This text contains a detailed, illustrated catalogue of some of Thomas Chippendale's most notable furniture designs, coupled with an informative and fascinating biography of the famous cabinet-maker. A wonderful little text that will surely appeal to those with a keen interest in Chippendale's designs and the history of vintage furniture in general, this text constitutes a worthy addition to collections of such literature and is not to be missed by the discerning furniture enthusiast. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational and collectable value, and we are...

Contained within this antiquarian book is a detailed and concise look at the furniture of the illustrious cabinet-maker, Thomas Chippendale. Chippendale furniture is some of the most famous and sought after ever produced, and this text takes a look at a number of its most exquisite pieces and the man behind the designs. Including detailed descriptions, comments on history and development, and insightful information about Thomas Chippendale, this text constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in this style and makes for a worthy addition to collections of antique furniture literature....

This volume has been written to enable those who have a taste for the furniture of a bygone day to arrive at some conclusion as to the essential points of the various styles made in England. An attempt has been made to give some lucid historical account of the progress and development in the art of making domestic furniture, with especial reference to its evolution in this country.

CHAPTER I. THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE COPENHAGEN FACTORY. THE FOURNIER PERIOD. SOFT PASTE PORCELAIN (1760-1766) II. FRANTZ HEINRICH MULLER (1773-1801). QUEEN JULIANE MARIE PERIOD (PART I, 1775-1780) III. FRANTZ HEINRICH MULLER (1773-1801)-continued. QUEEN JULIANE MARIE PERIOD (PART II, 1780-1796) IV. FIGURE SUBJECTS AND GROUPS (1780-1820). V. THE FLORA DANICA SERVICE (1790-1802). MADE FOR CATHERINE II, EMPRESS OF RUSSIA. VI. EARLY BLUE-AND-WHITE UNDERGLAZE PAINTED. VII. THE SUCCESSORS OF MULLER (1820-1880). THE DECADENCE. VIII. THE MODERN RENAISSANCE. IX. FIGURE SUBJECTS AND GROUPS-RENAISSANCE...