chippendale

• Nom propre désignant Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779), ébéniste britannique célèbre pour ses designs élégants de meubles, en particulier les chaises, qui ont influencé ses contemporains ; par extension, le style de mobilier qui porte son nom.

A proper noun referring to a British cabinetmaker (1718-1779) renowned for his graceful furniture designs, particularly chairs, which influenced his contemporaries.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Furniture styleC1formalbritish

   A distinctive style of furniture, especially chairs, created by the 18th-century British cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, known for its elegant and graceful designs.

   Style Chippendale

   • The antique shop specializes in Chippendale furniture.
   • She inherited a beautiful Chippendale chair from her grandmother.
   • The museum has a fine collection of Chippendale pieces.

2. The cabinetmaker himselfC1formalbritish

   Refers to Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779), the famous British cabinetmaker whose designs heavily influenced furniture making.

   Chippendale (ébéniste)

   • Chippendale published a book of his furniture designs in 1754.
   • Many modern reproductions are based on Chippendale's original patterns.
   • The exhibition showcases the work of Chippendale and his contemporaries.