Library Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1753

Thomas Chippendale's "Library Table" from his "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director" is a pen and ink drawing from 1753. It exemplifies Chippendale's signature Rococo style, featuring ornate flourishes and scrolling foliage. The design includes detailed dimensions, showcasing the practicality of this design book for furniture makers. This drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into 18th-century furniture design and the popularity of Chippendale's work during the Georgian era.