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Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century five tier graduated etagere / shelf with barley twist legs topped with hand carved
Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere

Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere

H 57.75 in W 31 in D 11.75 in
English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
Located in Wilson, NC
finials at the top of the four corners. The barley twist legs have carved rounded panels at the top and
Category

Antique 1860s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server

English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server

H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 21.63 in
Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century large scale English wall shelf with barley twist supports. It is in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere
Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere

Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere

H 29 in W 35.75 in D 8 in
English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Tiered Shelf on Casters with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-tiered shelf with lower drawer, casters and carved three
Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Tiered Shelf on Casters with Drawer
English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Tiered Shelf on Casters with Drawer

English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Tiered Shelf on Casters with Drawer

H 47.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by JOHN RICHARD Approximate Measurements in Inches 85" high
Category

Vintage 1980s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard

English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard

H 85 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier
Located in Wilson, NC
barley twist columns. The shelves and doors have the original mirrored glass which are all distressed due
Category

Antique 1860s English Credenzas

Materials

Marble

English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier
English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier

English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier

H 63 in W 41 in D 18.13 in
19th Century French Small Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
turned barley twist legs, joined by two shelves, one with scalloped edging and the lower one with a hand
Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Small Buffet
19th Century French Small Buffet

19th Century French Small Buffet

H 43.63 in W 27.38 in D 17.13 in
Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Uncompromisingly hand-crafted Colonial cabinet with barley twist columns and removable shelves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns
Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns

Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns

H 45 in W 46 in D 21 in
Antique Oak Barley Twist Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in New York, NY
retail outlet. The demi lune table features two shelves, with barley twist legs, the original matching
Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Oak Barley Twist Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror
Antique Oak Barley Twist Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror

Antique Oak Barley Twist Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror

H 30.25 in W 38 in D 18 in
Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
side of the drawer and also between the barley twists posts on both shelves. Oversized barley twist
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890
Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890

Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890

H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
sides. The legs are hand turned barley twist and have two shelves. The bottom of the piece has wonderful
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

H 38.63 in W 45.5 in D 17.5 in
Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Located in Round Top, TX
shelves. Barley twist columns, carved embellishments along crown, drawer, panels and throughout all add to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890

Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890

H 85.75 in W 50.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
from oak with a large upper display portion flanked by barley twisted columns. Opens to two shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard

H 96 in W 55 in D 22 in
Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
featuring carved foliate panels, the centrepiece with dome top shape Four gallery shelves feature barley
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880

H 72.25 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Rosewood 4-Tier Wotnot, Barley-Twist Supports, Serpentine Shelves Fretwork
Located in Salisbury, GB
Rosewood Victorian 4-tier wotnot on barley-twist supports, serpentine fronted shelves and finely
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood 4-Tier Wotnot, Barley-Twist Supports, Serpentine Shelves Fretwork
Rosewood 4-Tier Wotnot, Barley-Twist Supports, Serpentine Shelves Fretwork

Rosewood 4-Tier Wotnot, Barley-Twist Supports, Serpentine Shelves Fretwork

H 25.2 in W 48.04 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
Located in Werkendam, NL
. Having shaped fronted shelves and barley twist uprights. The aforementioned sizes are indicative
Category

Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Barley Twist Oak Key Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Barley twist oak key rack. An attractive oak key holder, it has barley twist columns at both
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Oak Key Rack
Barley Twist Oak Key Rack

Barley Twist Oak Key Rack

H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Three Tiered English Barley Twist Stand/Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
Three tiered English barley twist stand/shelf, the top and shelves have molded edges. The upper
Category

Antique 1890s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

Three Tiered English Barley Twist Stand/Shelf
Three Tiered English Barley Twist Stand/Shelf

Three Tiered English Barley Twist Stand/Shelf

H 48 in W 15 in D 15 in
Hanging Plate Rack, Walnut, with Barley Twist Columns, French, circa 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hanging plate rack, walnut, with barley twist columns, french, circa 1870. Fabric on back can be
Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Hanging Plate Rack, Walnut, with Barley Twist Columns, French, circa 1870
Hanging Plate Rack, Walnut, with Barley Twist Columns, French, circa 1870

