Category:Thomas Chippendale

Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779)
Description	British cabinetmaker
Date of birth/death	16 June 1718 (baptised)	13 November 1779 (buried)
Location of birth/death	probably Farnley, North Yorkshire	London
Work location	London
Authority control	VIAF: 32243757 LCCN: n50038157 GND: 118675915 BnF: cb145843361 ULAN: 500015768 ISNI: 0000 0000 8369 7173 WorldCat WP-Person

Thomas Chippendale, the elder (June 5, 1718 – November 1779) was a british furniture designer and maker from Otley, West Yorkshire. He was one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and George Hepplewhite. He went to London where in 1754 he became the first cabinet maker to publish a book of his designs Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. Three editions were published, in 1754, 1755 and 1762 and many copies were sold.