Established in 1985, the Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of the world’s leading furniture making and design schools, based just outside Edinburgh, Scotland.

Each year, we welcome students from around the world to learn traditional and modern furniture-making techniques. We give our students the skills they need to launch their own furniture-making businesses or enjoy woodworking as a rewarding hobby.

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