Vintage 1800s French Red Velvet Cushion Wedding Stand by Monahan Papers

This elegant 19th-century Globe De Mariee wedding stand, crafted in stunning green-and-pink velvet, was traditionally used to showcase the bride's wedding crown and/or the couple's rings. The entire piece was then placed beneath a glass dome, with the central cushion used to display these treasured items.

• Origin of the Globe de Mariée: France, 1800s, Napoleon III era
• Newlyweds crafted glass domes to preserve wedding mementos and narrate their marriage tale
• Domes often adorned formal dining rooms, displaying bride's crown, flowers, mirrors, and ormolu cut-outs
• Globe de Mariée: A beloved 19th-century French Belle Époque tradition symbolizing marital joy and prosperity