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English Barley Twist Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Barley Twist barrel back armchair, with the back supported by fifteen barley twist spindles
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Antique 1890s English Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Barley Twist Barrel Back Armchair
English Barley Twist Barrel Back Armchair

English Barley Twist Barrel Back Armchair

H 33 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Mahogany Turned Spindle Shelf
Located in Winter Park, FL
twist spindles with decorative finials. Skillfully crafted, this interesting decorative tabletop folly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Turned Spindle Shelf
19th Century French Mahogany Turned Spindle Shelf

19th Century French Mahogany Turned Spindle Shelf

H 24 in W 15 in D 5 in
English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
, rectangular splat backs, barley twist spindles, white muslin seats, and resting on the original bulbous ringed
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810

English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810

H 33.75 in W 22 in D 18 in
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
outer plate with a central raised embellishment flanked by two tall barley twist spindles capped by urns
Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 37.92 in D 10.24 in
Carved Walnut Barley Twist Center Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved walnut barley twist center table, the spindle cross stretcher with carved egg and dart
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Carved Walnut Barley Twist Center Table
Carved Walnut Barley Twist Center Table

Carved Walnut Barley Twist Center Table

H 29.5 in W 45.5 in D 27 in
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
, framed by raised “ship wheel spindle” rail. Long barley twist legs support the cabinet, and a lower
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist

Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist

H 35 in W 17 in D 16 in
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
board, complimented by four reeded and barley twist bulbous post. Early 19th century. All original. Bed
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Antique 1820s Caribbean British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820

H 82 in W 60 in D 80 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
"Late Victorian Hunzinger Arm Chair. Made from Mahogany with a barley twisted frame featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Paint

Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw

Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw

H 40 in W 23 in D 27 in
German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
. Pilasters are dual barley twists with Corinthian capitals, carved with acanthus. The ornate, brass
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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs
German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs

German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs

H 68.9 in W 65.36 in D 26.38 in
French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
whole of barley twist form. late 19th Century. This cradle is strong and sturdy. 65" High x 46" Wide x
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Antique 1890s Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif
French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif

French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif

H 65 in W 46 in D 22 in
Late 19th C. Parquetry Mixed Woods and Turned Twisted Legs Card Tea Table
Located in Germantown, MD
sides. Turned and barley twist legs. This table will raise and stand out in any decor. Table is in very
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Card Tables and Tea Ta...

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

Late 19th C. Parquetry Mixed Woods and Turned Twisted Legs Card Tea Table
Late 19th C. Parquetry Mixed Woods and Turned Twisted Legs Card Tea Table

Late 19th C. Parquetry Mixed Woods and Turned Twisted Legs Card Tea Table

H 31 in W 27 in D 27 in
2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
. Feature turned barley twist supports and spindle galleries surrounding each tier.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic

2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic

H 25 in W 18.25 in D 8.5 in
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
spindles in the foot and head boards and barley twist bed posts, with the original steel winding key
Category

Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

H 100 in W 91.5 in D 72 in

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H 43.12 in W 53.94 in D 9.97 in
Fine Set of Eight Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
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H 33.67 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
Located in London, GB
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Oak

Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
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H 29 in W 50.5 in D 24.5 in
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Located in west palm beach, FL
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Vintage Regency Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8
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H 35.25 in W 20 in D 18 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Architectural Elements

Materials

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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
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H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
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Located in Suwanee, GA
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Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
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H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
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Materials

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Antique Cast Iron Edwardian Art Nouveau Combination Fireplace
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H 58 in W 45 in D 5 in
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Located in Shreveport, LA
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19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
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H 63.5 in W 59.5 in D 4 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair
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H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Antique English Oak Welsh Plate Dresser Sideboard Barley Twist Petite C. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
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H 73 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
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Located in London, GB
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Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
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H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
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Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert
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H 40 in W 40 in D 10 in
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Located in Manchester, GB
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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H 49.61 in W 41.54 in D 9.06 in
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Located in Hollywood, SC
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Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Corner Chair with Barley twist spindles. English 1880's
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

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Located in Southampton, NY
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Located in Chicago, IL
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H 31 in Dm 34 in
Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed
Magnificent 18th Century King Sized Portuguese Rosewood Bed

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H 83 in W 78 in D 94 in
19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Gothic Sewing Table
Located in Portland, OR
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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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19th Century French Uniquely Detailed Child's Chair W. Barley Twist Spindles
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Antique Flint School Mahogany Barley Twist Spindle Piano Chair, circa 1900
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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H 35 in W 15 in D 14.5 in
A Late 19th Century Brass Club Fender
Located in Conwy, GB
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Brass

