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What makes a chair a Chippendale?
Chippendale chairs are chairs made in the American Chippendale style of furniture, dating from the 1700s and named after famed London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. Related to but distinct from the Queen Anne style, Chippendale furniture endures to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chippendale chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style. Original Mirror.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style Wall Mirror. Original Glass Gorgeous antique solid Mahogany American Chippendale...
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history. A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

George II Mahogany Pembroke Table by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pembroke Table Thomas Chippendale Circa 1780 This highly significant Pembroke table is a rare example of Thomas Chippendale's exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing his legacy's unpa...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Game Tables

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Brass

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780 Architects writing table or desk A v...
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Pair Of Carved Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an ...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

A pair of English 18th century Chippendale period George III armchairs. rare
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Central England, GB
A most attractive and rare pair of high quality carved mahogany Chippendale period George III armchairs beautifully hand made with some fine and crisp details. This handsome pair of...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

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Mahogany

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