I have bought and sold and bought and sold things that have given me great pleasure over the years, and I find I go through phases of what I'm passionate about. And then the next thing comes along, and so… — David Linley Copy Share Image
My father's rooms, as a child, were a very exciting place to be. Not only because of the beautiful models who were coming to be photographed for Vogue or The Sunday Times but also because of the very avant-garde furniture… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I have always loved wood. Every piece is different. It gets better with age and it has a certain character all of its own. — David Linley Copy Share Image
A lot of the design courses in schools and colleges don't incorporate very much making, and a lot of the making courses incorporate too… — David Linley Copy Share Image
We are not training crafts people as we used to do. We're not giving people the chance to learn. Education has become very academic.… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I love Burgundy but my favourite is a Bordeaux - Chateau Leoville-Barton. — David Linley Copy Share Image
Someone did once bow to me, and my mother immediately told them off. Although whether she was prompted by the breach of protocol or… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I would love to get into the dictionary as synonymous with great quality and service. — David Linley Copy Share Image
A lot of my pieces have involved teamwork, but hopefully they've inspired people to make things - that inspiration would be a great legacy. — David Linley Copy Share Image
Some of my best moments have been in friends' libraries. They give you a sense of quiet, well-being and order that a media room… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I over-caffeinate in the morning, herbal tea after lunch and at 7 P.M., it's nice to have a glass of white wine. — David Linley Copy Share Image
I'm quite well known for wearing polo necks. I get them from John Smedley. — David Linley Copy Share Image
