Chip·pen·dale (ch p  n-d l )adj. Of or relating to an 18th-century English style of furniture characterized by flowing lines and often rococo ornamentation. [After Thomas Chippendale.] |
| Chippendale, Thomas 1718-1779. British cabinetmaker noted for his graceful neoclassical furniture, particularly chairs, which had wide influence on his contemporary artisans. |
Chippendale [ˈtʃɪpənˌdeɪl]
n
(Biographies / Chippendale, Thomas (?1718-1779) M, English, ARTS AND CRAFTS: cabinet-maker, ARTS AND CRAFTS: furniture designer) Thomas. ?1718-79, English cabinet-maker and furniture designer
adj
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) (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
Chippendale [ˈtʃɪpənˌdeɪl]
adj
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) (of furniture) designed by, made by, or in the style of Thomas Chippendale (?1718-79) English cabinet-maker and furniture designer, characterized by the use of Chinese and Gothic motifs, cabriole legs, and massive carving
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| Noun | 1. |  Chippendale - a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779) |
| Adj. | 1. | Chippendale - of or relating to an 18th-century style of furniture made by Thomas Chippendale; graceful outlines and Greek motifs and massive rococo carvings |
Translations
Chippendale
adj → Chippendale-; Chippendale chair → Chippendalestuhl m
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