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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Example Sentences

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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

It happened at about 15:30 GMT on Wednesday at a house in Chippendale Avenue.

From BBC

“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

The music played on while at the other end of the room, Lady Augusta Drear, tall as a crane, ransacked the Chippendale desk for the guest list.

From Literature

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

From Salon

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