Important News – Paxton House
The Chippendale Society are delighted to hear the news of Paxton House being awarded Nationally Significant status to the Chippendale and Trotter furniture collection. ‘Paxton House has received recognition for its internationally important collection of furniture by Thomas Chippendale the Elder and Younger, and by William Trotter. The comprehensive collection, which was commissioned for... Continue reading→
Chippendale 300 – Commemorative Glass
To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the year of Thomas Chippendale’s birth in 2018, the Chippendale Society has commissioned a commemorative numbered edition of specially hand-made and engraved glasses. Each glass is handmade made from 24% lead crystal by David Wallace and Andrew Sanders at their studio/workshop in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire. The design is a... Continue reading→
Chippendale Exhibition Now Open!
Thomas Chippendale, 1718-1779: a celebration of British craftsmanship and design 9 February 2018 – 9 June 2018 – Leeds City Museum The long awaited exhibition exploring the life, work and legacy of Thomas Chippendale. Born in Otley in 1718, he went on to become England’s most celebrated cabinet-maker and furniture designer. See original drawings... Continue reading→
Chippendale 300 – The Paxton Style ‘Neat & Substantially Good’
Chippendale 300 exhibition ‘The Paxton Style: Neat & Substantially Good’ To celebrate the tercentenary of Chippendale’s birth, Chippendale 300 is a nationwide celebration of events inspired by the life, work and legacy of Thomas Chippendale, the most famous and influential furniture maker Britain has ever produced. Paxton House holds one of the world’s largest collections... Continue reading→
A Chippendale Library Table..
One of the joys of looking at and studying Chippendale furniture is that occasionally a piece is discovered that relates directly to the published ‘Director’ design. This Library Table, currently being offered for sale by Alexander George Antiques is such an example. Based on plate No. LXXXI and taking its inspiration from the left hand... Continue reading→
Acquired For The Nation
Earlier this year these pier tables and glasses which form part of Chippendale’s important Harewood commission were allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum under a scheme in which owners can offer treasures in lieu of inheritance tax. Thanks to this scheme they will now remain on display in the Robert Adam-designed Music Room at... Continue reading→
A New Chippendale Discovery
A SETTEE AND TWO CHAIRS FROM FOREMARKE HALL This sofa and its matching armchairs are part of a suite made for Sir Robert Burdett (1716-1797), 4th Baron Bramcote, of Foremarke Hall in Derbyshire, in 1766. This little known Chippendale commission has gained importance as the furniture, dispersed in 1939, has gradually come to light.... Continue reading→
COVID 19: Information for all Members
The current health emergency has forced the Society to cancel all meetings and events up to the end of July. The trip to Tatton Park and Tabley House, 7 May, is cancelled. The Annual Dinner, 2 June, is cancelled. The Study Day at Everingham Park, 11 June is cancelled. The Study Tour to the Welsh... Continue reading→
Obituary notice – Simon Redburn
The Chairman and Committee of the Chippendale Society regret to announce the death on 4 March 2020, of Simon Redburn, at his home in New York, USA. He was a loyal and longstanding member of the Society and one of its most constant benefactors. He had long been battling with poor health and was undergoing... Continue reading→