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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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Tilt-Top Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch (19th century) mahogany flame veneer round tilt-top table with a center floral marquetry inlaid medallion supported on a tripartite base with scalloped legs.
Wood, Mahogany
$139,321
H 29.53 in W 165.36 in D 55.12 in
Modern Biloba Marble Dining Table, Calacatta, Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Biloba Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Biloba marble dining table celebrates Portuguese architectural heritage and organic design, resulting in a creation rich in history and artistry. Drawing inspiration from the Alcobaça Monastery, its Gothic and Baroque influences are reimagined through signature arches, meticulously crafted from three distinct marbles to form the delicate patterns of Gingko Biloba leaves. With a thoughtful balance of tradition and contemporary design, the Biloba marble dinng table stands as a timeless, heirloom-quality furniture piece. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Biloba Dining Table can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Biloba 12-Seat Dining Table Material Codes FI136 dark green lacquer; satin finish ME006 brushed brass; high-gloss finish ST005 green Guatemala marble; polished ST010 Calacatta Cremo marble; polished ST033 Verde Antigua...
Onyx, Travertine, Statuary Marble, Marble, Brass
Regency Walnut Console Table
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The console table is an elegant interpretation of early 19th-century English design, inspired by an original form dating to circa 1800. The Regency Walnut Console Table features a re...
Brass
Modern Walnut Console Table
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut console table. Simplistic modern design with beautiful walnut wood grain patterns. Finished in a medium dark walnut color with a satin lacquered sheen. Made in the USA,...
Walnut
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
Vintage Elm Wood Console Table 77.5"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
vintage elm wood console table. Crafted from authentic elm wood, this console table boasts a beautiful original natural wood patina that adds character and charm to any room. Embraci...
Elm
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Round Center Pedestal Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century German Biedermeier period mahogany centre / breakfast table featuring round form with inlaid fruitwood design supported by a turned and carved column on t...
Mahogany
Ebonized Oak and Antique Brass Large Dining Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid oak and steel dining table, perfect for seating 6-10 people comfortably. This version has an antique brass frame finish and an ebonized oak tabletop. White oak, walnut, or ma...
Steel
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
Henredon Walnut Console Table
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Walnut Console Table This console table measures: 48 wide x 17 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 31 inches ABOUT PHOTOS: W...
Walnut
$14,595
H 30 in W 112 in D 46 in
Giorgio Collection Rectangular Crotch and Sapele Mahogany Wood Dining Table
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Boat-shape rectangular table with two extension leaves. Top with combination of crotch mahogany and straight sapele mahogany. Brushed steel details on the base. Open table: 112” L x ...
Mahogany
Narrow Walnut Wood Console Table by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful Spider Table, a narrow wood console table, is a useful addition to a as a desk in an office, as a buffet in the dining room, or a la...
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