Girandoles, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I 1754

This is a drawing from Thomas Chippendale's "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director", a groundbreaking publication that showcased the elegance of the Rococo style in furniture design. The sheet depicts four ornate "Girandoles", or wall-mounted candle sconces, each characterized by the playful, asymmetrical curves and intricate foliage typical of Chippendale's work. These designs demonstrate the influence of the French Rococo movement on English furniture and decoration.