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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.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

English Barley Twist Teakwood Horse Tack Rack /Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This rack/chest has three cross rails supported by bold barley twist columns. It has a lift top box
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Vintage 1930s English Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Marquetry Dressing Chest
Located in New York, NY
19th century Dutch marquetry dressing chest. Finely carved barley twist posts hold scalloped swing
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Marquetry Dressing Chest
Marquetry Dressing Chest
H 79 in W 39 in D 20 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
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, 1920's oak dressing chest Complete with a mirror and barley twist supports and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

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Oak

Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
an arched cross rail with scroll mounts Fascinating wavy barley twist legs with mottled pattern
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Antique 1690s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

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Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
over three drawers in the front, flanked by turned barley twist columns, and raised on bracket feet
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
by fluted barley twist columns and onn turned legs. There are two smaller setback drawers over four
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique New York Late Classical Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Chest Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four short drawers above four more long drawers, original round wood pulls, flanking barley twist
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Ches...

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Mahogany

Federal Early 19th Century Sheraton Bow Front Cookie Corner Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
decor. There are four turned legs under the carved barley twist columns on either side of the drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
wavy stretcher, barley twist legs and bun feet. This piece would make a fantastic silver chest.   
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

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Olive

Early 20th Century Laburnam Oyster Chest on Stand in the Style of William & Mary
Located in Martlesham, GB
escutcheons, elevated on a stand with a frieze drawer, barley twist legs and bun feet united by a stretcher
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Vintage 1920s British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Regency Vanity Dressing Table Marble Mahogany Mirror with Barley Twist Supports.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Regency Vanity Dressing Table Marble Mahogany Mirror with Barley Twist Supports. Would work
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Antique 19th Century Table Mirrors

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Marble, Brass

4 Large Henredon Jacobean Style Armed Dining Chairs Barley Twist Gold Chenille
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal set of four vintage large scale Jacobean style armed dining chairs with Barley Twist
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Late 20th Century American Jacobean Armchairs

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Chenille, Wood

Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Located in Vista, CA
circular rosette hardware with a barley twist round handle. Each drawer has rosettes in each corner and is
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Louis XVI Dutch Commode
H 39 in W 52 in D 26 in
William Savery Attributed Cherry Bonnet-Top High-Boy Bureau, Circa 1750s
By William Savery
Located in Germantown, MD
, Cabriole legs with fine barley twist finials. Attributed to William Savery, circa 1750s. This gem comes
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Park". Features a rectangular form lowboy chest of three drawers with half cut applied barley twist
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Early 20th Century Federal Dressers

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Mirror, Cherry

19th Century French Carved Wine Cellarette Cabinet Black Forest Chest Hog Boar
Located in Shreveport, LA
on all three sides! Barley twist posts to each side of the front, with raised carved moulding framing
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Games Table Chess Backgammon 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant early Victorian games table with barley twist stretcher Rosewood games table with a chest
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Antique 1840s Victorian Game Tables

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Rosewood

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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood w...
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks

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Pine

Carved Oak Armoire Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Providing generous storage and an upper display niche, this oak armoire is beautifully carved with scrolled acanthus leaves and flower heads enclosed in circles. Behind the single do...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Carved Oak Armoire Cabinet, circa 1880
Carved Oak Armoire Cabinet, circa 1880
H 80 in W 48.25 in D 21.5 in
English Oak Barley Twist Center Serving Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The front and sides of this center table are serpentine shape and have a double molded edge. The apron also has a serpentine shape with carved edges. The drawers extend only from one...
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Antique 1840s English Serving Tables

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Brass

English Oak Barley Twist Center Serving Table
English Oak Barley Twist Center Serving Table
H 29.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.25 in
Georgian Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, England, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century oak English fall-front secretary with carvings of acanthus leaves and urns. Note: Relaxed, antique condition. Drawers are working well and original brasses are com...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

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Oak

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features the unique molding designs of the region, creating a diamond shaped centerpiece on the cabinet d...
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Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina. Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted and exceptionally execut...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Sideboards

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Leather, Oak

French Mid-19th Century Painted Cabinet with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French painted wood cabinet from the mid-19th century features two wire decorated doors. These chicken wire doors enclose four inner shelves, which would allow perfect storage o...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

