chippendale Synonyms
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chippendale Meaning
chippendale (n)
a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)
chippendale (a)
of or relating to an 18th-century style of furniture made by Thomas Chippendale; graceful outlines and Greek motifs and massive rococo carvings
chippendale (a.)
Designating furniture designed, or like that designed, by Thomas Chippendale, an English cabinetmaker of the 18th century. furniture was 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. In the more elaborate pieces three types are recognized: French Chippendale, having much detail, like Louis Quatorze and Louis Quinze; Chinese Chippendale, marked by latticework and pagodalike pediments; and Gothic Chippendale, attempting to adapt medieval details. The forms, as of the cabriole and chairbacks, often resemble Queen Anne. In chairs, the seat is widened at the front, and the back toward the top widened and bent backward, except in Chinese Chippendale, in which the backs are usually rectangular.
chippendale Sentence Examples
- The antique store boasted a magnificent Chippendale highboy with intricate carvings.
- The dining room furniture was a modern interpretation of the classic Chippendale style, featuring clean lines and cabriole legs.
- He meticulously restored the chipped gilt accents on his prized Chippendale armchair.
- Inspired by Chippendale, the designer incorporated fretwork details into the bookcase.
- While not a real Chippendale, the replica chair still captured the elegance of the period.
- The museum exhibit showcased a variety of Chippendale furniture pieces, highlighting the different styles within the movement.
- Learning about Chippendale's "Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director" revealed the influence of Chinese design on his work.
- The homeowner struggled to decide between Chippendale and Queen Anne styles for their formal living room.
- Despite being named after a cabinetmaker, Chippendale became a widely used term for furniture of a specific era.
- Though expensive, owning a genuine Chippendale piece was a status symbol for wealthy colonists in the 18th century.
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a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779), of or relating to an 18th-cen
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The antique store boasted a magnificent Chippendale highboy with intricate carvings.
The dining room furniture was a modern interpretation of the classic Chippendale style, featuring clean lines and cabriole legs.
He meticulously restored the chipped gilt accents on his prized Chippendale armchair.
Inspired by Chippendale, the designer incorporated fretwork details into the bookcase.
