Frederik VII’s Room (room 18)
Rosenborg Castle was turned into a museum during the mid-19th century, and this room was decorated with museum pieces from the reign of Frederik VII just five years after the death of Frederik VII, in 1863.
In between the absolute monarchy and the Danish Constitution: Frederik VII
The history and decoration of the room
Frederik VII never stayed at Rosenborg, and this room was not decorated until after his death. Like the adjacent Christian VIII’s Room, this room was decorated when Frederik IV renovated the first floor of Rosenborg Castle during the early 18th century. However, parts of the ceiling date back to the time of Christian IV.
The flock wallpaper was purchased in Venice in 1728. Originally, they were intended for Copenhagen Castle (which stood where Christiansborg Palace stands today) but was instead hung here at Rosenborg Castle during the 1750s.
Objects in the room
If you are at the museum, you can admire the fascinating objects in the room and read more about them below.
The descriptions are brief and generally do not include images. They are intended as an added resource if you would like more detailed information about an item, such as who made it, its origin and its meaning.
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1801The Landgrave Vilhelm of Hesse Cassel (1787 1867), married to Christian VIII's sister, Princess Louise Charlotte, Danish general and Governor of Copenhagen. Signed: C.A. Jensen, Petersburg, 1844.
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1802Princess Caroline (1793-1881), daughter of Frederik VII, consort of Prince Ferdinand, the Heir Presumptive. Signed: A. Schiött, 1854.
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1803Prince Frederik (VII)'s and Princess Mariane's wedding procession in Copenhagen 22nd June 1841. Signed: C. Balsgaard 1843.
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1804Frederik VII as a child. Modelled by Bertel Thorvaldsen 1820, carved in marble 1825.
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1805Princess Mariane arriving in the Roads of Copenhagen, 22nd June 1841, on board the warship "Christian VII". Signed: A. Melbye, Copenhagen 1844.
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1806Frederik VII as a child. Silver pencil drawing, signed: Heuer del. 1810.
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1807Portrait of Frederik VII as a child. Pastel by C. Hornemann.
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1808Frederik VII as a boy. Painting signed: Kratzenstein Stub 1813.
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1809Portrait of Frederik VII as a boy. Pastel by C. Hornemann.
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1810Frederik VII as a boy, signed: F.C. Grøger 1814.
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1811Frederik VII's couch: mahogany, with red Morocco leather covering.
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1812Lensgrevinde Danner, Frederik VII's tredje hustru. Maleri udført af Carl Rudolph Fiebig efter fotografi fra o. 1865.
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1813Frederik VII. Biscuit bust, after H.V. Bissen.
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1814Frederik VII; three quarter length, signed: I. Vilhelm Gertner, pinx. 1861.
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1815Frederik VII. Terracotta medallion after H. Conradsen.
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1816Frederik VII. Ivory miniature, signed: C. Bøgh 1852.
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1817Frederik VII as Crown Prince. Profile drawing, signed: I. Vilhelm Gertner fec. 1841.
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1819Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg Schwerin (1784 1840), Frederik VII's mother. Silhouette.
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1820The engagement ring of Frederik VII: bears the inscription: 28th May 1826. Vilh. Marie. Prs. of Denm.
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1821The engagement ring of Princess Vilhelmine; bears the inscription: 28th of May 1826, Fr. Carl Chr., Pr. of Denm.
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1822Gold ring with the inscription: Caroline 4th December 1840. Worn by Frederik VII as Prince when he was betrothed to Princess Caroline Charlotte Mariane of Mecklenburg Strelitz.
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1823Enamelled gold ring, engraved with the letter M; supposed to have belonged to Princess Mariane.
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1824Princess Mariane's seal, with the coats-of-arms of Denmark and Mecklenburg, carved in a smoky topaz.
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1825Frederik VII's red fez.
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1826Frederik VII's pipe, marked: 18 Madera Touren 46.
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1827Frederik VII's fishing tackle; floats were originally pomanders.
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1828Frederik VII's general’s helmet of aluminium, made by J.B. Dalhoff c. 1859, when lightweight aluminium was a new and very precious metal.
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1829Commemoration medal for Norwegian and Swedish volunteers in the war 1848-50.
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1830The pen with which Frederik VII signed the Constitution on 5th June, 1849.
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1831Gold watch, made by Carl Edward Schiötz, presented to Jens Hoff, the riding master, by Frederik VII.
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1832Frederik VII's speaking trumpet, of German silver.
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1833The Freemasons' medal commemorating the death of Frederik VII.
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1834A lock of Frederik VII's hair; from his death bed.
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1840Frederik VII as Prince. By unknown artist.
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1841Frederik VII. Drawing, signed: W. Heuer 1825.
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1842The Landgrave Carl of Hesse, drawn by Frederik VII, 1833.
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1843Frederik VII's arm chair with leaf/drawing board?
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1844Two large Sèvres vases presented to Frederik VII by the Emperor Napoleon III.
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1846Frederik VII as Prince presumalby drawn by Mlle. Romili in Geneva 1827.
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1850Grand Cross and Insignia of the French Legion of Honour.
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1851Grand Cross and Insignia of the Hanoverian Order of St. George.
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1852Grand Cross of the Sicilian St. Januarii Order.
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1853Grand Cross and Insignia of the Military William Order of the Netherlands.
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1854Grand Cross of the Italian Annunziata Order.
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1855Grand Cross and Insignia of the Hanoverian Order of Guelph.
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1856Grand Cross and Insignia of the Belgian Leopold Order.
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1857Insignia of the Norwegian Order of St. Olaf.
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1858Insignia of the Swedish Order of Seraphim.
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1859Grand Cross of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle.
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1860Grand Cross of the Russian Order of St. Andreas.
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1861Insignia of the Russian Order of Alexander Nevsky.
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1862Insignia of the Russian Order of St. Anna.
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1863Collar, Insignia, and Star of the Russian Order of St. Andreas.
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1864Austro Hungarian Order of St. Stephen.
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1868Insignia of the Swedish Order of the Sword.
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1869Collar and Insignia of the Swedish Vasa Order.
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1870Frederik VII's Order of the Freemasons.
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1871Frederik VII, painted by C.A. Jensen, 1820s.
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1872Frederik VII's fishing rod.
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1873Frederik VII in admiral's uniform, painted by H.A.G. Schiött c. 1850.
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1874Princess Mariane, Frederik VII’s second wife. Coloured drawing, signed J.S. Otto 1841.
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1875Prince Frederik Ferdinand, the Heir Presumptive (1792-1863), uncle and brother in law of Frederik VII. Signed: A. Schiött. 1853.
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1876Prince Frederik (VII)'s and Princess Mariane's wedding procession in Copenhagen, 22nd June 1841. Signed: C. Balsgaard 1845.
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1877Frederik VII's desk; a present from King Frederik Wilhelm IV of Prussia.