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Century Mahogany Chippendale

Chairs crafted by Thomas Chippendale were dazzling examples of quality furniture in their day. Today, they remain extraordinary examples of antique furniture. Chippendale style, ball and claw and ladder backs, there's lots to know. Here's your guide to one of the world's most celebrated chairs.

Who is He.

Thomas Chippendale (1714-1779) was an English furniture maker in the mid 18th century whose work was influenced by English, French and Chinese furniture design.

A Book Made Him a Household Name.

In 1754, Thomas Chippendale published the first of three editions of his book, Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director. It put him on the map. This illustrated directory showed examples of the furniture that Thomas Chippendale could make for his customers. Wealthy clients could see illustrated examples, pick out the designs that they liked which would be handcrafted in his workshop. At the time, Thomas Chippendale probably didn't expect that this book would become so widely copied for so many years by other furniture makers. It continues to be used today.

A Claim to Fame.

Thomas Chippendale was the first non-reigning monarch to have a furniture style named after him. Before Thomas Chippendale, furniture styles were named after reigning Monarchs such as Louis XIV, George I, Queen Anne.

Chippendale versus Chippendale Style.

Anything made by Thomas Chippendale's workshop in England is a Chippendale. Furniture made incorporating the features used by Thomas Chippendale is Chippendale-style. American Chippendale refers to Chippendale Style Furniture that was made in the US - mostly in Philadelphia.

Chippendale Style Particulars.

The style reflected elements of the Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Noeclassical styles. Deep hand carving was prevalent. Common motifs were of shells, lions, masques, eggs, darts and scrolls.

Favorite Wood.

Mahogany was preferred choice of wood for Chippendale style furniture. Solid Wood; not veneers was often used because of the detailed carving involved.

A Lesson in Legs.

There are six basic style - lion's paw, ball and claw, the late Chippendale, the Marlborough, the club and the spade. Early Chippendale furniture used the cabriole leg which is a serpentine style ending with a lion's paw, ball and claw or the club. The late Chippendale, Marlborough and spade were straight legs and appeared later in the period.

Seat Selection.

Chippendale style chairs were wood, upholstered or caned.

Chair Back Choice.

Upholstered, rail backs, ladder backs, rung back, splat backs, carved backs, ribband backs. The chair backs are one of the most definitive parts of the chair that typify the style. Ribband backs are carved to look like bow. Very few were made in the 18th century because it required expert craftsmen and was very time-consuming. And very few survived passed the 18th C. Most ribband back chairs around today were made in the 19th and 20th centuries.

What to Look for When Buying.

Look for original condition. Repairs and replacement lower the value. Actual pieces from Thomas Chippendale's workshop are rare indeed. Make sure the provenance is strong documented when a dealer says it is a Thomas Chippendale versus a Chippendale Style Chair. Keep in mind that very few ribband back chairs survived from the 18th century. Be wary when someone tells you that they have one.

Reproductions Versus Antiques.

You can tell modern reproductions from the real thing by looking closely at the carving. Is it uniform in depth and symmetrical? If so, it's a modern reproduction. Antique Chippendale's would be Hand Carved which is irregular in depth and never exactly symmetrical because it's virtually impossible for even a master artisan to achieve it.

Pricing.

Any Chippendale 18th century chair whether it was made by Thomas Chippendale himself or one of his contemporaries will cost several thousands of dollars. If it's not in that price range, it's most likely not 18th century. Even High Quality modern reproductions can be pricey.

Martin Swinton does antique appraisals and estate sales in Toronto, Canada. He has worked at an auction house, furniture restoration company and for ten years owned an antique shop. He does caning, cording and rushing repairs, teaches courses on antiques and appears at community events. He can be reached by visiting http://www.takeaboo.wordpress.com

