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David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
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

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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...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

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 ...

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20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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...

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20th Century English Art Deco David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Satinwood

David Linley English Cherry Maple & Burr-ash Three Drawer Writing Desk
David Linley English Cherry Maple & Burr-ash Three Drawer Writing Desk

David Linley English Cherry Maple & Burr-ash Three Drawer Writing Desk

By David Linley

Located in Queens, NY

English Contemporary cherry, maple, and burr-ash writing desk having banded inlaid trim witth a diamond design top overthree drawers resting on tapere...

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20th Century British Modern David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

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

Double Body Cupboard by David Linley

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Double Body Cupboard by David Linley

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21st Century and Contemporary British Empire David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

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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...

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20th Century English Classical Roman David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Sycamore

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...

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20th Century English Victorian David Linley Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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David Linley case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

David Linley case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by David Linley were created in the Art Deco style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Timothy Oulton, Heal's, and Bradley Furniture . Prices for David Linley case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,534 and can go as high as $8,419, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,412.