Newly Upholstered Barley Twist Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a 19th century English Barley Twist arm chair frame with lovely carving on the arms.
Antique Early 1800s English Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Newly Upholstered Barley Twist Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a 19th century English Barley Twist arm chair frame with lovely carving on the arms.
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary White Steel Twisted Arm Chair by by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
What happens when the precision of master craftsmanship challenges the supremacy of steel? When human hands push the limits of an unyielding material? Iron rods molded by turning, tw...
Steel
Contemporary Blue Steel Twisted Arm Chair by by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
What happens when the precision of master craftsmanship challenges the supremacy of steel? When human hands push the limits of an unyielding material? Iron rods molded by turning, tw...
Steel
Jacobean Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chair by Kittinger 19th Century
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and solid turned walnut Jacobean Barley Twist Armchair by Kittinger Furniture Compan, circa 1890 having fresh tweed cotton/poly blend upholstery with bordering chunky bra...
Brass
$1,600
H 40 in W 23 in D 27 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 spindled accents, tapestry seat and back as well as ball and claw feet.
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair oak barley twist arm chairs in good condition. The chairs have carved leaves to the top and centre of the backs, each side has barley twist columns with red upholstered arms wit...
Oak
Vintage Twisted Iron Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage armchair is a masterful blend of Neoclassical influence and artisanal metalwork. Crafted from substantial wrought iron with a refined dark bronze finish, the cha...
Iron
$3,828
H 53.15 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Arm chair / Throne Chair barley twisted hunt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Richly decorated with barely twisted rods. The arm rests are carved lion heads.
Fabric, Oak
$239Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage Boho Chic Twisted Rattan and Bamboo Side Arm Chair
By McGuire
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Side Chair – Boho Chic Style! ✨ Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this stunning mid-century rattan and bamboo side chai...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,800
H 46 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
Oak
$550
H 39 in W 13.25 in D 19.25 in
Hollywood Regency Wood and Cane Twisted Rope Motif Arm Chair - Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency rope motif chair with an upholstered seat. This fun chair was made in Spain and features a carved wood frame which gives the illusion that the piece is m...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Coastal Twisted Reed Came Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Coastal Twisted Reed Cane Dining Chairs – set of six chairs with woven reed backs and light wood frames, ideal for relaxed, refined dining interiors. Some discoloration and stain...
Cane
$2,400 / set
H 40 in W 28 in D 35 in
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Upholstery, Rattan
$1,795
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Heywood-Wakefield Twisted Faux Rattan Mahogany and Upholstered Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Heywood-Wakefield Twisted Faux Rattan Mahogany and Upholstered Arm Chair.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,200
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
19th Century Barely Twist Butternut Arm Chair with Carved Lions Heads
Located in Louisville, KY
A chair like this doesn't come along everyday. With its unique white walnut barley twist frame and arms that terminate at the hand rest with hand-carved resting lions, this piece is ...
Walnut
$495 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 18 in
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair.
Metal, Wrought Iron
$3,800
H 43 in W 25 in D 24 in
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT!
Upholstery, Oak
1980s Twisted Rope Gilt Wood Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite twisted rope arm chairs set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refinement.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of English 17th Century Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful pair of carved Barley twist arm chairs differ only slightly in their details.
Cane, Oak
pair linen twist arm chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
very handsome pair chairs newly reupholstered in heavy linen.
Fabric, Wood
Jacobean Style Barley Twist Arm Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Jacobean style open arm chair with barley twist legs, arms and stretchers with two figural carvings.
Beech
Sold
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 25.25 in
Antique Pair French Barley-Twist Arm Chairs, Great Carving, Old Mohair c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of French Barley-Twist arm chairs that were beautifully hand-carved to the extreme.
Mohair, Oak
Pair of Jacobean Barley Twist Arm Chairs with English Maidens
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of Jacobean style arm chairs feature spiral turning on the arms, legs and stretchers. The rectilinear form of these chairs is punctuated by rectangular joining blocks. Beau...
