At the Chippendale Society Collection study day in August 2022 there was some discussion about the irregular character of Thomas Chippendale’s marriage license, which the Society owns (1). One of our members, Peter White, subsequently got in touch: ‘Following on from the brief discussion about Thomas Snr’s marriage license, I did a bit of research,... Continue reading→

A set of six giltwood side chairs (c.1773) made by Thomas Chippendale for the Saloon at Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire, will be offered for sale by Dreweatts in the upcoming auction, Town and Country: The Collections from Cairness House and a Historic Townhouse on Wimpole Street, on 31 January 2024 (Lot 121). Each chair features an oval back... Continue reading→