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English 19th Century Pair of Barley Twist Columns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of English 19th century barley twist columns are a wonderful architectural antique to add
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Millstead Wooden Plant Stands with Barley Twist Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, spiraled barley twist columns, and elegant floral motifs, making them a statement addition to any classic
Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Original English Victorian Walnut Magazine Rack Table with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Victorian walnut magazine paper rack table with barley twist columns on castors.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

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 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Oak Side Table, Barley Twist Columns
Located in Fayetteville, AR
twist columns. Its beveled top is detailed with a hand carved leaf motif. Rosettes adorn the die joints
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Hand Crafted Pair of Barley Twist Columns / Pedestal Stands 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
, barley twisted stands from the mid 1800s. For these to be in such marvelous condition and to have such an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Round With Barley Twist Column Rosewood Game Chess Table C1920
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular chess & side table in Rosewood and other fabulous veneers, walnut maple etc. With a solid spiral center post in Rosewood on a tri leg design with bun feet. In excellent a...
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Maple, Rosewood, Walnut

Floor Lamp Wood Barley Twist Column, RE 19th Century, Arts and Crafts Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th Century or early 20th century Floor lamp in the shape of a wooden solomon column. * The
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th Century Cararra Marble Columns with Byzantine Capitals
Located in Dallas, TX
Corinthian capital that preceeded it historically. The capitals are separate from the barley twist columns so
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Carrara Marble

English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier
Located in Wilson, NC
barley twist columns. The shelves and doors have the original mirrored glass which are all distressed due
Category

Antique 1860s English Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Antique Carved English Oak Barley Twist Lounge Chair With Caned Back & Sides
Located in West Chester, PA
A unique hand carved oak lounge chair with caned sides and back and barley twist columns
Category

Early 20th Century English Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
centre of the backs, each side has barley twist columns with red upholstered arms with close studding to
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
H 49.61 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Italian Pair 4.25 Ft Faux-Porphyry Twist-Carved Wooden Pedestals, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of barley twist columns with faux-painted porphyry, from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Walnut Barley Twist Tripod Wine Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century Edwardian Walnut wine table with tripod Barley Twist column over three feet
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Carved Elm Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
of a beautiful barley twist column with a square pedestal top and square base. Dimensions: 44 in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Elm

Antique Carved Elm Pedestal
Antique Carved Elm Pedestal
H 44 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
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

Set of 6 Antique French Renaissance Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a brace of clockwise & counter-clockwise barley twist columns providing the upright support, each
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Standard Lamp
Located in London, England
Standard lamp with gilded barley twist column
Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Pine

Standard Lamp
Standard Lamp
H 75.6 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Barley Twist Mahogany Columns
Located in Wilson, NC
barley twist. These columns were at some time applied to a flat surface, as the back sides have a
Category

Antique 1890s English Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barley Twist Mahogany Columns
Pair of Barley Twist Mahogany Columns
H 78 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
of the four turned barley twist columns to each side and the pendulum and the clock face surround
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak
Located in Charleston, SC
style with barley twisted columns. Finished on all sides so you are able to place this freestanding in
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
counter-clockwise barley twist columns and supports, interconnected with extraordinarily precise
Category

Antique 1690s French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair Antique French Renaissance Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns forming the seatback uprights, armrests, legs and
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four 19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
cushion, which in turn is flanked by clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns. The barley
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

Late Victorian Four Column Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unusual pedestal has 4 barley twist columns leading up a top which has 4 curved corners. The
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Brass Barley Twist Lamp Circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The lamp features a beautifully detailed barley twist column design, made from solid brass with a rich
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chairs, the barley twist columns on the back of the chairs match the turning of the front legs. The
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Antique 1880s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
, and are positioned over full length barley twist columns that extend all the way down to the bottom of
Category

Antique 1870s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Regency Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in London, GB
above frieze with central panel, the plate flanked by barley twist columns. Dimensions: 154cm (60
Category

20th Century British Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
Regency Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
H 60.63 in W 42.92 in D 9.06 in
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 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

19th Century walnut wine / occasional table stamped Holland & Son
Located in Martlesham, GB
inlaid circular top raised on a barley twist column with carved decoration at the bottom and supported on
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in southern France circa 1850, this sturdy fruit wood seating stands on carved barley twist legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
. Full length barley twist columns flank the large door that features upper glass framed with dome shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Clockwise & counter-clockwise barley twist columns in front provide support for the top as well as a mid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
positioned above the bold molding just above a vertical rosette, followed by full length barley twist columns
Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Oak

19th Century Regency Overmantel Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
twist columns at either side and lion head at the center panel. Contains later glass plate with some
Category

Antique 1830s Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Regency Overmantel Mirror
19th Century Regency Overmantel Mirror
H 25.2 in W 49.61 in D 3.94 in
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
single continuous carved embellishment. Clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns provide
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
for a luxury London hotel or restaurant! HUGE BARLEY TWIST COLUMNS on all sides, between all levels
Category

Antique 1880s British Louis XIII Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
carved crown with top finial above four separate shelves, each supported by full barley twist columns on
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Towel Rail
Located in Suffolk, GB
by barley twist columns standing on cabriole legs with scroll feet A very pleasing example in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Towel Rail
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Towel Rail
H 35.04 in W 28.94 in D 12.21 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
backside). Thick barley twist column legs definite the look and lead to lower ebonized joint blocks and
Category

Antique 1790s British Louis XIII Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwich, GB
, barley twist columns to either side of the case and resting on pad feet. Brass bezel with convex glass
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Wrought Tiered Iron Parlor Organ Floor Lamp Table Telephone Stand 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
tier design with barley twisted columns supporting a Tiffany style lamp that illuminates through the
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
". Features a rectangular form lowboy chest of three drawers with half cut applied barley twist columns along
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

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

Chunky Carved Pine Bedside Cupboard This is a good heavy quality cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
concealed drawer and a panelled door with barley twist columns at each side set on a shaped plinth The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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
Category

Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Nelson Commemorative Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
wide frieze flanked by barley twist columns surmounted by sphinx-heads, all enclosing one large and two
Category

Antique 1810s English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Style Mahogany Two-Drawer Barley Twist Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A well crafted victorian style mahogany pedestal plant stand with with barley twist legs" two small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany

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

Early 18th Century French Petite Secretaire or Bureau with Projecting Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
twist columns, and slant front desk with a convenient one-door cabinet below. Of a beautiful deep, rich
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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Barley Twist Column For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic barley twist column available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every barley twist column was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the barley twist column 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 column, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Barley Twist Column?

The average selling price for a barley twist column at 1stDibs is $1,939, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Barley Twist Column
  • 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 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.