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David Linley Furniture

British, b. 1961

Consider it the ultimate royal seal of approval: When the young Linley founder, David Linley, made a decorative box as a teenager — a project he’d crafted at Bedales School that impressed his teacher — it was proudly passed around as a cigar box at parties by the Queen Mother. Of course, the royal treatment makes a bit more sense when you consider that the Queen was simply grandmother to the future furniture designer Linley, formally David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones, second earl of Snowdon, son of Princess Margaret and photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones.

Born in London, Linley was creative from an early age — a characteristic eagerly encouraged at home with his parents and at Kensington Palace with the extended family. After completing his studies in carpentry and design at Parnham House in 1982, Linley set up his first studio. Within three years he had moved to King’s Road in Chelsea and, with his friend painter and designer Matthew Rice, officially cofounded Linley, a source for luxury furniture and accessories and bespoke carpentry and millwork.

The brand was a quick success. When Linley presented its first line at Christie’s in 1985 — a collection of furniture and more called “Venetian,” which was inspired by the Italian city’s grandiose Gothic architecture — the entire lot sold out on the day of its presentation. Besides Linley the brand being a commercial success, Linley the founder was somewhat of a marvel: At the time, the designer was the first of the royal family to undertake any sort of vocational work, let alone establish their own brand.

David Linley’s furniture has become known over the years for its fine craftsmanship, detailed marquetry and inlay and use of rare and exquisite woods. His tables, seating, other furnishings and decorative objects owe consistently to traditional methods and conventions as often as they do clean modernity. The designer has long looked to Chippendale furniture as well as other styles that gained prominence during the 18th century as much as he has toward the future.

Now, in addition to its furniture, accessories and custom millwork, Linley operates an interior design business, outfitting homes (and a few cars and yachts) in the brand’s singularly chic style. And while the company’s output is marked by style, craftsmanship still comes first: “I’m a maker, not a designer,” the earl once proclaimed.

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Creator: David Linley
David Linley Dice Armchairs in chocolate brown leather by LINLEY, London
David Linley Dice Armchairs in chocolate brown leather by LINLEY, London

David Linley Dice Armchairs in chocolate brown leather by LINLEY, London

By David Linley, LINLEY London

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of Dice Armchairs designed by David Linley for LINLEY, London. Good original condition with slight traces of use, mainly on the wooden frames.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair Of David Linley Chelsea Sunburst Table Lamps With Dimmer Switches
A Pair Of David Linley Chelsea Sunburst Table Lamps With Dimmer Switches

A Pair Of David Linley Chelsea Sunburst Table Lamps With Dimmer Switches

By David Linley

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Matching Set Of Two Chelsea Sun Burst Side Table Lamps By Viscount David Linley. Both Lamps Are Engraved Linley And Come With Matching Shades. Dimmer Switches Attached To ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Chrome

DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT CLASSIC PEDESTAL DESK FOR LiGHT RESTORATION
DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT CLASSIC PEDESTAL DESK FOR LiGHT RESTORATION

DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT CLASSIC PEDESTAL DESK FOR LiGHT RESTORATION

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Viscount David Linley Classic Pedestal desk RRP £25,500 Please note the ...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

STUNNING BRAND NEW IN THE BOX ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CUT GLASS CRYSTAL CAVIAR SET
STUNNING BRAND NEW IN THE BOX ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CUT GLASS CRYSTAL CAVIAR SET

STUNNING BRAND NEW IN THE BOX ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CUT GLASS CRYSTAL CAVIAR SET

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite brand new in the original box with the original packaging materials, Viscount David Linley Cu...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Crystal

PAIR OFF EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA FLOOR STANDING LAMPS CHROME FITTINGs
PAIR OFF EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA FLOOR STANDING LAMPS CHROME FITTINGs

PAIR OFF EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA FLOOR STANDING LAMPS CHROME FITTINGs

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of super rare, vintage, now discontinued David Linley articulated, adjustable floor standing lamps...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Inlaid Center Table
Inlaid Center Table

Inlaid Center Table

By David Linley

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Unusual center table crafted in mahogany and walnut veneer with an octagon form top having a sunburst grain design with a floral border inlaid with Macassar ebony, satinwood, sycamor...

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20th Century English British Colonial David Linley Furniture

Materials

Burlap, Ebony, Sycamore, Walnut

RARE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY SATiNWOOD & BURR WALNUT CHESSBOARD & BACKGAMMON
RARE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY SATiNWOOD & BURR WALNUT CHESSBOARD & BACKGAMMON

RARE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY SATiNWOOD & BURR WALNUT CHESSBOARD & BACKGAMMON

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original now discontinued Viscount David Linley Chessboard and Checkerboard compend...

