Thomas Chippendale at Harewood House. A celebration of the life and work of Thomas Chippendale - Master Furniture Maker. Presented by Harewood House Trust.

Window Swags
c.1780
The Earl & Countess of Harewood, & the Trustees of the Harewood House Trust

These mock festoon curtains painted and carved in pine by either Chippendale the Elder or Younger were described by John Jewel in his Tourist's Companion of 1819 as 'rich mock curtains, hanging in festoons, and apparently ready to let down at pleasure . . . are formed of wood, carved and painted under the direction of Mr. Chippendale'. Which 'Mr. Chippendale' Jewel refers to remains uncertain as it is probable that Thomas Chippendale's son worked in conjunction with his father during the latter years of the commission. It is known that Chippendale the Younger supplied furniture after the death of his father in 1779 and was trained up to run the business when Chippendale the Elder retired. It is more than likely therefore that Chippendale the Younger played an important role in finishing off the commission

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