19th Century French Napoleon III Square Giltwood Barley Twist Footstool Ottoman
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A 19th century French giltwood and upholstered stool, circa 1850. Displaying a square seat above four out-splayed barley twist legs united by conforming stretchers with a central tur...
Giltwood
Spanish Antique Ebony Barley Twist Bench Ottoman with Wrought Iron Stretchers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite ebony Spanish bench with turned wrought iron stretchers, a perfect addition to any contemporary or traditional setting. Bench could also be used as an ottoman, and featur...
Upholstery, Wood
Barrington Barley Twist Ottoman
By Beau Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shown in ebony, available in polished or painted finishes. List: $ 3,990
Louis XIII Barley Twist Upholstered Ottoman Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Generous Louis XIII style ottoman or bench in a square form featuring hand-carved barley twist legs and stretchers ending with toupie feet.
Wood
English Barley Twist Upholstered Wooden Stool from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist stool from the late 19th century. This elegant English upholstered ottoman stands on four barley twist legs with four barley twist side stretchers.
Brass
Pony Skin Quarter Round Ottomans By Rose Tarlow, Melrose House
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of four quarter round ottomans in Barley Twist wood with custom Pony Skin upholstery.
Wood
Leather Sectional English Cocktail Ottoman Foot Stools Set of 4
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 4 Piece Round Sectional English Barley Twist Leather Ottoman Foot Stools Featuring a solid wood structu...
Leather, Wood
French Boho Sectional Ottoman Barley Twist Leather Foot Stools
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions pf a 4-piece round sectional English Barley twist leather ottoman foot stools chairs Featuring solid woo...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 22 in D 15 in
H. Willett Cherry Barley Twist Bench Seat Piano Stool Footstool Ottoman 7906
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th century solid cherry footstool by Consider H. Willett Furniture Co of Kentucky. Rectangular in shape with barley twisted legs connected by an H stretcher. Perfect for use as...
Fabric, Cherry
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool in Oak Keywords: foot stool bench ottoman barley twist detail louis 13th
Oak
Antique Pair of Barley Twist Upholstered Ottomans, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century antique barley twist ottomans or stools. Newly upholstered.
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Oak Barley Twist Tartan Plaid Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Victorian oak barley twist ottoman in blue and green tartan plaid upholstery, circa 1920's.
Oak, Upholstery
Sold
H 17.75 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
Walnut Tudor Style Barley Twist Bench with Linen Upholstery, England, 19th C
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpted walnut barley twist ottoman/bench, upholstered in linen.
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Large Four Piece Round Upholstered Ottoman with Barley Twist Wood Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
The wood base has carved barley twist leg ending in bun feet. The front stretchers are curved.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 20.5 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Ottoman Seat Needlepoint Louis XIII
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French oak barley twist bench stool ottoman seat needlepoint Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Lovely and versatile antique French bench or ottoman~ ~Extra long length wi...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 11.82 in W 30.71 in D 12.6 in
Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Ottoman Seat Embossed Leather C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique French oak barley twist bench stool ottoman seat. Embossed Leather, finished with brass stud detailing.
Brass
Sold
H 8.75 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Jacobean Barley Twist Small Oak Footstool Ottoman Cane Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Jacobean Carved barley twist small footstool ottoman with cane seat.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 9.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Antique English Barley Twist Stool Bench Oak Cane Jacobean Ottoman c1920
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Barley Twist Stool Bench Oak Cane Jacobean Ottoman c1920.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in
Antique William IV Circa 1830 Hardwood Barley Twist Embriodered Ottoman / Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1830 William IV hardwood barley twist frame with ornate embroidered panels, ottoman trunk A very rare and well ...
Hardwood
Antique French Barley Twist Ottoman with Embroidered Upholstery, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
This antique French ottoman has several interesting details. The base is crafted of oak in a barley twist style with four twist legs joined at the sides and center with coordinating ...
Upholstery, Oak
Walnut Barley Twist Stool
Located in Southampton, NY
Walnut Barley Twist Stool, Seat in French Linen
Walnut
English Piano Stool with Barley Twist legs
Located in Stamford, CT
English Piano Stool with Barley Twist legs. Suede top flips open.
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Stool with Barley Twist Legs
Located in New York, NY
Stool with Barley Twist Legs and Red Mohair-Velvet Upholstery
Walnut
Mohair Tufted Round English Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Round English Tufted Ottoman With Barley Twist Cross Stretcher Upholstered in Beige Mohair with Brass Nail Heads COM Available
Leather Wing Chair with Ottoman
Located in Summerland, CA
Vintage 1990s, beautifully made Leather wing chair and ottoman set. Barley twist legs and stretcher trimmed with antique brass studs.
Large Square Leather Ottoman or Bench
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully made, carved wood barley twist base and leather upholstered ottoman bench.
$1,369 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$16,739 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$7,200 / set
H 29 in W 16.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany Tray Top Bedside Tables with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French mahogany bedside tables from the 19th century with tray tops, two drawers each, discreet banding, lower shelves and ebonized carved diamond motifs on the knees. This...
Brass
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,475
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century walnut console table with a slab top above a frieze with two drawers with front decorated with and edge in each drawer and a single original iron pull . The table is s...
Iron
$13,556 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$28,800 / set
H 38 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...
Brass
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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