designating or of an 18th-cent. Eng. style of furniture characterized by simplicity of form, straight lines, and classically chaste decoration
Origin:
after Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806), Eng cabinetmaker
See Sheraton in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Of or relating to a style of English furniture that originated about 1800, characterized by simple designs, straight lines, thin legs, and classical ornamentation.
Origin:
Origin: After Thomas Sheraton
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, Thomas 1751-1806.
British furniture designer known for his graceful neoclassical designs and his published manuals, including The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book (1791-1794).