Barley Twist Shelves
Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
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 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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Tiered Shelf on Casters with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut barley twist four-tiered shelf with lower drawer, casters and carved three
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Walnut
$5,700
H 47.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by JOHN
Category
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 85 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
19th Century French Small Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
turned barley twist legs, joined by two shelves, one with scalloped edging and the lower one with a hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Materials
Oak
1960s Hand Painted Barley Twist Credenza/ Sideboard
Located in Waxahachie, TX
, center and barley twist corners.
Four doors
Interior shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 45 in W 46 in D 21 in
Antique Oak Barley Twist Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in New York, NY
retail outlet. The demi lune table features two shelves, with barley twist legs, the original matching
Category
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$2,370
H 30.25 in W 38 in D 18 in
Antique French Petite Bookcase Server Barley Twist Louis XIII Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
side of the drawer and also between the barley twists posts on both shelves.
Oversized barley twist
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$5,785
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in
Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Located in Round Top, TX
shelves.
Barley twist columns, carved embellishments along crown, drawer, panels and throughout all add to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$6,350
H 85.75 in W 50.25 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
sides. The legs are hand turned barley twist and have two shelves. The bottom of the piece has wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
from oak with a large upper display portion flanked by barley twisted columns. Opens to two shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 96 in W 55 in D 22 in
Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
featuring carved foliate panels, the centrepiece with dome top shape
Four gallery shelves feature barley
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dressers
Materials
Oak
$4,050
H 72.25 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
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Rosewood 4-Tier Wotnot, Barley-Twist Supports, Serpentine Shelves Fretwork
Located in Salisbury, GB
Rosewood Victorian 4-tier wotnot on barley-twist supports, serpentine fronted shelves and finely
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
H 25.2 in W 48.04 in D 16.54 in
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
H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Barley Twist Oak Key Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Barley twist oak key rack.
An attractive oak key holder, it has barley twist columns at both
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Hanging Plate Rack, Walnut, with Barley Twist Columns, French, circa 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hanging plate rack, walnut, with barley twist columns, french, circa 1870. Fabric on back can be
Category
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 50.5 in W 57.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique English Etagere Server Bookcase Display Shelf Barley Twist Oak Tall 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb and unique antique English oak etagere, server, display shelf or bookcase~~barley twist
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 63 in W 46.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Jacobean Corner Cabinet Cupboard Storage Barley Twist Oak 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
display of favorite antiques and collectibles~~2 fixed interior shelves~~double barley twist post legs
Category
Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 66.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
corners/ carved foliage on side aprons as well!~
~Large barley twist posts between shelves~
~Three
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Tables
Materials
Oak
H 38.5 in W 36 in L 38.5 in
Antique English Bookcase Cabinet Hinged Hidden Storage Barley Twist Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Barley twist legs with fixed shelves~~rope trim accents and barley twist legs~~dovetail construction
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 43.5 in W 36.5 in D 12 in
20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Side Hall Table Server Jacobean Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
apron on both upper and lower shelves~
~English barley twist legs and pear feet on all sides~
~Easy to
Category
Mid-20th Century English Jacobean End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 16 in
Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Server Barley Twist Dessert Table Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
barley twist posts between shelves~
~Beveled and carved edge top has brass hinge and lifts up and opens
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Oak
H 36.5 in W 38.25 in D 17.25 in
Late 19th c. English Oak Tea Trolley
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th-C. English oak tea cart with nicely turned barley twist shelf supports separating three
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century English Oak Cart
Located in High Point, NC
19th century large oak cart from England with three shelves and barley twist shelf supports. Raised
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
Early Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
three-section bookcase with central barley twist columns. Adjustable shelves. Plinth base.
