This engraving illustrates French chairs and is from the third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director: being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of household furniture, in the most fashionable taste by Thomas Chippendale, published by Thomas Becket (London) 1762.The third edition of Chippendale's work is considered the most important 18th century collection of English furniture designs. In addition to chairs, tables, beds, bookcases and cabinets, Chippendale added clock cases, pier glasses (mirrors), girandoles (candle holders), picture frames, stove grates, borders for paper hangings and designs for brass handles and escutcheons to adorn furniture. Ranging from French and Venetian Rococo, to Gothic and Chinese, these designs were used to create coordinated interiors in a range of styles.The plates were engraved by Darly, Foster, Taylor, Clowes, Miller and others after designs by Chippendale. Size: approximately 19in x 12.25in (48cm x 31cm)

This copper-plate engraving, which is over 260 years old, is in excellent condition but please inspect the image for any minor marks or imperfections.