Welcome to The Chippendale International School of Furniture

Furniture Design School in the heart of Scotland

Located outside Edinburgh, Scotland, The Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of the world’s most renowned furniture making and design schools.

Founded in 1985, each year we welcome furniture design students from across the world to learn the best of traditional and modern furniture making.

Based in the heart of Scotland, we equip our students with the skills they need to launch their own woodworking business. Find out more about our furniture design courses below.

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If you are looking to embark on a career change or you have an interest in the art of woodworking and furniture design, get in touch and arrange in a visit.

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School Life

Our professional course, which equips students with all the skills and acumen to go on and run their own furniture making and design business, is a nine-month long course running from October to June each year.

Qualifications

Graduates from The Chippendale International School of Furniture receive a certification recognised worldwide and are equipped with all the skills required to run a successful woodworking business.

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Testimonials

Find out what other graduates from the Chippendale International School of Furniture had to say about their experience of learning from the best and mastering their furniture making and design skills.

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Meet The Team

Meet the people behind the Chippendale International School of Furniture. Our team is made up of woodworking experts who are here to help you learn and master the best in furniture making and design.

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Q&A with 2023 Graduate, Lauren Lederman

Our 2023 Graduates were a talented bunch. Among them was Lauren Lederman – with no prior woodworking experience, she moved to Scotland to enrol in our Professional Course. Lauren quickly took to woodworking, creating high quality pieces and even securing the Public’s Choice Award at this year’s Graduate Exhibition. We caught up with Lauren, currently…

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Woodworking techniques taught at the Chippendale School

Here at the Chippendale School, we offer our students the opportunity to explore a wide range of woodworking techniques from the traditional to the modern. Each course is meticulously designed to provide students with a solid foundation in woodworking skills with our longer, more intensive courses exploring more intricate techniques. Read on to learn more…

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May 2021  Photo Phil Wilkinson

How to Design a Piece of Furniture

Whether you’re a seasoned furniture maker or just starting, this guide will walk you through some of the essential steps to bringing your furniture ideas to life. From gathering inspiration to crafting the final piece, in this blog Chippendale School Principal Tom Fraser explores the elements of furniture design.