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The Extraordinary Thomas Chippendale

How Thomas Chippendale worked his way up from humble roots and was ruined by the very aristocrats he created such wonderful furniture for.

Thomas Chippendale is the most famous furniture designer the world has ever produced, but what about the man behind the chairs? This episode shows how Chippendale worked his way up from humble roots to working for the nobility, but also how he was ruined by the very aristocrats he created such wonders for.

59 minutes

Last on

Thu 10 Sep 2020 01:00

Music Played

  • Kronos Quartet

    String Quartet No 5

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Suniti Somaiya
Director Suniti Somaiya
Series Producer John Mullen
Executive Producer Jonty Claypole
Narrator Paul Copley

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