Barley Twist Bureau
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a splendid example of the period
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
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18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
drawer with iron pull. This beautifully carved oak desk is raised on four hand-turned double barley twist
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 45.5 in D 30 in
Early 18th Century French Petite Secretaire or Bureau with Projecting Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 18th-century French dark wood secretary or fall-front bureau cabinet with charming
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H 65 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
William Savery Attributed Cherry Bonnet-Top High-Boy Bureau, Circa 1750s
By William Savery
Located in Germantown, MD
, Cabriole legs with fine barley twist finials. Attributed to William Savery, circa 1750s. This gem comes
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H 21.66 in W 98.43 in D 55.91 in
Antique French Desk Writing Table Renaissance Wide Drawer Oak Barley Twist
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GORGEOUS 19th century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table with Wide Drawer, 3" Barley Twist Legs, Stretcher and Up Finial
~~circa 1880s
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19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
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Rare William & Mary circa 1690 English Oak Barley Twist Bureau Desk on Stand
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twist drop front bureau desk on stand in solid English oak
A solid oak barley twist gate leg bureau
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Desks
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H 38.78 in W 37.41 in D 20.67 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Bureau Plat or Writing Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 19th century French Louis XIII style bureau plat with a banded top and beveled edge. This
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Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
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H 31 in W 47.5 in D 28 in
Antique English Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Leaded Glass Bookcase Barley Twist.
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H 79.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Louis XIV
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak desk writing table Barley twist Louis XIV
~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
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19th Century French Louis XIII Style Double Barley Twist Writing Table or Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
is raised on four intricately hand-turned double barley twist legs connected through rectangular
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Antique 1870s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
H 31 in W 44 in D 26 in
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
birch wood with shellac finish that brings the wood to life. The contrasting black top and barley twist
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Birch
Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
especially to the vulnerable walnut stands. The walnut 'barley sugar twist' legs and stretcher have been
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Antique 1690s British Cabinets
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Antique Grand Barley Twist Rustic Desk, Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique grand barley twist rustic desk ~ Bureau plat is a great choice for those who need a large
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antique Barley Twist Jacobean Desk Secretary Drop Front Oak Bureau, circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique barley twist jacobean desk secretary drop front oak bureau.
You will love this handsome
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Early 20th Century North American Jacobean Secretaires
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Oak
H 40 in W 36 in D 17 in
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Questions About Barley Twist Bureau
- What is a barley twist lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a classic barley twist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- How are barley twist legs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley 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, 2022Barley 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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