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*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire
*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire

*An Exquisite 19th Century French Flame Mahogany Fitted Secretaire

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Item has stunning grain and patina, central secretaries is flanked by two barley-twist columns. Desk surface has a green baize surface, and the secretaire comes with two keys, one f...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style
French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

To each side are full length barley twist columns.  The lower section / cabinet has a full-width drawer on top that has deeply carved floral decoration and a drawer pull.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century
Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century

By Luigi Frullini

Located in Buxton, GB

The wardrobe has two cherubs at either side of the crest with carvings to the doors of cherubs and Angels. There are four barley twisted columns with carved ivory to edge each of the...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet, Ebonised Details, 1665
17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet, Ebonised Details, 1665

17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet, Ebonised Details, 1665

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The doors are flanked by ebonised barley twist columns with gilded capitals which have been beautifully turned and, beneath a projecting moulding, there are two drawers in the base.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century American Empire Pedestals or Plant Stands
Pair of 19th Century American Empire Pedestals or Plant Stands

Pair of 19th Century American Empire Pedestals or Plant Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

Each stand features a boldly scaled barley twist column, expertly carved to showcase movement and texture, rising to support a square top with clean, refined edges.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

There are two lower shelves, separated by hand turned vine barley twist columns. The bottom shelf has a lovely molded and hand carved molded base, over hand turned feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase

Located in Birmingham, AL

The two intricately detailed doors are solid carved panels done by an expert ébéniste and are also flanked by barley twist columns. The inside reveals a single shelf for additional s...

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Buffet
19th Century French Oak Buffet

19th Century French Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

The doors are flanked by hand turned barley twist columns. The base of the piece is molded and has hand carved decoration as well.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Oak

17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill
17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill

17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The hood, formerly rising, is flanked by ebonised barley twist columns with matching mouldings and glazed side apertures allowing the movement to be viewed.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Brass

Architectural Gothic Revival Oak Wall Cabinet with Heraldic Carving
Architectural Gothic Revival Oak Wall Cabinet with Heraldic Carving

Architectural Gothic Revival Oak Wall Cabinet with Heraldic Carving

Located in Lisse, NL

The piece is conceived with pronounced architectural presence, its façade articulated by finely carved barley-twist columns, projecting cornices, and an elaborately scrolled pediment...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror
Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror

Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror

By Plan Dauphine

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Featuring a richly carved giltwood frame accented by bold ebonized barley twist columns, the mirror embodies both strength and elegance.

Category

1990s Unknown Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase

19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

The upper section consists of a 2 door glass fronted Bookcase and has Gorgeous barley twist columns to the sides, with 3 interior shelves.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of Restored Victorian Burr Walnut Tripod Side End Lamp Tables circa 1860
Pair of Restored Victorian Burr Walnut Tripod Side End Lamp Tables circa 1860

Pair of Restored Victorian Burr Walnut Tripod Side End Lamp Tables circa 1860

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They have hand turned barley twist column pedestals and the legs are carved in a very sophisticated Georgian style.

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880
Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880

Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880

Located in Portland, OR

The lamp having a carrying handle above a pair of screens, over the four burners is a chatelaine of tools comprising; a pair of wick nips, a bucket, a lamp snuffer and a twisted bras...

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair
19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair

19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

The pillars consist of carved and turned barley twist columns. The central backing of the chair consists of a large carved and pierced scrolling section, with button decorations and...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves

Located in Winter Park, FL

Good quality craftsmanship with carved barley twist columns and delicate turned finials.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table
19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table

19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Support is provided by four scrolled legs carved with lions' faces, combining with clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns, a pair on each side, and a pair serving as tr...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique 17th Century French Baroque Carved Walnut Credence Cabinet Cherubs 1650
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Carved Walnut Credence Cabinet Cherubs 1650

Antique 17th Century French Baroque Carved Walnut Credence Cabinet Cherubs 1650

Located in Portland, OR

The stand is raised on two pairs of tall 'Barley Twist' columns to the front, below is a stepped storage plinth with carved bun feet.

Category

Antique 1650s French Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique 17th Century English Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by Edin Burgis of London
Antique 17th Century English Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by Edin Burgis of London

Antique 17th Century English Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by Edin Burgis of London

Located in Suffolk, GB

The hood is flanked by barley-twist columns and surmounted by a broken-arch pediment with a carved central shell and foliate detailing.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Fine European Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Pewter Inlaid Cabinet
Fine European Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Pewter Inlaid Cabinet

Fine European Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Pewter Inlaid Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the 19th century, most likely Northern Italy, exceptionally executed in refined Renaissance Revival taste, finely carved and sculpte...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Pewter

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

(Additional info below) Continental Europe, most likely Southern Germany or Northern Italy, possibly Augsburg, circa 1725 Dating to the early 18th century, exceptionally executed...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s
Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The upper portion features glass-paned doors framed by barley twist columns, opening to reveal spacious shelving ideal for displaying fine china, books, or collectibles.

Category

Antique 1870s European Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors
Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors

Sublime Antique Victorian Hardwood Heavily Carved Piano Stool Porcelain Castors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

As you can see piece has ornate carving all-over, barley twist spiral columns to the sides, the period Regency green upholstery and large internal storage space The stool has bee...

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Mid-sized, impressive piece Displays a desirable aged patina Dark stained oak radiates highlights from the profusely carved stocks Striking Charles II restoration revival taste of...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top
Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top

Antique William IV 1830 Hardwood Side Table + Grand Tour Cameo Display Case Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The base is a lovely William circa 1830 occasional side table with barley twist turned column base finished with brass hard wear.

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise
17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise

17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It is flanked by prominent gilt brass-capped solid barley twist columns, with blind fretted panels to the sides.

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Brass, Steel

1900s Ebonized Neoclassic Bookcase in Carved Walnut Hand Lacquered Wax Polished
1900s Ebonized Neoclassic Bookcase in Carved Walnut Hand Lacquered Wax Polished

1900s Ebonized Neoclassic Bookcase in Carved Walnut Hand Lacquered Wax Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Particularly distinctive are the two imposing barley-twist columns, enriched with gilt finish, which frame the open interior.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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Twisted Barley Column For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the twisted barley column you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every twisted barley column was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer twisted barley column, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A twisted barley column made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

How Much is a Twisted Barley Column?

A twisted barley column can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,939, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $7,800.

Questions About Twisted Barley Column

  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.