Chippendale News

Over time, your beloved pieces of furniture may endure some general wear and tear. Scratches, loose joints and worn fabric can all make furniture look past its best, but they don’t necessarily mean it needs to be replaced. With the right approach, many common problems can be repaired, extending the life of your furniture for […]

Chippendale opens its doors for annual Graduate Exhibition We are opening our doors for our annual Graduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale, taking place from 18–20 June 2026 at the Chippendale International School of Furniture in East Lothian, just outside Edinburgh. Now in its 41st year, the exhibition will showcase exceptional handcrafted furniture from this

Did you know that upon graduating from our 30-week furniture making course, you leave not only with exceptional hands-on skills in furniture making and design, but with a recognised SCQF qualification? At the Chippendale International School of Furniture, we teach you how to design and make furniture from the ground up. You’ll learn in a

Just outside Scotland’s capital of Edinburgh lies East Lothian. Known for its championship golf courses and sweeping beaches, the region offers far more than first meets the eye. Whether you’re visiting to take part in one of Chippendale’s furniture-making courses or simply exploring a new corner of Scotland, there’s plenty waiting to be discovered. As

With over 40 years of experience offering furniture design courses, we like to think we know a thing or two about trends in this area. From the recent resurgence of heritage antiques to the orange pine craze of the noughties, we’ve seen it all at Chippendale. As furniture-making techniques continue to evolve, or in some