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Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery

$30,143.67
£22,000
€25,661.82
CA$41,289.29
A$45,922.70
CHF 23,979.41
MX$558,830.41
NOK 306,253.62
SEK 287,211.86
DKK 191,523.96
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About the Item

The Hepplewhite period, roughly spanning 1775 to 1790, is a distinct style of furniture characterized by its elegant, refined, and Neoclassical design. Named after cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite, this period is known for its light, graceful pieces often featuring shield-back chairs, serpentine shapes, and intricate inlay work. Key Characteristics of Hepplewhite Furniture: Shield-back chairs: A defining feature of Hepplewhite furniture is the use of a shield-shaped chair back, replacing the traditional, narrower splat design. Serpentine shapes: Sideboards and serving tables often feature serpentine or bow-shaped fronts, adding a graceful curve to the design. Intricate inlay work: Hepplewhite furniture frequently incorporates delicate and intricate inlay patterns, using contrasting woods to create decorative elements. Tapered legs: Hepplewhite pieces typically feature straight, square or tapered legs, often with reeded or fluted edges ending in a spade foot. Simple Neoclassical designs: Hepplewhite furniture often embraces Neoclassical motifs like classical urns, swags, and ribbons, reflecting the period's aesthetic. Popular pieces: Hepplewhite is credited with popularizing the sideboard and short chest of drawers, as well as creating graceful four-poster beds. Emphasis on lightness and elegance: Hepplewhite furniture is known for its lighter and more graceful designs compared to the more robust styles of the early Georgian period, making it a transitional style between Chippendale and Sheraton furniture. No known furniture by Hepplewhite: While Hepplewhite's designs are well-known, there are no pieces of furniture known to have been made by him or his firm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Southall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5808245262442

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