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19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls
19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls

19th Century French Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Brass Pulls

$8,950

H 29.5 in W 43 in D 28.5 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Walnut Table / Desk with Twisted Legs
18th C. Walnut Table / Desk with Twisted Legs

18th C. Walnut Table / Desk with Twisted Legs

$5,500

H 28.25 in W 38.5 in D 25.25 in

18th C. Walnut Table / Desk with Twisted Legs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful walnut table with turned legs and a single drawer.... a great night stand for a King bed.

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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Jacobean Revival Partner’s Writing Desk w/ Barley Twist Legs
English Jacobean Revival Partner’s Writing Desk w/ Barley Twist Legs

English Jacobean Revival Partner’s Writing Desk w/ Barley Twist Legs

$1,450

H 29.25 in W 50 in D 30 in

English Jacobean Revival Partner’s Writing Desk w/ Barley Twist Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in mahogany, the desk features beautifully turned barley twist legs, carved block details, stretcher supports, and a richly paneled top that gives the piece its strong archit...

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Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK

LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK

$3,716

H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The legs are ornately carved in the barley twist fashion In terms of the condition we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it, there will be normal age and use...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs
Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

$9,500

H 30.5 in W 66.5 in D 30.5 in

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful all-over patina and hand carvings on the apron.

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Antique Early 18th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Desk or Accent Table With Barley Twist Spindle Legs in Henredon Style
Vintage Desk or Accent Table With Barley Twist Spindle Legs in Henredon Style

Vintage Desk or Accent Table With Barley Twist Spindle Legs in Henredon Style

$1,250

H 38 in W 35.5 in D 24.5 in

Vintage Desk or Accent Table With Barley Twist Spindle Legs in Henredon Style

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Enhance your space with this vintage desk or accent table featuring barley twist spindle legs in the style of Henredon.

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Vintage 1980s American Desks

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Wood

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

$2,880

H 28.15 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The table stands on beautifully turned barley twist legs, a hallmark of traditional craftsmanship, connected by a matching stretcher that reinforces both stability and visual harmony.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine
1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine

1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine

$8,500

H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in

1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine

Located in Lejre, DK

This table is a beautiful example of Danish craftsmanship from the 1940s, created by a Danish cabinetmaker. The frame is made of solid oak, characterized by twisted, sturdy legs that...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Super Carved Oak Desk
Super Carved Oak Desk

Super Carved Oak Desk

$2,025

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 27 in

Super Carved Oak Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good green man carved oak desk, twisted legs and stretcher, green tooled leather top, freestanding, in overall very good condition. 29.5" high 51" wide 27" depth Knee height ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk

East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk

$22,906

H 27.75 in W 46 in D 27.75 in

East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk

By Southeast Asia

Located in London, GB

Supported by four barley twist legs and bun feet, this desk stands as a testament to Indonesian craftsmanship circa 1730.

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Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desks

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Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

20th-Century Tiger Oak Fall-Front Secretary Desk on Barley Twist Legs
20th-Century Tiger Oak Fall-Front Secretary Desk on Barley Twist Legs

20th-Century Tiger Oak Fall-Front Secretary Desk on Barley Twist Legs

$2,398

H 38.88 in W 21.88 in D 24 in

20th-Century Tiger Oak Fall-Front Secretary Desk on Barley Twist Legs

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A new stain was applied to unify tone and depth. Anchored by barley twist legs joined by a stretcher base, the piece achieves a balance of visual grace and structural integrity.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Furniture

Materials

Oak

Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina

Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina

$6,800

H 31.25 in W 53 in D 29.5 in

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored
French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

$4,800

H 29.5 in W 40 in D 25.75 in

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800's Restored

Located in Highwood, IL

Very unusual Antique French “open barley twist” leg and stretcher Small Writing Table, that could be used as a Lady’s Desk, End or Side Table and of course a Nightstand.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIII End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer
18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

$2,400

H 30.25 in W 38.5 in D 24.5 in

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

The table stands on four richly turned barley twist legs, joined by an X-form stretcher centered with a turned finial, a classic construction that enhances both stability and visual ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

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Walnut

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Walnut Barley Twist Leg Desk, Italy, 19th Century
Walnut Barley Twist Leg Desk, Italy, 19th Century

Walnut Barley Twist Leg Desk, Italy, 19th Century

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H 31 in W 39.5 in D 24 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Ebonized Single-Drawer Writing Desk, France, 19th Century
Ebonized Single-Drawer Writing Desk, France, 19th Century

