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THOMAS CHIPPENDALE

Thomas Chippendale was one of England's most famous furniture makers. He was born in 1718 in Yorkshire and died in 1779. His London based cabinet making business flourished from about 1750 until his death in 1779. In 1752 he published the book 'The gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director' which contained designs for furniture.
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