French 19th Century Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
A charming 19th-century French writing desk crafted in solid walnut, showcasing beautifully carved barley twist legs and matching stretcher supports.
Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Writing / Library Table. This handsome 19th-century Italian walnut table features a well carved top edge and bold, barley twist legs and a s...
Walnut
Antique French Henri II Style Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Walnut 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Walnut Henri II Style Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with Drawer and Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s With so many people working from ...
Walnut
Antique Barley Twist Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique console table/desk featuring richly patinated wood with beautifully turned barley twist legs and stretcher base.
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Both decorative and practical, it would serve equally well as a writing desk, console, or occasional table in a refined interior.
Walnut, Leather
19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls
Located in New York, NY
19th century French barley twist legs desk. Center drawer. Decorative finial at cross stretcher local. Brass pulls. Can also be used as a side table. Walnut.
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron, which contains a single drawer in ...
Walnut
Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perfect as a statement writing desk, console, or center table, it brings noble charm and architectural beauty to any refined interior.
Walnut
$19,500 / item
Custom Barley Twist Dining Table in Oak by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom barley twist table seen here in oak with custom finish. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. As shown 96 x 44 x 30. All our custom pieces are bench mad...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small scale, petite writing desk with barley twist legs, carved edge and apron detail as well as hand forged iron stretchers.
Walnut
Antique Italian Center / Desk Table, Walnut & Marble, Naples, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This exclusive antique center / desk table, dating back to the 1820s from Naples, is a remarkable example of refined craftsmanship and historical significance. The rich walnut base e...
Marble
19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance leather top writing table is perfect for adding an Old World touch to any room! Boldly carved edging around the tooled leather top is just the beginni...
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century stately walnut library table from France. The table has a wonderfully banded wood top with a beveled and carved decorated edge, surrounding lovely grained centr...
Walnut
Antique Italian Baroque Style Barley Twist Walnut Writing Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a high quality writing table. Its crafted from solid walnut. The legs showcase the baroque style with the bulbous knees. The stretchers are crafted in the Barley Twist style....
Walnut
Edwardian English Marquetry Side Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
William and Mary style burl walnut table with exquisite marquetry detailing, circa 1900. The top is banded and has a beveled edge surrounding a profuse floral and bird design marque...
Boxwood, Olive, Walnut
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The top is supported by a dramatic base featuring bobbin turned and barley twist legs. The walnut desk has an intentionally aged patina and distressed finish to mimic an 18th century...
Brass
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary early 18th-century Anglo-Indonesian table showcases the artistry of the time, carved...
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate elegant, functional surface space into a living room, study, or den with this handsome antique French walnut writing table, crafted in France circa 1780.
Walnut
19th Century Antique Dutch Side Table, Handcrafted Wood, Unique Design
Located in Viterbo, VT
The legs are barley twist, providing yet more decoration and depth.
Walnut
Vintage 20th Century Antique Renaissance Revival Console Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Now this is furniture with a voice. An extraordinary carved Renaissance Revival style table featuring dramatic barley twist legs, Gothic-inspired arches, foliate carvings, and richly...
Walnut
HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An English Tudor style writing desk by Heritage Furniture. Walnut with banded bevelled edge top, brass hardware, "H" shaped stretcher, barley twist legs, and bun feet.
Brass
French Walnut Baroque Revival Writing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
French walnut Baroque Revival writing table with carved barley twist legs and single drawer, circa 1830. Measures: 40" x 23" x 28.5" H.
Walnut
French 19th century walnut writing table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century walnut writing table with inset leather top, barley twist legs and stretcher.
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18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved Spanish walnut desk with three drawers, barley twist legs, and a center scrolled metal cross stretcher, circa 18th century.
Wood
19th Century English Two-Drawer Walnut Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century two-drawer walnut table with barley twist legs.
English Library Table, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this unmatchable English library table. Having barley twist legs and stretchers this table has a substantial base it sits atop. Around the edge of the table it has medallion...
