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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 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
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 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
H 49.5 in W 52 in D 14.75 in
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
H 47.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
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
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
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
Category
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
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
Category
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
H 77.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
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
H 87.25 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in
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
H 67.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 80.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 59 in W 49.25 in D 20.5 in
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
H 30 in W 41.5 in D 16 in
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
H 79.5 in W 36.25 in D 22 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Oak
H 44.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
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
H 30 in W 21 in D 17.5 in
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
H 38.5 in W 33.5 in D 24 in
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
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
Category
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
Category
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
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
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
H 38.5 in W 57 in D 22.25 in
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 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
H 39.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.25 in
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
H 103 in W 56 in D 22 in
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
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
H 28.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
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
H 40 in W 67 in D 22 in
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
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
H 84 in W 51.75 in D 22 in
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
H 71.75 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
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
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
Category
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
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
H 75 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
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
H 88.75 in W 43 in D 22 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
H 90 in W 48 in D 21.25 in
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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
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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