The State Bed was the most expensive piece of furniture ever made by Thomas Chippendale.
It was supplied in 1773 for a cost of over £400 (almost £50,000 today). The frame is made of intricately carved and gilded wood and the bedding came complete with three mattresses.
Despite the bed’s great expense, it was probably only used twice. First by the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia (later Tsar Nicholas I) and then by Princess Victoria (later Queen). Due to lack of use, the bed was dismantled in the 19th century, but it was later rediscovered and restored with support of the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2000.
The Bed’s restoration was a major undertaking. Although many of the ornately carved pieces had been carefully stored, there were parts missing. Through the use of physical evidence on its structure, such as tacking marks and screw holes, along with documentary evidence from Chippendale’s accounts, the bed was carefully reconstructed. The wooden frame was then entirely regilded, and new fabric (replicating a scrap of damask found inside the dome) was woven to replace the original upholstery.
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State Bedroom

State Bedroom
More British Furniture
Today, Harewood is home to some of the most outstanding pieces of Chippendale furniture ever made and many pieces can still be seen in the rooms for which they were made.

Diana and Minerva Commode
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Arm chair
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Armchair
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Torchère
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Pelmet
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Chinese cabinet on stand
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Carpet
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Dining Chair
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Diana and Minerva Commode
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Clothes press
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Arm chair
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Arm chair
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Armchair
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Metamorphic library steps
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X-frame stool
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Hall chair
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Torchère
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Pelmet
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Chinese cabinet on stand
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Carpet
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Dining Chair
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Explore our 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.

Sino-Himalayan Plants

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Italian Old Masters

Sino-Himalayan Plants

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