The Dr Susan Weber Gallery© V&A images
Funded by an anonymous donor, the V&A’s new Furniture Gallery unites some of the interior furnishings visitors have seen across the gallery throughout the decades.
Cradle designed by Richard Norman Shaw (circa 1861)© V&A images
Six centuries of work are covered. There are more than 200 "outstanding" pieces from Britain and Europe, stretching from the Middle Ages to contemporary designs.
Table from Warwick Castle (circa 1670-80)© V&A images
Some of the objects have been hidden for more than 30 years. A scagiola table dates from Warwick Castle’s 17th century look, and a gilded cassone was made for the Duke of Urbino in about 1509.
Tristan and Isolde casket, northern Europe (circa 1350-70)© V&A images
The gallery has a striking design dotted with conservation examples and analysis. Bureaux, cabinets, wardrobes, clocks, mirrors and screens provide some of the quirkier exhibits.
British, European, American and Asian furniture appears© V&A images
Innovative digital labels and touchscreen interfaces aim to inspire visitors. And a central, chronologically-ordered display will highlight 25 “key pieces” from the collection, as well as a newly-commissioned seating installation by contemporary designer Gitta Gschwendtner.
The gallery will tell the story of how furniture has been made and decorated for 600 years© V&A images
