Posts tagged 'Harewood House'

Chippendale: the greatest cabinetmaker of all time? A sweeping statement, certainly, but not far-fetched. Thomas Chippendale is among the most important, recognised and emulated of any designer in British history. Born in Otley in 1718, Yorkshire would remain significant to Chippendale for the rest of his life. We know little else about his early days and can only assume he arrived in London...

The 18th Century writer Savary des Brulons described marquetry as 'paintings in wood.' He refers to the process of creating a decorative image by applying thin pieces of wood over the surface of an object. This intricate process can transform a piece of furniture into a masterpiece. The Italians were the first to use marquetry in the 13th Century, but the Dutch perfected and spread the art t...