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Barley Twist Chest

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink

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
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Legs

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

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Gorgeous Sheraton Step Back Barley Twist Chest of Drawers
Gorgeous Sheraton Step Back Barley Twist Chest of Drawers

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
Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers Renaissance Barley Twist Entry Commode

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

Wonderfully Carved French Barley Twist Renaissance Style Chest of Drawers
Wonderfully Carved French Barley Twist Renaissance Style Chest of Drawers

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

French 19th Century Barley Twist Commode
French 19th Century Barley Twist Commode

French 19th Century Barley Twist Commode

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H 38.19 in W 45.28 in D 21.07 in

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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Carrara Marble

Handsome Federal Step Back Chest with Barley Twist and Pineapple Balusters
Handsome Federal Step Back Chest with Barley Twist and Pineapple Balusters

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

English Bleached Oak Chest on Stand with Geometrical Front and Barley Twist Legs
English Bleached Oak Chest on Stand with Geometrical Front and Barley Twist Legs

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

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak

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

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest
Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest

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

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Late 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antiquities

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Renaissance Chest Box on Stand Breton Brittany Oak Barley Twist
Antique French Renaissance Chest Box on Stand Breton Brittany Oak Barley Twist

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak 19C
Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak 19C

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

19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 57.63 in W 50 in D 24.38 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

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC
Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard PETITE Silver Chest Oak Drawers 3Tier 19C
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard PETITE Silver Chest Oak Drawers 3Tier 19C

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Awesome Vintage French Louis XIII Confiturier w/Barley Twist
Awesome Vintage French Louis XIII Confiturier w/Barley Twist

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

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Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French End Table Silver Chest Barley Twist Nightstand 2 Drawers Oak 19 C
Antique French End Table Silver Chest Barley Twist Nightstand 2 Drawers Oak 19 C

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Irish 17th Century William & Mary Marquetry Bone Ebony Oak Chest Stand
Antique Irish 17th Century William & Mary Marquetry Bone Ebony Oak Chest Stand

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

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Antique 1690s Irish William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Oak, Holly

Barley Twist Dresser
Barley Twist Dresser

Barley Twist Dresser

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H 38 in W 42 in D 20 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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Near Pair of Carved Barley Twist Marble-Top Chests
Near Pair of Carved Barley Twist Marble-Top Chests

Near Pair of Carved Barley Twist Marble-Top Chests

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H 37.25 in W 20.25 in D 17.25 in

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

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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity
Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity

Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity

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H 62 in W 42 in D 20 in

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
Huge Chest of Drawers, Antique Walnut Chest, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1880

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

Victorian Scottish Miniature Chest of Drawers, Mahogany with Barley Twist Column
Victorian Scottish Miniature Chest of Drawers, Mahogany with Barley Twist Column

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

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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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
  • 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 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 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.

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