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Perfect for a library, hallway or dining room, this extremely elegant piece can be used to display books or your finest collection of beloved objects. Mahogany chippendale antique bookcases for sale ebay. Thomas chippendale 1718 1779 was a london cabinetmaker and furniture designer in the midgeorgian, english rocco, and. Details of his early career are unknown but in 1748, aged 30, he moved to london where he set up as a cabinetmaker, married and had a large. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The elbow chairs for me are the outstanding highlight of the collection, says. His father, the great thomas chippendale, died in 1779, and was buried at st martinin the fields. A george iii mahogany breakfront bookcase by thomas chippendale, 1764 the scrolled open pediment with imbricated underside and dentilled cornice centred by a platform, above a pair of doors with geometric astragals and huskcarved central parting, flanked by tapering pilasters carved with fruit and foliage surmounted by a volute carved with acanthus. The pedestal desk is of a pattern associated with the library table supplied to william crichtondalrymple, 5th earl of dumfries 16991768, for dumfries house, ayrshire, by thomas chippendale. Of impressive stature, this well made george iii style bookcase of serpentine form has all the classics designs of the most celebrated english cabinet maker of the 18th century, thomas chippendale. English oak wood small 2 door cabinet wardrobe bedroom furniture. Thomas chippendale more than likely accepted these values simply because he had to make his way in the world and in this era chaps like him needed to dedicate their book to a belted earl, or royal personage, go in for a little smuggling, or take part in a rigged auction to survive. Thomas chippendale, baptized june 5, 1718, otley, yorkshire, englandburied november, 1779, london, one of the leading cabinetmakers of 18thcentury england and one of the most perplexing figures in the history of furniture. Today many owners of great english country houses are thrilled their ancestors had the foresight to hang onto pieces originally made by thomas chippendale, rather than consign them to the ashes for the sake of fashion.
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And yet, thats exactly what is on display at the metropolitan museum of art in new york. The doors of well figured mahogany with an inset strung. Threepiece bookcase with removable closed bonnet crest with old flame finials. This lovely chippendaleinspired lawyers bookcase boasts a warm goldenoak finish with burl inlays. My researcher thomas lange, on the other hand, does. Thomas chippendale born in 1718 was an english furniture designer and cabinet maker, whose designs came to typify the aesthetic of the rococo, midgeorgian style. Distinguishing features include mortiseandtenon joinery, heavy dental crown molding with one stationary and four adjustable shelves with levelers. Mahogany bookcases antique furniture canonbury antiques. Thomas chippendale was born in otley, yorkshire where the townspeople have long cherished their connection with the shakespeare of english furniture. Bookcases sydney looking for more storage space around your home or office. I love the thomas chippendale twin dropleaf breakfastsupper table in the.
The gentleman and cabinetmakers director work by chippendale. The programme gives a wonderful insight into the life and work of the great 18th century woodcarver who is a source of inspiration for much of jonathans. Our large variety of exclusive bookcases includes, small, large, glazed or open bookcases with decorative fluting or plain elegance. The world of 18thcentury cabinetmaking is perhaps not the first place one would think to look for a story of ambitious selfpromotion and successful entrepreneurship.
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Jun 18, 2008 a george iii mahogany breakfront bookcase by thomas chippendale, 1764 the scrolled open pediment with imbricated underside and dentilled cornice centred by a platform, above a pair of doors with geometric astragals and huskcarved central parting, flanked by tapering pilasters carved with fruit and foliage surmounted by a volute carved with acanthus issuing a flowered swag and ending in a. Restoring an 18th century chippendale desk thomas johnson antique furniture restoration duration. Two doors feature decorative knobs and iron detailing, which enhance the traditional style. George iii secretaire bookcase in the manner of thomas chippendale. Here we have a mahogany and mahogany veneer secretary with a bookcase top. The spencer bedroom suite offers an updated traditional urban look. Buy the furniture designs of thomas chippendale classic reprint by thomas chippendale isbn. Chippendales business, under the title of chippendale, haig and co. By thomas chippendale this mirror, a remarkable discovery, is identical in many. Oct 22, 2010 a george iii ebonyinlaid mahogany secretaire library bookcase attributed to thomas chippendale, circa 1765 of stepped breakfront outline, the central section with imbricated and ebonyveneered swans neck cresting centered by a platform over a fiddleback mahogany crossgrained frieze, the central door with glazing bars centered by a foliate cscroll cartouche suspended from husk chairs and.
Winthrop style although he is said never to have had one. Vintage chippendale style mahogany secretary bookcase ebth. Big antique pierce carved english mahogany canterbury stand magazine rack a victorian mahogany double glazed door bookcase. Chippendales improvements on the fashionable furniture styles and designs of the time. French painted bookcases no 44 furniture, cobham, surrey. The term library case was frequently applied to the bookcases of chippendale s day. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christies furniture specialists share the telltale techniques of britains greatest furnituremaker. Thomas chippendale was born in otley, yorkshire, 1718 and died in london in 1779. Chippendale glass fronted bookcase for sale at 1stdibs. Cherry 2 piece chippendale secretary bookcase desk oct.
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George iii chippendale slant front secretary desk with. Chippendale, thomas 17181779 the gentleman and cabinetmakers director. He married isabel ingmire june 6, 1602 in holy trinity church, skipton. His name is synonymous with the anglicized rococo style nothing is known of chippendale s early life until his marriage to catherine redshaw in london in 1748. The furniture designs of thomas chippendale chippendale. George iii chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase. Thomas chippendale, cabinet maker 17181779 gentleman and cabinetmakers director, 1754. The chippendale international school of furniture home. This secretary bookcase is a stunning example of the fine antiques that thomas chippendale would have handcrafted himself. Chippendale was an only child, born into a family of yorkshire carpenters. A gilded chair designed by adam was produced by chippendale and the owners have the documentation to prove it. The central concave door superbly carved with scallop shell and trailing foliage over a drop bell husk.