A Late 19th Century Brass Club Fender
A Late 19th Century Brass Club Fender

A Late 19th Century Brass Club Fender

H 20 in W 61 in D 19.8 in
Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Louis XIII Style Fauteuil
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H 45 in W 27 in D 36 in
Early 18th Century Pair of Cape Dutch Stinkwood Chairs
Located in London, GB
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Early 18th Century Pair of Cape Dutch Stinkwood Chairs

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H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in
19th Century English Mahogany Canterbury
Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century English Mahogany Canterbury
19th Century English Mahogany Canterbury

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H 19 in W 18 in D 11.5 in
British Colonial Teak Wood Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
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British Colonial Teak Wood Armoire
British Colonial Teak Wood Armoire

British Colonial Teak Wood Armoire

H 94 in W 39 in D 22 in
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Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Superb Quality and Design 19th Century Heavy Brass Fender
Superb Quality and Design 19th Century Heavy Brass Fender

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H 12 in W 57 in D 15 in
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Hardwood, Oak

Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set
Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set

Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set

H 34.5 in W 93 in D 32 in
Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Victorian Ecclesiastical, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Victorian Ecclesiastical, circa 1900
Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Victorian Ecclesiastical, circa 1900

Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Victorian Ecclesiastical, circa 1900

H 30.32 in W 72.84 in D 25.6 in
Victorian Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Ecclesiastical, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Victorian Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Ecclesiastical, circa 1900

Victorian Antique Communion Rail in English Oak, Ecclesiastical, circa 1900

H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
Thames Valley Windsor Chair
By Edwin Skull
Located in Greenwich, CT
twist spindles over deeply saddled seat over turned legs, the front ones ending in pad feet and joined
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Thames Valley Windsor Chair
Thames Valley Windsor Chair

Thames Valley Windsor Chair

H 45 in W 26 in D 22 in
19th Century Folk Art Stick Back Chair Comb Back Windsor Antique Armchair
Located in Dorchester, GB
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19th Century Folk Art Stick Back Chair Comb Back Windsor Antique Armchair

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H 50.79 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
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Set of Renaissance Revival Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
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Set of Renaissance Revival Chairs

Set of Renaissance Revival Chairs

H 34 in W 44 in D 21 in
French 19th Century Carved Oak Armchair, Throne or Hall Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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French 19th Century Carved Oak Armchair, Throne or Hall Chair
French 19th Century Carved Oak Armchair, Throne or Hall Chair

French 19th Century Carved Oak Armchair, Throne or Hall Chair

H 47 in W 24 in L 47 in
Antique English Whatnot, Regency, Three-Tier Display Stand, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
turned feet Shelves raised on barley twist and baluster turned spindles Capped with turned finials
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

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Rosewood

Antique English Whatnot, Regency, Three-Tier Display Stand, circa 1820
Antique English Whatnot, Regency, Three-Tier Display Stand, circa 1820

Antique English Whatnot, Regency, Three-Tier Display Stand, circa 1820

H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 9.06 in
Antique French Bleached Walnut and Bluestone Louis XIII Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Stone

Antique French Bleached Walnut and Bluestone Louis XIII Side Table, 19th Century
Antique French Bleached Walnut and Bluestone Louis XIII Side Table, 19th Century

Antique French Bleached Walnut and Bluestone Louis XIII Side Table, 19th Century

H 29 in W 35.75 in D 26.625 in
Antique Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Early 20th Century Russian Tableware

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoon
Antique Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoon

Antique Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoon

H 7.3 in Dm 2.5 in
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
outer plate with a central raised embellishment flanked by two tall barley twist spindles capped by urns
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Iron

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 37.92 in D 10.24 in
Antique Barley Twist Mahogany Plant Stand Display, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique mahogany plant stand features barley twist legs and spindles, circa 1900 Measures: 30
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20th Century European Pedestals

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Mahogany

Antique Barley Twist Mahogany Plant Stand Display, circa 1900
Antique Barley Twist Mahogany Plant Stand Display, circa 1900

Antique Barley Twist Mahogany Plant Stand Display, circa 1900

H 30 in Dm 16 in
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful barley twist four post bed C1960s Paris. A specially commissioned Artisan crafted bed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood
Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood

Kingsize Four Poster Bed French Barley Twist Turned Wood

H 61.82 in W 75.79 in D 81.11 in
Antique Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920
Located in Trensacq, FR
provincial bed. Classic Iberian style, Artisan crafted bed with beautiful barley twist, finial and hand
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920
Antique Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920

