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19th Century Blue And White Barley Twist Kashmiri Table Lamp
19th Century Blue And White Barley Twist Kashmiri Table Lamp

19th Century Blue And White Barley Twist Kashmiri Table Lamp

Located in Hastings, GB

A late 19th century tall barley twist Kashmiri table lamp (originally a candlestick but now updated as a lamp), with the original intricate hand painted decoration throughout.

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo Raj Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th C. Victorian Merklen Bros. Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table
19th C. Victorian Merklen Bros. Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table

19th C. Victorian Merklen Bros. Barley Twist Figural Mahogany Parlor Lamp Table

By Merklen Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Victorian solid mahogany parlor table with barley twist legs by the Merklen Brothers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Occasional Table with Openwork Barley Twist Body
English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Occasional Table with Openwork Barley Twist Body

English Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Occasional Table with Openwork Barley Twist Body

Located in San Francisco, CA

the deeply patinated occasional table with hexagonal top above an intricately carved openwork body of barley twist supports all raised on turned legs

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Poplar

Fine 19th Century Antique English Barley-Twist Oak Dining Table
Fine 19th Century Antique English Barley-Twist Oak Dining Table

Fine 19th Century Antique English Barley-Twist Oak Dining Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A substantial 19th-century English dining table, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its impressive barley-twist supports, two-plank top and exceptionally robust constructio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Limed Oak Barley Twist Table Lamps. English C.1920
Antique Limed Oak Barley Twist Table Lamps. English C.1920

Antique Limed Oak Barley Twist Table Lamps. English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Near pair of limed oak barley twist table lamps. English. Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Carved Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Table Side Table
Antique Italian Carved Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Table Side Table

Antique Italian Carved Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Table Side Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by typical beveled edges top with the central drawer with round handles. The table is raised on four stunning...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Barley Twist Table with Inlaid Marquetry Top, Early 20th Century
Spanish Barley Twist Table with Inlaid Marquetry Top, Early 20th Century

Spanish Barley Twist Table with Inlaid Marquetry Top, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Spanish side table crafted in solid wood, featuring beautifully turned barley twist legs connected by matching stretchers, a hallmark of traditional Spanish and Mediterranean...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Barley Twist Table with Star Marquetry
Italian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Barley Twist Table with Star Marquetry

Italian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Barley Twist Table with Star Marquetry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Four barley twist legs extend outward in an X-form configuration, joined at a central carved block with a turned stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Gustavian, Bleached Wood, Barley Twist Table, Europe, 18th/19th c.
Gustavian, Bleached Wood, Barley Twist Table, Europe, 18th/19th c.

Gustavian, Bleached Wood, Barley Twist Table, Europe, 18th/19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Bleached Wood, Barley Twist Table, Europe, 18th/19th c. Antique Swedish or Gustavian Style Writing Table, Desk or Center Table.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Paint

Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Carved Barley Twist Oak 19thC
Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Carved Barley Twist Oak 19thC

Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Carved Barley Twist Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming Late 19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Octagonal Entry, Hall, Sofa, Center, Parlor or End Table with "X" Stretcher~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s These ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

English 1850s Barley Twist Mahogany Console Table with Red Marble Top
English 1850s Barley Twist Mahogany Console Table with Red Marble Top

English 1850s Barley Twist Mahogany Console Table with Red Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English barley twist mahogany console table from the mid-19th century, with red marble top.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs
Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs

Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

The table is supported by four finely turned barley twist legs joined by an H-form stretcher, a traditional form associated with Spanish furniture of the period.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century
Victorian Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century

Victorian Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful English oak side table featuring elegant barley twist legs and matching stretchers, crafted around the late 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Antique French Parlor Table BARLEY TWIST Renaissance Revival CHERUBS Oak 19thC
Antique French Parlor Table BARLEY TWIST Renaissance Revival CHERUBS Oak 19thC

Antique French Parlor Table BARLEY TWIST Renaissance Revival CHERUBS Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

HIGHLY CARVED Late 19th Century Antique French Oak BARLEY TWIST Entry, Hall, Parlor or End Table ~Carved Cherubs and Canted Corners~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s Th...

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Server Console Table Jacobean Carved Oak Barley Twist c1900
Antique English Server Console Table Jacobean Carved Oak Barley Twist c1900

Antique English Server Console Table Jacobean Carved Oak Barley Twist c1900

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique English Server Console Table Jacobean Carved Oak Barley Twist c1900. Direct from England, a striking and highly decorative Jacobean Revival carved oak three-tier server cons...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Barley Twist Canteen Table, Arts and Crafts Style, 1910
Solid Oak Barley Twist Canteen Table, Arts and Crafts Style, 1910

Solid Oak Barley Twist Canteen Table, Arts and Crafts Style, 1910

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table This is a Very Good Quality Solid Oak Table, it was originally designed as a cutlery canteen, the fitted interior is no longer present ben...

Category

Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890
Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890

Located in Choudrant, LA

Direct from France, a very unique antique French carved oak table~ ~Four large columns, each consisting of four separate barley twist posts set upon large square bases.

