Thomas Chippendale
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Definition
Proper noun: * Thomas Chippendale: An 18th-century British furniture designer and cabinetmaker. He is historically significant for publishing a book of his furniture designs, "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director" (1754), which greatly influenced furniture styles (Chippendale style) in Britain and America during his lifetime and beyond.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum has an original chair made by Thomas Chippendale.
- The auction house authenticated the desk as being from the workshop of Thomas Chippendale.
- Thomas Chippendale's designs are characterized by their elegant proportions and intricate carving.
Advanced Usage
- The term "Chippendale" is commonly used adjectivally to describe furniture made in his style or period, even if not from his workshop.
- They furnished the drawing room with Chippendale chairs and a mahogany table.
- The style is often subdivided, such as "Chinese Chippendale" (featuring latticework and fretwork) or "Gothic Chippendale" (featuring pointed arches and tracery).
Variants and Related Words
- Chippendale (adj.): Pertaining to the furniture style of Thomas Chippendale.
- a Chippendale mirror
- Chippendale (n.): A piece of furniture made in the Chippendale style.
- This Chippendale is a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship.
Synonyms
- Cabinetmaker
- Furniture designer
- Ébéniste (a French term for a cabinetmaker working with veneers)
Related Terms and Context
- Chippendale style: The distinctive furniture style associated with Thomas Chippendale, often featuring rococo, Chinese, or Gothic motifs, cabriole legs, and ball-and-claw feet.
- The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director: The influential pattern book published by Thomas Chippendale in 1754.
- 18th-century furniture: The broader historical period and category to which his work belongs.
Noun
- a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)