Associations to the word «Chippendale»

Wiktionary

CHIPPENDALE, proper noun. (attributive) A style of furniture designed by, or resembling that of, Thomas Chippendale, generally of simple but graceful outline with delicately carved rococo ornamentation, sculptured either in the solid wood or, in the cheaper specimens, separately and glued on.

Dictionary definition

CHIPPENDALE, noun. A British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779).
CHIPPENDALE, adjective. Of or relating to an 18th-century style of furniture made by Thomas Chippendale; graceful outlines and Greek motifs and massive rococo carvings.

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