The Royal Danish CollectionAmalienborgThe PalaceInterior and objectsQueen Louise’s salonAngel lamp

Angel lamp

A lamp which attests to of the arrival of electricity at Amalienborg in 1892, when Christian IX’s Palace was connected to the mains.

The story behind this lamp isn’t known, but it is a curious example of a creative use of the new possibilities which opened up with the spread of electricity. Electric light not only made it possible to light places more strongly than had been possible with candles and oil lamps, it also meant that it was suddenly possible to turn the sources of light sideways or downwards, whereas they previously could only be directed upwards.

Relations

Norwegian chandelier

The chandelier in the Gala Hall was a present to Prince Christian (X) from his mother, the then Crown Princess Lovisa, who gave it to him in 1903.

Frederik VIII, 1909

The painting of the older Frederik VIII was made by Otto Bache in 1909 when the King was 66 years old.

Floral paintings

The two round floral paintings on either side of the bureau were painted by Queen Louise herself.

Chaiselongue

The chaiselongue from 1864 is made of satin with twisted silk fringes and two large tassels.

Satin sofa

The grey satin sofa with matching armchairs in the private salon of Queen Louise are unusual for their time.

Equestrian statuette

Silver statuette of a woman riding in a ladies saddle, approximately 40 cm in height, beautifully manufactured with many details, probably from the 1870s.

Porcelain chandelier

The chandelier was given as a gift to Christian IX and Queen Louise by the German Emperor Wilhelm II at their golden wedding in 1892.

1875-1900

The period was a peaceful one for Denmark. The spread of electricity and the invention of the telephone characterised the era, and industrialisation made many new things available, while the road network and the railways created new transport possibilities.