Chippendale

American

[chip-uhn-deyl] / ˈtʃɪp ənˌdeɪl /

noun

Thomas, 1718?–79, English cabinetmaker and furniture designer.

adjective

of or in the style of Thomas Chippendale.

Chippendale British

/ ˈtʃɪpənˌdeɪl /

noun

Thomas. ?1718–79, English cabinet-maker and furniture designer

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adjective

(of furniture) designed by, made by, or in the style of Thomas Chippendale, characterized by the use of Chinese and Gothic motifs, cabriole legs, and massive carving

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“She recognized the quality of things. I was about to auction my mahogany Chippendale chairs, and I kept thinking, ‘Gee, they’re so beautiful,’” Lucci said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

The outfit didn’t evoke a fearless mustering of Real American patriots so much as a Chippendale dancer gone to seed.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2024

No expense was spared, with furniture by Thomas Chippendale, landscaping by famed garden designer Capability Brown and portraits by Reynolds and Gainsborough.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

Bamboo Chippendale chairs are pulled up to an expansive table, twin upholstered chairs in a coral colorway flank either side in a popular otomi pattern.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Three other footmen fetched a very fine Chippendale mahogany chest-of-drawers and placed it on top of the piano.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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