Velvet, Upholstery
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair and...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair and...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair and...
Cane, Beech
Edwardian Barley Twist Arm Chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English armchair, beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the early 20th century. Finished with a cane seat and backrest. The beech wood chair a...
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Antique Set 8 English Oak & Leather Barley Twist Baroque Dining Arm Chairs 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of eight oak and leather Baroque Revival dining chairs, circa 1880. A substantial set of chairs possessing the original dark red leather backs & seats, the leather has jus...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 47 in W 24 in D 23 in
Antique PAIR Arm Chairs Louis XIII Tooled Red Leather Barley Twist Throne c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique French PAIR Louis XIII Oak Tooled Leather Barley Twist Armchairs Throne Chairs Fireside Chairs~~c. 1920s Classic French charm and style~~Beautiful pair with barley ...
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis.
Upholstery, Oak
Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining area with the Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Dining Chairs, a set of four.
Rattan
Sold
H 47.5 in W 26 in D 28.25 in
Antique French Chair Tapestry Needlepoint Walnut Fireside Throne Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique French Walnut Upholstered Needlepoint Tapestry "Throne" or Fireside Arm Chair~~BARLEY TWIST~~c. 1880s Beautiful hand-carved arms with barley twist stretchers~~tap...
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Antique English Oak Carved Barley Twist Dining Chairs Includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs with spr...
Oak
Sold
H 46.75 in W 22.5 in L 46.75 in
2 Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Armchairs Barley Twist
Located in Dayton, OH
2 antique French Renaissance Revival carved oak hunt arm chairs barley twist Two 19th century French Renaissance Revival armchairs.
Oak
Set of 4 Twisted Wrought Iron Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 twisted wrought iron arm chairs
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 34 in W 28 in L 34 in
Contemporary Spool Arm Upholstered Nailhead Chair Barley Twist Style Chair
By Vanguard Studios
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mahogany spool arm chair by Vanguard, circa 1990s. Upholstered in a neutral plaid and features casters on front legs and nailheads throughout.
Metal
Barley Twist 1880s George Hunzinger Oak Arm Chair Hand Crafted
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bellport, NY
A 19th century George Hunzinger barley twist arm chai,r hand crafted in American oak woods,excellent condition,new upholstery in an exciting Ikat linen fabric which brings this aeth...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair Carved Oak Arm Chairs Farmhouse Gothic Barley Twist, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Cracking pair of large hand carved antique oak arm chairs Very castle chic look with intricately carved details We date this pair to circa 1880 and believed to be English in origin...
Oak
Set of 8 Boule -Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Each chair having a fine brass (boulle) inlay the arm chairs with twisted arms.
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Antique Italian Baroque Leather & Barley Twist Carved Mahogany Arm Chair 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Italian carved mahogany and leather Baroque Revival armchair, circa 1820. The chair with the original brown leather back and seat, the leather is attached to the chai...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The arm chairs having carved open arms with barley twist supports, carved edge to the seats and standing on turned shaped carved legs with turned feet united by barley twist shaped s...
Oak
Sold
H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Throne Barley Twist Renaissance Cane Seat
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English arm chair carved oak throne barley twist renaissance cane seat Direct from England, a gorgeous antique English arm chair with beautiful hand carved features!
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 50.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Antique French Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Large antique French carved oak “throne” arm chair, with stunning carved feat...
Brass
Sold
H 49.5 in W 32 in D 28 in
Theodore Alexander French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Leather Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII style Arm Chair, circa late 20th century. Features a walnut finish with a high leather upholstered back over padded scrolled arms and barley twist suppo...
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Pair of English Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of unusual English oak arm chairs with barley twist legs and arm supports.
Oak, Linen
Sold
H 35 in W 21 in D 18 in
Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wrought iron twisted metal ice cream parlor arm chairs with wood arms, pair A.