Hanging Plate Rack, Walnut, with Barley Twist Columns, French, circa 1870

H 50.5 in W 57.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique English Etagere Server Bookcase Display Shelf Barley Twist Oak Tall 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb and unique antique English oak etagere, server, display shelf or bookcase~~barley twist
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique English Etagere Server Bookcase Display Shelf Barley Twist Oak Tall 19C
Antique English Etagere Server Bookcase Display Shelf Barley Twist Oak Tall 19C

Antique English Etagere Server Bookcase Display Shelf Barley Twist Oak Tall 19C

H 63 in W 46.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
corners/ carved foliage on side aprons as well!~ ~Large barley twist posts between shelves~ ~Three
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table
19th Century French Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table

19th Century French Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table

H 38.5 in W 36 in L 38.5 in
Antique English Bookcase Cabinet Hinged Hidden Storage Barley Twist Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Barley twist legs with fixed shelves~~rope trim accents and barley twist legs~~dovetail construction
Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Bookcase Cabinet Hinged Hidden Storage Barley Twist Oak c. 1920s
Antique English Bookcase Cabinet Hinged Hidden Storage Barley Twist Oak c. 1920s

Antique English Bookcase Cabinet Hinged Hidden Storage Barley Twist Oak c. 1920s

H 43.5 in W 36.5 in D 12 in
20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Side Hall Table Server Jacobean Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
apron on both upper and lower shelves~ ~English barley twist legs and pear feet on all sides~ ~Easy to
Category

Mid-20th Century English Jacobean End Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Side Hall Table Server Jacobean Style
20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Side Hall Table Server Jacobean Style

20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Side Hall Table Server Jacobean Style

H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 16 in
Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Barley Twist Dessert Table Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
barley twist posts between shelves~ ~Beveled and carved edge top has brass hinge and lifts up and opens
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Barley Twist Dessert Table Louis XIII
Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Barley Twist Dessert Table Louis XIII

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Barley Twist Dessert Table Louis XIII

H 36.5 in W 38.25 in D 17.25 in
Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th-C. English oak tea cart with nicely turned barley twist shelf supports separating three
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley
Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley

Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley

H 32 in W 27.75 in D 16.25 in
Late 19th Century English Oak Cart
Located in High Point, NC
19th century large oak cart from England with three shelves and barley twist shelf supports. Raised
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century English Oak Cart
Late 19th Century English Oak Cart

Late 19th Century English Oak Cart

H 31.5 in W 30.38 in D 15.88 in
Early Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
three-section bookcase with central barley twist columns. Adjustable shelves. Plinth base.
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases

Early Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Early Victorian Rosewood Bookcase

Early Victorian Rosewood Bookcase

H 44 in W 63 in D 17 in
Mid-19th Century White Painted and Gilded Three-Tier Étagère Table
Located in London, GB
serpentine shelves with barley twist supports and terminating upon turned feet with the original porcelain
Category

Antique 1860s English End Tables

Mid-19th Century White Painted and Gilded Three-Tier Étagère Table
Mid-19th Century White Painted and Gilded Three-Tier Étagère Table

Mid-19th Century White Painted and Gilded Three-Tier Étagère Table

H 30 in W 25 in L 30 in
English Three-Tier Drinks Cart, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
single drawer, following down to two lower shelves, separated by hand-turned barley twist legs. The lower
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

English Three-Tier Drinks Cart, circa 1900
English Three-Tier Drinks Cart, circa 1900

English Three-Tier Drinks Cart, circa 1900

H 31.63 in W 28 in D 15.13 in
Magnificent French Renaissance Black Forest Hunt Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
body, encased with two large wooden carved doors, has two shelves. Lovely barley twist columns on
Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Magnificent French Renaissance Black Forest Hunt Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Magnificent French Renaissance Black Forest Hunt Buffet Sideboard Cabinet

Magnificent French Renaissance Black Forest Hunt Buffet Sideboard Cabinet

H 94 in W 54 in D 23 in
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
hand-carved handles. This follows down to barley-twist legs separating two shelves with carved edges
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet

H 39.25 in W 45.5 in D 17.88 in
Antique Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Renaissance Revival Belgian Carved Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction, figural carved oak door fronts with faces, barley twist accents, two adjustable shelves in top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Renaissance Revival Belgian Carved Oak
Antique Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Renaissance Revival Belgian Carved Oak

Antique Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Renaissance Revival Belgian Carved Oak

