Mahogany chippendale antique bookcases for sale ebay. Stein world chippendale bookcase with doors hayneedle. Cabinet bookcase the museum of the shenandoah valley. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Crafted of cuban mahogany in the majestic chippendale revival style, this dynamic breakfront reaches a width of over 14 feet and a height of over 9 feet, and displays all of the aesthetic hallmarks of thomas chippendales iconic designs. Thomas chippendale collection by windsor house antiques. The books highquality designs and exceptional engravings prompted subsequent editions, including. Which of these bookcases would make for the best addition to your house. The doors open to reveal three adjustable shelves perfect for storing your book collection or displaying treasured heirlooms and more. With its perfect proportions, elegantly integrated crest and splat design, and unsurpassed carving, this is perhaps the best of all philadelphia chippendale chairs. South elevation of doddington hall, a pair of aquatints, each 33cm x 45. This lovely chippendale inspired lawyers bookcase boasts a warm goldenoak finish with burl inlays. How to spot whether its a genuine thomas chippendale. It is named for the famed london, england furniture designer and teacher thomas sheraton 1751 to 1806, who trained as a cabinetmaker.
The pedestal desk is of a pattern associated with the library table. A fine george iii mahogany bookcase cabinet, in the manner. The present bookcase combines several decorative motifs found in thomas chippendales the gentleman and cabinetmakers director, 1754. I have found two sources of information in fine woodworking books, an article on barred glass doors by mac campbell in traditional woodworking techniques and a short snippet of information in fine woodworkings making period furniture article by victor taylor building a secretaire. Thomas chippendale gothic bookcase, from chippendale. Jul 02, 2018 a george iii mahogany breakfront bookcase, by thomas chippendale, 1764. The diamond pattern pattern glazing bars echo those on a pattern by thomas chippendale, published in the gentleman and cabinetmakers director, 1762, p. Antique chippendale bookcase, walnut bookcase, break front cabinet, 1920, b1239. A lancaster chippendale deskandbookcase is on the block. He enjoys an international reputation as author of the gentleman and cabinetmakers director 1754 and is often described as the shakespeare of english furniture makers. Breakfront bookcase, barred doors, broken swans neck pediments. Thomas chippendale desk and bookcase, from chippendale. Chippendale blended these disparate stylistic elements into harmonious and unified designs. This years arthistorical birthday boy is thomas chippendale, the legendary, innovative, and altogether essential cabinetmaker who was born 300 years ago, on june 5, 1718, in utter obscurity.
Shop chippendale bookcases at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of chippendale and other authentic period furniture. Bookcases and bookshelves woodworking plans for sale. Little is known of thomas chippendale the first, of worcester, who migrated to london with his son, the great thomas chippendale. His patternbook the gentleman and cabinetmakers director went through. He became a cabinetmaker in london, designing furniture in the midgeorgian, english rococo, and neoclassical styles.
Gothic, rococo called modern in the pattern book, and chinese. Fine quality bureau bookcase after thomas chippendale c. This secretary bookcase is a stunning example of the fine antiques that thomas chippendale would have handcrafted himself. Chippendale bookcase, antique walnut bookcase, break front cabinet, scotland 1920, antique furniture, b1239 scotland, 1920 solid walnut and veneers original finish rectangular top c. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Jul 02, 2018 this years arthistorical birthday boy is thomas chippendale, the legendary, innovative, and altogether essential cabinetmaker who was born 300 years ago, on june 5, 1718, in utter obscurity. It was reissued in later editions in 1755 and 1762. While there are many surviving pieces attributed to his london workshop, thomas chippendales fame rests primarily on the gentleman and cabinetmakers director of 1754, the first english pattern book devoted exclusively to furniture design. After thomas chippendale english, 17181779 bench made replica after chippendales famed violin bookcase of 1763, originally made for the earl of pembroke and located in the wilton house, salibury, wiltshire, united kingdom, late 20th century carved mahogany, glass, gilt brass apparently unmarked approx.
We looked at fretwork patterns from books on historical homes and on line, and picked one that had a highly defined, repetitive diamond pattern see photo, left. Robert adam architect the neoclassical style at harewood. Chippendale secretary bookcase laurel crown furniture. Though he had many gifted competitors, chippendales gentleman and cabinetmakers director, published in 1754, was the first of the important english volumes illustrating furniture designs. Cabinetmakers in urban centers in america and britain frequently incorporated similar doors into their designs. Spattern keyhole the distinctive spattern keyhole is a feature used nearly exclusively by thomas chippendale, although only occasionally recorded on furniture by his competitor john cobb. The art of traditional cabinet making began in the mid to late 18th century with thomas chippendale, thomas sheraton and george hepplewhite, who were recognized as the three leaders in their artisan field as authors of furniture pattern books. The identity of the designers of the patterns in the director is debatable in some instances, but thomas chippendale was clearly responsible for many of the best. See more ideas about georgian furniture, antiques and harewood house. May 28, 2010 the assignment was to create something close to the photograph, but with a more elaborate chinese chippendale balustrade pattern. The quality of the cabinetwork and exceptionally fine grade of matched mahogany veneers are also consistent with the work of a leading london maker such as chippendale. The identity of the designers of the patterns in the director is debatable in some instances, but thomas chippendale was clearly responsible for many of the best designs himself. The term chippendale specifically refers to english furniture of the 1750s and 60s made in a modified rococo style.
