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How are barley twist legs made?
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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.
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European Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Large European barley twist chairs with hand-carved details and dark red vinyl upholstery. Statement pieces that are sturdy and comfortable to sit in.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
$525 / item
Antique Barley Twist Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique console table/desk featuring richly patinated wood with beautifully turned barley twist legs and stretcher base. The table showcases warm walnut tones, subtle age mar...
Category
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Barley Twist Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Gorgeous antique English barley twist table! The table is made from oak and has a lovely dark finish and beautiful patina. The turned spiral legs add the perfect touch of elegance, a...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Barley Twist Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This English barley twist table is perfect for anyone looking to embrace traditional design but with a little added flair! This personality filled side table has rectangular top and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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, circa 1890 having fresh tweed cotton/poly blend upholstery with bordering chunky bra...
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. Can also be used as a desk.
Category
Antique 1850s Tables
Materials
Oak


