When we visited the Theodore Alexander showroom in High Point, we learned that they have an entire Althorp Collection of reproduction furniture. Althorp is a stately English home in Northamptonshire that is owned by the Spencer family. While it has over 500 years of history, it is best known as the childhood home of Princess Diana and serves as her final resting place. As you can imagine, it is very expensive to maintain a home of this size and historic significance which is why Charles Spencer authorized a collection of Althorp reproductions at Theodore Alexander initially to help pay for a new roof. There was also an attic sale at Christie's last year. We were not allowed to take photos in the Theodore Alexander showroom so I thought it would be fun to look at the home that inspired the collection. We can't all live in such a magnificent splendor but it is fun to know that we can own the same furniture.
On a side note, actor Max Irons, son of Jeremy Irons, was recently photographed by Jason Bell for Vanity Fair at Althorp. All the photos with the handsome young man are from that shoot and the black and white photos are a vintage look at Althorp. There is also a video online of Max Irons at Althorp that gives you an even better look at this stunning house and grounds. Enjoy!
Max Irons in Wooton Hall
The South Drawing Room
The Billiard Room
The State Dining Room
The Great Room
The Sunderland Room
The Picture Gallery
The Painters Hallway
The Saloon
The Marlborough Room
King William Bedroom
Max Irons in the King William Bedroom
Oak Bedroom
Prince of Wales Bedroom
Max Irons in the Wine Cellar
The Stables are now home to the Princess Diana exhibition.
A photo of the Stables taken in 1921
