Chippendale Furniture
THOMAS CHIPPENDALE
Chippendale's reputation as the most eminent of all cabinet makers is internationally known. Born in Yorkshire in 1718, he began his career in Otley before moving to London. In 1754 he published The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director' which led to commissions from HRH Prince William, 1st Duke of Gloucester (to whom the 3rd edition of the Director was dedicated), the Earls of Pembroke, Dumfries and Coventry, and Sir Rowland Winn.
