Chippendale Style Furniture
Background on Chippendale Style:
American furniture crafted in the Chippendale style from about 1750-1780 was named after London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale's work. This style falls within the Colonial period.
American furniture made in the Chippendale style was conservative in comparison to English designs from the same timeframe, according to American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas and Beds by Marvin D. Schwartz. Chippendale style is closely related to the earlier Queen Anne style, but it is important to remember that furniture designs sometimes overlapped as tastes changed.
Chippendale Style Legs:
Many Chippendale pieces have cabriole legs . American cabinetmakers from Newport, Rhode Island often used classically styled reeded or fluted legs as well. Furniture makers in Philadelphia slanted toward Rococo influence resulting in more elaborately carved legs. Some pieces, such as side chairs and small tables, have straight legs but other elements of Chippendale style are still present.
Chippendale Style Feet:
American cabinetmakers often incorporated the claw-and-ball foot into their Chippendale style designs. The claw-and-ball foot was already passé with English furniture craftsmen at this time, according to Schwartz.
Woods Used in Chippendale Style Pieces:
The finest Chippendale style pieces were usually crafted from mahogany. Walnut, cherry and maple were used for less expensive furniture made in this style.
Other Chippendale Style Features:
Chippendale style settees, stools and chairs were often upholstered with the finest of fabrics.
Top railings on chairs frequently have a yoked shape. Back splats on arm and side chairs can be intricately pierced, although some chairs have less ornate splats.
Shell motifs carrying over from the Queen Anne period may be present (like the one illustrated in the photo shown above), but are not prevalent.
Later Chippendale Styles:
Many reproductions of the Chippendale style were produced around 1900 during the late-Victorian period. While these are antiques in their own right, in comparison they do not have the finely crafted details found in early Chippendale style pieces.
Even today Chippendale influence is found in formal furniture design and manufacturing including the use of cabriole legs and claw-and-ball feet.
Next I would like to congratulate David Mallott for being the A.G.C.A.P. Dealer of The Month for March.
David has been with the Antique Gallery Family for 5+ years and is also a very valued employee. David specializes in anything antique, home decor, religious items, unique 1 of a kind items, & great folk art signs and too much more to mention. Please visit David's Booths located on Aisle 2 North Booth D-5 & D- 6, Aisle 3 North Booth E-3, and Booths R-1 & R-2 on aisle 1 South. David is always adding new things to his booths, so make sure you check them out!
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Saturday March 17, 2012, we will have a 1 day drawing with 15 prizes!. Tickets will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00! Make sure to stop by and purchase a ticket!
On Saturday, April 07, 2012 we will have our semi-annual Homemade Baked Goods Sale. Just in time for Easter!
And finally you asked for it so we brought it back... On Saturday April 21, 2012, we will have our "ASK OUR EXPERTS" Appraisal Fair. Last week, I incorrectly said that each item to be appraised would be $5.00 each. That is wrong! Each item will be $3.00 each with no limit on how many items you bring, and remember, if you have a large piece of furniture, please bring a good photo and if possible a small piece of the item. The hours for this will be 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Don't forget to mark these dates on your calendar.
O.K. so now to the IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER OF A.G.C.A.P.
Congratulations to Rodney Young & Eli Burick. They won the $100.00 booth rental credit just for being at the meeting on Tuesday February 28, 2012. Members, we will have a recap of this meeting on Saturday April 24, 2012 at 9:45 a.m with an additional $100.00 booth rental credit. Check the comments section on your dealer checks, or ask an A.G.C.A.P. officer.
Eli was so excited to win that he decided to offer this beautiful Antique Solid Brass Banquet Oil Lamp with a solid Ruby Glass Shade. This lamp is signed "The Juno Lamp" and was made by the Edward Miller Company circa 1890 - 1900. Look below at how beautiful it is:
I would like to thank all of my readers of this Blog for your continued support. Please have your friends read us as well. More next week and remember
OUT WITH THE NEW AND IN WITH THE OLD........BUY ANTIQUES!
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