Antique Provincial Spanish Four Poster Spindle Wood Bed, C1920

H 56.7 in W 59.26 in D 82.68 in
Dutch Convertible Side Table/Gaming Table, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
twist stretchers and support spindles make for an eye-catching backdrop to the nicely carved lions heads
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Oak

Dutch Convertible Side Table/Gaming Table, circa 1900
Dutch Convertible Side Table/Gaming Table, circa 1900

Dutch Convertible Side Table/Gaming Table, circa 1900

H 27.5 in W 32 in D 16 in
19th Century Pair of French Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
spool spindles and rails, joined by hand turned pieces. The legs are hand turned barley twist, and are
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

19th Century Pair of French Corner Chairs
19th Century Pair of French Corner Chairs

19th Century Pair of French Corner Chairs

H 29.13 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
twist supports and spindles. Upholstered in pink. History The bustle bench is an Eastlake design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee
Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee

Antique Eastlake Aesthetic German Walnut Figural Bustle Bench and Chair Settee

H 22 in W 39.5 in D 29.5 in
Bleached Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Writing Table from France, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
of Louis XIII furniture was the use of turned wood, seen here on the four barley twist legs and the H
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bleached Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Writing Table from France, Late 1800s
Bleached Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Writing Table from France, Late 1800s

Bleached Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Writing Table from France, Late 1800s

H 29.75 in W 39 in D 25 in
Large Restored Chesterfield Victorian Brass Brown Leather Fireplace Club Fender
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
even mix of barley twist and normal spindles The leather seat pads have been washed back, then hand
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Large Restored Chesterfield Victorian Brass Brown Leather Fireplace Club Fender
Large Restored Chesterfield Victorian Brass Brown Leather Fireplace Club Fender

Large Restored Chesterfield Victorian Brass Brown Leather Fireplace Club Fender

H 16.54 in W 72.05 in D 27.37 in
English Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Sheffield, MA
surrounded on three sides by a barley twist spindled gallery, above four barley twist columns with baluster
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

English Walnut Open Bookcase
English Walnut Open Bookcase

English Walnut Open Bookcase

H 52 in W 68 in D 16 in
Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A little Victorian Walnut nursing chair, circa 1870, high back with barley twist spindle supports
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century
Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century

Antique Nursing Chair Lounge Chair Walnut Victorian 19th Century

H 37 in W 19 in D 18 in
Assorted Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Assorted Oak Spindle Candlesticks
Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Assorted Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks
Assorted Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks

Assorted Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks

H 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Barley Twist Walnut Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Walnut Chairs with Carved Spindle Legs and Stretchers, Female Form Detail Carved on
Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Barley Twist Walnut Chairs
Pair of Barley Twist Walnut Chairs

Pair of Barley Twist Walnut Chairs

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully carved spindle cabinet with tapered barley twist legs.
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet
1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet

1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet

H 65.325 in W 36 in D 19 in
A pair of rare reclining Edwardian armchairs in England c.1910
Located in Houston, TX
apparent in the barley twist seen on the front legs. This name was given to this distinctive carving that
Category

20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

A pair of rare reclining Edwardian armchairs in England c.1910
A pair of rare reclining Edwardian armchairs in England c.1910

A pair of rare reclining Edwardian armchairs in England c.1910

H 38 in W 28.5 in D 37 in
Large Quality William IV Mahogany Occasional or Lamp Table
Located in Stutton, GB
substantial barley twist stem with rotating under tier basket having fine turned spindles on a platform base
Category

Antique 19th Century William IV Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Quality William IV Mahogany Occasional or Lamp Table
Large Quality William IV Mahogany Occasional or Lamp Table

Large Quality William IV Mahogany Occasional or Lamp Table

H 29 in W 25 in D 25 in
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Barley Twist Spindles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of barley twist spindles for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all barley twist spindles available were constructed with great care. Barley twist spindles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of barley twist spindles to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian and Georgian barley twist spindles are of considerable interest. George Hunzinger produced beautiful barley twist spindles that are worth considering.

How Much are Barley Twist Spindles?

Prices for barley twist spindles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, barley twist spindles begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $54,461, while the average can fetch as much as $2,182.
Questions About Barley Twist Spindles
  • What is a classic barley twist?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What does barley twist mean?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a barley twist lamp?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How are barley twist legs made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What era is barley twist furniture from?
    1 Answer
    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.

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