The recent visit to Aberdeenshire and Perthshire is reviewed here by our Curator, James Lomax. The society regularly holds visits and study days for members. To see what is currently organised please visit the events page, or to become a member of the society please see the membership page. …
The Northern Antiques Fair takes place this week and runs from Thursday 19th through to Sunday 22nd of October. Ingrid Nilson the newly appointed director of the fair has been a supporter of the Chippendale Society and has again generously supplied Chippendale Society members with complimentary tickets – we hope …
Many readers will know of our longstanding member Jack Metcalfe and his fabulous work on recreating and understanding Chippendale’s marquetry techniques. For many months he has been busy recreating the marquetry of the pier table originally from the Circular Dressing Room at Harewood House. The lecture titled “Chippendale Unstuck” tells …
As many of you will be aware, next year will see the celebration of 300 years of Chippendale. This tercentenary will not only celebrate the lifetime of Thomas Chippendale but also his legacy and influence throughout the years. The centrepiece of these celebrations will undoubtedly be the important exhibition …
Made In York – Fairfax House Exhibition 5th May – 12th November 2017 This month will see the opening of the exhibition ‘Made in York – Inventing & Enlightening the Georgian City’. Based at Fairfax House in York, this exhibition like its predecessors is sure to become an important glimpse …