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What does barley twist mean?

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What does barley twist mean?
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.
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

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
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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

Antique Barley Twist Desk with Carved Barley Twist Chair - 2 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Mahogany Barley Twist Single Drawer Desk with Hand Carved High Back Barley-Twist Chair - 2
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair oak barley twist arm chairs in good condition. The chairs have carved leaves to the top and
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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