Chinese Chippendale furniture is a style of furniture that is characterized by its ornate, decorative details and Chinese motifs. This style of furniture is a Western interpretation of Chinese design elements. It became popular in the 18th century during the Chippendale period in England, which was named after Thomas Chippendale, a famous furniture designer of that era. The Chinese Chippendale style was popular among the upper classes and was considered a status symbol. the style was heavily influenced by the fashion for all things Chinese that was prevalent in Europe during the 18th century. It featured elements such as pagodas, more...

Probably the only household name in antique furniture, taking the last name of Thomas Chippendale, a furniture London cabinet maker and furniture designer who published a book of his designs, titled 'The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director' in 1754.

The designs in the book reflected the current London fashion for furniture for that period, and were used by other cabinet makers outside London.

Very little of the furniture described as 'Chippendale' can be actually traced to Chippendale's workshop, and if it can, the value of the items is greatly increased. Certainty of manufacture by Chippendale would require an more...

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An antique George II-Style gilt-framed mirror, late 19th…

George II-Style Gilt-Framed Mirror with Chinoiserie Carvings

An antique George II-Style gilt-framed mirror, late 19th century, the (later) rectangular plate in a frame in 'Chinese Chippendale' manner carved with various Chinoiserie and foliate motifs, 162 cm high, 81 cm wide

An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery…

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Side Table with Ebonised Finish

An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery with conforming apron, triple bamboo shaped legs, pierced cross stretcher base with turned central finial, ebonised finish. 62 x 42 x 70 cm.

An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery…

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Side Table with Bamboo Legs

An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery with conforming apron, triple bamboo shaped legs, pierced cross stretcher base with turned central finial, ebonised finish. 62 x 42 x 70 cm.

A Chinese Chippendale mahogany tea or card table, English, 18th…

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Tea/Card Table

A Chinese Chippendale mahogany tea or card table, English, 18th century, 91 cm, wide 74 cm, high 46 cm, deep

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale style tea table, the mahogany…

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Tea Table

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale style tea table, the mahogany table with fret carved gallery and frieze. The front with a small sliding tray. Raised on cylindrical legs imitating bamboo united by pierced serpentine shaped stretchers, 68 cm height 34 cm width

An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style occasional…

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Occasional Table

An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style occasional table, pierced apron, each leg consisting of four bamboo style legs, pierced cross stretcher base, porcelain casters. 76 x 74 cm.

A set of parcel-gilt and mahogany wall shelves, in the Chinese…

Chippendale-style parcel-gilt wall shelves

A set of parcel-gilt and mahogany wall shelves, in the Chinese Chippendale manner, the canopy top above three shelves with fretwork galleries, 101 cm high, 88 cm wide, 17 cm deep.

Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style collectors cabinet,…

Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Collectors Cabinet

Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style collectors cabinet, top with four glazed doors, the breakfront base with three drawers, central cupboard with 18 graduated specimen drawers, 186 x 200 cm

An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style desk, gilded…

Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk with Gilded Leather Top

An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style desk, gilded leather insert to the top, two half drawers with decorative detail, unusual four pillar legs, with fretwork cross stretcher base, maker's name Edwards & Roberts stamped to one drawer. 122 x 60.5…

A fine George III Chinese Chippendale type card table, crafted…

George III Mahogany Card Table with Chinese Chippendale Style

A fine George III Chinese Chippendale type card table, crafted in solid Cuban mahogany with mahogany veneers. The elegant serpentine shape on straight fluted legs with pierced and carved fretwork brackets. The top opening to reveal a baize lining. England…

A Regency mahogany Chinese Chippendale hall table, of elegant…

Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hall Table with Elegant Proportions

A Regency mahogany Chinese Chippendale hall table, of elegant proportions, pierced gallery, rope edge decoration, two half drawers, crossed stretcher base, restrained decoration of floral and Chinese inspired motifs, drawers with brass captured ring…

A 19th century Chinese Chippendale style display cabinet, 68 x…

Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet, 19th Century

A 19th century Chinese Chippendale style display cabinet, 68 x 34 x 34 cm

Exceptional suite of ten Chinese Chippendale dining chairs of…

Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Exceptional suite of ten Chinese Chippendale dining chairs of generous proportions with upholstered leather seats

A George III inverted breakfront bookcase, the cornice with…

George III Inverted Breakfront Bookcase with Chinese Chippendale Decoration

A George III inverted breakfront bookcase, the cornice with moulded Chinese Chippendale decoration, above astral glazed doors, below four panelled doors, 255 cm wide approx., 40 cm deep. Provenance: Connoisseurs Stores. Melbourne, The Estate of Stanley…

Fine and rare antique Edwards & Roberts Chinese Chippendale…

Antique Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet by Edwards & Roberts

Fine and rare antique Edwards & Roberts Chinese Chippendale dome topped display cabinet, Label for Edwards & Roberts Upholstery & Warehouses Wardour Street London. 240 cm high, 142 cm wide

An English parcel gilt mahogany hanging shelf, circa 1900, in…

Gilt Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hanging Shelf

An English parcel gilt mahogany hanging shelf, circa 1900, in the Chinese Chippendale taste, having a pagoda top flanked by gilded bells, three shelves with pierced lattice fronts, 114 cm high, 88 cm wide, 16 cm deep

A Chippendale style mahogany display cabinet, early 20th…

Chippendale Mahogany Display Cabinet

A Chippendale style mahogany display cabinet, early 20th century, in the Chinese Chippendale manner with a low rear gallery, the top edged with rope twist carving above a slightly breakfront central flame mahogany veneer cupboard flanked by side display…

A Chinese Chippendale style mahogany fold over games table,…

Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Games Table

A Chinese Chippendale style mahogany fold over games table, 19th Century incorporating 18th Century elements having a moulded rim to the rectangular top, the blind fretwork carved frieze drawer with central brass handle and fold out till, supported on…

A mahogany display cabinet, circa 1920s, the Chinese…

1920s Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Display Cabinet

A mahogany display cabinet, circa 1920s, the Chinese Chippendale inspired breakfront cabinet with extended decorative moulding above a fluted motif to the central section having two glazed doors opening to shelves and a mirror backing, flanked by recessed…

A mahogany Chinese Chippendale revival display cabinet, early…

Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet with Fretted Carvings

A mahogany Chinese Chippendale revival display cabinet, early 20th century, with mirror plated back, the open sectional shelves with fretted carved sides and galleries, with shaped base frieze and moulded cabriole leg with lion paw feet, 128 cm width x 35…

19th century Anglo-English teak fold over tea table of Chinese…

Anglo-English Teak Tea Table with Chinese Chippendale Design

19th century Anglo-English teak fold over tea table of Chinese Chippendale design with blind fretwork frieze and legs

Antique Georgian gilt surround Chinese Chippendale style pier…

Georgian Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirror with Gilt Surround

Antique Georgian gilt surround Chinese Chippendale style pier mirror