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Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning early 20th Century one of a kind Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Pagoda Cabinet is a meticulously crafted piece of furniture. This hand-carved cabinet features a pagoda g...
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Mirror George III Style
Located in Bradenton, FL
George III Style Chinese Chippendale Carved Wood Pagoda Mirror. Mirror features hand carved cerused pine surface. Intricate carving on frame features acanthus leaves, pagoda top, and...
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20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Girandoles with Reverse Painted Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty pair of English Chinese Chippendale style girandoles, each crested with a well-carved eagle resting on a stylized foliate surround. The mirrors are decorated one with ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Zabihi Collection Bring Pink Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting early 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet in bright pinks , green , yellow Measures: 8'10'' x 11'6''.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Benches withe Scalamandre
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of carved faux bamboo benches, footstools, or ottomans crafted in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The benches feature hand-carved faux bamboo legs, stretchers, and spandr...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood

Blue Modern Chinese Style Handmade Wool Rug with Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and beige accents throughout the traditional Chinese dragon design. This rug measures 8' x 9'9".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

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 Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

4ft Tall Blue and White Chinese Vase
Located in London, GB
A Very Decorative Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Vase This Vase Stands at a impressive 4ft in height Being Blue and White goes with Most Colour Decor
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Porcelain

Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Chippendale style carved pine secretary. It is purported to be English, and it has glass shelves. The drawers do have dovetail construction, and it is t...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Pine

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Settee Fretwork Upholstery By Meadowcraft
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Chippendale style white faux bamboo settee by Meadowcraft. There are two available. The upholstery is a white lattice / fretwork on a turquoise background. The upho...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Aluminum

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 Furniture

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Faux Bamboo

Modern Chinese Peking Style Wool Rug Handmade in Muted Tones with Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a Chalky color field and navy blue and green accents throughout the traditional Chinese Peking design. This rug measures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wool

Highly Carved Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved mahogany with a flat top writing surface and a intricate carrved gallery with dragons and birds. Carvinga are on every service ans these are highly skiiied labor. See ...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

1940s Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Pagoda Form Cabinets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Who knew R.J.Horner had a pagoda phase! This is a pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany pagoda form cabinets. They date approximately to the 1940s. This pair was created by the Flint and Horner collaboration out of New York that began in the later part of the 19th century and ended in the 1950s. They were crafted in New York. There is light and general wear. The bottoms open to vivid green shelving...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set Of Four Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of four faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale chairs. Set includes one armchair and three matching side chairs. Chairs feature intricately carved frames supported by taper...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Faux Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass she...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding carved and gilded Chinese Chippendale Mirror with many beautiful details. Pagoda with bells on top.
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20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Chinese Chippendale Stool Ottoman Footrest by Erwin Lambeth c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Great decorative stool in the Chinese Chippendale style, made by Erwin Lambeth, circa 1970's. The stool is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Scorched Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style King Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage scorched bamboo Chinese Chippendale style king sized headboard.
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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Henredon Mahogany Finished Breakfront Lighted Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinese Chippendale Henredon 2 piece mahogany finished hardwood Breakfront lighted display cabinet with glass door fronts with deco...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage Octagon Center or Dining Table w/Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage octagon walnut toned wood fretwork pedestal base with octagon shaped glass top with ogee edge. Beautiful condition, kee...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Glass, Wood

set of 10 porcelain chinese dinner plates Guang Cai dinnerware from the 1960s
By Guang Ji
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Set of 10 Chinese porcelain dinner plates. These Guang Cai plates, also known as 'three-color plates' or 'family rose plates' in Chinese, are a type of Chinese porcelain known for it...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Porcelain

Edwardian chippendale revival carved mahogany cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian Chinese chippendale carved mahogany cabinet, circa 1905. 2 part edwardian mirrored cabinet in the chippendale taste. Top section comprising of 6 mirrors surmounted by carv...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Rare Mahogany Reticulated Carved Chinese Chippendale Etagere China Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular English canopy etagere. The etagere is designed in the Chinese Chippendale style and features a laminated mahogany pierce carved top or canopy and a carved dark mahogany frame with mirrored panels in the back to reflect your superb collection of Sevres or Wedgewood china...
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1880s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

Italian Carved Giltwood Chinese Chippendale Style Mirror By Carver’s Guild
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian Chinese chippendale style carved giltwood mirror by Carver’s Guild. It is a really nice scale, and note the Ho Ho bird with the draping garland. It is marked and i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

