English Period Furniture
Mid Georgian
Chippendale (Mahogany 1745-1780)
This is a term used to describe furniture designed by Thomas Chippendale.
In 1754 he became known worldwide with his book publication "the Gentlemans' and Cabinetmakers' Director".
The book was an advertising journal put out by a tradesman aimed at potential customers. Chippendale was a functional designer and never sacrificed strength for appearance.
Breakfront bookcase, Barred doors, broken swans neck pediments
Chippendale Rococco Chair
- Country Chippendale - rural craftsman has access to pattern books.
- Dining tables followed the chairs either cabriole legs or straight.
- French legs.
- Chippendale Chinese and Gothic Chairs.
- Master carver - acanthus leaf, claw and ball. Carving is the only form of decoration.
- Influenced by French Chinese and gothic.
- Pierced urn shaped splat.
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Chippendale Rococo Chair c. 1750 |
