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Hepplewhite, George
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Hepplewhite, George
English furnituremaker associated with Neo-Classicism. His reputation rests upon his book of designs The Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer's Guide, published posthumously in 1788, which contains over 300 designs, characterized by simple elegance and utility. No piece of furniture has been identified as being made by him.
Hepplewhite's designs were mainly in mahogany or satinwood, delicately inlaid or painted with decorations of feathers, shells, or ears of wheat. He favoured heart- and shield-backs for chairs, and used ‘Marlboro’ (square-tapered) legs on tables and sideboards. His workshop was in St Giles, Cripplegate, London.
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