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Barley Twist Lion

Continental Chair with Barley Twist Arms Recumbent Lions
Continental Chair with Barley Twist Arms Recumbent Lions

Continental Chair with Barley Twist Arms Recumbent Lions

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful country chair. The chair's barley twist arms are topped by two recumbent lions, and the legs of the chair are also in a barley twist motif.

Category

20th Century Unknown Country Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Period Style English Chair With Barley Twist Legs and Lions Heads
Period Style English Chair With Barley Twist Legs and Lions Heads

Period Style English Chair With Barley Twist Legs and Lions Heads

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful antique style English chair with barley twist in cherry wood and polished dark patinated finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Other Chairs

Materials

Cherry

16th Century Oak Carved Hall Chairs One Barley Twist, With Carved Lions ACS
16th Century Oak Carved Hall Chairs One Barley Twist, With Carved Lions ACS

16th Century Oak Carved Hall Chairs One Barley Twist, With Carved Lions ACS

$3,551Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 39.18 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

16th Century Oak Carved Hall Chairs One Barley Twist, With Carved Lions ACS

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Jacobean 16th Century Set of Oak Carved Hall Chairs One With Barley Twist & Carved Lion Pediments & One With Carved Rear Both With Brass Studs & Leather Upholstery.

Category

Antique 16th Century English Jacobean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base
Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base

Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base

Located in Lisse, NL

This impressive cabinet with its beautiful patina consists of two pieces that are placed on top of each other. . .this makes it much easier to ship, move or get it up the stairs if n...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak
Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak

Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

The front , sides , back & shelves (entire bookcase) fully made out of solid European Oak. All details: Lions , barley twist , decorations have been hand-carved by a master carver ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Oak Liquor Cabinet Bar Sideboard Server Allegorical Barley Twist
Antique French Oak Liquor Cabinet Bar Sideboard Server Allegorical Barley Twist

Antique French Oak Liquor Cabinet Bar Sideboard Server Allegorical Barley Twist

Located in Tyler, TX

Outstanding 19th century French oak exquisitely carved "Allegorical" sideboard, liquor cabinet or bar, server, or buffet~~barley twist posts with lion capitals and exquisitely carved...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th C. Victorian Merklen Bros. Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table
19th C. Victorian Merklen Bros. Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table

19th C. Victorian Merklen Bros. Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table

By Merklen Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Victorian solid mahogany parlor table with barley twist legs by the Merklen Brothers. The table has very attractive angled legs, barley twist stretchers, exquisite bronze l...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tables

Materials

Bronze

Irish Regency Mahogany Barley Twist Three Drawer Sideboard with Paw Feet, C 1780
Irish Regency Mahogany Barley Twist Three Drawer Sideboard with Paw Feet, C 1780

Irish Regency Mahogany Barley Twist Three Drawer Sideboard with Paw Feet, C 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Irish Regency mahogany three drawer reeded sideboard with decorative scrolled back splash, gardrooned molded edge, and resting on the original barley twist legs with lions paw feet. ...

Category

Antique 1780s Irish Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Umbrella Stand / Stick Holder 19th Century Lion Masks
Antique French Renaissance Umbrella Stand / Stick Holder 19th Century Lion Masks

Antique French Renaissance Umbrella Stand / Stick Holder 19th Century Lion Masks

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Hand carved balls (very similar to barley twist) with 2 Lion heads on top. The 2 lion masks rest on the wall , It comes with its original removable metal tray.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Italian Renaissance Revival Game Table, Ebony, 19th Century
Italian Renaissance Revival Game Table, Ebony, 19th Century

Italian Renaissance Revival Game Table, Ebony, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance Revival (19th Century) ebony and penwork game table with square top on three barley twist uprights and lions paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Game Tables

Materials

Ebony

Renaissance Revival Mahogany And Marble Table
Renaissance Revival Mahogany And Marble Table

Renaissance Revival Mahogany And Marble Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular slate top inlaid with various marbles and forming a game board. The base with barley twist legs with cast brass lions heads at top.

Category

Antique 1880s American Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Marble, Slate

Italian Renaissance Revival Game Table, Ebony & Penwork, 19th Century
Italian Renaissance Revival Game Table, Ebony & Penwork, 19th Century

Italian Renaissance Revival Game Table, Ebony & Penwork, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance Revival (19th Century) ebony and penwork game table with square top on three barley twist uprights and lions paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Game Tables

Materials

Ebony, Bone, Ink

Rare Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Hugh Castle Cabinet Chest Bookcase
Rare Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Hugh Castle Cabinet Chest Bookcase

Rare Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Hugh Castle Cabinet Chest Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

The clock is flanked by barley twisted columns topped with figural lion heads.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

