Which furniture style is associated with Rococo ornamentation and named after a London cabinetmaker?

• A. Chippendale (Rococo)
• B. Sheraton (Neoclassical)
• C. William and Mary (Baroque)
• D. Queen Anne Windsor

Answer: (A)

Rococo ornamentation in furniture is defined by flowing curves, shells, scrollwork, and playful, ornate detail. In Britain, this lavish look was crystallized and widely spread by the cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, who in 1754 published The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director. His pattern book popularized a highly decorative, Rococo-influenced style that came to be known by his name: Chippendale. So the furniture style associated with Rococo ornamentation and named after a London cabinetmaker is Chippendale. By contrast, Sheraton aligns with Neoclassical simplicity, William and Mary with earlier Baroque-influenced form, and Queen Anne with an earlier, more restrained style, making Chippendale the clear match for Rococo ornamentation linked to a London craftsman.