Gothick [Gothic] Chairs, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I by Thomas Chippendale

Gothick [Gothic] Chairs, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I 1761

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

quirky sketch

print

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen and pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This 1761 drawing by Thomas Chippendale is a design for two “Gothick” chairs. The chairs are both highly ornamented, with intricate details, and include a stylized sun face. Chippendale was a renowned English furniture designer, known for his innovative and eclectic designs that combined traditional English styles with elements from other cultures. This drawing, part of his “The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director,” exemplifies his popular “Gothick” style.