The Wine Cellar Room
Throughout history, wine and beer have been a natural companion to good food and fine ingredients. The waterfall previously offered rich fishing opportunities, and Hafslund had carp ponds in earlier times. The area was also known for hunting, and Christian IV, among others, had many stays with Chancellor Jens Bjelke at Elingaard – partly for hunting. King Christian may well have visited the noble Bildt family at Hafslund. The selection of heavy oak Renaissance furniture, and small Renaissance oak cabinets with rich carvings, evokes the building’s earliest period. Parts of the building date from the early 17th century and perhaps even older. The pewter objects from Norway, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden are old and functional. Hafslund’s wine cellar has excellent storage conditions, allowing for the purchase of good vintage wines before age sets in and prices make them inaccessible.
Tapestry
Tapestry, The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Tapestry “The Wise and Foolish Virgins”, signed TM
Norway, circa 1700
This is a classic pictorial motif from the 4th century about staying vigilant and prepared. The motif was popular and is known from 4th-century church decorations in Rome (Trastevere). This variant, in Norwegian folk art, dates from the 17th century. The story is described on a plaque.
Furniture
Long Bench
Second half of the 19th century, Norway
Long Table
18th/19th/20th century, Norway. Restored and rebuilt.
Renaissance Chairs, 8 pieces
Norway–Denmark
Chandelier, brass
12-arm chandelier for tallow candles, crowned with a Roman soldier with a loose saber.
Newer copy
Baluster Table
Semi-oval plate. 18th century, Norway
Persian Rug
Farahan, approx. 1890
Oak cabinet with figural carvings
Oak cabinet, richly carved with figural panels and caryatids. Baroque/Renaissance, 17th century.
Oak cabinet, Renaissance carving
Small oak cabinet, Northern European. 17th century, Renaissance,
