Chippendale - Page 14 of 14

Build an 18th-Century Pennsylvania Secretary
February 1, 2002

A pair of dovetailed boxes outfitted with drawers and doors make up the bulk of this period piece.
Thomas Jefferson’s Writing Desk
October 1, 2000

Build the Revolutionary War relic used to write the Declaration of Independence.
Oval Chippendale Stool
April 1, 1999

The curved frame and the carved cabriole legs come together with simple joinery.
Build Depth in a Corner Cabinet
June 1, 1994

Wall returns and traditional detailing soften impact of grand entertainment center
Shaping a Cabriole Leg for a Chair
December 1, 1988

18th-Century furniture expert Gene Landon explains his simple process of making this classic form using templates and files and rasps to do the shaping.
Tip-and-Turn Tables
December 1, 1987

Philadelphia detailing produced the masterpieces
Turning and Carving Piecrust
December 1, 1987

Traditional methods still pay off
Making the Chippendale Chair
October 1, 1986

Breaking down this complex chair into small steps makes this build easier.
Chippendale Sofa
December 1, 1984

Templates for the basic frame, and some design options
Ball and Claw Feet
April 1, 1978

How to carve them

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