H 72 in W 36 in D 21 in
Large Antique French Carved Walnut Fireside Armchair Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors, wall shelves, and many other unique and personally selected
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Large Antique French Carved Walnut Fireside Armchair Louis XV Style
Large Antique French Carved Walnut Fireside Armchair Louis XV Style

Large Antique French Carved Walnut Fireside Armchair Louis XV Style

H 48 in W 28 in D 25 in
HUGE Antique French Carved Oak BLACK FOREST BAROMETER w Grapes Wine Wall Hanging
Located in Shreveport, LA
English and European antique furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors, wall shelves, chairs, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

HUGE Antique French Carved Oak BLACK FOREST BAROMETER w Grapes Wine Wall Hanging
HUGE Antique French Carved Oak BLACK FOREST BAROMETER w Grapes Wine Wall Hanging

HUGE Antique French Carved Oak BLACK FOREST BAROMETER w Grapes Wine Wall Hanging

H 27.5 in W 18.5 in D 6 in
Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting
Located in Shreveport, LA
has a large inventory of English and European antique furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors
Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wire

Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting
Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting

Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting

H 12 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
English Oak Barley Twist Hanging Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak barley twist hanging shelf, has three shelves with recessed paneled framing behind each
Category

Antique 1860s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

English Oak Barley Twist Hanging Shelf
English Oak Barley Twist Hanging Shelf

English Oak Barley Twist Hanging Shelf

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 8 in
19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Five-tier graduated shelf étagère with bottom drawer.
Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère
19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère

19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère

H 58 in W 30.5 in D 12 in
Antique English Oak Wall Display Cabinet Glass Curio Vitrine Barley Twist Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
length barley twist columns and the framed glass door. Jacobean inspired geometric corners at the door
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Antique English Oak Wall Display Cabinet Glass Curio Vitrine Barley Twist Shelf
Antique English Oak Wall Display Cabinet Glass Curio Vitrine Barley Twist Shelf

Antique English Oak Wall Display Cabinet Glass Curio Vitrine Barley Twist Shelf

H 32 in W 39 in D 13 in
Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English mahogany display shelf barley twist étagère bookcase, 19th c ~Direct from
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c
Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c

Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c

H 52.5 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Étagère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
barley twist turned supports and the top tier having a turned wood gallery. The shelf rests on original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Étagère
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Étagère

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Étagère

H 46 in W 19 in D 20 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Étagère or Tiered Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
all sides and retaining a nice luster. Turned barley twist columns support the shelves Dovetail drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis Philippe Étagère or Tiered Stand
19th Century French Louis Philippe Étagère or Tiered Stand

19th Century French Louis Philippe Étagère or Tiered Stand

H 42 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
20th Century English Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
twist legs on front and back, as well as barley twist posts between shelves~ ~Carved front edge lower
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean End Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table
20th Century English Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table

20th Century English Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table

H 35 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
19th-C. French Twist Dessert Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
barley-twist and support two shelves. There is a small old repair on the top left drawer handle. Some
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th-C. French Twist Dessert Sideboard
19th-C. French Twist Dessert Sideboard

19th-C. French Twist Dessert Sideboard

H 37.25 in W 47.25 in D 16.88 in
Pair of 19th Century Plant Stands
Located in High Point, NC
simple molded aprons, supported on hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by shelves with simple beveled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Plant Stands
Pair of 19th Century Plant Stands

Pair of 19th Century Plant Stands

H 32 in W 13.63 in D 13.75 in
20th Century English Carved Mahogany Column Pedestal Plant Stand Torchère
Located in Shreveport, LA
twist legs on front and back, as well as barley twist posts between shelves~ ~Carved front edge lower
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century English Carved Mahogany Column Pedestal Plant Stand Torchère
20th Century English Carved Mahogany Column Pedestal Plant Stand Torchère

20th Century English Carved Mahogany Column Pedestal Plant Stand Torchère

H 40.75 in Dm 12.5 in
French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar
Located in Fayetteville, AR
with two adjustable shelves features barley twist columns crowned in Corinthian capitals, as well as a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Velvet, Elm, Walnut, Burl

French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar
French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar

French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar

H 74.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
Scottish Oak Barley Twist Hanging Plate Rack
Located in Vancouver, BC
Small oak barley twist plate rack. Solid construction, original finish.
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scottish Oak Barley Twist Hanging Plate Rack
Scottish Oak Barley Twist Hanging Plate Rack

