Library Tables, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II by Thomas Chippendale

Library Tables, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1759

drawing, print

faded colour hue

drawing

table

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

print

paper texture

folded paper

soft colour palette

watercolor

This detailed ink drawing by renowned English furniture designer Thomas Chippendale from 1759, is a design for a set of library tables. Featuring intricate Rococo-inspired carvings and elegant proportions, the design highlights Chippendale’s mastery of the “French” style, showcasing his ability to integrate continental design trends into English furniture. This drawing, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, offers a glimpse into the creative process of one of the most influential furniture makers of the 18th century.