The Cabinet and Chair-Maker's Real Friend and Companion, or, the Whole System of Chair-Making Made plain and easy 1765

This 1765 engraving by Robert Manwaring shows two different chair designs, one labeled "Parlour" and one labeled "Chairs". The "Parlour" chair has a more elaborate, rococo-inspired design with a carved and pierced back, while the other is simpler. These detailed engravings were intended as practical guides for cabinetmakers and chair-makers, providing them with exact plans for constructing furniture. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this example from Manwaring's instructional book, "The Cabinet and Chair-Maker's Real Friend and Companion".