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Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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.

Find antique Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs, side tables, case pieces and other furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinese Chippendale
Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Elm Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of eight hardwood dining chairs featuring Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo frames. The elegant chairs constructed from elm with a gorgeous warm, dark honey tone....
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Faux Bamboo dining chairs Jonathan Adler style 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful set of 13 Faux Bamboo dining chairs . Timeless design fits in almost every interior . Wicker seat . Bright White color . 1970s Please ask for better chipping solutions .
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Bamboo

Set of Eight Lexington Chinese Chippendale Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of eight vintage rattan dining armchairs by Lexington. The Chinese Chippendale style chairs feature rattan frames with ratt...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Lexington Chinese Chippendale High Back Dining Chairs -Set of 12
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your dining space with coastal elegance and timeless sophistication with this stunning set of 12 vintage Lexington Chinese Chippendale high-back dining chairs. Crafted with a ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Four Classic White Wooden Chiavari Chairs with Navy Seats
Located in Redding, CT
Set of four classic white wooden Chiavari chairs with padded navy seats. Nice faux bamboo design. Perfect to go around that white kitchen table or office table. Removeable padded navy blue seat cushions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, PVC, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, solid wood...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, Ebonized
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair in an ebonized finish with light distre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs Jonathan Adler Style Set of Four
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of Four midcentury Faux Bamboo Chairs, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo chinoiserie Dining Chairs, a Clas...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Vintage Regency Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Dining Chairs – Set of 6. These striking chairs combine classic Regency style with intricate Chippendal...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They are in fabulous vintage condition. They wear a p...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Set of 8 Bleached Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Bleached Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with caned seats. The set consists of 2 generously propor...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing set of 6 chippendale dining chairs circa 1970's The feature solid wood construction, cane sets and updated seat pads. Clean read...
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Set of Eight Faux Bamboo Bouclé Lacquered Chloe Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight mahogany lacquered dining chairs featuring a faux bamboo carved finish by Villa and House formerly Bungalow 5. Known as Chloe chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Style Chair, Wood Frame, Caned Seat, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Wood chair Chinese Chippendale style inspired. This chair belongs to " Belloni Bamboo collection" that was one of the most appreciated and well selled collection in the 70's. This ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thomasville Chinese Chippendale Fretwork Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs
Located in West Chester, PA
Nice set of vintage Thomasville dining chairs with fretwork back rests and floral upholstered seats. Included are four side chairs an...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stellar Restored Set of 8 Mahogany Cockpen Dining Chairs in Espresso, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive set of four Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs, two arm and two side entirely clad in a bone veneer mosaic. A...
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20th Century Colombian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bone

6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued finish with neutral silk blend seat cushions. S...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Black Chinese Chippendale Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Memphis, TN
A pair of black 1970's Chinese Chippendale Dining Arm Chairs with green inset seat cushions. black finish in good shape and chairs are sound and solid.
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1970s North American Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Fourteen Cockpen Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A custom set of fourteen mahogany Chinese Chippendale cockpen dining chairs. A mid-18th century design, carved of mahogany with saddle seats and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with these exquisite vintage Chinese Chippendale bamboo dining chairs. Featuring an iconic coastal-inspired design ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale Bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair in a light oak finish with light distre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of baker dining chairs Dark walnut consisting of 4 arm and 2 side chairs reupholstered in a bright Ikat print. Measures: Seat height 18.5" Arm height 24".
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1670s North American Antique Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

McGuire Vintage Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century set of eight armchairs crafted in mahogany with reed wrapped joints featuring stylized Chinese Chippendale oval backs, caned seats, Asian style brackets, stret...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Reed, Mahogany

Set of Ten Chippendale Armchairs
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.
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chair, White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale bamboo dining chair, this timeless geometric design lattice back bamboo formed dining side chair is finished in dry chalk white with lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Rosewood Corner Dining Chairs Vintage - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 1970s Chinese ...
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1970s Vintage Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Side Chairs Attributed to Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 mahogany Chippendale style dining side chairs attributed to Bernhardt. Listing includes (4) side chairs, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, gre...
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Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Naples, FL
Set of four Chinese Chippendale dining chairs with cream striped original upholstery in good condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Bernhardt, Century Furniture, and Design Institute America. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $39,500 while the average work can sell for $2,950.

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