Hepplewhite

/ˈhɛpəlwaɪt/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or in the style of George Hepplewhite, an 18th-century English furniture designer known for elegant, refined designs.

Etymology

From the name 'George Hepplewhite' (1727-1786), an influential British furniture maker. The term describes the furniture style he popularized.

Kelly Says

Hepplewhite furniture was the 'minimalist' design of the 1700s—he believed in elegant simplicity with curved legs, shield-shaped chair backs, and inlay details, proving that 'less is more' was a revolution even 300 years ago.

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