Thomas Chippendale

104 works by Thomas Chippendale (British, 1718–1779) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Thomas Chippendale was an English woodworker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs in a trade catalogue titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director—the most important collection of furniture designs published in England to that point which created a mass market for furniture—upon which success he became renowned. According to the Victoria and Albert Museum, "so influential were his designs, in Britain and throughout Europe and America, that 'Chippendale' became a shorthand description for any furniture similar to his Director designs".

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Thomas Chippendale's work on the site falls under Drawings (11), Illustration (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (1), Art Deco (1).

Culture: American (1).

By orientation: 74 landscape, 30 portrait.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• James Gillray — 366 artworks
• Francis Wheatley — 94 artworks
• Thomas Hudson — 78 artworks
• John Downman — 77 artworks
• Pietro Fabris — 54 artworks
• John Russell — 36 artworks
• Henry Bone — 28 artworks
• Alexander Runciman — 22 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Thomas Chippendale artworks does Archive Lane have?

104 public-domain artworks by Thomas Chippendale are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Thomas Chippendale?

Thomas Chippendale is catalogued as British (born 1718, died 1779).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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