•Hepplewhite, 1750-1786
–George Hepplewhite was a practical cabinetmaker who produced a simplified version of Louis XVI
furniture.
–Mahogany is the favored wood, with some satin-wood birch and sycamore.
–Lines and proportions are graceful, refined, and
slender, though sturdy.
–Chairs, settees, and other pieces are all built on a smaller scale than heretofore produced.
–Slender, fluted legs with spade feet.
–The graceful curve predominated, especially on chair backs.