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Bellows Side Table in White Oak with Barley Twist Leg Details
Bellows Side Table in White Oak with Barley Twist Leg Details

Bellows Side Table in White Oak with Barley Twist Leg Details

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Handcrafted from solid white oak, this elegant piece showcases beautifully carved barley twist legs that add depth, movement, and old-world character.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Barley Twist Tall Table Lamp, Late 19th Century
English Oak Barley Twist Tall Table Lamp, Late 19th Century

English Oak Barley Twist Tall Table Lamp, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Oak Barley Twist Tall Table Lamp, Late 19th Century This barley twist lamp is crafted from oak wood with a warm, reddish-brown finish.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Stacking Tables by Theodore Alexander, 20th Century
Barley Twist Stacking Tables by Theodore Alexander, 20th Century

Barley Twist Stacking Tables by Theodore Alexander, 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Barley twist stacking tables with embossed brass tops by Theodore Alexander.

Category

20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Period Early 19th century Walnut Barley Twist Side Table
English Georgian Period Early 19th century Walnut Barley Twist Side Table

English Georgian Period Early 19th century Walnut Barley Twist Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Georgian period walnut barley twist side table from the early 19th century with single drawer and H-Form cross stretcher.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Bleached Walnut Barley Twist Pedestal
French 19th Century Bleached Walnut Barley Twist Pedestal

French 19th Century Bleached Walnut Barley Twist Pedestal

Located in Carmine, TX

This is a French 19th-century bleached walnut barley-twist pedestal or guéridon, featuring a beautifully turned spiral column and round circular top and base. The intricate barley-tw...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Antique Extendable Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, France, 1900s
Antique Extendable Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, France, 1900s

Antique Extendable Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, France, 1900s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This antique extendable dining table (282 cm), produced in France during the 1900s, is distinguished by its expressive turned base with barley twist legs and stretchers, a feature ro...

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Two Tier Barley Twist Side Table
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Two Tier Barley Twist Side Table

Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Two Tier Barley Twist Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid century Federal style Mahogany two tier barley twist side table in very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Russel Wright Ebonized Oak Barley Twist Table Lamp, Circa 1940
Russel Wright Ebonized Oak Barley Twist Table Lamp, Circa 1940

Russel Wright Ebonized Oak Barley Twist Table Lamp, Circa 1940

By Russel Wright

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Russel Wright attributed Ebonized Oak Barley Twist Table Lamp, 1940's. Featuring a sturdy, balanced Black lacquered twist column, Aluminum neck, includes period Milk Glass liner shad...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Spanish Barley Twist Wooden Table with One Drawer, 1820s
Spanish Barley Twist Wooden Table with One Drawer, 1820s

Spanish Barley Twist Wooden Table with One Drawer, 1820s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Preciosa mesa de nogal que puede utilizarse como escritorio o mesa de trabajo. Fabricada en robusta madera de nogal, todas sus patas y travesaños son salomónicos y cuenta con un cajó...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Industrial and Wor...

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Table with Glass Ball Feet
Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Table with Glass Ball Feet

Early 20th Century Tiger Oak Barley Twist Table with Glass Ball Feet

Located in Trenton, NJ

An early 20th century tiger oak parlor or occasional table featuring a shaped top, substantial barley-twist legs, lower shelf, and distinctive glass ball-and-claw feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Oak 24.5"T 19thC
Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Oak 24.5"T 19thC

Antique French Octagonal Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Oak 24.5"T 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming Late 19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Octagonal Entry, Hall, Sofa, Center, Parlor or End Table with "X" Stretcher~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s These ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Barley Twist Spiral Leg Dining Table
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Barley Twist Spiral Leg Dining Table

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Barley Twist Spiral Leg Dining Table

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom dining table with barley twist legs. Top features breadboards on each end.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Sheraton Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Dressing Table With Barley Twist Legs & Mirror
Sheraton Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Dressing Table With Barley Twist Legs & Mirror

Sheraton Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Dressing Table With Barley Twist Legs & Mirror

Located in Big Flats, NY

The drawers are arranged with two smaller drawers flanking a central, slightly larger drawer, a common configuration for such pieces. The table is supported by four finely turned bar...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Baker Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Inlay Square Lamp Side Table
Vintage Baker Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Inlay Square Lamp Side Table

Vintage Baker Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Inlay Square Lamp Side Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baker Furniture Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Inlay Single Drawer Square Lamp Side Table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Solid Wood Pedestal Accent Table with Barley Twist Legs and Ebonized
Handcrafted Solid Wood Pedestal Accent Table with Barley Twist Legs and Ebonized

Handcrafted Solid Wood Pedestal Accent Table with Barley Twist Legs and Ebonized

Located in Miami, FL

It features four barley-twist turned legs, a sturdy frame, and a rich dark ebonized finish that contrasts beautifully with the natural wood top.

