Pelmet

Apart from its fringing, this pelmet is carved entirely from pine wood.

It is part of a suite of seven wooden pelmets supplied by Thomas Chippendale Junior for the Gallery in the 1780s. They are the only known examples of pelmets with carved drapery made by the Chippendale firm in existence.

In the Victorian period the pelmets were painted blue and given full-length curtains.

Found here

Simple floor plan of the west rooms and corridors of the State Floor

Gallery

The Gallery is the largest room in the House and was originally used for hosting grand banquets and balls.

Gallery

Explore the Collections

Harewood House Trust, boasts an incredible collection of furniture, ceramics, and paintings, as well as gardens and grounds brimming with plants from around the world.

1/3

Italian Old Masters

Harewood House is home to one of the greatest 20th-century collections of Italian Renaissance paintings in Britain.

See more: Italian Old Masters

A richly decorated room in this elegant gallery features ornate wallpaper and gold-framed paintings, reflecting Harewood’s rich history. Among the three small portraits and two large ones is a prominent painting of a woman in a white dress, a reminder of the individuals who shaped the estate’s past. A blue vase rests on a wooden cabinet below, evoking the timeless craftsmanship and heritage of Harewood, Yorkshire's most vibrant country house.

British Portraiture

Harewood House is home to over 300 portraits. From Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough to Sir Alfred Munnings and…

See more: British Portraiture

Sino-Himalayan Plants

Harewood is renowned for its beautiful gardens and inspiring planting schemes. The Himalayan Garden contains many rare and unusual plants, many of which were introduced by intrepid plant explorers, and include Blue Poppies, Cobra Lilies, Primulas and Orchids.

See more: Sino-Himalayan Plants