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Wire

Antique Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase / Display Cabinet Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & stunning! This rare 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival cabinet / bookcase / buffet in carved oak. The craftsmanship of the lion heads, angels & dragons is simply ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Secretary Bookcase Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous French secretaire bookcase featuring a pull-out leather writing table or petite desk. Mid-century 2 part case crafted from oak. The chest is fronted by two large storage dra...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Brass, Bronze

Antique French Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Renaissance Revival Vaisselier
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak 3-tier Renaissance Revival server sideboard buffet cabinet~~lions and cherubs~~c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recent...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century French Renaissance Buffet is a splendid example of fine cabinetry using techniques and tools that date back centuries ago! The entire facade is a work of art, but ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Oak

Charles Spooner Arts & Crafts Oak secretaire Cabinet with Serpentine Stretchers
By Charles Spooner
Located in London, GB
Charles Sydney Spooner, probably made by J H Brandt. A rare oak secretaire cabinet on stand, with quarter veneered panels to the doors and drawers with black and green diamond shape...
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Circa 1900 Victorian Period Tiger Oak Hall Tree with Chair Bench
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian period hall tree with mirror and chair bench, unbranded. Solid tiger oak with brass hooks and mirror. Features decoratively carved framed mirror at top with garm...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, black iron legs and the original gold upholste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

English Pine Coat or Hat Rack
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine rack has five heavy cast brass hooks on either side. There is double peg and exposed mortise and tenon construction. The side supports have chamfered pencil post corners. T...
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Antique 1860s English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

English Pine Coat or Hat Rack
English Pine Coat or Hat Rack
H 67 in W 51 in D 16 in

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English Oyster Veneer Olivewood Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
inlaid drawer raised on six barley twist turned legs joined by veneered stretchers; on later bun feet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests 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
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 ...

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Oak

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

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Marble, Brass

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

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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

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Brass

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

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Wood, Oak

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

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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

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Walnut

Victorian Scottish Chest of Drawers
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A really nice heavy Victorian chest of drawers flanked on the sides with barley twist columns
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Scottish Chest of Drawers
Victorian Scottish Chest of Drawers
H 48.75 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple rustic Georgian oak chest of three drawers on barley twist stand. The piece has a deep
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers
Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 36 in L 37 in
19th Century Mahogany Semainier Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
barley twist and fluted columns with a patrae below ending with turned feet, circa 1840.
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Antique 1840s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Mahogany Semainier Chest
19th Century Mahogany Semainier Chest
H 58.25 in W 31.5 in D 17.75 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

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Oak

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

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Oak

Jacobean Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
three graduated moulded drawers, flanked by split pilasters. All raised up on barley twist supports
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Jacobean Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Jacobean Style Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Jacobean Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
three graduated moulded drawers, flanked by carved pilasters. All raised up on barley twist supports
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Jacobean Style Oak Chest of Drawers
Jacobean Style Oak Chest of Drawers
H 47.5 in W 42 in D 18 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

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Mahogany

C.1800 English Geometric Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
by barley twist moldings. The sides are paneled as well.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

3 Piece Oak Barley Twist Bedroom Suite
Located in Vancouver, BC
and two (2) long drawers on barley twist legs - dimensions: 41" wide x 19" deep x 60" high. A high
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Early 20th Century Scottish Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant burr birch tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1870. 6 deep drawers veneered in matched burr
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish High Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Birch

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
H 62.75 in W 29.25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant burr birch tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1870. 6 deep drawers veneered in matched burr
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
H 62.75 in W 29.25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Scottish Large Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
drawer included in the apron. The drawers are flanked by hand turned barley twist columns. The sides of
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

William and Mary Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
on later barley twist legs with stretcher.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

William and Mary Oysterwood Chest on Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
barley twist supports, crossed stretcher and bun feet, incredibly rare. The workmanship and the beautiful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

William and Mary Oysterwood Chest on Stand
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest on Stand
H 42 in W 37.75 in D 22.375 in
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
drawers, the case with canted fluted corners and a dentil-molded top. Later barley twist stand with curved
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
enlarge photos to appreciate the finish, barley twist columns, and beaded detail of the bottom drawer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Birch

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
drawers, raised on a separate barley twist base. With overall oyster veneers. Bun feet likely replaced at
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
birch wood with shellac finish that brings the wood to life. The contrasting black top and barley twist
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Birch

18th Century William and Mary Burled Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
stretcher and base, barley twist legs and bun feet. Handsome patina and original brass engraved hardware.
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Antique 1720s British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique English Oak Tudor Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
undulating drawer fronts, carved accents, paneled sides, gracefully rising on four barley twist spiral turned
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Early 20th Century Tudor Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 19th C. American Empire Crotch Mahogany Stepback Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th Century American Empire finely carved chest of drawers, with pineapple topped, barley
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Large Pine Chest of 5 Drawers, Denmark circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
. The barley twist columns accent 2 recessed drawers. Carved diamonds and details on the top drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Renaissance Cabinet Oak Sideboard Server
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite antique French oak 19th century Renaissance chest of drawers or commode~~c. 1890s-1900
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests...

