Chippendale Period

Question 1

The Chippendale style was influenced by four distinct styles:

Answer 1

Dutch, from the period just before the beginning of Chippendale’s career; and Gothic, Chinese and French.

Question 2

What are distinguishing marks of style of the Chippendale Period ?

Answer 2

elaborate carvings and japanning in a wide variety of pieces

Question 3

What are the years of The Chippendale styles in England and in America ?

Answer 3

In England this period extends from 1749 to 1770. In America, where the furniture designs of Thomas Chippendale were copied, the period extends from 1775 to 1790.

Question 4

In 1754 Chippendale published a book called

Answer 4

“The Gentleman’s and Cabinetmaker’s Director”, usually called the “Director”.

Question 5

Shortly thereafter a number of brilliant American cabinetmakers were soon reproducing these styles in a more simplified and less ostentatious manner, while at the same time adding their own distinctive marks.
What are the names of the two groups developed ?

Answer 5

“The Philadelphia Group” followed the original Chippendale patterns quite closely and were noted for their highboys of great beauty.
- “The Newport Group” developed the bombe front and puffed rounded designs that looked like the base of a kettle.

Question 6

What style of design was stablished by “The Director” ?

Answer 6

The English Rococo Style

Question 7

In the Rococo Style, what name is recognize to be of a superior quality than Chippendale’s

Answer 7

the authenticated work of William Vile, who also designed in the Rococo style.

Question 8

During what period, Chippendale also produced furniture in the Adam style ?

Answer 8

From 1770 to 1779

Question 9

What was the main wood used by Chippendale ?

Answer 9

Mahogany wood