Victorian Rush Bottom Barley Twist Style Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
rails are also turned. The barley twist style is unique and very well done. The back and snack splat
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Victorian Rush Bottom Barley Twist Style Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
rails are also turned. The barley twist style is unique and very well done. The back and snack splat
Rush, Walnut
$2,501Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 27.17 in D 24.41 in
Antique English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Elbow Chair Armchair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Elbow Chair Armchair Traditionally upholstered
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
Brass
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Unique French Walnut Barley Twist Leather Armchair, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS - French walnut barley twist armchair - Vintage leather - Nail heads ORIGIN - France, 19th
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Antique Walnut Hand-Carved Italian Armchairs Barley Twist, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
barley twist design to arms, legs and stretcher, great farmhouse look. Beautiful pair we are expecting a
Sold
H 47.5 in W 26 in D 28.25 in
Antique French Chair Tapestry Needlepoint Walnut Fireside Throne Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique French Walnut Upholstered Needlepoint Tapestry "Throne" or Fireside Arm Chair
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Pair of English Walnut Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century pair of English chairs featuring barley twist decorated frames in the Jacobean taste
Fabric, Walnut
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H 46 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Dining Chairs SET OF 4 Needlepoint Barley Twist Navy Walnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Upholstered Barley Twist Dining Chairs ~~c. 1890s EXCELLENT multi-colored floral needlepoint upholstery with
Walnut
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H 38.5 in W 19.75 in D 18.75 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Barley Twist Chairs with Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
nail head detail. Underneath, the chairs have hand carved barley twist legs and stretchers. The pieces
Leather, Walnut
French Louis XIII Barley Twist Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
chair features barley twist legs and arms with worn and distressed upholstery. Wear consistent with age
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 38.59 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Set of 4 Cromwellian Walnut Barley Twist Elbow Armchairs Carvers
Located in Leeds, GB
A set of 4 Cromwellian style, walnut framed, barley twist carver armchairs, dating from the 18th
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of 12 Louis XIII Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique French Louis XIII style barley twist dining chairs, set of 12. Solid, carved walnut. Each
Walnut
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H 47 in W 26 in D 32 in
Pair of Custom Throne, Hi Back Chairs, Fine Upholstery, Barley Twist, Jacobean
Located in Manhasset, NY
Style Barley Twist Walnut legs with a stretcher. The pair with wonderfully carved arms and front leg
Textile, Walnut
Set of Eight French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
Set of eight French Louis XIII style barley twist dining chairs in walnut with high chapeau de
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 42.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Antique French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Dining Side Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
Set of six antique French Louis XIII style barley twist dining side chairs handcrafted and carved
Walnut
c.1880 Set of 8 French Louis XIII Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Set of eight French walnut Louis XIII style barley twist dining chairs with hand-carved face detail
Walnut
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H 49.5 in W 32 in D 28 in
Theodore Alexander French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Leather Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII style Arm Chair, circa late 20th century. Features a walnut finish
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
twist dining chairs will make the perfect choice for that Old World look! Hand-crafted from fine walnut
18th Century British Barley Twist Carved Caned Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super early 18th century British carved caned chair – Walnut with beautiful carving; barley twist
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Set of Twelve English Barley Twist Walnut Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th Century Set of Twelve English Carved Walnut Chairs Having Barley Twist Arms and Legs
Walnut
Set of Fourteen English Baroque Style Walnut Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of fourteen English walnut dining armchairs featuring barley twist frames in the
Brass
Antique English Barley Twist Oriental Carpet Upholstered Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
having splayed scroll carved arms with barley twist arm, leg and front stretcher. Solid walnut
Brass
Pair of Upholstered Wingback Chairs with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modern pair of upholstered wing chairs or wingbacks featuring French Louis XIII barley twist legs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Walnut Barley Twist Occasional Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Walnut Barley Twist Occasional Chair with nailhead detail.
