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Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous Size
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Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous Size

1900 - 1920
Description

A striking and rare pair of late 19th early 20th-century open armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale (Chinoiserie revival / "Cockpen") tradition.

With their architectural geometric lines these chairs create just the right kind of interior impact either as a pair or as statement accent seating, desk chairs, or hall chairs.

They feature classic Chinese Chippendale style open rectangular backrests and matching armrests decorated with crisp, intersecting lattice fretwork. Happliy they also retain their original paint and decorative finish. This is a combination of a soft terracotta-red painted ground, accented with finely hand-painted gilded/gold details which feature intricate diaper-and-lattice geometric motifs along the seat rails, delicate linear gilt framing along the frame profiles, and decorative fretwork corner spandrels under the seat apron.

Both chairs are supported on straight, square-section front legs with decorative corner brackets, paired with elegant splayed back legs for balance and stability.?

The drop in seats are traditionally constructed with webbing and horsehair and they are finished in a clean, neutral cream/off-white linen-blend fabric, and ready to upholster in a fabric of your choice.

The frames remain sturdy and structurally sound. The painted and gilt surfaces display fine, authentic distress, light edge rubbing, and age-appropriate patination that highlight their character and period authenticity.

Dimensions are

46cm ( seat to floor)

56cm wide

28cm deep

68cm (across widest point of arms)

96cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated these Chinese Chippendale Armchairs to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240625
Description
A striking and rare pair of late 19th early 20th-century open armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale (Chinoiserie revival / "Cockpen") tradition.
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With their architectural geometric lines these chairs create just the right kind of interior impact either as a pair or as statement accent seating, desk chairs, or hall chairs.
The English Interior
fig 1. A pair of red painted and gilded armchairs with geometric lattice backs and sides and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 1. Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous Size

They feature classic Chinese Chippendale style open rectangular backrests and matching armrests decorated with crisp, intersecting lattice fretwork. Happliy they also retain their original paint and decorative finish. This is a combination of a soft terracotta-red painted ground, accented with finely hand-painted gilded/gold details which feature intricate diaper-and-lattice geometric motifs along the seat rails, delicate linear gilt framing along the frame profiles, and decorative fretwork corner spandrels under the seat apron.

fig 2. A pair of red painted and gilded armchairs with geometric lattice backs and sides and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 2. Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous Size

Both chairs are supported on straight, square-section front legs with decorative corner brackets, paired with elegant splayed back legs for balance and stability.?

The drop in seats are traditionally constructed with webbing and horsehair and they are finished in a clean, neutral cream/off-white linen-blend fabric, and ready to upholster in a fabric of your choice.

fig 3. A pair of red painted and gilded armchairs with geometric lattice backs and sides and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 3. Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous Size

The frames remain sturdy and structurally sound. The painted and gilt surfaces display fine, authentic distress, light edge rubbing, and age-appropriate patination that highlight their character and period authenticity.

Dimensions are

46cm ( seat to floor)

56cm wide

28cm deep

68cm (across widest point of arms)

96cm high

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Chinese Chippendale Armchairs to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240625
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Archive I A pair of red painted and gilded armchairs with geometric lattice backs and sides and light cream upholstered seats.

Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous Size

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A pair of red painted and gilded armchairs with geometric lattice backs and sides and light cream upholstered seats.
Fine Pair of Chinese Chippendale "Cockpen" Style Painted & Gilded Armchairs of Generous size
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A pair of red painted and gilded armchairs with geometric lattice backs and sides and light cream upholstered seats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Chippendale
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Leaf Gilding, Upholstery
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsLattice backrest, Chinese fretwork, Corner brackets, Upholstered seat
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The Cockpen style originated in 18th-century Britain and is characterised by intricate Chinese Chippendale geometric lattice work on the backrest and arm panels.

Traditional examples are constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or beech, frequently featuring painted or gilded decorative finishes and mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved joinery, pegged construction, uneven hand-planed surfaces, and natural wear patterns to the paintwork or leaf gilding.

These chairs function as accent seating placed symmetrically beside a console table, framing a doorway, or positioned as end chairs at a dining table.

Dust gently using a soft dry cloth, avoid chemical cleaners or moisture, keep away from direct heat sources, and handle the furniture by the seat frame rather than the lattice work.
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