Commode Clothes Press, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1753

This detailed drawing by Thomas Chippendale, from his 1753 publication "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director," depicts a "Commode Clothes Press" with intricate Rococo-inspired ornamentation. Chippendale's designs were hugely influential in the mid-18th century, and this drawing provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and design aesthetic of the period. The piece features elaborate carvings and a curved form, representative of the fashionable French taste of the time. This design exemplifies the Rococo movement in furniture, emphasizing elegance and a playful use of curves and asymmetry.