Cabinet maker. Born Otley, Yorkshire. The picture shows the statue at his birthplace. His first 30 years are undocumented. His 1754 publication "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director" has been described as the first comprehensive guide to interior decoration.
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Thomas Chippendale, senior
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Chippendale workshop
London County Council The workshop of Thomas Chippendale and his son, cabine...
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