Scottish Oak Barley Twist Hanging Plate Rack

H 33 in W 35 in D 5 in
Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Four-Tier Etagere with Well-Carved Barley Twist Front Supports on Bun Feet and Gadrooned
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century
Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century

Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century

H 39 in W 26 in D 14 in
English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
adorn the back splash and were used as handles on the drawers. Beautifully turned barley twist columns
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server
English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server

English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server

H 49 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698
Located in Vancouver, BC
by four tall barley twist supports With shelves up above Rectangular top Pair of large, dovetailed
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698
Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698

Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698

H 29.5 in W 66 in D 9.5 in
Antique Barley Twist 3 Tier Tiger Oak Table, Side or Lamp, Scotland 1910, B2349
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak Original finish Rectangular top Four barley twist supports Pair of shelves underneath
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Barley Twist 3 Tier Tiger Oak Table, Side or Lamp, Scotland 1910, B2349
Antique Barley Twist 3 Tier Tiger Oak Table, Side or Lamp, Scotland 1910, B2349

Antique Barley Twist 3 Tier Tiger Oak Table, Side or Lamp, Scotland 1910, B2349

H 28.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Fine Rosewood Bookcase, Scotland, c.1850
Located in New York, NY
Fine Scottish Rosewood Bookcase with Well-Carved Barley Twist Supports and Adjustable, Pegged
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Rosewood Bookcase, Scotland, c.1850
Fine Rosewood Bookcase, Scotland, c.1850

Fine Rosewood Bookcase, Scotland, c.1850

H 38 in W 91.5 in D 19.5 in
French Renaissance Style Console Sideboard in Natural Pine, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
1920. All pine construction with aged brass hardware on each of the three shelves. Barley twist legs
Category

Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Pine

French Renaissance Style Console Sideboard in Natural Pine, 1920s
French Renaissance Style Console Sideboard in Natural Pine, 1920s

French Renaissance Style Console Sideboard in Natural Pine, 1920s

H 36 in W 59 in D 17.5 in
French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè
Located in Woodbury, CT
durable service, while adding a whimsical note to any room. The turning on the double barley-twist sides
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè
French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè

French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè

H 36.25 in W 43.5 in D 6.25 in
19th Century Fosewood Barley Twist Shelf with Delicate Boxwood String Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fosewood barley twist shelf with delicate boxwood string inlay. Can be hung on wall
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Fosewood Barley Twist Shelf with Delicate Boxwood String Inlay
19th Century Fosewood Barley Twist Shelf with Delicate Boxwood String Inlay

19th Century Fosewood Barley Twist Shelf with Delicate Boxwood String Inlay

H 35 in W 25.75 in D 6.25 in
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Barley Twist Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of barley twist shelves available for sale. The range of distinct barley twist shelves — often made from wood, oak and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of barley twist shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Barley twist shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Barley Twist Shelves?

Prices for barley twist shelves start at $650 and top out at $6,750 with the average selling for $1,580.
Questions About Barley Twist Shelves
  • What is a classic barley twist?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A classic barley twist refers to a specific attribute of a piece of furniture. The “twist” refers to a furnishing’s twisted form — in a table’s legs or in its trim, for example — that resembles a twisted stalk of barley sugar. The twist was frequently made of beech or walnut.
  • What does barley twist mean?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term “barley twist” refers to thin spiraling forms. Most often when barley twist is used, it relates to furniture. During the 19th century, many chairs, tables and casegoods featured barley twist legs. You can find a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is a barley twist lamp?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A barley twist lamp is a table lamp or floor lamp that has a spiraling base. Usually, the bases are solid mahogany wood, but other types of wood and even metal are sometimes used. Find a variety of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How are barley twist legs made?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Barley twist legs were originally cut by hand until the invention of the lathe, which assisted with creating the twisted design. Barley twist legs are named after sticks of barley sugar and feature a spiral look. Browse a selection of furniture featuring barley twist legs on 1stDibs.
  • What era is barley twist furniture from?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Barley twist furniture dates back to the Jacobean and Stuart eras in England and the Louis XIII and Louis XIV eras in France. During this time, many furniture makers produced chairs, tables and case goods with twisty legs. The name barley twist comes from barley sugar candy enjoyed at the time. Shop a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.

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