1920s Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Chinese Walnut Jewelry Box 1960s
By Chen Chi 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Chinese jewelry box. Wood with brass and jade details. Original key inside three little drawers, with red Silk upholstery and place for your rings and bracelets. In the dr...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Etagere - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very nicely carved pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany etagere or bookcase. Carved all around with fretwork running down the frame. Three of the shelves are f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

Large 19th Century Carved Giltwood Georgian Chinese Chippendale Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Chinese Chippendale style carved giltwood overmantle mirror 19th Century Scarse horizontal configuration and excellent quality of carving. The design centered by a pagoda cr...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossb...
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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Secretary by Biggs Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classic piece! It is a Chinese Chippendale style mahogany secretary by Biggs Furniture. It is very good condition with ball and claw feet and brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

Magnificent 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Ho-Ho Bird Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A superb 18th century Chinese Chippendale carved giltwood mirror of exceptional detail. The pierced foliate frame with climbing roses on architectural column elements of pagoda form,...
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18th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
Faux Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Desk 19th century An exotic faux bamboo and satinwood desk in a Chinese Chippendale style. The upper section is topped with a pierced gallery accente...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Asian Hand Carved Wooden Lanterns
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Asian Hand Carved Wooden Lanterns. Nice decorative pair in a rich cinnabar color. This pair is not identical but very similar. Heavily carved gilt wood with amazing detail. H...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Wall Mirror(manner of Thomas Johnson)
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (late 19th Century) carved giltwood wall mirror with pagoda top above a seated figure, birds, hounds, and a fox. (in the manner of THOMAS JOHNSON ci...
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19th Century British Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Armchair with newly upholstered whimsical seat cushion.
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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Black Lacquer Round Hexagon Pagoda Top Mother of Pearl Showcase Display
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinese Black Lacquer Round Hexagon Pagoda Top Mother of Pearl Showcase Lighted Two Doors Display Cabinet Shelves MINT!
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Hardwood

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table with pull out tray. Measures 13" in width, 13" in depth and 24" in height.
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Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Mahogany

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and used to store linens, among other items The cabinet fea...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Style Gold Tray Table W/ Black Faux Bamboo Base Att. Kittinger
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Chinese Chippendale style coffee table in the manner of Kittinger. The top is gold, and the back is a black lacquer faux bamboo. It is unmarked. My shipping is...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood

Large Scale Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Mirror Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a very large scale Chinese Chippendale style giltwood mirror attributed to Maitland-Smith. It is both wood and composition with elaborate detail and both silver and gold gilt...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Composition

Fine Ebonized Faux Bamboo Form Oval Cocktail Table By Hickory Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and highly decorative Faux Bamboo Cocktail Table made by Hickory Chair. Raised on 8 legs, in four ends, with an X form stretcher. The oval table with faux bamboo for...
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Faux Leather, PVC, Wood

Blue Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug with Mullticolor Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and multi-color accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon design. This rug measures 3' x 8'.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood frame with central Ho Ho bird at top.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Mirror, 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 Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Brighton Style Bamboo and Cane Hexagonal Dining Table Bases
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fabulous and hard to find pair of vintage bamboo dining table bases of hexagonal form, in the Brighton Pavilion or Chinese Chippendale style. This handcrafted pair of table bases fea...
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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Pair of Asian Carved Wood Tables with Chinese Chippendale Fretwork Stretcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of candlestand occasional tables of carved wood, each having a rectangular molded top, raised on square-section legs, joined by Chinese Chippendale fretwork shelf stretcher, end...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Wood

Modern Tan Wool Rug Handmade Chinese Style with a Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning contemporary Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug featuring a tan field with beige, red, and blue accents throughout the traditional dragon design. This rug measures 8'1" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wool

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage burnt bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with woven cane seat features bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns. The ba...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Early 19th Century Large English Flow Blue Ironstone Platter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular English Regency Ironstone Platter with flow blue decorations. Large and substantial piece 17.5 x 14 x 1.75 deep and heavy, very well made...
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1840s English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Clay, Ironstone

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves. C.1880 England In very good condition, with expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Chippendale Furniture

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Bamboo, Lacquer

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 Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
By Hoppy Chang
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Turquoise color lamp stands. Square shape. Comes with matching shades. Signed. 1970s. Measures: Without shades. Height 30 cm, width 10 cm, depth 10 cm. one E27 bulb. With...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Chippendale furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Chippendale furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Chippendale furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, Maitland Smith, and Brown Jordan. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $244 and tops out at $187,500 while the average work can sell for $2,624.

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