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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
19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
twist columns, a mirrored back and three shelves with brass supports. Cabinet with working lock and key
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves

19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves

H 71.25 in W 25.25 in D 14 in
2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
. Feature turned barley twist supports and spindle galleries surrounding each tier.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic

2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic

H 25 in W 18.25 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
barley twist columns and delicate turned finials. Tiered top shelves with s-curved decorative supports
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves

H 68 in W 32.25 in D 15 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
American Steel Corner Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
supports. The rear corner pole has a spiral barley twist shape.    
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

American Steel Corner Shelf
American Steel Corner Shelf

American Steel Corner Shelf

H 63.5 in W 33 in D 22 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
Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere

H 65 in W 39 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet, Server
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical barley twist dessert buffet ~ server was hand-crafted with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet, Server
19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet, Server

19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet, Server

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse. Direct from England
Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse

Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse

H 79.75 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance

H 86.42 in W 55.32 in D 20.08 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 French Hunt Cabinet / Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Buffet
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
on top & four barley twisted columns. The cabinet is richly decorated with French hunt / Black
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Hunt Cabinet / Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Buffet
Antique French Hunt Cabinet / Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Buffet

Antique French Hunt Cabinet / Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Buffet

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H 102.37 in W 56.5 in D 24.41 in
19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
medallions that perfectly compliment the crown piece! ~ Barley twist posts on either side of the glass door
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak
19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak

19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak

H 77.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
marvelous French Renaissance revival sideboard with a stunning amount of 12 barley twisted pillars
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt
Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt

Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt

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H 90.56 in W 81.11 in D 24.02 in
19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
drawer pulls, flanked by three dimensional carved lion masks~ ~French barley twist columns on all four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance
19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance

19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance

H 59 in W 49.25 in D 20.5 in
Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
massive barley twist columns that give the bookcase a real luxurious & impressive look/feeling. The
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak
Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak

Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak

H 108.67 in W 65.36 in D 22.05 in
Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Jacobean Barley Twist Plate Dresser, Sideboard, Hutch Cabinet, Server
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet

H 80.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
19th century French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak
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

19th century French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak
19th century French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak

19th century French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak

H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in
English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Wells, ME
English pair of rosewood pedestal cabinets with barley twist carved columns, cathedral arched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns
English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns

English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns

H 46 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak Glass Door
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak. Direct from France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak Glass Door
Antique French Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak Glass Door

Antique French Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak Glass Door

H 93 in W 44 in D 20.25 in
19th Century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt cabinet bookcase Black Forest carved oak barley twist ~Direct from France
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist
19th Century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist

19th Century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist

H 79.5 in W 36.25 in D 22 in
English 1880s Oak Barley Twist Console Table with Two Foliage Carved Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak console table circa 1880 with barley twist base, two foliage carved drawers and two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

English 1880s Oak Barley Twist Console Table with Two Foliage Carved Drawers
English 1880s Oak Barley Twist Console Table with Two Foliage Carved Drawers

English 1880s Oak Barley Twist Console Table with Two Foliage Carved Drawers

H 39 in W 47 in D 19 in
Antique French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
! Oversized barley twist posts on the front and sides frame three demilune shelves and create an elegant
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII c1890
Antique French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII c1890

Antique French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII c1890

H 44.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
with leaves & branches , a hunting trophy bird and 6 barley twist columns of various sizes all carved
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak

Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak

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H 80.71 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base
Located in Lisse, NL
stairs if necessary. The Barley twist base with cross stretcher gives this cabinet its extra stately look
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base
Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base

Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base

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H 67.5 in W 44.5 in D 18 in
Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with corner finials over three conforming shelves supported with barley twist legs
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley
Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley

Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley

H 54.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
Located in High Point, NC
interest. The shelf supports are very unusual in that they are vine barley twist turnings. The turnings
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France

19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France

H 55.5 in W 42 in D 17.88 in
19th century Flemish carved oak hall cupboard on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
which could house shelves (these can be made upon request). Barley twist columns, leading down to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th century Flemish carved oak hall cupboard on stand
19th century Flemish carved oak hall cupboard on stand

