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What is a Chippendale style chair?
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Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Set of Four Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Pierced Splat Backs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This set of four Chippendale-style mahogany dining chairs showcases the elaborate carving and traditional silhouette associated with the enduring Chippendale furniture tradition. Pie...
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 Burton-Ching Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chair Set
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 10 Burton-Ching Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chair Set.
Category
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry American Chippendale Style Pierced Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of six Drexel dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring American Chippendale styling with a pierced reticulated back splat and quatrefoil style fabric.
Dimensions:
24" x ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Set of 6 Chippendale Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Good Quality Set Of Six, 18th century, Chippendale Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Having Attractive Splat Backs With Pierced Fan Decoration, Over Upholstered Drop In Seats Raised On Square Chamfered Legs And Stretchers.
This fabulous quality set of 18th century mahogany dining...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Fretwork Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Fretwork Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Set inc...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Banded Mahogany Chairs, Set of 10 COM
Located in Annville, PA
This Set of 10 Banded Mahogany Chairs consists of 2 armchair and 8 side chairs. FABRIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER. The chairs are created from the finest grade of plantation grown solid mahogany and the finest available veneers. All of these materials come together to create a beautiful chair that is surprisingly solid and heavy for its size. Very well built by experienced cabinet makers this Duncan Phyfe style chair...
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,690 / set


