David Linley Decorative Objects

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

Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror

$5,464Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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20th Century British Modern David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut

SiGNED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE KEY SAFE WALL CABINET

$2,446Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror, 19th Century

$760Sale Price|30% Off

H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 3.15 in

Antique Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique large quality 19th century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. Lovely frame with some losses touching up, ref...

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19th Century Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Villa Borghese Key Tray

$395

H 2 in W 8 in D 6 in

Villa Borghese Key Tray

Located in Miami, FL

Lovely key tray made from Limoges porcelain with hand painted traditional Fendi Villa Borghese horse design. Copper with gold details.

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2010s Italian David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass

$105,590

H 53.15 in W 32.68 in D 25.6 in

Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass

Located in Paris, FR

Jewelry safe vintage golded distinguishes itself following a new hyperluxury trend. Special compartments for jewelry and precious liquors, watch winde...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Agresti Privato Safe

$10,320 / item

H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 13.19 in

Agresti Privato Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

"Agresti 'Privato' safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Large Late 19th Century French Overmantle Mirror With Original Mirror Plate

$2,989

H 70.08 in W 63 in D 2.37 in

Large Late 19th Century French Overmantle Mirror With Original Mirror Plate

Located in London, GB

A very large late 19th century French mirror with a distinctive architectural shape. The moulded wood frame has a worn, gilded finish. Its shape features a triple-arched top, with a...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

$1,534

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Other, Iron

Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

$45,000 / item

H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary armored jewelry armoire safe covered in white and beige threaded leather. Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Georgian Architectural Model

$8,500

H 17.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

Georgian Architectural Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early 19th century mahogany architectural model of a church, the multiple steeples flanking a faux carved slate shingled room, wh...

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Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

$3,200

H 17.125 in W 8.75 in D 12.25 in

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Located in New York, NY

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is const...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

$42,000 / item

H 52.37 in W 21.46 in D 16.15 in

"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Made in Florence, Italy since, 1949. VAT will be applicable to sales in the UK.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Large Antique Overmantle Mirror, English, Giltwood, Mercury Glass, Regency, 1820

$4,037Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 57.68 in D 4.53 in

Large Antique Overmantle Mirror, English, Giltwood, Mercury Glass, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique overmantle mirror. An English, giltwood and mercury glass mirror, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Superb c...

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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Antique 19th Century Large Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle

$1,238Sale Price|30% Off

H 49.61 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in

Antique 19th Century Large Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century large quality gilt wall mirror or overmantle. An impressive rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints. The original mirrore...

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19th Century Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in W 5 in D 5 in

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box, not many of these were produced, interior plastic laminite. Dimensions: 5" wide 5" deep 3" high

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1970s American Vintage David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Large Quality Italian Mahogany Chateau Overmantle / Wall Mirror c.1950

$2,385Sale Price|30% Off

H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 3.15 in

Antique Large Quality Italian Mahogany Chateau Overmantle / Wall Mirror c.1950

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Vintage Italian Mahogany Château Overmantle or Wall Mirror, c.1950 – Fine Quality Full of authentic charm and character, this stunning Italian château mirror dates to around...

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1950s British Vintage David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Large Walnut Overmantle Wall Mirror, 19th Century

$568Sale Price|30% Off

H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in

Antique Large Walnut Overmantle Wall Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique large walnut overmantle or wall mirror, 19th century. Would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints. The mirrored glass has medium to heavy oxidation and ot...

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19th Century Antique David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Previously Available Items

EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY ALFRED DUNHILL STAMPED WASTEPAPER BiN BURR WALNUT SATIN

Sold

H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY ALFRED DUNHILL STAMPED WASTEPAPER BiN BURR WALNUT SATIN

By David Linley, Alfred Dunhill

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand made in England Viscount David Linley, made for Alfred Dunhill wastepaper bin...

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20th Century English Victorian David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Walnut and Silver Votive Holders by David Linley (sold individually)

Sold

H 1.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Walnut and Silver Votive Holders by David Linley (sold individually)

By David Linley

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Individual Walnut and silvered metal Lord David Linley designed votive holders. circa 2000

Category

Early 2000s David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

David Linley Walnut Fluted Column Candlesticks, Pair

Sold

H 12.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

David Linley Walnut Fluted Column Candlesticks, Pair

By David Linley

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Handcrafted from fine walnut, these candlesticks evoke times past while their classical styling transcends trends.

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1990s Hollywood Regency David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Suite of Three Racing Car Viscount David Linley Picture Frames Checker Flag 3

Sold

H 13.78 in W 11.62 in D 0.48 in

Suite of Three Racing Car Viscount David Linley Picture Frames Checker Flag 3

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this custom made to order suite of three Viscount David Linley walnut picture frames with racing car checker flags to the top A very rare and hi...

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20th Century English Post-Modern David Linley Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

David Linley decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

David Linley decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by David Linley were created in the modern style in united kingdom during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Eric James Mellon, Caithness Scotland, and LINLEY London. Prices for David Linley decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $6,476, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $980.