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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

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

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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

Materials

Oak

Rare William & Mary circa 1690 English Oak Barley Twist Bureau Desk on Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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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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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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. Direct from England
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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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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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Questions About Barley Twist Bureau
  • 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 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
    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
    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.
  • 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.