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Chinese Chippendale
noun
- (especially in furniture) an English rococo style using Chinese or quasi-Chinese motifs.
Chinese Chippendale
noun
- a branch of Chippendale style in which Chinese styles and motifs are used
- ( as modifier )
a Chinese Chippendale cabinet
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Chinese Chippendale1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
On a large platter rim the lattice-work is plain, somewhat reminiscent of so-called Chinese Chippendale design.
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The tea-table was Chinese Chippendale and set with old Spode on a lacquered tray over a mosaic-embroidered linen tea-cloth.
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He busied himself pouring out tea, then brought her cup and placed it beside her on a quaint little table of Chinese Chippendale.
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