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Oak

Antique French Chest of Drawers Renaissance Revival Oak Shields Knights Lions
Located in Tyler, TX
in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests...

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Oak

Arts + Crafts Oak Marble Top Barley Twist Washstand, Scotland 1910, H782
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts + Crafts oak marble top barley twist washstand, Scotland 1910, H782. Scotland 1910 Solid
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

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
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

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Oak

Rare William & Mary circa 1690 English Oak Barley Twist Bureau Desk on Stand
Located in GB
twist drop front bureau desk on stand in solid English oak A solid oak barley twist gate leg bureau
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Desks

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique 'His and Her' Biedermire Three-Drawer Commodes
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
with a barley twist decorative detailing on the framed sides.  
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Spanish Early 19th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
ebonised stand with barley twist legs and curved x-frame iron stretchers. Total dimensions: Height
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tortoise Shell

Robert Irwin Furniture Co. Antique Jacobean Revival Walnut Dresser and Mirror
By Irwin Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Company. Elegantly designed with matchbook veneered front. Includes brass mounted hardware, barley twist
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th Century Spanish Bargueno Style Chest on Stand
Located in Miami, FL
, move or get it up the stairs if necessary. The Barley twist base with cross iron stretcher gives this
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Cabinets

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Walnut

Bone with Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand
Located in NYC, NY
drawers, paneled sides, stand on barley-twist legs, box stretcher.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Park"". Features a rectangular tallboy chest of six drawers with half cut applied barley twist columns
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Early 20th Century Federal Dressers

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Cherry

19th Century English Walnut Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English walnut housekeepers cupboard, circa 1870. Large Barley twist walnut
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Cupboards

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Marquetry Vargueno
Located in Winter Park, FL
archway with columns. The stand has two drawers and is made of solid walnut with seven turned barley twist
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

18th Century Italian Marquetry Vargueno
18th Century Italian Marquetry Vargueno
H 70.75 in W 54.25 in D 19.75 in
Antique Set of Eight Victorian Carolean Oak Chairs, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
beautiful burgundy velvet upholstery. They have been masterfully hand carved with barley twist columns nd
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Set of Eight Carolean Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
of solid oak and have been masterfully hand carved with barley twist columns, crowns, putti and
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Antique 1770s English Dining Room Chairs

Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
especially to the vulnerable walnut stands. The walnut 'barley sugar twist' legs and stretcher have been
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Antique 1690s British Cabinets

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Walnut

Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
commissioned by Charles II in the royal collection, share the distinctive barley or Solomonic twists, with
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Tables

Materials

Olive, Bone, Ebony, Holly

Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table
Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table
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H 28.5 in W 38.5 in D 36.5 in
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
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Dressers

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Oak

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

Awesome Vintage French Louis XIII Confiturier w/Barley Twist
Located in Chicago, 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

Colonial Portugese Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top and case with brass mountings , later barley twist base.
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Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Colonial Portugese Chest on Stand
Colonial Portugese Chest on Stand
H 28.25 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
a conforming case fitted with two over three drawers, supported on barley twist legs and joint with
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Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
H 50.25 in W 43 in D 20 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 drawer fronts are all
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
barley twist quarter columns. The drawers have nicely grained drawer fronts, which are banded and retain
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
H 51.13 in W 41.38 in D 20.75 in
Antique French Trunk Blanket Box Coffer Chest Oak Storage Large Lions 18th C.
Located in Tyler, TX
Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking
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Antique Late 18th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique William & Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
escutcheons (lacking a key) and fine twin flower form ring pulls to each drawer. The stand with barley twist
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Antique 19th Century European William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

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

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Scottish Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
mahogany knobs, fantastic solid mahogany barley twist columns. The base having one large figured mahogany
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Chest
  • 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 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 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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