Probably the only household name in antique furniture, taking the last name of Thomas Chippendale, a furniture London cabinet maker and furniture designer who published a book of his designs, titled 'The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director' in 1754.

The designs in the book reflected the current London fashion for furniture for that period, and were used by other cabinet makers outside London.

Very little of the furniture described as 'Chippendale' can be actually traced to Chippendale's workshop, and if it can, the value of the items is greatly increased. Certainty of manufacture by Chippendale would require an invoice from the time, together with a history of the item since manufacture.

In fact most 'Chippendale' furniture that comes onto the market was made at a later date following in various degrees the designs from his 'Director', as the popularity of Chippendale designs has continued through to the present more...

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Set of four 19th century Chippendale style chairs and two…

Chippendale Style Chairs and Carvers Set (6)

Set of four 19th century Chippendale style chairs and two carvers, set with a shaped crest rail carved with acanthus and rosettes, above a centre splat flanked by reeded sides, with a tapestry drop in seat on cabriole legs, with ball and claw feet (6)

A set of six Georgian mahogany Chippendale style chairs, With…

Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Chairs with Ivory Brocade Seats

A set of six Georgian mahogany Chippendale style chairs, With vase shaped pierced splat backs, raised on square section legs with stretcher base, the drop in seats upholstered in an ivory brocade. 53 x 44 x 93 cm.

Set of eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs 19th…

Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century (Set of 8)

Set of eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs 19th century comprising two carvers and six dining chairs, each shaped cartouche back carved with acanthus leaves, raised on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet (8), height 96 cm.…

Set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, second…

Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, second half 19th century, comprising four chairs and two carvers, each with cartouche relief carving, raised on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, olive green velvet upholstered seat (6), height 97…

A set six of 18th century oak and elm Chippendale chairs…

18th Century Chippendale Chair Set with Elbow Chairs

A set six of 18th century oak and elm Chippendale chairs together with a pair of cabriole leg elbow chairs

Set of eight Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, comprising two…

Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs Set (8)

Set of eight Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, comprising two carvers and six dining chairs, with ladder ribbon backs, needle work seats (8), height 100 cm

A fine set of six walnut Chippendale chairs and two carvers,…

Chippendale Walnut Chairs with Floral Carvings

A fine set of six walnut Chippendale chairs and two carvers, circa 1750?s, each with shaped and scrolled cresting rails, a pierced splat and side rails with restrained carved floral motifs, seating rails with drop, and cabriole legs with floral carved…

A set of 8 Chippendale style chairs of superb quality…

8 Chippendale Chairs, 6 Side & 2 Carvers, High Quality

A set of 8 Chippendale style chairs of superb quality comprising of six side chairs and two carvers (arm chairs)

A set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs,…

Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Needlework Upholstery

A set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, comprising four chairs and two carvers, each with a horizontal ribbon splat, needlework upholstered seats

A set of six early 19th century country Chippendale mahogany…

Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Pierced Splat, Set of 6

A set of six early 19th century country Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, each with a pierced vase shaped upright splat, shaped front on square chamfered legs with stretchers

A set of six 18th century country oak and elm Chippendale style…

18th Century Chippendale Style Oak & Elm Chairs Set

A set of six 18th century country oak and elm Chippendale style chairs, each chair with vase shaped back splat, drop-in seat raised on square chamfered legs