chippendale

• 专有名词，指英国细木工和家具设计师托马斯·奇彭代尔（1718-1779），以其优雅的家具设计尤其是椅子闻名，对同时代人产生了影响。也指其设计的家具或风格。

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

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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.

   奇彭代尔风格

   • 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.

   奇彭代尔本人

   • 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.