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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$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
Category
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
Category
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Desks
Materials
Oak
H 38.78 in W 37.41 in D 20.67 in
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
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 47.5 in D 28 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Desks
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 79.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century North American Jacobean Secretaires
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 36 in D 17 in
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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Jacobean Revival Antique 1833 Dated Hand Carved English Oak Bureau Bookcase
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Materials
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French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Trestle Dining Table
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Located in Miami, FL
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- What is a barley twist lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022Barley 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.
- How are barley twist legs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley 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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