The descriptive term chippendale is derived from a book of furniture designs, the first of its kind, that was published in 1754 in london and called the gentleman and cabinetmakers director. Not all furniture supplied by chippendale exactly followed his published designs. I am interested in information about the construction of barred glass doors in the chippendale style. Jun 26, 2018 designs for architectural features and furniture items ranging from a doric column to an ornate mantelpiece are featured in the antique prints from chippendale s the english cabinetmakers 1762 catalogue. We looked at fretwork patterns from books on historical homes and on line, and picked one that had a highly. Chippendale himself died 18 years before the final commissions were completed and the work was passed to his son thomas chippendale the younger.
Chippendale style mahogany bedside chest with solid brass hardware, bracket feet, and dovetailed drawer construction. The splat pattern, its dominant figureeight motif flowing from the crest rail, is a free adaptation from plate 16 of the third edition of thomas chippendales gentleman and cabinet. Mahogany bookcase desk american chippendale antique chest of drawers c. The assignment was to create something close to the photograph, but with a more elaborate chinese chippendale balustrade pattern. Or what do you think about this site and other offers. Chippendale furniture for todays designer finewoodworking. Thomas chippendale established his cabinetmaking firm in london in the mid eighteenth. Building a chinese chippendale balustrade thisiscarpentry. Thomas chippendale at dumfries house the publication in i 754 of thomas chippendale s celebrated volume of designs the gentleman and cabinetmakers director is generally assumed to have exercised a dramatically stimulating effect on his trade for it was reprinted the following year, revised and enlarged in 1762 and all his. Is midcentury modern the new chippendale of furniture.
Ii 1760 thomas chippendale british preparatory drawing for thomas chippendales gentleman and cabinet makers director. Chippendale style mahogany bedside chest chests of drawers. Full text of the furniture designs of thomas chippendale. Category 18th century english chippendale antique thomas chippendale furniture. The metropolitan museum of art, the elisha whittelsey colllection, the elisha whittelsey fund, 1982. How to spot a genuine piece by thomas chippendale christies. Articles incorporating cite dnb template wikipedia articles with bibsys identifiers wikipedia articles. Chinese bookcase doors were popularized through several published patterns, including thomas chippendale s 1762 book, the gentleman and cabinetmakers director. Country chippendale rural craftsman has access to pattern books. Philadelphia chippendale at its best in the collections of. It is especially light in comparison to earlier queen anne and chippendale styles pieces are embellished with small carvings or painted designs, along with intricate inlaid patterns and veneers, often in woods of contrasting colors known as marquetry. Thomas chippendale at dumfries house the publication in i 754 of thomas chippendales celebrated volume of designs the gentleman and cabinetmakers director is generally assumed to have exercised a dramatically stimulating effect on his trade for it was reprinted the.
Make offer mahogany bookcase desk american chippendale antique chest of drawers c. The trusses, pilaster, and drops of flowers are pretty ornaments, but all may be omitted if required. A george iii mahogany bureaucabinet attributed to thomas chippendale the dentilled broken pediment centred by a patera, above a fluted frieze and a pair of arched mirrorpanelled doors with shell and acanthus upper spandrels and rosette lower corners, the sides hung with ribbontied foliate, enclosing three adjustable shelves, the six shelfsupports with lacqueredbrass knob handles. The chippendale style dominated american furniture until the 1770s.
Thomas chippendale 17181779 was born in otley in the west riding of yorkshire, england. Chippendale, various styles of furniture fashionable in the third quarter of the 18th. 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. Thomas chippendale mid georgian english period furniture. We use only the best honduran mahogany available because it was favored by the celebrated cabinetmaker and boasts a beautiful grain that.
A lancaster chippendale carved cherry deskandbookcase. 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. An 18th century chippendale period mahogany bookcase or display cabinet, with astragal doors and carved moulding. 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. Thomas chippendale 17181779 was born in otley in the west riding of yorkshire, england in june 1718. Thomas chippendale library bookcase, from chippendale. Thomas chippendale artwork for sale thomas chippendale. 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 family.
