Pair of Antique Chairs w\ Barley Twist Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Barley Twist Side Chair is characterized by its unique, twisted leg design, often found on chairs and other furniture pieces, complimenting any living space for beautiful hom...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Oak Chairs, Barley Twist Legs, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of two oak chairs with barley twist legs and string seats. New Italian cotton upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Period Style English Chair With Barley Twist Legs and Lions Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique style English chair with barley twist in cherry wood and polished dark patinated finish. Great carving throughout with seated lions at the arms. Chairs custom made...
Cherry
Baroque Style English Chair with Barley Twisted Legs in Oak, 1920s
By Henredon
Located in Odense, DK
Exquisite and timeless, the Baroque-style English chair with barley-twisted legs in oak from the 1920s encapsulates the grandeur and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Fabric, Oak
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of craftsmanship.
Brass
Twist & Knot Black Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Twist & Knot Black Chair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of crafts...
Brass
Antique Barley Twist Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Barley Twist Side Chair is characterized by its unique, twisted leg design, often found on chairs and other furniture pieces, complimenting any living space for beautiful hom...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
6 Fine Carved Oak Lion Heads Twisted Legs New Upholstery Jacobean Dining Chairs
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 MINT fine Carved Oak Lion Heads Twisted Legs NEW Beige Herring Bone Fabric Upholstery Jacobean Dining Chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Red Leather - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Raised on hand-carved barley twist legs accented with rosettes, these chairs exemplify exceptional craftsmanship and the timeless elegance of the French Renaissance style
Leather, Oak
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
18th Century Chair with Twisted Legs
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18th century with twisted legs.
Wood
Pair of Austrian Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Austrian chairs constructed from pine with barley twist legs and back rails.
English Needlepoint Prayer Chair With Barley Twist Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Upholstered prayer chair with original geometric needlepoint covering and turned barley twist front legs on casters.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Set of Italian Dining Room Chairs Model Twist with Leather and Chrome Legs
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set of Italian dining room chairs Model Twist with leather and chrome legs.
Steel
18th Century French Oak Louis XIII Style Side Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French oak Louis XIII style side chair with beautiful barley twist legs and stretcher.
Upholstery, Linen
c1820 French Louis XIII Oak Side Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Circa 1820 French Oak Louis XIII style side chair, with beautiful barley twist legs and stretcher.
Oak, Linen
Pair of Late 19th century Jacobean Style Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of Scottish Jacobean Style oak framed chairs. Barley twisted legs, new premium tan leather upholstery, brass nail head trim.
Illum Wikkelso lounge chairs Niels Eilersen Denmark 1962
By Neils Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Some beautiful details are the are the twisted armrests and turned legs. The chairs seat very comfortable and they are in fantastic condition; the webbing has been renewed by Pirelli...
Leather, Teak
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. The chairs have been newly upholstered in linen and decorated with double welt decoration.
Oak, Linen
Sold
H 29.53 in W 14.57 in L 29.53 in
Set of Ten Pieces Outdoor Furniture in Light Grey Wrought Iron Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten pieces outdoor furniture in light grey wrought iron composed of two tables and eight chairs. Chairs have twisted legs, joined by a stretcher, an openwork seat with littl...
Wrought Iron
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. Structurally sound, but as you can see, they do require an i...
Wood
Pair of Upholstered Wingback Chairs with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modern pair of upholstered wing chairs or wingbacks featuring French Louis XIII barley twist legs.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 40.5 in W 26.25 in D 29 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bergère with Distressed Leather Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome antique French Louis XVI style beech bergère or side chair with excellent carving and unusual twisted legs.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 40 in W 25.25 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Tudor Style Mahogany Armchairs Dining Chairs with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of 4 Tudor style mahogany armchairs having pale yellow silk upholstery, barley twist arm supports, legs and stretchers and brass nailhead trim.
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage Barley Twist Leg Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely vintage chair. Reupholstered in african kuba cloth. Pair available (priced individually).
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs with Barley Twist Legs, shaped top-freshly upholstered in Belgian linen.
Linen
Set of 6 Louis XII Style Dining Chairs , Barley Twist Legs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
New linen upholestry, Walnut barley twist legs
1920s Bronze over Iron Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Gorgeous bronze plated iron chair with twisted legs and elegant, curving details throughout.
Iron
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
The quality of these little chairs is just superb. From the complex molding of the backs, to the delicate carving of the splats, to the twisted fluting of the legs, these chairs refl...
Set of Ten Walnut Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is supported by a barley twist central stretcher, barley twist front legs with flower decoration and barley twist back legs.
Walnut, Cane
Large Provincial Naïve School Oil on Canvas Portrait, circa 1830
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Of pleasing proportions, the Provincial oil on canvas portrait of three children, two girls and one boy, painted in the Naïve style, and housed in a gilded frame, the central figure ...
Canvas
Antique High Back Twisted Leg Ornate Side Chair
Located in Pataskala, OH
Sturdy ebonized wood with graceful twisted legs and uprights; crowned floral seatback with breathtaking mother-of-pearl inlays; Classic caned seatbed.
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 42.52 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Set Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Throne, Turn of the Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
IF you are really interested, I will favor a way so that you can buy them and someone can enjoy them. Barley twist legs 6 dining chairs 2 armchairs throne-type, turn of the century.
Leather, Chestnut
Sold
H 25.6 in W 55.91 in D 30.32 in
Marble Table and 6 Chairs in Twisted Metal in the Taste of Edgar Brandt, 1940
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Grey marble table and 6 chairs in twisted metal in the taste of Edgar Brandt Circa 1940 Garden furniture in wrought iron and patinated with openwork band and legs composed of a mar...
Marble, Wrought Iron
$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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$1,445
H 32 in W 28 in D 27 in
Antique English Carved Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Arm Throne Chair Upholstery
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a gorgeous 19th century carved oak corner chair. Thick, hand carved foliate back rail, with turned and carved lyre shaped supports, ending in dimensional mask ha...
Oak
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