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 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
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
$141,778
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
$141,778 / set
H 29.14 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Gioia Meller Marcovicz, The Monolith, Dining Table and Chairs
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in Paris, FR
Gioia Meller Marcovicz The Monolith A stainless steel dining ensemble composed of a folding x-shaped profiled table and ten folding chairs. When n...
Stainless Steel
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
$13,900
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
French Bleached Sycamore Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Mid 20th C French bleached sycamore trestle table. 1950. 2.25" thick top. Reference: 7730 Dimensions 78.5 inches (199 cms) wide 31.5 inches ...
Sycamore
$27,174
H 30.32 in W 95.67 in D 51.97 in
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Rosso Levanto, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Cerdeira marble dining table captures the raw beauty and orga...
Carrara Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Marble, Quartz
Midcentury Modern Round Marble and Ebonized Wood Dining Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Madrid, ES
Round ebonized mahogany dining table with marble top attributed to Ico Parisi. Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s.
Marble
$5,400 / item
H 48 in W 30 in D 30 in
Bespoke Dining Table w Attached Seating - Kitchen Breakfast Dining, Iron & Wood
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial cast iron, steel and wood swing out seat cafeteria style dining kitchen table. Top measures 1 1/4" thick, overall dimension...
Metal, Steel, Iron
$73,252 / item
H 29.93 in W 120.08 in D 51.19 in
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Viola Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
CC dining table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by nature’s organic rhythmic curves, CC dining table results in an elegant and harmonious piece that looks like the two legs as C letters are associated with each other. Handcrafted with meticulous precision, the Calacatta Viola marble beauty and vein patterning stands out on its own, giving this dining table a bold and powerful personality. CC 12-seat Dining Table...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
$3,763
H 30.71 in W 84.65 in D 30.32 in
Antique French dining table for 4 to 6 people from the late 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful French antique dining table dates from the late 18th/early 19th century and features an oak top. In our opinion, no interior is complete without a beautiful antique di...
Wood, Oak
$5,900 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in
Bespoke Dining Table Set, Industrial Cast Iron and Wood Swing Out Seats
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial cast iron and wood swing out seat dining table set. Hand-built in Connecticut and made from a variety of materials includi...
Metal, Steel, Iron
$56,711 / item
H 29.53 in W 157.49 in D 47.25 in
Fontaine Marble Dining Table, Macassar Ebony, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Style Fontaine Marble Dining Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Fontaine marble dining tab...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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
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...