Hard Cover. Brand New/Brand New. 10 x 10". ISBN:1555213901. This book is the first popular study of England's most famous furniture maker and craftsman. Thomas Chippendale has often been called the "Shakespeare" of English cabinetmakers. He furnished many of England's greatest houses. To have your house decorated by Chippendale became THE fashion of the day. His designs influenced generations of furniture designers and craftsmen in the United Stateshis superbly illustrated with pictueres of his furniture and interior decor, both from surviving examples and from the pages of Chippendale's design book, the Director, this book by Nathaniel Harris, paints a splendid picture of 18th century life and the career of the master craftsman, Thomas Chippendale. 128 pages filled with beautiful full color photographs of such items as a: Secretaire 1770-1773; writing table as well as b/w line drawings, commodes; barometer case with carved gilt ornament; Chinese Chippendale settee, 4-poster bed 1775; salon sofa, giltwood armchair upholstered in red figured silk, and more. Extensive text provides background of the pieces and continues the story of Chippendale and his many successes.  World Publishing Co 0-529-05013-7 / 9780529050137
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