John Crunden facts for kids
John Crunden (born around 1741, died 1828) was an English architect and designer. He created plans for country houses, fancy villas, and even furniture.
About John Crunden's Designs
John Crunden got many of his early ideas from another famous designer named Thomas Chippendale. Crunden made a huge number of designs. He published these designs in many books.
Some of his most exciting designs were for ceilings. He often drew cute little angels (called cupids) with bows and arrows. He also drew figures like "Fame" blowing a trumpet. Crunden loved to use themes from sports and nature too. For example, one of his ceiling designs showed a hunting scene where animals were being caught.
What John Crunden Created
John Crunden published several important books of designs. These books helped other builders and designers.
- Designs for Ceilings: This book was full of ideas for decorating ceilings.
- Convenient and Ornamental Architecture (first published in 1767): This book showed designs for buildings that were both useful and beautiful. It was updated several times.
- The Carpenter's Companion for Chinese Railings, Gates, etc. (1770): This book gave carpenters ideas for making fences and gates in a Chinese style.
- The Joiner and Cabinet-maker's Darling, or Sixty Designs for Gothic, Chinese, Mosaic and Ornamental Frets (1765): This book had 60 different patterns for woodworkers.
- The Chimney Piece Maker's Daily Assistant (1776): This book helped people design fireplaces.
He also designed Boodle's Club in London. A club like Boodle's is a private place where people meet for social events. John Crunden designed this famous building between 1775 and 1776.
