Sideboard Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1753

This is a pen and ink drawing by Thomas Chippendale, one of the most influential English furniture designers, for a sideboard table. Drawn in 1753 for his book, *The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director*, the design depicts the detailed carving typical of Chippendale's style. While simple in form, the table's design shows the ornate detail characteristic of Chippendale furniture, which was heavily influenced by Rococo and Gothic styles. The drawing is one of many design plates in the *Director*, a seminal work that continues to influence furniture design today.