Category

20th Century British Other David Linley Furniture

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

8 PERSON DAVID LINLEY INLAID SPORTS DiNING TABLE FOOTBALL TENNIS ETC
8 PERSON DAVID LINLEY INLAID SPORTS DiNING TABLE FOOTBALL TENNIS ETC

8 PERSON DAVID LINLEY INLAID SPORTS DiNING TABLE FOOTBALL TENNIS ETC

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning perfect condition David Linley boardroom or dining table to seat eight people RRP £65,000+ Pl...

Category

1990s English Sporting Art David Linley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Riviera Rouge Desk
Riviera Rouge Desk

Riviera Rouge Desk

$115,825 / item

Riviera Rouge Desk

By David Linley

Located in London, GB

The Linley Riviera rouge desk is a unique desk with a high gloss finish featuring a Santos rosewood top and inlaid sycamore pinstripe inspired by yacht ...

Category

2010s British David Linley Furniture

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF ViNTAGE DAVID LINLEY ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC FLOOR LAMPS ORIGINAL SHADEs
PAIR OF ViNTAGE DAVID LINLEY ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC FLOOR LAMPS ORIGINAL SHADEs

PAIR OF ViNTAGE DAVID LINLEY ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC FLOOR LAMPS ORIGINAL SHADEs

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of vintage, now discontinued David Linley articulated, adjustable floor standing lamps ...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Chrome

EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY TWO SEAT SOFA WiTH STAMPED CASTORS
EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY TWO SEAT SOFA WiTH STAMPED CASTORS

EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY TWO SEAT SOFA WiTH STAMPED CASTORS

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime Viscount David Linley large two seat sofa with Walnut Satinwood inlaid legs that are finished w...

Category

20th Century English Country David Linley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood, Walnut

Classical Furniture by David Linley, 1st Edition
Classical Furniture by David Linley, 1st Edition

Classical Furniture by David Linley, 1st Edition

By David Linley

Located in valatie, NY

Classical Furniture by David Linley. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1993. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 192 pp. A book on classical furniture by the 2nd Ear...

Category

20th Century American David Linley Furniture

Materials

Paper

STUNNiNG VINTAGE 1994 DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT AMBOYNA WOOD LARGE CONSOLE TABLE
STUNNiNG VINTAGE 1994 DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT AMBOYNA WOOD LARGE CONSOLE TABLE

STUNNiNG VINTAGE 1994 DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT AMBOYNA WOOD LARGE CONSOLE TABLE

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning David Linley fully restored Burr Walnut and Amboyna wood console table RRP £15,000 ...

Category

1990s English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

DAVIND LINLEY STYLE SATiNWOOD WALNUT & HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASe
DAVIND LINLEY STYLE SATiNWOOD WALNUT & HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASe

DAVIND LINLEY STYLE SATiNWOOD WALNUT & HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASe

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England, Satinwood, Walnut & Rosewood library bookcase in the David Linley taste...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs

PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very tall Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut library bookcases which are part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are as mentioned part of a large office suite, I have in total the rather stunning desk, leather desk chair, pair of tall library...

Category

20th Century English Victorian David Linley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM
SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, highly collectable Viscount David Linley Gentleman's Shooting Compendium with Edi...

Category

20th Century English Edwardian David Linley Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror
Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror

Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror

By LINLEY London, David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite original stamped Viscount David Linley overmantel wall mirror in Sycamore, burr walnut and satinwood The mirror truly is impres...

Category

20th Century British Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut

Rare Custom One of a Kind Prototype Viscount David Linley Mirror 3D Affect Frame
Rare Custom One of a Kind Prototype Viscount David Linley Mirror 3D Affect Frame

Rare Custom One of a Kind Prototype Viscount David Linley Mirror 3D Affect Frame

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning one of a kind Viscount David Linley wall mirror A very good looking and well made piece, it was bought by my client by custom orde...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Sycamore

PAiR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDIA UNIT
PAiR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDIA UNIT

PAiR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDIA UNIT

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Viscount David Linley Satinwood & Macassar Ebony sideboards designed to se...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY SYCAMORE WALNUT WiTH CHROME COFFEE TABLE
VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY SYCAMORE WALNUT WiTH CHROME COFFEE TABLE

VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY SYCAMORE WALNUT WiTH CHROME COFFEE TABLE

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime designer Viscount David Linley Walnut, Sycamore wood coffee table with polished chrome plaque. ...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rifle Bar Stool
Rifle Bar Stool

Rifle Bar Stool

$16,441 / item

Rifle Bar Stool

By David Linley

Located in London, GB

Crafted in walnut, engineered brushed brass and polished aluminum, the rifle bar stool has an adjustable seat height making this ideal for your home ba...

Category

2010s British David Linley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

UNIQUE EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ROMAN LOOKiNG SYCAMORE CHEST OF DRAWERS
UNIQUE EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ROMAN LOOKiNG SYCAMORE CHEST OF DRAWERS

UNIQUE EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ROMAN LOOKiNG SYCAMORE CHEST OF DRAWERS

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original Viscount David Linley very large chest of drawers custom made for Gary Ba...

