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Barley Twist Buffet

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Buffet Barley Twist Honey Oak 3-Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Oak

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
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

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
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers

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Oak

Antique French Oak Liquor Cabinet Bar Sideboard Server Allegorical Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
, or buffet~~barley twist posts with lion capitals and exquisitely carved biblical figures and scenes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Oak

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Antique Barley Twist Oak Mirror Back Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1910, H390
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barley twist oak mirror back sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1910, H390 Scotland 1910 Solid
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Antique 18th Century William & Mary Barley Twist Buffet Server Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique 18th century William & Mary three-drawer sideboard.
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Antique 18th Century William and Mary Sideboards

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Mahogany

Antique French Sideboard Server Barley Twist Buffet Oak 2 Drawers 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous antique French renaissance revival wide oak sideboard, server, or buffet~~4 barley twist
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Oak

Buffet, 19th Century French Barley Twist in Solid Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century solid oak barley twist buffet is the ideal choice for an Old World look! Barley twist
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Oak

Antique English Jacobean Renaissance Spiral Barley Twist Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Jacobean Renaissance spiral Barley Twist oak sideboard buffet. Item features spiral
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Buffets

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Oak

Stunning Vintage French Louis XIII Walnut Buffet w/Barley Twist
Located in Chicago, IL
fine buffet has many great Louis XIII characteristics, diamant cut patterns on the front, barley twist
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XIII Buffets

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Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Buffet 1870
Located in Portland, OR
' border. The three tiers are supported with eight 'Barley Twist' supports, the middle tier having twin
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Oak

Antique Raised Renaissance Buffet with Jasper Top and Barley Twist Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Renaissance raised buffet with jasper top is a departure from the normal marble top
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Marble

Henredon Four Centuries English Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Buffet Server 25-7001
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
opens over four barley twisted supports between two sets of drawers and large castors. Measure: Width
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Late 20th Century Buffets

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Oak

English Oak Sideboard with Barley Twist, circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
, which are banded, and supported on hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by serpentine shaped stretchers
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Bleached Mahogany Server with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful English 19th century bleached mahogany server with barley twist legs. This piece displays
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Antique 19th Century English Buffets

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Mahogany

19th Century Louis XIII Dessert Buffet with Concealed Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 1880 hand-carved oak Louis XIII style dessert buffet features barley twist legs and two
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

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Marble

Gorgeous Vintage French Solid Walnut Louis XIII 4 over 4 Buffet
Located in Chicago, IL
buffet has been expertly crafted in the style of Louis XIII, hence the diamante patterns and the barley
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Vintage 1930s French Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Etagere Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance barley twist etagere buffet was designed to showcase a particular
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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Henredon Four Centuries English Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Buffet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
opens over four barley twisted supports between two sets of drawers and large castors. Measure: Width
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Mid-20th Century Other Serving Tables

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Oak

Antique English Jacobean Barley Twist Sideboard Server Buffet Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Jacobean Oak Barley Twist Sideboard, Cabinet, Server or Buffet c.1920
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Server Sideboard Buffet Jacobean Oak Barley Twist 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous Antique English oak Jacobean barley twist server, sideboard or buffet with center drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

French Hunt Sideboard Buffet Carved Oak Chicken Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt sideboard buffet carved oak chicken barley twist Louis XIII ~Direct
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sideboards

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Marble

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean. Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

Antique English Sideboard Server Sofa Table Buffet Jacobean Barley Twist Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous antique English oak Jacobean barley twist server, sideboard, sofa table, console, or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet Barley Twist Jacobean Honey Oak c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
. Exquisite barley twist legs with beaded trim featuring two (2) drawers and two(2) doors with pegged
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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet 3-Tier Dragons Barley Twist Marble Top
Located in Tyler, TX
veining~~Unique combination of carved bearded dragon figural front supports and barley twist back posts
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Barley Twist Wine Buffet Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak server sideboard barley twist wine buffet shelf. Direct from
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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Sideboards

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Oak

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Buffet Bonnet Barley Twist Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Cabinet, Bookcase
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Set of 2 Antique English Desk Buffet Table Lamp Light Open Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair of set of 2 antique English desk buffet table lamp light open barley twist ~Direct from
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Vintage 1910s British Jacobean Candlesticks

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Oak

19th Century Country French Pine Barley Twist Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
conforming corners supporting the barley twist columns. The lower buffet portion has three doors opening to a
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases

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Pine

19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Hunt Cabinet with Dog and Fox
Located in Dallas, TX
with barley twist columns on the sides and floral rosette medallions, features two drawers across the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century French Henri II Carved Light Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
in France, circa 1880, the two-piece buffet with barley twist columns sits on four bun feet over a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Eleven-Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
in France, circa 1880, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