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases
English Three-Tier Drinks Cart, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
single drawer, following down to two lower shelves, separated by hand-turned barley twist legs. The lower
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oak Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
hand-carved handles. This follows down to barley-twist legs separating two shelves with carved edges
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Oak
Antique Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Renaissance Revival Belgian Carved Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction, figural carved oak door fronts with faces, barley twist accents, two adjustable shelves in top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Magnificent French Renaissance Black Forest Hunt Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
body, encased with two large wooden carved doors, has two shelves. Lovely barley twist columns on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large Antique French Carved Walnut Fireside Armchair Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors, wall shelves, and many other unique and personally selected
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
HUGE Antique French Carved Oak BLACK FOREST BAROMETER w Grapes Wine Wall Hanging
Located in Shreveport, LA
English and European antique furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors, wall shelves, chairs, and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 27.5 in W 18.5 in D 6 in
Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting
Located in Shreveport, LA
has a large inventory of English and European antique furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors
Category
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wire
H 12 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Antique Oak Hutch with Barley Twist Legs, Storage & Shelves, c. 1900s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
showcasing finely carved barley twist legs and ample storage. This piece blends old-world charm with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Oak
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
Antique English Oak Wall Display Cabinet Glass Curio Vitrine Barley Twist Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
length barley twist columns and the framed glass door.
Jacobean inspired geometric corners at the door
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
H 32 in W 39 in D 13 in
Antique English Plate Rack Wall Shelf Barley Twist Post Carved Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Barley Twist Posts and Drop Finials~~c. 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique English Mahogany Display Shelf Barley Twist Étagère Bookcase, 19th c
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English mahogany display shelf barley twist étagère bookcase, 19th c
~Direct from
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 52.5 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Étagère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
barley twist turned supports and the top tier having a turned wood gallery. The shelf rests on original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Étagère or Tiered Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
all sides and retaining a nice luster. Turned barley twist columns support the shelves Dovetail drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century English Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Sideboard Bookcase Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
twist legs on front and back, as well as barley twist posts between shelves~
~Carved front edge lower
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 35 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
19th-C. French Twist Dessert Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
barley-twist and support two shelves. There is a small old repair on the top left drawer handle. Some
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Plant Stands
Located in High Point, NC
simple molded aprons, supported on hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by shelves with simple beveled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pedestals
Materials
Oak
20th Century English Carved Mahogany Column Pedestal Plant Stand Torchère
Located in Shreveport, LA
twist legs on front and back, as well as barley twist posts between shelves~
~Carved front edge lower
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mahogany
French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar
Located in Fayetteville, AR
with two adjustable shelves features barley twist columns crowned in Corinthian capitals, as well as a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Velvet, Elm, Walnut, Burl
H 74.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
Scottish Oak Barley Twist Hanging Plate Rack
Located in Vancouver, BC
Small oak barley twist plate rack. Solid construction, original finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
adorn the back splash and were used as handles on the drawers. Beautifully turned barley twist columns
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Buffets
Materials
Oak
Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698
Located in Vancouver, BC
by four tall barley twist supports
With shelves up above
Rectangular top
Pair of large, dovetailed
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 9.5 in
Antique Barley Twist 3 Tier Tiger Oak Table, Side or Lamp, Scotland 1910, B2349
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak
Original finish
Rectangular top
Four barley twist supports
Pair of shelves underneath
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Mid-19th Century White Painted and Gilded Three-Tier Étagère Table
Located in London, GB
serpentine shelves with barley twist supports and terminating upon turned feet with the original porcelain
Category
Antique 1860s English End Tables
Fine Rosewood Bookcase, Scotland, c.1850
Located in New York, NY
Fine Scottish Rosewood Bookcase with Well-Carved Barley Twist Supports and Adjustable, Pegged
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
French Renaissance Style Console Sideboard in Natural Pine, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
1920. All pine construction with aged brass hardware on each of the three shelves. Barley twist legs
Category
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Materials
Pine
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
19th Century Fosewood Barley Twist Shelf with Delicate Boxwood String Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fosewood barley twist shelf with delicate boxwood string inlay.
Can be hung on wall
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
H 35 in W 25.75 in D 6.25 in
Three Tiered English Barley Twist Stand/Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
Three tiered English barley twist stand/shelf, the top and shelves have molded edges. The upper
Category
Antique 1890s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
English Oak Barley Twist Hanging Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak barley twist hanging shelf, has three shelves with recessed paneled framing behind each
Category
Antique 1860s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
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Barley Twist Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of barley twist shelves available for sale. The range of distinct barley twist shelves — often made from wood, oak and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of barley twist shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Barley twist shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Barley Twist Shelves?
Prices for barley twist shelves start at $650 and top out at $6,750 with the average selling for $1,580.
Questions About Barley Twist Shelves
- What is a barley twist lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What does barley twist mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is a classic barley twist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- How are barley twist legs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley 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, 2022Barley 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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