Project Gutenberg 2015-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 130 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 05, May 1900 Chippendale Chairs Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 05, May 1900" is a scientific publication focusing on architectural and furniture design from the late 19th century. This particular volume dives into the topic of Chippendale chairs, highlighting the evolution and influence of this furniture style during its prominence in England. It offers insights into the craftsmanship and materials used during that era, reflecting upon its historical context. The content of this publication details the significant transition in chair design and material use, particularly emphasizing the shift from oak to mahogany as a favored material, which allowed for more intricate carving and delicate design representative of the Chippendale style. It explores Chippendale's artistic contributions, including his innovative designs that mixed various influences, and the importance of his catalog, "The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director," in establishing a standard for furniture design. The text also touches on the broader implications of these designs in the context of social change, as they catered to the middle class's growing desire for elegance and luxury in their homes. The publication serves as a deep dive into a specific aspect of architectural history, illustrating the significance of ornamental furniture in that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Architecture -- Periodicals NA Text Category: History - British Category: Architecture Category: Art 53071 2025-08-19T09:21:31.984079 text/html 28088 2024-10-24T13:46:07 text/html 3420793 2025-08-19T09:21:35.558101 application/epub+zip 3412320 2025-08-19T09:21:32.821139 application/epub+zip 107076 2025-08-19T09:21:32.339071 application/epub+zip 3436537 2025-08-19T09:21:37.617078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3421503 2025-08-19T09:21:34.624063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133622 2022-09-21T17:48:48.651598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39716 2025-08-19T09:21:31.721103 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19806 2024-10-24T13:46:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16156 2025-08-19T09:21:37.757044 application/rdf+xml 20151 2025-08-19T09:21:32.428093 image/jpeg 2633 2025-08-19T09:21:32.383080 image/jpeg 3412349 2025-08-19T09:21:32.086087 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog