Thomas Chippendale (June 1718 – 1779) was an English woodworker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.

Chippendale, various styles of furniture fashionable in the third quarter of the 18th century and named after the English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale.

Thomas Chippendale is one of the most influential furniture-makers in English history. Discover how he came to be known as the 'Shakespeare of furniture'.

Oct 18, 2024 · Thomas Chippendale, a guide to his furniture and decorative arts, and why the designer is considered to be the Shakespeare of English furniture-makers

Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) was Britain's most famous and influential furniture maker. Born in Yorkshire, Chippendale went on to make furniture for some of the most powerful and influential...

Born in Yorkshire, Chippendale established his workshop in St Martin’s Lane, London in the 1750s, and in 1754 published the first edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director, the first work of …

Oct 16, 2024 · Chippendale style combines Rococo, Gothic, and Chinese elements in a refined way. Its flowing curves decorative fretwork, and bold details make for distinctive designs. The style grew from …

Jun 6, 2025 · Chippendale style furniture is one of design's most iconic and enduring influences. Born from the hands and vision of Thomas Chippendale, this style blends the finesse of British …

Matthew Darly, Butler Clowes, Isaac Taylor I, Johann Sebastian Müller, Cornelius H. Hemmerich, James Hulett, Edward Rooker, William Foster, Thomas Morris, Thomas Chippendale · published 1762 · 1 …

Feb 28, 2025 · Chippendale furniture, designed by Thomas Chippendale in the 18th century, is renowned for its fine craftsmanship and intricate carving. It combines elements of Rococo, Gothic, …