“Is it an 18th-century Chippendale chair or a Victorian reproduction?” he asked DuMouchelle as the appraiser examined the piece more closely at the event. DuMouchelle started by looking for clues.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW expert Elaine Binning had the pleasure of taking a close look at a very rare Thomas Chippendale chair during a previous episode and the value she put to it was upwards of £500,000.

Take, for instance, the case of the two recently auctioned 18th Century Chippendale carved mahogany wing armchairs. Both were made in Philadelphia about 1770, and were recently sold at Sotheby`s ...

Chippendale's 18th century elegance. Staff Writer. ... On one recent show a woman brought in an amazing piece -- a perfect example of Chippendale furniture, a chair easily 250 years old.

Its solid yet graceful lines and details from 18th Century Chinese, English and French styles. d. The “Thomas Chippendale” signature on the seat’s underside.

"Chippendale's Director: The Designs and Legacy of a Furniture Maker" reveals how Thomas Chippendale, an 18th century artisan of humble origins, came up with a new way of designing, marketing and ...