Vortex Cabinet

Linley

£110000

The Vortex Cabinet is as much a work of art and a puzzle as it is an item of furniture. Covered in sycamore and Santos rosewood veneers, the marquetry design challenges perceptions of a conventional cabinet. The result is a beautiful optical illusion with seemingly no discernible doors or drawers, yet it is deceptive in its initial impression of functionality. With buttons hidden within the marquetry, the secret doors can be opened to reveal a bird's-eye maple interior dyed in a statement red. The deception of the piece continues with hidden drawers and compartments which maximise the internal

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as DAVID LINLEY & CO LIMITED, number 01908943. Checked 2026-08-29.
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UK operations
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