Chippendale News

A former gamekeeper turned furniture designer has created a gun cabinet that meets all safety requirements while turning it into a thing of considerable beauty. Zak Case, who studied gamekeeping and wildlife management at Elmwood College in Fife, and went on to work experience on an estate in Sutherland, is also a qualified blacksmith. His

Four furniture design students have won top honours at the Chippendale International School of Furniture. Anselm Fraser, principal of the school, said that “this year has been exceptional, with our students showing real craftsmanship and design vision.  Our top prizes could therefore have also been made to several other students.” Student of the Year: Nigel

Three American students have graduated with distinction, with one graduate having his signature piece exhibited at the Scottish parliament. New Yorker Zachary Schnitzer had his draughtsman’s table chosen for the parliamentary exhibition by Professor Christopher Breward, principal of the Edinburgh Collage of Art, from over 100 other pieces at the school’s 2017 graduate exhibition. Anselm

  Eight exciting designers from the Chippendale International School of Furniture will be exhibiting at the New Designers Exhibition in London. All eight will be on Stand FP68 from 5th to 8th July.  The New Designers Exhibition, now in its 32nd year, is being held at the Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London N1 0QH.