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Antique French Carved Oak Desk Barley Twist Lion Black Forest Style Renaissance
Antique French Carved Oak Desk Barley Twist Lion Black Forest Style Renaissance

Antique French Carved Oak Desk Barley Twist Lion Black Forest Style Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~The tall back crown has a large Black Forest style dimensionally carved plaque with center flowers and foliage, flanked by scrolls and flourishes with serpentine edges~ ~And the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Cabinet Cupboard St. Michael Barley Twist Renaissance Lions 19thC
Antique French Cabinet Cupboard St. Michael Barley Twist Renaissance Lions 19thC

Antique French Cabinet Cupboard St. Michael Barley Twist Renaissance Lions 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite carvings~~Archangel St. Michael with carved lions, figural monks, and linen fold sides~~canted corner beveled edge top~~barley twist post accents~~brass hinges and hardware...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Lion Barley Twist
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Lion Barley Twist

Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Lion Barley Twist

Located in Shreveport, LA

Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Lion Barley Twist. Direct from France, a gorgeous set of 6 antique chairs, heavily carved in Renaissance/Baroque style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Antique French Mirror Barley Twist Over Mantel LARGE Rectangular Oak Lions 19thC
Antique French Mirror Barley Twist Over Mantel LARGE Rectangular Oak Lions 19thC

Antique French Mirror Barley Twist Over Mantel LARGE Rectangular Oak Lions 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

GORGEOUS Antique French Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Rectangular Framed Oak Over Mantel Mirror Popular classic French hanging wall mirror~~beautifully carved barley twist post...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique French Lions Head Barley Twisted Walnut & Brass Hall Tree Coat Rack
Antique French Lions Head Barley Twisted Walnut & Brass Hall Tree Coat Rack

Antique French Lions Head Barley Twisted Walnut & Brass Hall Tree Coat Rack

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This high quality, ornate hall tree dates to the 1940's. A stunning and very well made ornate brass and wood coat stand. With turnable crown and casted brass hooks, and three light...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis
Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis

Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis

Located in Shreveport, LA

Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis. Direct from France, a fabulous pair of antique arm chairs with all the BARLEY TWIST.

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

A Victorian Wooden Barley Twist Floor Lamp
A Victorian Wooden Barley Twist Floor Lamp

A Victorian Wooden Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

A Victorian barley twist wooden floor lamp with lion head detail, acorn shaped finial, and fringed shade.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Textile

19th C. Walnut Louis XIII Barley twist Settee
19th C. Walnut Louis XIII Barley twist Settee

19th C. Walnut Louis XIII Barley twist Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century walnut Louis 13 barley twist settee with lion heads on armrests and back (c:1860).

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Settees

Antique French Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII
Antique French Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII

Antique French Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Large antique French carved oak “throne” arm chair, with stunning carved feat...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Figural Lion Pedestal Accent Table with Marble Top
Figural Lion Pedestal Accent Table with Marble Top

Figural Lion Pedestal Accent Table with Marble Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pedestal table having round veined white marble top, distressed painted finish, barley twist column supported by carved lion, raised on hexagonal base with gadrooning detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair
Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair

Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

This beautiful example is made from oak with turned barley twist supports and figural lion head arms.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

A William IV Rosewood Pedestal Table
A William IV Rosewood Pedestal Table

A William IV Rosewood Pedestal Table

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H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

A William IV Rosewood Pedestal Table

Located in Kent, Dover

An English William IV rosewood pedestal table, with a barley twist central baluster and a lion paw triform base.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Pedestals

A Fine French Early 19th Century Solid Rosewood Sofa Table
A Fine French Early 19th Century Solid Rosewood Sofa Table

A Fine French Early 19th Century Solid Rosewood Sofa Table

Located in Kent, Dover

With two oak lined drawers with an ivory escutcheon, barley twist legs and stretcher with lion paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofa Tables

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Hall Table
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Hall Table

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Hall Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Two drawers to the front, with carved lion heads. Barley twist legs to the front and straight legs to the back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase
Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase

Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase

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H 78.5 in W 45 in D 21.5 in

Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

A full width drawer appears above the cabinets below, which are flanked by intriguing belled barley twist columns. Lion's paw feet provide support.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Antique Renaissance Italian  Bedroom Set featured in a Movie
Antique Renaissance Italian  Bedroom Set featured in a Movie

Antique Renaissance Italian Bedroom Set featured in a Movie

Located in Buxton, GB

The Vanity Dresser has a Beautiful Large Mirror with a Putti Cherub crest and to either side on barley twist posts. There are brass lion head drawer pulls .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs
1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs

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H 75.6 in W 21.07 in D 63.78 in

1820s German Mahogany Wardrobe with Classical Motifs

Located in London, GB

The exterior façade is made up of four perfectly square panelled quadrants flanked by barley twist columns and set upon lion’s-paw feet.

