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19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
in the front. There are three lower shelves, separated by hand turned barley twist shelf supports
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet
19th Century Tall French Dessert Buffet
H 51.63 in W 33.75 in D 17.13 in
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
barley twist shelf supports, over a hand carved molded bottom edge. This is a lovely piece in a very
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
H 39.25 in W 39.25 in D 17.5 in
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 English Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet Barley Twist Oak C. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique English oak barley twist bookcase or display shelf/cabinet ~~c. 1920s. Perfect
Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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

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
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
H 57.75 in W 31 in D 11.75 in
English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
Located in Wilson, NC
finials at the top of the four corners. The barley twist legs have carved rounded panels at the top and
Category

Antique 1860s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
English Two Tiered Barley Twist Server
H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 21.63 in
19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet makes a great accompaniment to any room, and has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
Located in Alpharetta, GA
unique display piece. Underneath are two ornately carved drawers, barley twist columns, a middle shelf
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Serving Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
H 39.5 in W 45.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique Oak Barley Twist Carved Stick Stand, Scotland 1900, H1022
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Barley Twist Carved Stick Stand, Scotland 1900, H1022 Scotland 1900 Solid Oak
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist. Direct from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Marble

19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Barley twist legs on all four sides of the open shelf lower cabinet, with carved block joints ~ Large
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak, Burl, and Cane Tea Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Jacobean style English barley twist tea table or occasional side table By Baker
Category

Vintage 1970s American Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Baroque
Located in Shreveport, LA
detailed carved designs on the center back shelf. Tall, barley twist columns flank both the upper cabinet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Barley Twist Oak Mirror Back Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1910, H390
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barley twist oak mirror back sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1910, H390 Scotland 1910 Solid
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Jacobean Barley Twist Plate Dresser, Sideboard, Hutch Cabinet, Server
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Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Oak Hunt Server Sideboard Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
drawer pulls, flanked by three dimensional carved lion masks~ ~French barley twist columns on all four
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Petite Barley Twist Console
Located in Birmingham, AL
beautifully hand carved and turned barley twist legs with a bottom shelf, this handsome console table
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt cabinet bookcase Black Forest carved oak barley twist ~Direct from France
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Demilune Table Bookcase Barley Twist Carved Oak Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Demilune table bookcase barley twist carved oak Louis XIII. Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
on turned bulbous barley twist legs with the original brass casters, early 19th century. Secondary
Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

American Steel Corner Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
supports. The rear corner pole has a spiral barley twist shape.    
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

American Steel Corner Shelf
American Steel Corner Shelf
H 63.5 in W 33 in D 22 in
19th Century French Mahogany Turned Spindle Shelf
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French mahogany shelf with four demilune tiers connected by delicate turned barley
Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
Located in High Point, NC
interest. The shelf supports are very unusual in that they are vine barley twist turnings. The turnings
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th century carved oak renaissance revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
in period clothing, flanked either side by applied carved figures standing on barley twist columns on
Category

Early 20th Century English Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

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
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early American Bobbin Leg Parlor Accent Table
Located in Germantown, MD
edges. As well as a second smaller bottom tier shelf with twisted edges As well. Bobbin legs Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Maple

19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
interesting platform consisting of four barley twist columns connected by an "X" shaped barley twist stretcher
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Umbrella Stand
Located in High Point, NC
on hand turned barley twist legs, joined at the bottom by a lower shelf, which includes the original
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Umbrella Stand
19th Century English Oak Umbrella Stand
H 30.5 in W 30.13 in D 10.75 in
Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
scroll across the cabinet's drawer. The cabinet's doors are flanked by barley twist pillars and proudly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
barley twist columns. The bottom shelf has a lovely molded and hand carved molded base, over hand turned
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
H 39.75 in W 45.25 in D 17.88 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
, where the craftsmanship of a bygone era takes center stage. Barley twist columns, elegantly framing the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
H 63 in W 52.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
barley twist columns and delicate turned finials. Tiered top shelves with s-curved decorative supports
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

19th Century French Henri ii Carved Oak Jelly Cabinet with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
barley twist columns on both sides, a single door decorated with hand carved fruit motifs in high relief
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Parquet Top Two-Door Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with high relief crest motifs on raised panels, and flanked with thick hand carved barley twist
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
glass flanked by barley twist columns, opening to reveal three shelves for displaying china, glassware
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Fruit and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with barley twist side columns extending to floral rosettes medallions at the top. The buffet with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Two Door Vitrine
Located in Evergreen, CO
. Free from decorative carvings except pierced overlays at the top of the glass and barley twists at the
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mahogany Two Door Vitrine
Mahogany Two Door Vitrine
H 73.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
19th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with barley twist side columns extending to floral rosettes medallions at the top. The buffet with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Colonial Raised Buffet, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns supporting carved plinths and an elegantly executed
Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

American Classical Bobbin Leg Wood 2-Tier Turned Leg Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An American Revival or American Classical style barley twist or bobbin turned leg wooden side or
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Oak Dogs 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

19C American Tiger Oak Side Table with Claw and Rock Crystal Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
of 4 interlocking oak planks. The legs are turned and form a twisted style (similar to barley twist
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Side Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tin

Very Fine 19th C. Louis Philippe Style French Mahogany Bibiotheque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall bibliotheque made in two parts with Barley Twist supports. The top with carved angular
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Carved Stepback Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
in the frieze. The side stiles in the upper and lower halves are barley twist. The upper case is
Category

Antique 1860s French Cupboards

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Oak

French Carved Stepback Cupboard
French Carved Stepback Cupboard
H 100 in W 55.5 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Located in Örebro, SE
comes with four high barley twisted oak legs, joined together with an H-stretcher. This particular
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Burl

19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous barley twist columns to the sides, with 3 interior shelves. The Base has two doors each with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Renaissance Revival Vaisselier
Located in Tyler, TX
, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving
Located in Milford, NH
geometric and arched relief designs, over a central carved backsplash support with two solid barley twist
Category

Antique 17th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French display cabinet from a chocolate shop. Made of solid mahogany with barley
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Carved Oak Jacobean Farmhouse Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
molding. Drawers are flanked by dimensional carved trim to the sides and a row of barley twist trim above
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
barley twisted pillars, the key and escutcheon are on the right door and two drawers below. The lower
Category

Antique 17th Century Buffets

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
17th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
H 78.35 in W 55.12 in D 26.78 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and barley twisted legs, terminating on a octagonal block foot, stretchers link to the back board. To
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
extend over barley twist columns with Corinthian capitals. The use of apposing wood grain on the door
Category

Early 20th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900
German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900
H 100.5 in W 117.5 in D 33 in
Antique French Cabinet Cupboard Buffet Deux Corps Bar Liquor Cabinet Walnut 18C
Located in Tyler, TX
Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Barley Twist Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barley twist shelf for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and glass, every barley twist shelf was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barley twist shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A barley twist shelf, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Barley Twist Shelf?

Prices for a barley twist shelf start at $600 and top out at $6,875 with the average selling for $2,450.
Questions About Barley Twist Shelf
  • 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.