Hepplewhite

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Scope note
Refers to English and American furniture following the designs of English cabinetmaker and designer George Hepplewhite published posthumously in 1788. Typical of the Neoclassical style of the last quarter of the 18th century, the style is characterized by shield-back chairs, bow-fronted chests of drawers, Marlboro legs and decorative motifs including Prince of Wales feathers, ears of wheat, urns, and rosettes.
Hepplewhite
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024