Category

Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Bleached Oak English Jacobean Chest of Drawers
18th Century Bleached Oak English Jacobean Chest of Drawers

18th Century Bleached Oak English Jacobean Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Specifically, the front corners were adorned with hand-carved columns featuring lion heads, barley twist and ending with paw feet.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French Jam Cabinet Cupboard Oak Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Lion
Antique French Jam Cabinet Cupboard Oak Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Lion

Antique French Jam Cabinet Cupboard Oak Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Lion

Located in Tyler, TX

TALL and SLIM profile with full-length upper drawer and finely carved vine pull~~ open barley twist post on the corners and lower cabinet door with carved lion center medallion~~two ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Lions Carved Oak 19C
Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Lions Carved Oak 19C

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Lions Carved Oak 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers and Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1880s 3" thick barley twist legs and stretcher wi...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Renaissance Revival Figural Lion, Barley Twist Tall Throne Chairs
Pair of Renaissance Revival Figural Lion, Barley Twist Tall Throne Chairs

Pair of Renaissance Revival Figural Lion, Barley Twist Tall Throne Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of antique Renaissance Revival figural lion carved oak barley twist high back throne chairs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Barley Twist Tall Throne Hall Chair
Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Barley Twist Tall Throne Hall Chair

Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Barley Twist Tall Throne Hall Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Renaissance Revival figural lion carved oak barley twist high back throne chair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

19th C. Merklen Bros. Victorian Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table
19th C. Merklen Bros. Victorian Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table

19th C. Merklen Bros. Victorian Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table

By Merklen Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Victorian solid mahogany parlor table with barley twist legs by the Merklen Brothers. The table has very attractive angled legs, barley twist stretchers, exquisite bronze l...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Center Table with Lion Form Feet
19th Century Center Table with Lion Form Feet

19th Century Center Table with Lion Form Feet

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H 27.75 in W 42.5 in D 42.5 in

19th Century Center Table with Lion Form Feet

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Center table with a dodecagon shaped top, barley twist shaped supports resting on lion form feet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Armchairs

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H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

The backs are constructed of solid oak framing and supported on oak turnings, joined to the base by hand turned barley twist arms, which have lovely lions head ornamentation at the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Superb Hand Carved Antique Oak  Desk With Leather Top
Superb Hand Carved Antique Oak  Desk With Leather Top

Superb Hand Carved Antique Oak Desk With Leather Top

Located in Round Top, TX

The superb details include elaborate floral key escutcheons on all the drawers, barley twist legs and lion heads. The entire desk has been professionally restored and all drawers are...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

Pair of Victorian Barley Twist Oak Hall Chairs
Pair of Victorian Barley Twist Oak Hall Chairs

Pair of Victorian Barley Twist Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Vancouver, BC

A pair of Victorian Carved Oak Barley Twist Hall Chairs with carved lions pediment flanked by finials with barley twist uprights above a cushioned seat with brass studs supported by ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Louia XIIl-style Throne chairs with Lion Carvings
Antique Louia XIIl-style Throne chairs with Lion Carvings

Antique Louia XIIl-style Throne chairs with Lion Carvings

Located in Hudson, NY

Antiques Louis XIII-style throne chairs with barley twist arms terminating in carved Lions and barley twist legs and stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique Venetian Style Carrara Mantel
Antique Venetian Style Carrara Mantel

Antique Venetian Style Carrara Mantel

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H 66 in W 71 in D 18 in

Antique Venetian Style Carrara Mantel

Located in New York, NY

Showcasing a highly detailed frieze featuring a royal court, castle towers, and acanthus leaves. supported by lions carrying barley-twist columns. Opening width: 50".

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Victorian Gothic Rival set of 4 Candelabra
Victorian Gothic Rival set of 4 Candelabra

Victorian Gothic Rival set of 4 Candelabra

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Set with Red coloured cabochon stones of barley twist form on Lion paw feet. Two with electric wire and Cream/Green sheer silk shades ( 36cm x 53cm ).

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

pair of 19th.c. Italian drawing room chairs
pair of 19th.c. Italian drawing room chairs

pair of 19th.c. Italian drawing room chairs

Located in New York, NY

Solid hand carved walnut w/ both balustre and barley twist elements. Lions rampant as hand grips 36 in.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Bookcase with Leaded Glass Door
Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Bookcase with Leaded Glass Door

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Bookcase with Leaded Glass Door

Located in Evergreen, CO

Intricately carved embellishments from head to toe, including: Barley twist columns, lions heads, Green Men with vines, scalloped shells and shields, this piece needs to be seen up c...

Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

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Barley Twist Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barley twist lion for your home. Each barley twist lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barley twist lion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each barley twist lion bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one barley twist lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edwards and Roberts and Merklen Brothers produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Barley Twist Lion?

A barley twist lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,731, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $26,002.