Chippendale

American  

[chip-uhn-deyl] / ˈtʃɪp ənˌdeɪl /

noun

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

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adjective

1. of or in the style of Thomas Chippendale.

Chippendale British  

/ ˈtʃɪpənˌdeɪl /

noun

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

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adjective

1. (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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Chippendale

The house contains almost all of its original Thomas Chippendale furniture, which is still in pristine condition after 250 years of private ownership.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

“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

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

A crystal chandelier hung over a gleaming mahogany table, around which were clustered a half-dozen Chippendale chairs.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson