Chippendale

Chippendale is a word that frequently comes up during conversations about furniture. But what is Chippendale? It is an American furniture style named after the mid 18th Century British master furniture maker, Thomas Chippendale. Even today, more than three centuries later, Chippendale's work continues to draw sighs of appreciation. How’s that for legacy? Chippendale furniture became all the rage right after the Queen Anne style died down, but experts claim that there are few design overlaps in both styles. Vintage Chippendale furniture is most often found in dark colored wood and is characterized by a distinctive style of legs and feet. It’s classic and will be appreciated by your niece and your grandmother alike. Add a couple of bamboo Chippendale chairs to your living room to break up the modern vibe you have going on, or add a pair on either side of an entry credenza. If you are looking for intricate latticework, Chinese Chippendale is just perfect. It's not too fussy or too feminine, but just the right amount dramatic. Sturdy vintage furniture in the timeless style of a master designer and tastemaker--yes yes yes! Chippendale furniture will take the chic meter up more than a notch, we’d wager. If you love the Colonial period and are an unabashed Anglophile, be sure to also check out British Colonial furniture on Chairish!