William Vile

William Vile (1700 - 1767) was one of the best cabinetmakers of his time during the Georgian Age of the Designer and overshadowed by Thomas Chippendale who was clearly the most famous. Vile was amongst a handful ofLondon based cabintmakers such as William Bradshaw, John Cobb and John Gumley. Their standard of craftsmanship has been virtually unchallenged until the late 20th Century British Craft Revival with makers such as John Makepeace and his lesser known apprentice Andrew Whateley demonstrating unrivalled craftsmanship.

Related Topics:
1700 - 1767 - Cabinetmaker - Age of the Designer - Thomas Chippendale - London - William Bradshaw - John Cobb - John Gumley - British Craft Revival - John Makepeace

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