Walnut
French Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk, circa 1880
Located in Highwood, IL
Circa 1860-1900 French walnut two drawer writing table with a black leather writing surface. Very classic barley twist style common during the mid to late 1800s in France, and becaus...
Leather
19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French barley twist writing desk, fashioned from solid French blonde walnut, is an amazing example of Fine hand-craftsmanship.
Walnut
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H 29 in W 40.75 in D 26 in
Antique English Barley Twist Writing Table Library Desk Jacobean Walnut c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Barley Twist Writing Table Library Desk Jacobean Walnut c1880.
Walnut
19th Century Barley Twist Walnut Writing Table, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century barley twist walnut writing table with one long sliding drawer, brass pulls, and the reverse with false front for floating purposes.
For many mo...
Walnut
19th Century French Barley Twist Walnut Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This well-preserved French example, rendered in solid walnut, features clockwise & counterclockwise barley twist legs and stretchers for a timeless antique furniture look!
Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 43 in D 27.5 in
Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Desk, Barley Twist Legs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis XIII style walnut writing table or desk from the late 19th century features a beveled top supported by barley twist legs that rest on ball feet.
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Walnut Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite 19th century French carved walnut writing table, library table, or desk. Features thick barley twist legs and a stretcher centered by a two-sided finial.
Iron
Walnut Barley Twist Leg Desk, Italy, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian barley twist leg and stretcher desk. Large single drawer. Original hardware. Walnut. Ball shaped feet. Newly refinished.
Walnut
French 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Desk Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine French writing table, or desk, made of beautiful solid walnut, circa 1870.
Walnut
Signed French Walnut Barley Twist Library Desk, 1900
Located in Hamburg, PA
Signed French walnut barley twist library desk with three drawers and functional pull-out work shelf. Stamped A. Delhomme Lyon. Possibly signed by the furniture maker. Made of solid ...
Oak, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 65.5 in D 35.5 in
19th Century, French Renaissance Barley Twist Walnut Partner's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century, French Renaissance barley twist walnut partner's desk is not only rare to find, but represents the utmost in gracious space efficiency! Two can work in the space of one...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Large 17th Century Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large walnut desk with drawer, barely twist legs and iron stretcher.
Iron
19th Century French Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French walnut writing table/side table with drawer and barley twist legs.
Walnut
Fine French Floating Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine antique French Renaissance Revival barley twist desk with it's original leather blotter.
Walnut
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H 49 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII. Direct from France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary/writing desk!
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 46.75 in D 29 in
French 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Desk with Sliding Extensions
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Wonderful writing desk made of walnut with 2 drawers and 2 sliding extensions for additional surface space.
c.1870 French Henri II Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Charming French Henri II writing table with barley twist legs and stretcher with a center mounted finial. Completely hand-carved with wonderful hand-dovetailed drawers.
Walnut
Rare Louis XIII Style Open Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
This hand-carved solid walnut desk features a beautiful beveled edge top with a visible yet subtle grain above two drawers resting on four splayed open barley twist legs, ending in b...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 55 in D 34.5 in
French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Desk with Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut desk from the 19th century, with carved apron, two drawers and barley twist base. Created in France during the 19th century, this walnut desk showcas...
Walnut
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H 29.764 in W 40.13 in D 26.5 in
18th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Center Writing Table on Barley Twist Legs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rich and wonderful writing table from the first half of the 18th-century, this absolute strikepoint piece is entirely executed in solid walnut primary woods and retains wonderful w...
Iron
An English Walnut Table With Barley Twist Legs
Located in Buchanan, MI
A very good looking 18th century English walnut table with very handsome barley twist legs and inlayed top. Detailed photo's can be sent upon request.
Walnut
19th Century Renaissance Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance barley twist walnut bookcase bibliotheque is not only rare to find, but represents the utmost in display and storage in style! This particular example...
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
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