Iron
Sold
H 48 in W 25 in D 25 in
19th century PAIR French Carved Oak Arm Chair Barley Twist Louis XIII Throne
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair or Set of Antique French Carved Oak Arm Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Pair of large antique French carved oak “throne” arm chairs, with stunni...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 51.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
PAIR Set Antique French Arm Chair Dining Fireside Barley Twist Horse Hunt Hounds
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique French Arm Chair Dining Fireside Barley Twist Horse Hunt Hounds.
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of French Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French ball arm chairs with twisted spool legs and accents.
Wood, Linen
Fine Rustic Set Of Six Antique English Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chair frames are a deep stained oak. Each Arm Chair measures 22” wide by 17.75” deep by 39.75” high.
Oak, Cane
Sold
H 42.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.75 in
Antique French Dining Room Chairs, Barley Twist Legs, Requiring New Upholstery
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique set of (4) barley twist side chairs and (2) matching barley twist arm chairs in desperate need of new upholstery.
Wood
Pair Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Barley Twist Arm Chairs with nail head decoration. England 1920
Oak
Reproduction Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction English hand turned, hand joined and hand carved chairs of solid mahogany. Hand carved gargoyle finials on each arm. Finished with dark shellac and wax. 6 available. 4 ...
Upholstery
Carved Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A very fine pair of oak barley twist fireside arm chairs. Barley twist on both the upper and lower portions of the chair.
Oak
Carved Oak and Beechwood Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A very fine pair of quality oak and beechwood barley twist fireside arm chairs. Barley twist on both the upper and lower portions of the chair.
Oak, Beech
Pair Barley Twist Oak Arm Chairs (GMD#2909)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair English Carved Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Antique Kilim Rug.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm / Throne Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of Scottish Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chairs with heavily-carved top rails, caned back with barley twist uprights above caned seat ending on barley twist legs joined b...
Walnut, Cane
Sold
H 47 in W 27 in D 27 in
Antique Oak Arm Chairs, Barley Twist, Pair Of Thrones, Scotland 1870, H203
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak arm chairs, barley twist, pair of throne, Scotland 1870, H203 Scotland 1870 Solid oak Original finish Chairs have wonderful high backs Profusely shaped carved tops Needl...
Oak
Sold
H 45 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Antique Single Carved Oak Barley Twist Club/Hall Arm Chair, Scotland 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique single carved oak barley twist club/hall arm chair, Scotland 1920, B2625 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Carved top rail Pair of supports with finials to the ...
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Early 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs. The arms are carved with a figure of a woman in front.
Leather, Wood
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs. The arms are carved with a figure of a woman in front.
Suede, Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Antique Pair of Arm Chairs, Carved Oak, Barley Twist, Scotland 1920, B2485
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique pair of arm chairs, carved oak, barley twist, Scotland 1920, B2485 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Carved rail on top Above two barley twist supports Three ve...
Oak
Barley Twist Carved & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2624)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Now on sale for 900.00, reduced from 1,800.00) French Barley Twist Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Needlepoint Tapestry Upholstery (back velvet), and Nail-Head Trim, Note; Arm Height 2...
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 38 in W 25 in L 38 in
Pair of Antique Upholstered Barley Twist Oak Arm Chairs, Scotland 1910, B2714
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of antique upholstered Barley twist oak arm chairs, Scotland 1910, B2714 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish The rectangular backs and seats are upholstered in a red v...
Walnut
A pair of Henri IV walnut arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Henri IV walnut arm chairs with twist arms, legs and stretchers, terminating in bun feet; with needlepoint upholstery, dated 1700.
Walnut
Antique Jacobean Style Carved Oak Open Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
Intricately carved details on back and apron with carved griffins at top. Barley twist on chair back, arm supports, stretchers and legs.
Fabric, Oak
Pair McGuire Twisted Rattan and Rawhide Arm Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Bridport, CT
McGuire twisted rattan arm chairs, circa 1960.
Rattan
Contemporary 1960s Style Danish Modern Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Arm Chair Arms twist into back rest Faded leather buttoned seat supported by turned straight legs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
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