Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1753

This is a design drawing for a library bookcase by renowned English furniture maker Thomas Chippendale. The drawing, from his influential book "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director" (1754), exemplifies Chippendale's signature style blending Rococo and Palladian influences. The bookcase features a pedimented top, glazed upper doors, and solid lower doors. The precise measurements on the drawing indicate Chippendale's meticulous approach to design, making this a valuable document for understanding 18th-century furniture making techniques and styles.