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Barley Twist Etagere

English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard

English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard

$2,152Sale Price|28% Off

H 85 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in

English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard

By John Richard

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by JOHN

Category

Vintage 1980s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880
Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880

Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

mahogany Three-tier form with flat display shelves, ideal for books, ornaments, or curios Elegant barley

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere, Five Tier, Circa 1890
19th Century Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere, Five Tier, Circa 1890

19th Century Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere, Five Tier, Circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century five tier graduated etagere / shelf with barley twist legs topped with hand carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere
Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere

Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century large scale English wall shelf with barley twist supports. It is in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany And Burl Barley Twist Tiered Etagere On Casters
Antique Mahogany And Burl Barley Twist Tiered Etagere On Casters

Antique Mahogany And Burl Barley Twist Tiered Etagere On Casters

Located in Bridgeport, CT

On four casters for mobility with barley twist carved supports to the middle tiered shelf with

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Other, Brass

Edwardian Oak Tiered Barley Twist Free Standing Folding Etagere, C. 1900
Edwardian Oak Tiered Barley Twist Free Standing Folding Etagere, C. 1900

Edwardian Oak Tiered Barley Twist Free Standing Folding Etagere, C. 1900

Located in Germantown, MD

Edwardian Oak Tiered Barley Twist Free Standing Folding Etagere / Tea Table, Late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

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19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

Located in Werkendam, NL

. Having shaped fronted shelves and barley twist uprights. The aforementioned sizes are indicative

Category

Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Etagere Buffet
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Etagere Buffet

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Etagere Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Renaissance barley twist etagere buffet was designed to showcase a particular

Category

Antique 1850s French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf

Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf. Direct from England

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Howard and Sons Barley Twist, Burled Wood and Leather Étagère, Rare
Exceptional Howard and Sons Barley Twist, Burled Wood and Leather Étagère, Rare

Exceptional Howard and Sons Barley Twist, Burled Wood and Leather Étagère, Rare

By Howard and Sons

Located in Buchanan, MI

An exceptional Howard and Sons barley twist, burled wood and leather étagère. Rare. Great color and

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany
English Victorian Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany

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H 66 in W 27.5 in D 21 in

English Victorian Mahogany

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English mid-Victorian barley twist five-tier etagere or whatnot stand with a cabinet section

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c
Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c

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Located in Shreveport, LA

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère
19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère

19th Century Five-Tier Barley Twist Étagère

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Five-tier graduated shelf étagère with bottom drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

French Carved Oak Beveled Top Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Etagere Side Table Cart
French Carved Oak Beveled Top Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Etagere Side Table Cart

French Carved Oak Beveled Top Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Etagere Side Table Cart

Located in Carimate, Como

table top, raised on four stunning Bobbin turned Barley twist carved legs, a central shelf and side

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century
Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century

Mahogany Barley Twist Four-Tier Etagere, Scotland, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany Four-Tier Etagere with Well-Carved Barley Twist Front Supports on Bun Feet and Gadrooned

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Etagere, Three-Tier Walnut Display, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1870
Antique Etagere, Three-Tier Walnut Display, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1870

Antique Etagere, Three-Tier Walnut Display, Barley Twist, Scotland, 1870

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique etagere, three-tier Walnut display, barley twist display, Scotland 1870, antique furniture

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè
French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè

French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè

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H 36.25 in W 43.5 in D 6.25 in

French Painted Oak Barley-Twist Ètagerè

Located in Woodbury, CT

durable service, while adding a whimsical note to any room. The turning on the double barley-twist sides

Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Barley Twist Etagere For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barley twist etagere for your home. Each barley twist etagere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barley twist etagere — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A barley twist etagere, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barley twist etagere over the years, but those crafted by John Richard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Barley Twist Etagere?

Prices for a barley twist etagere start at $1,000 and top out at $3,250 with the average selling for $2,665.
Questions About Barley Twist Etagere
  • 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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