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Pair of Thomas Chippendale Armchairs
Pair of Thomas Chippendale Armchairs
Pair of Thomas Chippendale Armchairs

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Pair of Thomas Chippendale Armchairs

  • This set of two mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale
  • The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully
  • Chippendale counted among his distinguished clientele countless members of nobility and society
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This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an elegant balance. The talent and genius of Thomas Chippendale's designs dominated the furniture styles of the 18th century. He was the first person to boast such a strong following that an entire style bears his name and not that of a monarch, and sets such as this demonstrate. . .
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This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an elegant balance. The talent and genius of Thomas Chippendale's designs dominated the furniture styles of the 18th century. He was the first person to boast such a strong following that an entire style bears his name and not that of a monarch, and sets such as this demonstrate his lasting influence on English cabinetmakers.

The son of a Yorkshire cabinetmaker, Thomas Chippendale quickly excelled in the family business. By the age of 36, he owned a series of workshops throughout England and an expansive timber yard for harvesting the finest woods. In 1754, Chippendale published The Gentleman and Cabinetmaker's Director, considered the “bible” of furniture design of its day. The book contained over 161 plates with an astounding range of furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Rococo styles. Subsequent publications of the text throughout Europe and North America included many Neo-Classical designs, serving to propel Chippendale into the international spotlight. Soon, this modest craftsman counted among his distinguished clientele countless members of nobility and society. 

18th century

35 1/2“ high x 24” wide x 18“ deep each
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Pair of Thomas Chippendale Armchairs
Maker: Chippendale, Thomas
Period: 18th Century
Origin: England
Type: Seating
Style: Chippendale
Depth: 18.0 in. (45.72 cm)
Width: 24.0 in. (60.96 cm)
Height: 35.5 in. (90.17 cm)

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