George Hepplewhite

🔊/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈheplwaɪt/

🔊/ˌdʒɔːrdʒ ˈheplwaɪt/

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(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.