Barley Twist Chest
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
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, 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
French 19th Century Barley Twist Commode
Located in Faversham, GB
beautifully carved barley twist pillars.
Original locks and keys with original turned mahogany drawer pulls
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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
$2,450
H 32 in W 28 in D 17 in
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard PETITE Silver Chest Oak Drawers 3Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Chest Barley Twist with 5 Drawers~~
c. 1890s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Materials
Oak
$3,750
H 60 in W 29.5 in D 16 in
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Gorgeous Sheraton Step Back Barley Twist Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Sheraton transitional chest of drawers, Maine origin, mahogany, circa 1830-1850. Full barley
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers Renaissance Barley Twist Entry Commode
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique French oak 19th century renaissance revival barley twist chest of drawers~~c
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Oak
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.75 in
Wonderfully Carved French Barley Twist Renaissance Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, wonderful barley twist posts on each side and a white marble top. Drawers are crafted with dove-tailing and
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Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Handsome Federal Step Back Chest with Barley Twist and Pineapple Balusters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
As found in Maine, this lovely Sheraton Federal step back mahogany chest presents two drawers on
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 44.5 in W 41.5 in D 19.75 in
English Bleached Oak Chest on Stand with Geometrical Front and Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers and a barley twist legs stand. Born in the 1760s, the upper section of this piece is made of a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 50.75 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
monitor~~thick, sturdy and stable with barley twist accents ~~this would be a superb centerpiece for any
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 56 in W 55 in D 24.75 in
Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest. Item Features Bun
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antiquities
Materials
Mahogany
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 15 in
Antique French Renaissance Chest Box on Stand Breton Brittany Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Renaissance Chest Box on Stand Breton Brittany Oak Barley Twist.
Direct from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 34.25 in W 23 in D 15.75 in
Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Chest ~~HIGHLY CARVED with Open Barley Twist Posts~~c. 1890s
Overall dimensions are 95.5" tall x 50
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 95.5 in W 50 in D 23 in
Antique English Hall Table Cutlery Chest Cabinet Barley Twist Jacobean Tiger Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Hall Table Cutlery Chest Cabinet Barley Twist Jacobean Tiger Oak.
Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Antique English Hall Table Cutlery Chest Cabinet Barley Twist Jacobean Tiger Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Hall Table Cutlery Chest Cabinet Barley Twist Jacobean Tiger Oak.
Direct from
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Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Late 19th Century Antique French Oak BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Table/Serving Chest/Box or End
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28 in W 25 in D 15 in
19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
larger drawers, which are flanked by hand turned barley twist columns. The entire chest has wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th century French Carved Oak Hall Bench Pew Settle Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French carved oak hall bench pew chest settle barley twist Renaissance
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Materials
Oak
H 57.5 in W 55 in D 21 in
Awesome Vintage French Louis XIII Confiturier w/Barley Twist
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the barley-twist accents. This fine confiturier would hold a plethora of goodies from extra china and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French End Table Silver Chest Barley Twist Nightstand 2 Drawers Oak 19 C
Located in Tyler, TX
Highly carved late 19th century antique french oak barley twist end table, silver chest or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Antique Irish 17th Century William & Mary Marquetry Bone Ebony Oak Chest Stand
Located in Portland, OR
on stand comprises two parts, the chest is raised on the original substantial 'Barley Twist' stand
Category
Antique 1690s Irish William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Oak, Holly
H 42.5 in W 39 in D 21.5 in
Barley Twist Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Barley Twist Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Ball Feet
38" H x 42" W x 20" D
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Near Pair of Carved Barley Twist Marble-Top Chests
Located in Wilson, NC
Near pair of carved barley twist marble-top chests, these chest-cupboards are a near pair and can
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity
Located in Vancouver, BC
drawers with brass handles, on barley twist legs, connected by cross stretcher.
Shipping will be
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Early 20th Century Scottish Dressers
Materials
Brass
Huge Chest of Drawers, Antique Walnut Chest, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Chest of drawers, antique Walnut Chest, Barley twist, Scotland 1880, antique furniture, B997
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oak Vanity, Barley Twist Chest of Drawers, Dresser, Scotland 1920, B2400
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak vanity, barley twist chest of drawers, dresser, Scotland 1920, B2400
Scotland, 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 61 in W 45 in D 20 in
Victorian Scottish Miniature Chest of Drawers, Mahogany with Barley Twist Column
Located in London, GB
A Very rare Scottish antique chest of drawers having two barley-twist columns flanking each side, 3
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 15 in D 12 in
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Barley Twist Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the barley twist chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and brass, every barley twist chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barley twist chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A barley twist chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.
How Much is a Barley Twist Chest?
Prices for a barley twist chest start at $750 and top out at $7,950 with the average selling for $2,600.
Questions About Barley Twist Chest
- 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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