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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David Linley, Inlaid Dining Table, Burlwood Oak, United Kingdom, 2000s
By David Linley
Located in Stamford, CT
David Linley, Art Deco Style, Inlaid Dining Table, Burlwood Oak, United Kingdom, 2000s An Art Deco style commissioned dining table in burlwood and oak custom designed and produced b...
Oak, Burl
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 ...
Walnut
$8,400
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...
Burlap, Ebony, Sycamore, Walnut
$5,979Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Satinwood, Walnut
$4,294Sale Price|20% Off
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. ...
Chrome
$14,078Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Sycamore
$2,554Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Sycamore, Walnut
$6,468Sale Price|20% Off
STUNNiNG VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY 1993 STAMPED BURR WALNUT 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 Burr Walnut Bbony and American Black Walnut console table RRP £12,000....
Walnut
$9,240Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Marble
$43,486Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wood
$9,240Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Satinwood
$4,750
H 30 in W 18 in D 66 in
Italian Travertine Console Table With Walnut Wood - Custom Console Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Materials: Premium Italian Travertine & Solid Walnut Wood Style: Modern Organic, Mid-Century Modern, Italian Minimalist Dimensions: 170 cm (W) x 45 cm (D) x 75 cm (H) Origin: Han...
Marble, Travertine
Chrome Ring Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chrome ring coffee table, in the manner of Milo Baughman, circa 1960s.
Chrome
Bookmatched Burlwood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional Parsons style extension dining table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970. Exquisite bookmatched burlwood veneer over solid hardwood construction. The beautiful graining on this particular table are exquisite and make quite a drastic statement. The wonderful slender table profile enables great room circulation and intimate dinner conversation. An extremely dramatic room focal point. A gorgeous table intended to anchor a special dining room. This particular example is representative of the finest of the Baughman/Thayer Coggin production. The burlwood displays fabulous movement, color and warmth. A stunning organic piece of jewelry aged to absolute perfection. The table measures 66 inches long in its reduced state and comes complete with two (2) 22 inch wide leaves as shown in the images, the table height is 28.5" and the apron is 24". Fully extended, the table measures 110 inches in length. In very good original condition. The table was purchased directly from the showroom in High Point...
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 48 in
1957 Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Original Mod Cyclone Dining Table
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1957 Original Cyclone Dining Table designed by noted artist Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. Signs of stamp ghost label underside present and worn. features a new formica top. Made in the ci...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Antique Burr Walnut Console / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut console / side table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of very nice quality, this has a beautifu...
Walnut
Scandinavian art deco inlaid birch center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian art deco inlaid birch center table circa 1920. We are pleased to offer this stunning table which has just been re-polished by hand in our workshop. Circular top with f...
Birch
Georgian Octagonal Center Library Table Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Style Inlaid Octagonal Center Table. The octagonal top features an intricate central marquetry reserve with radiating line inlay altern...
Mahogany
Willy Rizzo Burlwood Chrome Glass Dining Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Willy Rizzo dining table featuring burl wood veneer, chrome legs, and glass.
Chrome
Walnut, Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Selig, 1960s
By Selig
Located in Kansas City, MO
Coffee table. Curved walnut supports connected by a chrome bar supporting the original glass. Very good condition.
Chrome
Vintage Elm Wood Console Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood console table Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a entry table, sofa table or console ...
Elm
Large Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large coffee table is made of chrome with two glass shelves. The top glass is beveled all arround the glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Chrome
French, Original Painted Dining Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French original painted pine circular dining table. 1860. Reference: 7740. Dimensions: 31.5 inches (80 cms) high. 44.5 inches (113 cms) diameter.
Pine
Art Deco Burr Walnut Console Table by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Art Deco burr walnut console table by Hille. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920’s. The quality is outstanding, this is incredibly well made and is a ver...
Walnut
Salvino Marsura Tronchi side table - Italy, 2000s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in London, GB
The Tronchi side table’s sculptural base rises like a branching trunk. Each limb forged and textured by hand helps support a circular glass top that appears to float above. The piec...
Iron
$6,820
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Large Walnut wood console table with two drawers and lower shelf
Located in Miami, FL
Solid wood console table with a dark walnut finish. It features a rectangular top, two front drawers for storage, a fixed decorative center panel, and a lower plank shelf that provid...
