Period Chippendale Dining Chairs

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Period Chippendale Dining Chairs

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An extremely rare and important set of 12 Chippendale period walnut dining chairs of the absolute highest order. Boasting elements of both English and Continental design, these luxuriously carved chairs are indicative of classic Chippendale. Superior carving, the ball-and-claw foot, the serpentine seat and the pierced and carved splat back are all hallmarks of fine Chippendale design. Known by the English as long sets, suites of chairs numbering more than eight, are extremely difficult to find. Furthermore, many of those sets contain one or more replacement chairs. Experts estimate that no more than eight, all-original long sets of 18th-century Chippendale chairs remain in the market today. The opportunity to acquire an amazing suite of 12 original, matching, period Chippendale chairs of such beauty, quality, design and condition is exceptional. Circa 1760 22” wide x 21” deep x 38” high The talent and genius of Thomas Chippendale's designs dominated the furn i t u re styles of the 18th century. He was the first person to boast such a strong following that an entire style bears his name and not that of a monarch. The son of a Yorkshire cabinetmaker, Chippendale quickly excelled in the family business. By the age of 36, he owned a series of workshops throughout England and an expansive timber yard for harvesting the finest woods. In 1754, Chippendale published The Gentleman and Cabinetmaker's Director, considered the “bible” of furn i t u re design of its day. The book contained over 161 plates with an astounding range of furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Rococo styles. Subsequent publications of the text throughout Europe and North America included many Neo-Classical designs, serving to propel Chippendale into the international spotlight. Soon, this modest craftsman counted among his distinguished clientele countless members of nobility and society, including Catherine II of Russia and famed actor David Garrick. He also obtained substantial contracts with the noble houses of Nostell Priory, Harewood House, Burton Constable, Ayrshire and Kent, some of which still house many of his finest pieces in their private collections. Today, the name Chippendale invokes images of refined taste and unparalleled elegance. Considering his utilization of the most handsome timbers with rich, warm patinas, coupled with his uncanny flair for emphasizing the natural beauty of the wood, it is no wonder pieces such as this rare set of chairs are so treasured by collectors. References: Chippendale, 1989, Nathaniel Harris Miller's Antiques Checklist: Furniture, 1989, Richard Davidson Art & Antiques (cover photo), January 2004

Dimensions:
Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 12
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
18th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1760
Condition:
Seller Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 29-18621stDibs: LU8911757749