To tell you the truth, you are now facing quite a special chance to be able to choose from among so many nice looking and practical bookcases. Chippendale style mahogany bedside chest chests of. George iii secretaire bookcase in the manner of thomas chippendale. When you browse the selection of antique bookcases available on our site, you will see that they come in a wide variety of sizes and styles, as well as budgets. The first edition of his celebrated pattern book, the gentleman and. You can select from revolving bookcases, pine bookcases, library bookcases, open bookcases, or an oak bookcase or a solid mahogany bookcase with glazed doors to name but a few. This magnificent victorian library bookcase is a work of both massive size and monumental beauty. A design for a rococo desk and bookcase, engraved and published in the director 1762 ed. Its form corresponds broadly to elements found in several patterns for bookcases included in chippendales the gentleman and cabinetmakers director, 1st and 3rd eds.
I have found two sources of information in fine woodworking books, an article on barred glass doors by mac campbell in traditional woodworking techniques and a short snippet of information in fine woodworkings making period furniture article by victor taylor building a. According to gilbert it was noted that a number of documented cabinet pieces by chippendale are fitted with sshaped keyhole openings. Chippendales fame spread and numerous copies of the director were brought to america. In 1754 he published the gentleman and cabinetmakers director, a pattern.
Oct 03, 2016 the art of traditional cabinet making began in the mid to late 18th century with thomas chippendale, thomas sheraton and george hepplewhite, who were recognized as the three leaders in their artisan field as authors of furniture pattern books. How thomas chippendale forever changed the furniture industry. Thomas sheraton 17511806 was an english furniture maker who wasnt quite penniless and wasnt totally unappreciated, but he still falls in the camp of artists whose works became priceless only. He is very well known for his written guides, especially his first, the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawingbook, published 179194. Dining tables followed the chairs either cabriole legs or straight.
Chippendale designs as reflected in english and american. Thomasville furniture browse high end used furniture. Category 1920s scottish vintage chippendale bookcases. Hepplewhite furniture is known for its graceful, delicate appearance. Clearly, chippendale expected that his designs would be altered by other cabinetmakers to suit the requirements of their customers and to please their own constructive impulses. Their crafted knowledge was learned through family trades and apprenticeship education and their work. Two doors feature decorative knobs and iron detailing, which enhance the traditional style. Chippendale furniture for todays designer woodman craft. Bedroom furniture, all dressers and chests, thomasville. How to identify hepplewhite style antique furniture. While there are many surviving pieces attributed to his london workshop, thomas chippendale s fame rests primarily on the gentleman and cabinetmakers director of 1754, the first english pattern book devoted exclusively to furniture design. Ii 1754 thomas chippendale british preparatory drawing for thomas chippendales gentleman and cabinet makers director. Jul 19, 2018 while there are many surviving pieces attributed to his london workshop, thomas chippendales fame rests primarily on the gentleman and cabinetmakers director of 1754, the first english pattern book devoted exclusively to furniture design. Black ink, gray, brown, yellow and blue wash dimensions.
Thomas chippendale british, baptised otley, west yorkshire 17181779 london published in. We use only the best honduran mahogany available because it was favored by the celebrated cabinetmaker and boasts a beautiful grain that seems to glow beneath our satin semigloss finish. Get the best deals on mahogany chippendale antique bookcases when you shop the largest online selection at. Outdoor benches to reflect your style and inspire your outdoor space. A george iii mahogany breakfront bookcase, by thomas chippendale, 1764.
Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase at 1stdibs. See more ideas about georgian furniture, antique furniture and furniture. Known by its exquisite and extensive carving, it takes its name from thomas chippendale, an 18th century cabinetmaker, whose furnishings reflected popular english tastes of the period incorporating english, gothic, and chinese motifs. Designs of household furniture in the gothic, chinese and modern taste. Chinese bookcase doors were popularized through several published patterns, including thomas chippendales 1762 book, the gentleman and cabinetmakers director. However, the wooden mullions on the bookcase doors above are arranged in a complex pattern based on exotic chinese frets, a later style. Thomas chippendale antique furniture history reindeer antiques. But there is a third thomas chippendale, who carried on. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled the gentleman and cabinet makers director, upon which success he. Chippendale was an only child, born into a family of yorkshire carpenters.
In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled the gentleman and cabinet makers director, upon which success he became renowned. Thomas chippendale the gentleman and cabinetmakers. A handsome chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase, its handle is identical to one used by chippendale at nostell priory. Thomas chippendale was born in otley, yorkshire, 1718 and died in london in 1779. See more ideas about antique prints, architectural features and prints. S pattern keyhole the distinctive s pattern keyhole is a feature used nearly exclusively by thomas chippendale, although only occasionally recorded on furniture by his competitor john cobb. To promote his business, the entrepreneurial chippendale published the gentleman and cabinetmakers director in 1754. Thomas chippendale was one of the most eminent cabinetmakers of the. As thomas chippendale s career progressed his style matured to a more refined neoclassicism typified by the furniture he supplied to nostell priory late 1760s and harewood house 1770s. Thomas chippendales name is freely used as a convenient generic label to describe all directorstyle furniture. See more ideas about georgian furniture, furniture styles and antique furniture.
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