Walnut
Sold
H 19.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
STUNNiNG PAIR OF 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...
Satinwood, Walnut
Sold
H 23.82 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT BEDSIDE LAMP WINE TABLE PART SUiTE
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Viscount David Linley, Burr Walnut with Satinwood bedside, side end table with single drawer which is 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 This is as mentioned part of a large office suite, I have in total the rather stunning desk, leather desk chair, pair of tall library...
Satinwood, Walnut
Bespoke Riviera Desk and Riviera Desk Chair
By David Linley
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Riviera desk in Crown cut Anigre, quarter cut Anigre and Walnut with nickel plated metal detail featuring a blue leather desk blotter. Rivier...
Wood
David Linley Custom Commission Round to Oval Extending Dining Table
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £35,995 David Linley huge extending dining table complete with original technical drawers and documentation from Linley, made in...
Amboyna
Sold
H 28.94 in W 62.21 in D 28.55 in
Stunning David Linley Burr & Burl Walnut & Satin Wood Kidney Desk Writing Table
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite burr & burl walnut & satinwood kidney shaped writing table desk by David Linley This piece is solid burr walnut with s...
Walnut
Sold
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Viscount David Linley Sycamore Walnut with Chrome Inlay Coffee Table
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this sublime designer Viscount David Linley Walnut, Sycamore wood coffee table with polished chrome inlay A very good looking decorative coffee table, wi...
Sycamore, Walnut
Alba Coffee Table
By David Linley
Located in London, GB
The coffee table is created with mango veneers, grey figured sycamore and antique brass. The twisting tabletop, featuring a textured metal detail, has built in storage for a corkscre...
Sycamore
Sold
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Prototype Viscount David Linley Folding Desk and Chair in Satin Birch Art Modern
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original prototype folding desk and chair from David Linley A very good looking and well made desk, in birch, very much the Art Mo...
Birch
Sold
H 31.7 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Matching Pair of David Linley 1993 Stamped Burr Walnut Console Tables 2
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of David Linley burr walnut ebony and American black walnut console tables ...
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 78 in D 20 in
David Linley British Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Satinwood Console Table
By David Linley
Located in Essex, MA
David Linley, British (B. 1961) Mid-Century Modern satinwood and ebonized console table with marble top, carved and fluted apron and matching fluted tapered legs. Measures: 32" H x 7...
Marble
Sold
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Stunning Original David Linley Burr Walnut Large Coffee Cocktail Table
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut David Linley Classic coffee table RRP £5500 A good looking well made and decorative vintage Linely table, twice stampe...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 21.86 in
Pair of David Linley Fold Out Console Demi Lune Tea Tables Walnut
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime pair of RRP £48,000 David Linley demilune fold out tea or games tables in burr walnut with silver plated inlaid metal These are absolutely sublime quality, they are simply the finest tables I have ever handled, the quality is mind blowing These are not off the shelf pieces but custom made to order with a current confirmed price tag of £24,000 per table These were purchased by the then richest women in England, for a rather splendid Chelsea mansion house, the home was set up for visiting friends and family to have somewhere to stay when in London, it was used maybe four times in twenty years, as such the property has now been sold The tables are of course demi lune console tables however with the addition of the fold over top they become occasional tea tables...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 20.08 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Vintage David Linley Signed 1995 Walnut & Sycamore Wood Side Table with Drawers
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning vintage walnut and Sycamore wood side table with drawers stamped David Linley, 1995 An exceptionally...
Sycamore, Walnut
Modern Brass Mounted Empire Style Expandable Dining Table by David Linley
By David Linley
Located in Stamford, CT
A modern ebonized expandable dining table in the Empire style. Designed by David Linley, The table has a central brass banded round top that accepts 6 brass banded leafs raised over a central tripod pedestal. There are also tracery brass decorations coupled with target form rosettes. This table could be considered similar to a Jupe table...
Hexagonal Gueridon Designed by David Linley in 1991
By David Linley, LINLEY London
Located in Brussels, BE
Hexagonal gueridon designed by David Linley in 1991.
Glass, Oak