bamboo console table ,comes with beveled glass tops ,and a Wicker tray below .Nutwood . Chinese Chippendale in style . American made by ''Riverside'' 1970s ....
Nutwood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 54 in D 16.5 in
Karl Springer Style Faux Lacquered Goatskin Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood, Lacquer
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.