Chinese Chippendale


noun
  1. (especially in furniture) an English rococo style using Chinese or quasi-Chinese motifs.

Origin of Chinese Chippendale

1
First recorded in 1920–25

Words Nearby Chinese Chippendale

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How to use Chinese Chippendale in a sentence

  • On a large platter rim the lattice-work is plain, somewhat reminiscent of so-called Chinese Chippendale design.

  • The tea-table was Chinese Chippendale and set with old Spode on a lacquered tray over a mosaic-embroidered linen tea-cloth.

    Etiquette | Emily Post
  • He busied himself pouring out tea, then brought her cup and placed it beside her on a quaint little table of Chinese Chippendale.

    The Lamp of Fate | Margaret Pedler

British Dictionary definitions for Chinese Chippendale

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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