Chest of Drawers, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1753

This 1753 design for a chest of drawers, from Thomas Chippendale's influential "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director", is a detailed technical drawing. The artwork shows the chest of drawers from both the front and the side, providing an intricate visual representation of the piece's construction. The intricate design features delicate curves, graceful lines, and a refined elegance that exemplifies the Chippendale style, a dominant force in English furniture design of the 18th century. This design, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, continues to inspire cabinetmakers and enthusiasts with its timeless beauty and meticulous detail.