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Early 20th Century Boho Barley Twist Bi-Level Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the allure of vintage Americana with this exquisite barley twist bi-level cabinet. Crafted
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Uncompromisingly hand-crafted Colonial cabinet with barley twist columns and removable shelves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Stacked Barley Twist Jade Display Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho display cabinet. Monumental in size and drama. A chic Barley Twist leg
Category

Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Oak Liquor Cabinet Bar Sideboard Server Allegorical Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
~~highly carved with barley twist pillars and biblical scene carvings ~~c. 1880s This is a must see
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this mahogany barley twist chiffonier has a reticulated crest and is supported by four
Category

Antique 1860s English Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Antique French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Barley twist legs on all four sides of the open shelf lower cabinet, with carved block joints ~ Large
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique 19th Century French Hunt Night Stand / Cabinet Barley Twist Black Forest
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
style with barley twisted columns. Finished on all sides so you are able to place this freestanding in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
with leaves & branches , a hunting trophy bird and 6 barley twist columns of various sizes all carved
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
massive barley twist columns that give the bookcase a real luxurious & impressive look/feeling. The
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt cabinet bookcase Black Forest carved oak barley twist ~Direct from France
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century five tier graduated etagere / shelf with barley twist legs topped with hand carved
Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
H 57.75 in W 31 in D 11.75 in
English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
Located in Wilson, NC
finials at the top of the four corners. The barley twist legs have carved rounded panels at the top and
Category

Antique 1860s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 21.63 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Barley Twist Jelly Cabinet with Rooster Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
over bun feet. The "Confiturier" ( French for jelly cabinet ) features barley twist columns on both
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base
Located in Lisse, NL
stairs if necessary. The Barley twist base with cross stretcher gives this cabinet its extra stately look
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet makes a great accompaniment to any room, and has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old
Category

Antique 1870s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Victorian Oak Bookcase Open Front Barley Twist 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Adjustable Shelves. The Shelves are Flanked by Uprights Which Feature Barley Twist Turnings and Carved
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Barley twist armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century large scale English wall shelf with barley twist supports. It is in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Neoclassical Carved Northwind Face Barley-Twist Beveled Mirrored Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Neoclassical Carved Northwind Face Topped Barley-Twist Beveled Mirror Topped 4 Drawer
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter. Direct from
Category

Antique 1880s British Louis XIII Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf. Direct from England
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by JOHN RICHARD Approximate Measurements in Inches 85" high
Category

Vintage 1980s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England
Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
twisted supports. Opens to a central cabinet flanked by drawers for storage over letter cubbys. The
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Rococo Decorative Carved Barley Twist Step Back Cuboard, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
barley twist columns, four centered drawers with wood knobs, and terminating on the original step back
Category

Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Antique English Plate Rack Wall Shelf Barley Twist Post Carved Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Barley Twist Posts and Drop Finials~~c. 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
drawer pulls, flanked by three dimensional carved lion masks~ ~French barley twist columns on all four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Sideboard Oak Hunt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
marvelous French Renaissance revival sideboard with a stunning amount of 12 barley twisted pillars
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Desk / Secretaire Barley Twist Oak 19th
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
. Marvelous decorated hunt style desk with fox head drawers & barley twisted columns. Made with superb
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak petite bookcase server barley twist display louis XIII ~Direct from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Renaissance Revival HIGHLY CARVED Barley Twist Oak Sideboard, Server or
Category

Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Desk Library Office Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
10 Drawers and Barley Twist Legs~~c. 1880s With so many people working from home now, DESKS have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Tiered Shelf on Casters with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-tiered shelf with lower drawer, casters and carved three
Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Irish Regency Mahogany Barley Twist Three Drawer Sideboard with Paw Feet, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
, gardrooned molded edge, and resting on the original barley twist legs with lions paw feet. Secondary wood
Category

Antique 1780s Irish Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Milford, NH
pulls and shaped escutcheons, and paneled sides, supported by a separate 5-leg stand with barley twist
Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Petite 18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with 4 Drawers & Barley Twist Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite 18th century Italian walnut commode with 4 drawers & barley twist detail.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Side End Table Pedestal Cabinet BARLEY TWIST Oak Renaissance 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Late 19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Accent Table, End Side Table or
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian End Tables

Materials

Oak

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
beautifully made back panel. To each side are full length barley twist columns.  The lower section / cabinet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
. Pilasters are dual barley twists with Corinthian capitals, carved with acanthus. The ornate, brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Oak Cabinet Bookcase Farmhouse Barley Twist, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
-de-lys, egg and dart banding and the barley twist supports. Glass fronted top great for displaying
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cabinets

English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Wells, ME
English pair of rosewood pedestal cabinets with barley twist carved columns, cathedral arched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Bookcase with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Regency period rosewood veneered bookcase with barley twist columns flanking the three sections
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood 4-Tier Wotnot, Barley-Twist Supports, Serpentine Shelves Fretwork
Located in Salisbury, GB
Rosewood Victorian 4-tier wotnot on barley-twist supports, serpentine fronted shelves and finely
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

English Oak Sideboard Carved Barley Twist Credenza Country Arts & Crafts
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
. Raised on carved barley twist legs joined united by stretchers.
Category

Early 20th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Mirror Back, Scotland 1910, H702
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak Barley Twist sideboard mirror back, Scotland 1910, H702 Scotland 1910 Solid
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
Located in Werkendam, NL
. Having shaped fronted shelves and barley twist uprights. The aforementioned sizes are indicative
Category

Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Marble Top Barley Twist Pot Cupboard Nightstand End Table Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Finally this antique pot cupboard stands up on nicely barley twist turned legs which are all connected
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique English Square Table Plant Stand Jacobean BARLEY TWIST Cabinet Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Square Table Plant Stand Jacobean BARLEY TWIST Cabinet Dark Oak. Direct from
Category

Early 20th Century British Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Burl Walnut
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Burl Walnut. Direct from England, a stunning
Category

Early 20th Century British British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Barley Twist Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the barley twist cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each barley twist cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. There are many kinds of the barley twist cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A barley twist cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made barley twist cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henredon and Merklen Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Barley Twist Cabinet?

A barley twist cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,948, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $13,900.

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 Cabinet
  • 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 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
    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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