A Lady's Dressing Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1761

This is a design for a lady’s dressing table by Thomas Chippendale, an influential English furniture maker and designer. Drawn in 1761, it showcases the ornate and elaborate style of the Chippendale period, characterized by Rococo influences. The design features delicate carvings, intricate details, and a dramatic, asymmetrical shape. The dressing table has a large, oval-shaped mirror flanked by two cabinets, while the lower portion features a central drawer and two smaller ones on either side. Chippendale's designs were widely disseminated through his published books, influencing furniture makers throughout England and beyond, making this an important piece in the history of design and decorative arts.