1. You Can’t Lay Down Your Memories

This remarkable reconfiguration of a chest of drawers was one of the most startling...

2.  The Bed of Ware

The enormous ‘Bed of Ware’ has been famous since it was first made. It was mentioned...

3.  The Heneage Jewel 
This jewel was a gift from Queen Elizabeth I to Sir Thomas Heneage, one of her…
4.  Little Heavy Chairs by Ron Arad 

British design is known worldwide for its radical, challenging approach.

 

5.  The Three Graces

Antonio Canova’s famous The Three Graces are now back on display in the British Galleries.…

6.  Printed cotton by William Morris

William Morris was a poet, socialist, entrepreneur, craftsman, 
designer and artist...

7.  View of Salisbury Cathedral by John Constable
The V&A has over two thousand oil paintings, including the 
world’s largest collection …
8.  Copy of the Portland Vase by Wedgwood

Josiah Wedgwood was a major force in Britain’s industrial 
revolution. As a potter, he …

9.  Guitar owned by Pete Townshend 

The Theatre & Performance galleries are dedicated to the performing arts.. …

10.  Chair by Adam and Chippendale
British art and design is a major aspect of the V&A’s collections. It is mainly displayed…