David Linley

Biography

Furniture maker, former chairman of Christie’s auction house and second Earl of Snowdon, David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones (professionally known as David Linley) discovered a passion for arts and crafts while a student of Bedales. Having trained as a craftsman in wood, he opened a bespoke cabinetry workshop in Dorking in 1985, which evolved to become the renowned furniture company LINLEY. Alongside his numerous books on furniture and interiors, he has also lectured internationally.