Agatha Christie's Chest of Drawers

Part of a series of talks led by Assistant Curators across the V&A’s collections

Talk

  • Tuesday, 28 April 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

  • Free

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • Tuesday, 28 April 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Meeting Point, Cromwell Road Entrance, Level 0

  • Free event

Join Giorgia Maffioli Brigatti, Assistant Curator of Islamic Art, to learn more about the history of a chest of drawers owned by the famous crime novelist Agatha Christie. Learn about sunduq, mother of pearl inlaid furniture typical of Syria.

Please note, this event will move to another location. For any access assistance, please inform a member of staff.

Supported by the Colwinston Charitable Trust

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