Chippendale
See also: chippendale
English
Etymology
Named after Thomas Chippendale, an English cabinetmaker of the 18th century. The surname itself is a variant of the place-name Chippingdale, from Chipping (< Old English cēping (“market”)) + dale.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɪpn̩deɪl/
- Hyphenation: Chip‧pen‧dale
Proper noun
Chippendale
- (attributive) A style of furniture designed by, or resembling that of, Thomas Chippendale, generally of simple but graceful outline with delicately carved rococo ornamentation, sculptured either in the solid wood or, in the cheaper specimens, separately and glued on.
- (attributive) A style of rococo bookplate.
Derived terms
- Chippendalism