English Carved Buffet, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
buffet has barley twist risers between the drawers and lower cabinet. Carvings of fruits and foliage
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Antique Late 19th Century English Buffets

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Oak

English Carved Buffet, circa 1880
English Carved Buffet, circa 1880
H 48 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand-Carved Oak and Marble Dessert Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand-carved oak Louis XIII style dessert buffet features barley twist legs and two drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Barley Twist Altar Candlestick Buffet Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Frederick Cooper brass barley twist altar candlestick shaped table / buffet lamp with red
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique English Sideboard Buffet Server Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Honey Oak Jacobean Barley Twist "Step Down" Sideboard, Server or
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Renaissance Server Sideboard Buffet Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a superb antique French carved oak barley twist Renaissance style server
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Serving Tables

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Oak

19th century French Sideboard Cabinet Buffet Black Forest Hunt Barley Twist Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French sideboard cabinet buffet black forest hunt barley twist oak. Direct from
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Vintage English Dark Oak Barley Twist Desk Table Buffet Lamp Light
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England A lovely antique/vintage English barley twist desk or table lamp! ~ Perfect
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20th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps

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Wood

19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
with barley twist columns on the sides features two drawers decorated with carved leaves handles and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
in France, circa 1860, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
in France, circa 1860, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Carved Oak Limed Finish Barley Twist Buffet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved Oak Limed Finish Barley Twist Buffet with two drawers
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Early 20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Carved Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Buffet, Dumb Waiter, Scotland, 1870, B1489
Located in Vancouver, BC
Carved oak sideboard, barley twist buffet, dumb waiter, Scotland, 1870, Antique Furniture, B1489
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Antique 1870s Scottish Sideboards

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Oak

Victorian Carved Oak Barley Twist Three-Tier Server Trolley Buffet Dumb Waiter
Located in Atlanta, GA
This carved oak antique Victorian barley twist buffet is an absolutely stunning piece that comes
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Buffets

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Oak

Antique Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak sideboard, barley twist welsh dresser, buffet, Scotland 1910, B2850 Scotland 1910
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Buffets

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Oak

French Antique Oak Barley Iron Twist Buffet Cabinet Sideboard Server, 1880s
Located in Hudson, NY
Renaissance 3-tier barley twist server, sideboard or buffet, circa 1880s. Highly carved gorgeous example of
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Antique 1880s French Baroque Buffets

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Oak

English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
adorn the back splash and were used as handles on the drawers. Beautifully turned barley twist columns
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Barley twist oak sideboard, the panelled splash back over moulded rectangular top over two (2
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Early 20th Century Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Oak Sideboard Buffet
Barley Twist Oak Sideboard Buffet
H 49 in W 54 in D 19 in
Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2142
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak barley twist sideboard buffet, Scotland 1920, B2142 Scotland, 1900 Solid oak
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Sideboard Vintage Buffet Oak Sideboard Barley Twist, Canada, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Canada 1920 Solid oak construction Upper shelf with barley twist supports and mirror Two
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Scottish Carved Golden Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Vancouver, BC
oak - Original brass hardware - Plenty of storage - Thick barley twist legs + cross stretchers
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Early 20th Century Sideboards

Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Barley twist tiger oak mirror back sideboard buffet, cabinet, Jenner, Edinburgh, Antique
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist, Sideboard Buffet, Server, Scotland 1920, B2074
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak barley twist, sideboard buffet, server, Scotland 1920, B2074 Scotland, 1920
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Walnut Sideboard, Victorian Barley Twist Buffet, Scotland 1870, B1337
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut sideboard, Victorian barley twist buffet, antique chiffonier, antique furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Buffets

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Walnut

Antique Oak Barley Twist Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1920, H373
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak Barley twist sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1920, H373 Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Barley Twist Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2190
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Welsh dresser, Barley Twist sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1920, B2190 Scotland 1920
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Dressers

Materials

Oak

Ant, Tiger Oak Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Sideboard/Buffet, Scotland 1920, H752
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Tiger Oak barley twist welsh dresser, sideboard, buffet + hutch, Scotland 1920, H752
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Early 20th Century Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

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Barley Twist Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the barley twist buffet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each barley twist buffet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a barley twist buffet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each barley twist buffet bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Henredon each produced at least one beautiful barley twist buffet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Barley Twist Buffet?

Prices for a barley twist buffet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $355 and can go as high as $13,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Barley Twist Buffet
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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