Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. European
6. [modern European styles and movements]
7. [modern European regional styles and movements]
8. [modern British styles and movements]
9. [modern British decorative arts styles and movements]

Anotations

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.