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Creator: Thomas Chippendale
Dressing Chest
Dressing Chest

Dressing Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

An 18th century mahogany dressing chest with bookcase and writing surface, designed by Thomas Chippendale. An attractive, practical and compact piece of...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Thomas Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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Thomas Chippendale desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Thomas Chippendale desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thomas Chippendale desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Thomas Chippendale were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by and Gillows of Lancaster & London. Prices for Thomas Chippendale desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,343 and can go as high as $224,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $31,056.

Questions About Thomas Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thomas Chippendale was known for his works in the 16th century. Blending Chinese and gothic design styles, his furniture became wildly popular between 1750 and 1780. You can shop a selection of expertly vetted Chippendale pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.