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MID-GEORGIAN: Chippendale (1730/40-1770)
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Articles In This Section:· Woods · Walnut · Mahogany · Carving · Inlay · Lacquer · Polish · LATER GEORGIAN: Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton (1770-1810)
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The introduction of mahogany followed a brief period in which red walnut (from Virginia) replaced the familiar French walnut.
At first, mahogany was used in the same styles as walnut pieces had followed, but before long the superior working qualities of mahogany led to new designs. Many different styles were collected and adapted by Thomas Chippendale, a cabinet-maker, who published them in his book, The Director, in 1754. Thus almost all furniture made between about 1750 and 1780 is known today, conveniently, as 'Chippendale': French 'Chippendale' features curved outlines, and particularly the cabriole leg with an outwardly curling toe. Gothic 'Chippendale' shows the arch with a pointed top (lancet-shaped), as a part of the design for doors of bookcases, in the form of piercing for the backs of chairs, and in fretting on legs. Chinese 'Chippendale' uses Chinese pagodas, Chinese figures and birds and other Far-Eastern forms. One or other can be found on all pieces of furniture of this type, but the mirror-frame often has them all.
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