Thomas Chippendale Furniture: 18th Century English Antique Masterpieces
Discover authentic Thomas Chippendale furniture at M.S. Rau, where exceptional 18th-century English antiques showcase the legendary cabinetmaker's revolutionary design legacy. Our curated collection features genuine Chippendale pieces that defined mid-Georgian furniture craftsmanship.
Thomas Chippendale: Revolutionary English Cabinetmaker (1718-1779)
Thomas Chippendale transformed English furniture design through his groundbreaking 1754 publication, "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director." This influential work established design templates that furniture makers worldwide continue to reference today. Chippendale's workshop produced distinctive antique pieces for aristocratic clients, combining English Rococoand Neoclassical elements with unparalleled technical precision.
Authentic Chippendale Antiques at M.S. Rau
M.S. Rau specializes in museum-quality Chippendale furniture, offering collectors verified provenance and expert authentication. Our 40,000 square foot New Orleans gallery houses exceptional examples of 18th-century English furniture, including original Chippendale workshop pieces and period examples by his contemporaries.
Browse our Chippendale collection online at MSRau.com or visit our Royal Street gallery to examine these historic treasures. Each piece represents centuries of English furniture-making tradition and the enduring influence of Britain's most celebrated cabinetmaker.