Pair Antique Walnut Barley Twist Hall Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of Walnut Barley Twist Hall Chairs with carved top rail above caned back flanked by barley
Walnut, Cane
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H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
6 Antique Walnut Chairs, Barley Twist Dining Chairs, Scotland 1910, H1030
Located in Vancouver, BC
6 Antique Walnut Chairs, Barley Twist Dining Chairs, Caned Back and Seat, Antique Furniture
Walnut
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H 29 in W 27 in D 28 in
Antique Rocking Chair Walnut Barley Twist George Hunzinger American 1880, B2537
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, walnut, Barley Twist, George Hunzinger, American 1880, B2537 America 1880
Walnut
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H 49 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of Four Antique Scottish Heavily Carved Walnut Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
- Ornately carved - Barley twist posts + stretchers - All chairs / joints are tight - No breaks or
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H 42.5 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Fine Set of 12 Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1880s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Fine set of 12 Louis XIII style barley twist dining chairs with chapeau de gendarme backs, circa
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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H 42.25 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Set of 12 French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1900s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Fine set of 12 Louis XIII style barley twist dining chairs with chapeau de gendarme backs, circa
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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H 43.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of Six Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, 1880s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Fine set of six Louis XIII style barley twist dining chairs with chapeau de gendarme backs, circa
Pair of Barley Twist Walnut Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Walnut Chairs with Carved Spindle Legs and Stretchers, Female Form Detail Carved on
Walnut
Pair of Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm / Throne Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of Scottish Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chairs with heavily-carved top rails, caned
Walnut, Cane
Barley Twist Carved & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2624)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Now on sale for 900.00, reduced from 1,800.00) French Barley Twist Carved Walnut Arm Chair with
Wood, Fabric
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H 38 in W 25 in L 38 in
Pair of Antique Upholstered Barley Twist Oak Arm Chairs, Scotland 1910, B2714
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of antique upholstered Barley twist oak arm chairs, Scotland 1910, B2714 Scotland 1910
Walnut
A Reupholstered Antique Victorian Velvet Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian armchair or club chair newly re-upholstered in a crushed burnt umber coloured velvet. The roll back and arms with piped edges, new brass casters with studded legs. ...
Velvet
$4,800 / set
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Multicolored Applied Glass Sconces by A. Lankhorst for RAAK, Amsterdam
By RAAK, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, A. Lankhorst
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of multicolored applied glass sconces by A. Lankhorst for RAAK, Amsterdam. Interesting pair of large Mid-Century Modern multicolored applied glass sconces on metal frames by A....
Glass
Pair Organic Shaped Rattan Wall Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
Purchasing a pair of these hand-crafted organic shaped wicker mirror is a beautiful addition to any home. Made from natural rattan wicker, it brings a touch of nature indoors. Mount ...
Rattan, Glass
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed. Cylindrical vase with tapered neck that widens below the shoulders. Decorated with gold bands and an alternatin...
Ceramic
Diminutive Italian Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive walnut bombe chest made in Italy, mid 20th century. The figurative grain with three shapely drawers and brass handles with a recent French Polish. Perfect accent piece 2...
Walnut
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany three drawer writing table with circular brasses and terminating on squared tapered legs. Late 18th Century
Brass
Large 18th Century Biot Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century Biot jar with light yellow glaze at rim of opening and inside. These were used to transport olives by ship to the French colonies throughout the world. Opening dia...
Clay
$4,200 / item
H 18 in W 52 in D 52 in
Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, the 2-tier Catalonia is a more compact version of our wildly popular Catalonia chandelier, perfectly suited for installation above beds and dining ...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Islamic Illuminated Manuscript Pages
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of manuscript pages are 18th century and are done it water colour and gauche. The images are of people in landscapes and the colors are still quite fresh and pleasing. The ...
Paper
$4,099
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,008 / item
H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Archeological Museum. Hermes, a descendan...
Statuary Marble
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side panels and along the perimeter of the upholstered areas. Four carved finials flank each...
Wood
$375 / set
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in
Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick Size small 15cm Size medium 25cm.
Ceramic
$7,760 / set
H 24.02 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Trumpet Modern Solid Brass & Handblown Glass Nesting Side Table Set by Egg
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Trumpet nesting side table set is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Trumpet nesting side table set is entirely handmade. The base is solid chisell...
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique stained glass window with center Victorian bust. Not sure who's in the center but it's a great looking and unusual piece looks like a gold coin. It's a nice bright ...
Glass, Wood
Feathers Side Table in Agra White Marble Handcrafted In India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the temple carvings in and around Udaipur, Stephanie Odegard designed this unique side table using locally available stones. The arrangement of the carved leaf motif is t...
Marble
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