Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) was a furniture designer and maker from
Otley,
West Yorkshire. He went to London where in 1754 he published the book
Gentleman and cabinet-maker's director. There is a memorial plaque to Chippendale on Otley's Manor Square. Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley is owned by the
Chippendale Foundation[?]. Chippendale furniture can be found at
Harewood House,
Nostell Priory[?] and
Paxton House.
see list of furniture designers