Chippendale furniture
Rococo English cabinetry
Chippendale furniture is a style of English furniture from the mid-18th century, named after cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale.
The style features ornate carved details, cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and influences from Gothic, Chinese, and Rococo design.
Chippendale pieces—especially chairs, highboys, and secretaries—are prized antiques: The auction featured several original Chippendale chairs.
- chairsFurniture for sitting
- Georgian eraBritish 1714-1837 epoch
- fretworkInterlocking ornamental design
- desksFlat-topped work furniture
- 18th centuryYears 1701-1800
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