Category

20th Century English Classical Roman David Linley Furniture

Materials

Oak, Sycamore

EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY OSTRICH LEATHER SATiNWOOD HALL BENCH SEAT LUGGAGE RACK
EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY OSTRICH LEATHER SATiNWOOD HALL BENCH SEAT LUGGAGE RACK

EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY OSTRICH LEATHER SATiNWOOD HALL BENCH SEAT LUGGAGE RACK

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Viscount David Linley Satinwood with Blue Ostrich leather upholstery top hall seat luggage stand Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This piece is absolutely sublime, made by Linley for the Connaught...

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20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

David Linley “Yoxford” Chesterfield 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
David Linley “Yoxford” Chesterfield 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

David Linley “Yoxford” Chesterfield 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

By David Linley

Located in Barrowford, GB

This is a superb David Linley “Yoxford” 3-seat Modern-Chesterfield Sofa, dressed in a luxurious, top-grade Brown Leather and with Walnut detail. In a world of temporary pleasures,...

Category

2010s David Linley Furniture

Materials

Leather

DAVID LINLEY FOR GARY BARLOW SYCAMORE DiNING TABLE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
DAVID LINLEY FOR GARY BARLOW SYCAMORE DiNING TABLE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

DAVID LINLEY FOR GARY BARLOW SYCAMORE DiNING TABLE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, original Viscount David Linley dining table with the original, very rare watercolo...

Category

20th Century English Classical Roman David Linley Furniture

Materials

Sycamore

Double Body Cupboard by David Linley
Double Body Cupboard by David Linley

Double Body Cupboard by David Linley

By David Linley

Located in Brussels, BE

Double Body Cupboard by David Linley

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Empire David Linley Furniture

Materials

Wood

SiGNED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE KEY SAFE WALL CABINET
SiGNED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE KEY SAFE WALL CABINET

SiGNED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE KEY SAFE WALL CABINET

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Viscount David Linley Architectural Perspective signed and stamped key...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TABLEs
PAIR OF VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TABLEs

PAIR OF VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TABLEs

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning original Viscount David Linley, Burr Walnut with Satinwood side end tables that are height adjustable and part of a large suite Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These are as mentioned part of a large office suite, I have in total the rather stunning desk, leather desk chair, pair of tall library...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs
Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs

Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of viscount David Linley, Ivory white leather Max Club armchairs with walnut frames and mirrored feet ...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Maple Marquetry Six-Panel Screen by David Linley
Maple Marquetry Six-Panel Screen by David Linley

Maple Marquetry Six-Panel Screen by David Linley

By David Linley

Located in NYC, NY

David Linley maple marquetry six-panel screen. Measures: 6 ft. 2 3/4 in. x 17 3/4 in. (each panel). By repute, the screen was gifted to the current owner directly from David Li...

Category

1990s British Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Maple

VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CLASSIC COFEE TABLE FOR LiGHT RESTORATION
VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CLASSIC COFEE TABLE FOR LiGHT RESTORATION

VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CLASSIC COFEE TABLE FOR LiGHT RESTORATION

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime designer Viscount David Linley Walnut, Sycamore wood coffee table which needs some restoration ...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

CUSTOM MADE VISCOUNT DAVID LiNLEY COFFEE TABLE POOL / SNOOKER TOP
CUSTOM MADE VISCOUNT DAVID LiNLEY COFFEE TABLE POOL / SNOOKER TOP

CUSTOM MADE VISCOUNT DAVID LiNLEY COFFEE TABLE POOL / SNOOKER TOP

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime designer Viscount David Linley Walnut, Sycamore wood coffee table stamped Linley 1998 RRP £14,5...

Category

Late 20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs
Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs

Pair of Viscount David Linley Sycamore Wood Pimlico Occasional Side Chairs

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Sycamore wood Viscount David Linley side chairs A very good looking and well made pair of designer side chairs, t...

Category

20th Century English Country David Linley Furniture

Materials

Sycamore

David Linley Newlyn Sycamore Wood and Marble Hayrake Dining Table
David Linley Newlyn Sycamore Wood and Marble Hayrake Dining Table

David Linley Newlyn Sycamore Wood and Marble Hayrake Dining Table

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning perfect condition David Linley Newlyn collection solid sycamore wood with marble insert Hayrake Dining table RRP £14,500 A very good looking and well made table, the marble insert is great for resting very hot and cold plates on, as apposed to the timber it won’t mark. This table is based on the Hayrake tables...

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20th Century English Modern David Linley Furniture

Materials

Marble

David Linley furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

David Linley furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of David Linley furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 22 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by David Linley were created in the modern style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Heal's, Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co, and Bradley Furniture . Prices for David Linley furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $106,819, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,829.
Questions About David Linley Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    David Linley, the 2nd Earl of Snowdon, owns Linley furniture as of January 2022. He founded the luxury furniture maker in 1985. Its headquarters is in London, UK. Shop a range of Linley furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.