George Hepplewhite
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈheplwaɪt/
/ˌdʒɔːrdʒ ˈheplwaɪt/
- (died 1786) an English maker of furniture noted for his simple and graceful style. His book The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide (1788) had a great influence, but no piece of furniture that is known to be his work has survived.
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