19th century Flemish carved oak hall cupboard on stand

H 68.25 in W 28.25 in D 15.75 in
Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
shelves, drawers and cupboards, surrounding the eight-day clock with brass dial signed Torkington
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
Jacobean Style Oak Dresser

Jacobean Style Oak Dresser

H 80 in W 70.5 in D 20 in
Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
scroll across the cabinet's drawer. The cabinet's doors are flanked by barley twist pillars and proudly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet

Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet

H 80.5 in W 44.5 in D 28.5 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
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
barley twist columns. The bottom shelf has a lovely molded and hand carved molded base, over hand turned
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble

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

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

H 39.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.88 in
19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
in the front. There are three lower shelves, separated by hand turned barley twist shelf supports
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet
19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet

19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet

H 51.63 in W 33.75 in D 17.13 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
, where the craftsmanship of a bygone era takes center stage. Barley twist columns, elegantly framing the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine

19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine

H 63 in W 52.8 in D 19.3 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
1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs
Located in London, GB
perfectly square panelled quadrants flanked by barley twist columns and set upon lion’s-paw feet. The
Category

Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs
1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs

H 75.6 in W 21.07 in D 63.78 in
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
barley twist shelf supports, over a hand carved molded bottom edge. This is a lovely piece in a very
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

H 39.25 in W 39.25 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
glass flanked by barley twist columns, opening to reveal three shelves for displaying china, glassware
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase

H 103 in W 56 in D 22 in
Mahogany Two Door Vitrine
Located in Evergreen, CO
. Free from decorative carvings except pierced overlays at the top of the glass and barley twists at the
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mahogany Two Door Vitrine
Mahogany Two Door Vitrine

Mahogany Two Door Vitrine

H 73.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Very Fine 19th C. Louis Philippe Style French Mahogany Bibiotheque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall bibliotheque made in two parts with Barley Twist supports. The top with carved angular
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine 19th C. Louis Philippe Style French Mahogany Bibiotheque
Very Fine 19th C. Louis Philippe Style French Mahogany Bibiotheque

Very Fine 19th C. Louis Philippe Style French Mahogany Bibiotheque

H 102.5 in W 50 in D 16.75 in
French Carved Stepback Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
in the frieze. The side stiles in the upper and lower halves are barley twist. The upper case is
Category

Antique 1860s French Cupboards

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Oak

French Carved Stepback Cupboard
French Carved Stepback Cupboard

French Carved Stepback Cupboard

H 100 in W 55.5 in D 22.5 in
Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
commissioned the piece, framed by barley twist columns, allow splendid display potential. Note the hand-carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase

Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase

H 93.5 in W 22 in D 80 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in southern France circa 1860 and built of oak, the table stands on elegant barley twist legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk

H 82 in W 42.25 in D 25.25 in
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, and the entirety flanked on the corners with clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet

19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet

H 95 in W 81 in D 22 in
19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous barley twist columns to the sides, with 3 interior shelves. The Base has two doors each with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase

19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase

H 99.5 in W 51 in D 25 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Located in Örebro, SE
comes with four high barley twisted oak legs, joined together with an H-stretcher. This particular
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Burl

Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad

Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad

H 50.4 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
extend over barley twist columns with Corinthian capitals. The use of apposing wood grain on the door
Category

Early 20th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900
German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900

German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900

H 100.5 in W 117.5 in D 33 in
Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving
Located in Milford, NH
geometric and arched relief designs, over a central carved backsplash support with two solid barley twist
Category

Antique 17th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving
Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving

Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving

H 94.5 in W 73.5 in D 25 in
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
molding. Drawers are flanked by dimensional carved trim to the sides and a row of barley twist trim above
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet

Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet

H 71.75 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase Rosewood
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
and leaves, egg-sans-dart frieze, barley twists, brass inlay, fluting and stringing, using four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase Rosewood
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase Rosewood

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase Rosewood

H 92.52 in W 40.95 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C
Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C

Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C

H 91.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and barley twisted legs, terminating on a octagonal block foot, stretchers link to the back board. To
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair

Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair

H 68.5 in W 49.2 in D 29 in
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
barley twist design and frame the pair of finely molded glazed upper doors, which allow one to view the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase

H 105 in W 52.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

H 83 in W 37 in D 20 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C

H 88.75 in W 43 in D 22 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 barley twist lamp?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How are barley twist legs made?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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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