Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

How are barley twist legs made?

1 Answer
How are barley twist legs made?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Antique Barley Twist Furniture on 1stDibs
European Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Large European barley twist chairs with hand-carved details and dark red vinyl upholstery
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Barley Twist Armchair
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Add a touch of timeless old world charm to your home with this one-of-a-kind antique barley twist
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Barley Twist French Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
twist legs joined by a barley twist "H" stretcher.
Category

Antique 1890s French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Barley Twist Inlaid Server
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this English mahogany server has a 2 1/4-inch rosewood crossbanded panel. There are shrinkage separations in the banding. The rear gallery has raised panels framed with sh...
Category

Antique 1870s English Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Jacobean Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chair by Kittinger 19th Century
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and solid turned walnut Jacobean Barley Twist Armchair by Kittinger Furniture Compan
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1850s Barley Twist Library Table
Located in New York, NY
1850s Barley twist table. Has a single pull-out drawer and a finial to the center of the stretcher
Category

Antique 1850s Tables

Materials

Oak

Shop All