Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
CHINESE CHIPPENDALE STYLE
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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Style: Chinese Chippendale
Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage carved wood dining chairs with a Classic faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale form, dramatic faux tortoise finish, and tie back cushions over caned seats.
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Matched Pair of George III Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine matched pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs with shaped backs, the arms with blind fretwork carving, the square legs similarly carved and joined by pierced fretwork ...
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1770s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Pair of Metal Outdoor Armchairs with Striped Fabric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your outdoor living space with this exquisite pair of Chippendale Chinoiserie style armchairs, crafted to blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. Each chair featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Arm Chairs after Dorothy Draper - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Arm Chairs after Dorothy Draper in the Chinese Chippendale form- a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 28" W x 28" D...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Chippendale or Boho Styled Faux Bamboo Accent or Side Chair
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage Chinese Chippendale or Bohemian styled accent chair is presumed to have been manufactured in the United States in circa 1950. The frame is done in a sculptured wood to mimic bamboo stalks and covered with a bright honey amber lacquer...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gorgeous Red Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous and quite sophisticated. These Chinese Chippendale dining or armchairs are in good condition and have a minor wear from age and use. The chairs are perfect for a c...
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1940s French Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale armchairs.
Professionally refinished.
No makers mark.
Measures: Arm height 26.63 inches.
A-808-335
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer
English Midcentury Bleached Faux Bamboo Lounge Chair with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic vintage English Chinese Chippendale style lounge chair from the mid 20th century, with bleached faux bamboo structure and new linen doub...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Pair of Faux Bamboo Chairs by Pearson
By Pearson Co.
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of Faux Bamboo Regency or Chinese Chippendale style armchairs by Pearson labeled 2018. The frame is made of maple wood. The decorative armchairs are structurally sound with mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Maple
1970s Burnt Bamboo Tessellated Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s burnt bamboo Chinese chippendale style armchair attributed to Harrison Van Horn. Chinese Chippendale wood chair with applied Burt bamboo ...
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Tortoiseshell Burnt Bamboo Cane Armchairs
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in ECHT, NL
Pair of Vintage Brighton Pavilion Style Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Split Reed Chairs with boucle Seats. Brighton Pavilion refers to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England. It is...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, great style and form. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Style Black Lacquered Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinese Chippendale style black lacquered armchairs from circa 1950 with upholstered seats. This elegant pair of English Chinese Chippendale style black lacquered a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered King Wood Arm Chairs 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty red lacquered king wood serpentine crest curvature arm chairs with decorative carved straight legs and original connecting stretchers. Mid 19...
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1780s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Kingwood, Lacquer
Mid Century Chippendale Style Chrome Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Chinese Chippendale style chrome armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion. A traditional, yet modern design.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair, Wood Frame Caned Seat Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Wood chair with armrests, Chinese Chippendale Style inspired. This armchair belongs to " Belloni Bamboo collection" that was one of the most appreciated and well selled collection in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome set of 6 English, Chinese Chippendale ebonized carved mahogany chairs -- 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs with open fretwork, ball and claw feet, upholstered slip seats. The carvings are beautifully articulated on the pierced back. Chairs offer a wide comfortable seat and sturdy construction.
2 of the 4 side chairs are slightly larger in scale but a well matched set of 6.
Dimensions given are for the 2 arm chairs.
Larger side chairs...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Fine Pair Creme Painted Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Usa your imagination and really let these chairs flourish! These chairs could be painted in black or red and upholstered in an animal print to make them POP! They date to the 1960s and are in good condition with minor signs of age and use. Dimensions: 31.75 inches high x 23.25 inches wide x 23 inches deep. Seat height 18 inches
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1960s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Theodore Alexander Trellis Dining Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs. Wide horseshoe frame design that is extremely comfortable. Newly reupholstered in a Chinese Double Happiness black and white fabric.
Sea...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Elm
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Fret Work Arm Chair, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with removable cushion, frontal carved fret work legs, and rear carved splaye...
Category
1780s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Black Lacquer Pagoda Armchair in the Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in London, GB
An armchair in the ‘Chinese Chippendale’ manner.
The design for the frame of this chair is drawn from Plate XXVII in Thomas Chippendale’s ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Dire...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Nicely Carved Arm Side Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of decorative Chinese Asian arm dining chairs.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Faux Bamboo Cane Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Cockpen faux bamboo cane desk chair
Named after pew chairs with a Chinese lattice design in the Cockpen Church, Cockpen, M...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Armchair, Circa 1850-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork armchair, Circa 1850-1870. This chair is of magnificent quality.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Pair 18th Century Robert Manwaring Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine pair of mid-eighteenth century carved mahogany library armchairs attributed to Robert Manwaring, ca 1760.
Crisply carved, of superb colour and...
Category
1760s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the domed crest above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined by an upholstered padded ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
By Donghia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of ten mid century armchairs crafted in mahogany in a modern version of the classic chippendale form designed by Yale Burge for Donghia.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of armchairs is in curved wood. The backrest is curved and is paneled with friezes depict...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Style Black Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Chinese Chippendale style black faux bamboo armchairs from the mid 20th century, with new upholstery. Made in the USA during the midcentury period, each of this pair of faux bamboo armchairs features a Chinese Chippendale ebonized design perfectly complimented by the neutral tones of its upholstered seat. Resting on straight legs connected to one another through cross stretchers, this pair of midcentury Chinese Chippendale...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Pair of white lacquered wood faux-bamboo armchairs in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of faux-bamboo armchairs is made of a white lacquered wood. This is a French work in the style of Chinese Chippendale and in the style of famous French designer M...
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1970s European Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Glamorous Red Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous Chinese Chippendale style red lacquer armchair having contrasting green silk seat upholstery with palm tree motif.
Arm height 27.5
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
A fine pair of 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany Gainsborough chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of large 19th century Chinese Chippendale carved mahogany Gainsborough style armchairs . Beautiful carving and fretwork . Covered in a green silk material
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style (19th-20th Century) mahogany bergere arm chairs with cluster legs with stretcher and gold damask upholstery
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
English Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Turn-of-the-century English Chinese Chippendale style armchair. The chair is composed of mahogany and features a Gothic pierced tracery des...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Chinese Chippendale armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Donghia, Hekman Furniture, and Maitland Smith. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $2,225.