Category

Vintage 1910s Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Barley Twist Oak and Cane Tiered Glass Top Side Table
Mid-Century Barley Twist Oak and Cane Tiered Glass Top Side Table

Mid-Century Barley Twist Oak and Cane Tiered Glass Top Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-Century Barley Twist Oak and Cane Tiered Glass Top Side Table.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Oak

18th c Continental Fruitwood Table with Fabric Lined Top and Barley Twist Legs
18th c Continental Fruitwood Table with Fabric Lined Top and Barley Twist Legs

18th c Continental Fruitwood Table with Fabric Lined Top and Barley Twist Legs

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Continental fruitwood rectangular table with foliate needlework fabric lined top with wooden border, a scrollwork inlaid frieze drawer, additional foliate carved ...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

American Victorian Tiger Oak Side Table w/ Barley Twist Legs & Claw Feet
American Victorian Tiger Oak Side Table w/ Barley Twist Legs & Claw Feet

American Victorian Tiger Oak Side Table w/ Barley Twist Legs & Claw Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The surface shimmers in the sunlight, revealing a lively ripple of golden rays that change as you move around it—a testament to the skillful way the wood was cut and finished. Elegan...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Octagonal Coffee Table
Vintage Baker Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Octagonal Coffee Table

Vintage Baker Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Octagonal Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baker Furniture Barley Twist Oak & Burlwood Parquetry Octagonal Coffee Table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

English Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Side Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
English Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Side Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

English Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Side Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The elegant barley twist legs are joined by metal cross stretchers on the sides and a lower shelf, providing both stability and additional storage.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Italian Inlay Veneer Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Side Table
Antique Italian Inlay Veneer Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Side Table

Antique Italian Inlay Veneer Wood Bobbin Barley Twist Legs Sewing Side Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful antique Italian sewing table ideal as side or end table, characterized by typical beveled edge table top with the typical compartments in the central drawer with brass key ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Jacobean Revival Center Table in Oak, Parquetry Top, Barley-Twist Legs
Vintage Jacobean Revival Center Table in Oak, Parquetry Top, Barley-Twist Legs

Vintage Jacobean Revival Center Table in Oak, Parquetry Top, Barley-Twist Legs

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

This is a vintage Jacobean Revival center table, round and two-tiered, built on four barley-twist legs that meet a shaped lower shelf with concave sides.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Jacobean Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Jacobean Style Barley Twist Base & Glass Top End Table
Late 20th Century Jacobean Style Barley Twist Base & Glass Top End Table

Late 20th Century Jacobean Style Barley Twist Base & Glass Top End Table

Located in Topeka, KS

COME ON BABY. Let’s do the TWIST!! The Barley twist that is!!!! This is a wonderful Jacobean style end table with a barley twist wood base and a lovely rectangular glass top.

Category

Late 20th Century American Jacobean End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920
Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920

Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920. Direct from England, another fabulous antique British side or center table, with superb design and a st...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Baroque Revival Walnut Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century
Baroque Revival Walnut Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

Baroque Revival Walnut Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The piece is distinguished by its finely turned barley twist legs, a classical decorative element inspired by earlier Spanish Baroque furniture.

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Antique American Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Barley Twist Dining Table Extends
Antique American Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Barley Twist Dining Table Extends

Antique American Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Barley Twist Dining Table Extends

Located in Dayton, OH

The defining hallmarks of this piece are its deeply carved barley twist (spiral) legs that terminate in prominent, ornately detailed gadroon (melon bulb) feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twist stretchers topped with two finials.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Custom Oval Drop Dining Table, Wood, Barley Twist Legs, England, 2020
Custom Oval Drop Dining Table, Wood, Barley Twist Legs, England, 2020

Custom Oval Drop Dining Table, Wood, Barley Twist Legs, England, 2020

Located in Nashville, TN

Elegant styling and simple barley twist leg design gives it a versatility in any dining space.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Barley Twist Table Lamp, Turned Wood, Painted Finish, 1930
Art Deco Barley Twist Table Lamp, Turned Wood, Painted Finish, 1930

Art Deco Barley Twist Table Lamp, Turned Wood, Painted Finish, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Lovely Turned and Painted Barley Twist Table Lamp A skilfully turned piece, this lamp stands on a turned wooden base, the upright column is hollow at one point showing the skill of...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Barley Twist  Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror
Antique Oak Barley Twist  Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror

Antique Oak Barley Twist Demi Lune Console Table with Matching Mirror

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in New York, NY

The demi lune table features two shelves, with barley twist legs, the original matching mirror also has a barley twist frame.

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mirror, Oak

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Below, three drawers run along the front, each fitted with simple round brass knobs, offering practical storage while maintaining a balanced and understated aesthetic. The table sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the twisted barley table you’re looking for. A twisted barley table — often made from wood, oak and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 450 options for an antique or vintage twisted barley table now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the twisted barley table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each twisted barley table bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one twisted barley table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dos Gallos Studio, Baker Furniture Company and Frederick Cooper produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Twisted Barley Table?

Prices for a twisted barley table start at $236 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $1,970.

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Questions About Twisted Barley Table

  • 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.