Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779)

Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779) settled down a cabinet making business in London, in 1753. The following year he published its work “Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director”, which contained more than 161 engravings of drawings and designs very detailed for a wide range of furniture. The book inspired innumerable versions of Chippendale furniture, as much in Great Britain as in the United States. His work is mainly associated to the Rococo style of half 18 century.

“Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director” (1754)

*See also: History of chair 

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