To mark the tercentenary of the birth of Thomas Chippendale, Harewood House displays its holdings of the Yorkshire-born cabinetmaker’s work. Taking the form of a trail through the house and grounds, the exhibition will explore Chippendale’s craftsmanship and activity at Harewood, celebrating his talent as a designer and maker of furniture as well as his wider role as a decorator. The exhibition includes a mirrored display of the Diana and Minerva Commode, widely considered to be Chippendale’s masterpiece, as well as a contemporary response to Chippendale by artist Geraldine Pilgrim, who will create an installation for the grounds of Harewood House and a further display for the House’s Terrace Gallery. Find out more about the ‘Thomas Chippendale’ exhibition from Harewood House’s website.
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Inside the canopy of the State Bed. Courtesy Harewood House Trust
Satinwood armchair (18th century), Thomas Chippendale. Courtesy Harewood House Trust
Yellow Drawing Room. Photo: Michael Beckwith. Courtesy Harewood House Trust
Mirror in the East Bedroom (18th century), Thomas Chippendale. Courtesy Harewood House Trust
State Dining Room furniture (18th century), Thomas Chippendale. Photo: Paul Barker, Courtesy Harewood House
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