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The term library case was frequently applied to the bookcases of chippendale s day. Shop in store or online for bookcases available in a variety of styles that will complete your home. Thomas chippendale the antique furniture cabinet maker 17181779. The extraordinary thomas chippendale carved with love. Join the decorpad community and share photos, create a virtual library of inspiration photos, bounce off design ideas with fellow members.
Breakfront bookcases, regency bookcases, mahogany victorian bookcases if you cant find the perfect piece you are looking for then please contact us and we can source it for you. Hales 84in h wood bookcase office furniture concepts. 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. Get the best deals on chippendale antique bookcases when you shop the largest online selection at. How chippendale was ruined by the aristocrats he created such wonderful furniture. 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. Thomas chippendale those who wonder at the slight knowledge we possess of the personality of william shakespeare may well consider the case of thomas chippendale, busily engaged in his shop in st. Mahogany chippendale antique bookcases for sale ebay. The term library case was frequently applied to the bookcases of chippendales day.
Dear customers, team members, and partners, covid19 is having an unprecedented impact on health, life, and the economy. 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. 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. 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. Get the best deals on mahogany chippendale antique bookcases when you shop the largest online selection at. Millington adams, george iii chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase a superb and rare george iii chippendale period mahogany breakfront kneehole bookcase, retaining excellent original colour and patina. Shop in store or online to browse available styles and customization options to find the perfect piece for your home. We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare chinese thomas chippendale fretwork carved solid mahogany antique bookcase with adjustable shelves a very rare substantial piece with master craftsman fretwork carving that is mindboggling to behold, each pillar is carved and is done so in such a way that you can see through it from both the front and side, its like a. At canonbury antiques we carry a range of mahogany bookcases.
Bring handsome storage to your home office or library with the stein world chippendale bookcase with doors. A pair of george iii mahogany bedside cupboards possibly. Thomas chippendale is a joiners son from otley in yorkshire which is very close to where we are based in clithereoe. Thomas chippendale was born in otley, yorkshire, 1718 and died in london in 1779. Our large variety of exclusive bookcases includes, small, large, glazed or open bookcases with decorative fluting or plain elegance. Chippendale glass fronted bookcase for sale at 1stdibs. 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. The tops of rectangular format with a gallery upstand, cut away towards the front and bordered by an applied moulding. Very fine george iii mahogany secretaire bookcase in the manner of, and. Buy the furniture designs of thomas chippendale classic reprint by thomas chippendale isbn. Here we have a mahogany and mahogany veneer secretary with a bookcase top. Designer tip when displaying your books, try stacking some.
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George iii chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase. Threepiece bookcase with removable closed bonnet crest with old flame finials. English oak wood small 2 door cabinet wardrobe bedroom furniture. Chippendale was a londonbased cabinetmaker who became one of the most influential furniture designers of his time. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Thomas chippendale was a son of carpenter john chippendale, and did his apprenticeship with his farther. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Many of these antique bookcases are on display in our north london showroom so please come and pay us a visit to try them out for size. Thomas chippendale eighteenth century english furniture.