Her Majesty’s Furniture: A Gothic Revival Display Cabinet, 1844

Display Cabinet
and Stand
French, 1844
Ebony, Bronze,
Glass
The Royal Collection

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were keen aficionados of a variety of architectural styles. One of their favorites was the Gothic Revival and they collected several examples of furnishings in this style during their marriage.


This ebony, bronze and glass display stand with figures representing Architecture, History, Sculpture and Numismatics was one of two which were purchased as monumental cabinets for the Royal Library at Windsor. The other piece actually belonged to King Louis Philippe of France. Sadly, that display stand no longer survives.