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
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
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
$139,524
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
$7,505 / set
H 19.69 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
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
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
$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
Roche Bobois Mid Century Burlwood Dining Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Roche Bobois mid-century burlwood dining table. This table measures: 79 wide x 47 deep x 29 inches high with chair clearance of 27 inches. ...
Metal
Grand Art Deco Dining Table in Oak with Inlaid Geometric Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, oak, Europe, 1930s This elegant yet very robust dining table shows wonderful characteristics of Art Deco design, featuring a clear, sculptural form complemented by ref...
Oak
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
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
Sycamore Round Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sycamore round dining table. Located in NY. Original condition.
Sycamore
$16,892
H 30 in W 113 in D 46 in
Giorgio Italian Extendable Rectangular Dining Table in Sycamore Ash-Burl
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Monte Carlo Rectangular Dining Table with Extensions Elegant rectangular dining table with two 19” extension leaves, showcasing exquisite ash burl inlay and curly ...
Steel
$9,650
H 32 in W 32 in D 96 in
Dining Table with Chairs, Reclaimed Wood and Cast Iron Eight-Seat Indoor Picnic
Located in Oakville, CT
Reclaimed wood and cast Iron eight-seat dining table with seats, chairs, indoor picnic, breakfast, kitchen. Measures: 96" x 32" x 32". Seat height mea...
Steel, Iron
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
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...