Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1753

This is a detailed architectural drawing for a "Library Bookcase" by Thomas Chippendale, a famous English furniture designer and craftsman. Created in 1753, the drawing showcases Chippendale's signature Rococo style, characterized by intricate details and delicate curves. The bookcase's design features a three-sectioned upper portion with glass doors adorned with a geometric pattern and a lower section with four closed doors. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects Chippendale's influence on furniture design during the 18th century.