Thomas Chippendale

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Image:Chippendale chair.jpg Thomas Chippendale, the elder (June 5 1718–November 1779), born in Otley, West Yorkshire, designed and made furniture. He was one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and George Hepplewhite. He went to London where, in 1754, he became the first cabinet maker to publish a book of his designs, entitled Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. Three editions were published, in 1754, 1755 and 1762.

Chippendale worked in partnership initially with James Ranni and later with Thomas Haig. His designs became very popular during the middle to late 19th century and he gave his name to a certain style, so much so that dealers spoke of "Chinese Chippendale", "Gothic Chippendale", and even "Irish Chippendale". Many of the later designs attached to his name bear very little relationship to his original concepts.

There is a statue and memorial plaque to Chippendale outside the old Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley's Manor Square. Chippendale furniture can be found at Harewood House, Nostell Priory, and Paxton House.

External link

• The Chippendale Society

See also

• List of furniture designers.

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