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Chippendale and His School $30.48 Text extracted from opening pages of book: MAHOGANY BEDSTEAD ( EIGHTEENTH CENTURY). LITTLE BOOKS ABOUT' OLD' FURNITURE ENGLISH FURNITURf/ - -.; VOLUME. Ill CHIPPENDALE AND HIS SCHOOL BY J. P. BLAKE ILLUSTRATED NEW YORK FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY Printed in Great Britain INTRODUCTION THE name o Chippendale is so generally applied to mahogany furniture that it might seem, on a first inquiry, that he invented this rich and interesting wood, and also every style pertaining to it. Mahogany furniture, antique and other wise, is so often airily described as Chippendale that the term has lost much of its personal significance and become simply generic. The present volume deals with the period in the commencement of which mahogany was first employed in England in the manufacture of furniture approximately in the first quarter of the eighteenth century ( after the death of Queen Anne). For approaching two hundred years, therefore, it has sustained its popularity, and its position is still unchallenged. Certainly in the nineteenth century metal was very generally used in the mating of bedsteads, but in these later days mahogany is again frequently employed for this purpose. A very large quantity of genuine old mahogany furniture has survived to this day, and it is often described in general terms as Chippendale. The number of chairs alone seriously and deliberately described as Chippendale is almost innumerable. vi INTRODUCTION It is needless to remark that this great man did not construct all these chairs. Chippendale was even more an influence rather than an actual producer, and the number of pieces of furniture which, with any approach to authenticity, can be ascribed to his hand could almostbe counted on the fingers. The genius of Chippendale lay in the fact that he gathered ideas from many styles the Dutch, French, Chinese, and Gothic and gave them practical expression and commercial practicability. i No doubt he was a great craftsman, a superb carver, and an accomplished cabinet-maker; but he was more than all this: he was a supreme influ ence, a virile spirit, an inspiration which is with us in our household surroundings to this day. It is sometimes objected that his ideas arc not original; but the answer is that Chippendale was in business as a furniture-maker, and in his appli cation of varied ideas to his work he collected his forms from every available source. He took the Dutch designs which he found to his hand and grafted on to them every style he could come upon from France he took the riband-back chair; from China he took the whole of the forms of a complete phase of his work: for another he took the forms of Gothic architec ture. Nothing came amiss to him. In the present volume many simple pieces arc INTRODUCTION vii illustrated and described which, although cer tainly not the work of Chippendale, are none the less, for their form and being, assuredly attributable to his influence. Such pieces are neither expensive nor very difficult to acq

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Armchair by Thomas Chippendale, Mahogany, circa 1760 $34.99 Armchair by Thomas Chippendale, Mahogany, circa 1760 - Giclee Print

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Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chair $146.99 Stunning and beautiful, this Chippendale dining chair features an inviting dark mahogany finish. A solid beechwood construction adds strength and durability to this chair. Materials: Solid beechwood Finish: Dark mahogany Chair height: 40 inchesSeat height: 18 inches Dimensions: 16.5 inches high x 17 inches wide x 40 inches deep This product ships in three (3) boxes.

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Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, with Interlaced Splat Backs and Square Chamfered Legs, c.1760 $49.99 Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, with Interlaced Splat Backs and Square Chamfered Legs, c.1760 - Giclee Print

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Sloan Oval Rustic Mahogany Chippendale Mirror $314 - Made from Birch wood - Rustic Mahogany Finish - Beveled Mirror

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Waterford Silver Chippendale Embossed Tray $129.99 "Serve the elegant beauty of Waterford Silver at any occasion with the Waterford Chippendale Embossed Tray by Reed & Barton. The elaborate scalloped border of our embossed tray creates the signature Chippendale style. The interior of the tray is delicately etched with a swirling floral pattern, adding to the overall elegance. The measurements of the serving tray are approximately 14 1/2 inches in diameter. A gift for all occasions, the tray may be used as a corporate award, silver wedding gift, and more. Waterford Silver Trays by Reed & Barton serve your entertaining and dining needs with a quality and craftsmanship you'll find nowhere else. With a lineage tracing back to the 18th Century, Waterford Crystal continues to produce the world's finest serveware and tableware, making any dining or entertaining experience unforgettable. Silver-plated."

Towle Chippendale Sterling Silver 4-pc Flatware Set $680 Inspired by the master designer, this Towle pattern mimics the graceful, curving leg of an 18th century Chippendale chair. Introduced in 1937, this flatware set features an arched handle that contours perfectly with the hand, and the fluted top lends balance that's distinctively Chippendale. With sweeping curves that flare at the end, delicate raised lines, and tiny flowerets on both the front and back, the simplicity of this place setting is appropriate for a wide range of decorating styles and every dining occasion. Pattern: ChippendaleMaterials: Sterling silverCare instructions: Hand washService for one (1)Number of pieces in set: Four (4)Set includesSalad forkDinner forkDinner knife Teaspoon

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