Ebonized Single-Drawer Writing Desk, France, 19th Century

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H 29 in W 36 in D 24 in

Ebonized Single-Drawer Writing Desk, France, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century French ebonized wood with barley twist legs desk large single drawer Three smaller decorative center barley twist legs Can be used as a writing desk or as a side table.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Desk with Barley Twist Legs
French Desk with Barley Twist Legs

French Desk with Barley Twist Legs

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H 29 in W 63.5 in D 34.5 in

French Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th Century French oak desk with drawer was made in the Louis XIII style. The hardware is original.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Large 17th Century Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs
Large 17th Century Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Large 17th Century Walnut Desk with Barley Twist Legs

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H 32 in W 66.5 in D 29.75 in

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique French Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Bookmatched Top
Antique French Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Bookmatched Top

Antique French Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Bookmatched Top

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H 29 in W 78.5 in D 42.5 in

Antique French Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Bookmatched Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Barley Twist legs are also perfectly matched with left and right turnings.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Oak Carved Twist Leg Table
Oak Carved Twist Leg Table

Oak Carved Twist Leg Table

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H 29 in W 35.25 in D 21.25 in

Oak Carved Twist Leg Table

Located in Houston, TX

This table could be used as a small desk, entry piece or end table. The carving and twist leg of the piece add great texture as well as visual beauty.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

English 1820s Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Top and Twisted Tapering Legs
English 1820s Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Top and Twisted Tapering Legs

English 1820s Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Top and Twisted Tapering Legs

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H 31 in W 71.5 in D 38.75 in

English 1820s Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Top and Twisted Tapering Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany partners desk from the early 19th century, with leather top, Greek key motifs and twisted legs.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs

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H 46 in W 51 in D 25.5 in

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Henri II or Renaissance Revival ornate carved oak Black Forest writing desk France, Late 19th Century Beautiful ornate carved oak, with barley twist legs...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Desk, Barley Twist Legs
Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Desk, Barley Twist Legs

Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Table, Desk, Barley Twist Legs

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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.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1960s Waxed Wood Desk with Barley Twist Legs by Sarried
1960s Waxed Wood Desk with Barley Twist Legs by Sarried

1960s Waxed Wood Desk with Barley Twist Legs by Sarried

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H 28 in W 48 in D 30 in

1960s Waxed Wood Desk with Barley Twist Legs by Sarried

Located in New York, NY

An elegant waxed wood writing table with barley twist legs and stretcher by Sarreid, Ltd. Signed with metal label to underside, USA, circa 1960. Features two drawers.

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

An English Walnut Table With Barley Twist Legs

An English Walnut Table With Barley Twist Legs

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H 30 in W 42.5 in D 27.5 in

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

British Colonial Table with Two Drawers and Twist Legs with Casters
British Colonial Table with Two Drawers and Twist Legs with Casters

British Colonial Table with Two Drawers and Twist Legs with Casters

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H 30.75 in W 55 in D 34 in

British Colonial Table with Two Drawers and Twist Legs with Casters

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome British Colonial desk was made in Rangoon, Burma, and dates to circa 1910. The desk features two drawers with Campaign pulls and was made from teak wood. The casters ar...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Lacquer

Serving Table in Birch, Danish Cabinetmaker, Twisted Legs, Early 20th Century
Serving Table in Birch, Danish Cabinetmaker, Twisted Legs, Early 20th Century

Serving Table in Birch, Danish Cabinetmaker, Twisted Legs, Early 20th Century

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H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in

Serving Table in Birch, Danish Cabinetmaker, Twisted Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This stunning serving table in oak with twisted legs is a beautiful example of early 20th-century Danish craftsmanship. Made of birch, it features two trays that rest atop gracefully...

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Early 20th Century Danish Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Center Writing Table on Barley Twist Legs
18th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Center Writing Table on Barley Twist Legs

18th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Center Writing Table on Barley Twist Legs

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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...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

English Stripped Oak Desk
English Stripped Oak Desk

English Stripped Oak Desk

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H 30 in W 53 in D 28 in

English Stripped Oak Desk

Located in Norwalk, CT

The elaborately turned finials and heavy barley twist legs and stetchers give this desk unusual whimsey, even "Suessical".

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

c.1890 French Oak Louis XIII Tapestry Top Desk w/2 Drawers
c.1890 French Oak Louis XIII Tapestry Top Desk w/2 Drawers

c.1890 French Oak Louis XIII Tapestry Top Desk w/2 Drawers

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H 28.5 in W 47.5 in D 31.75 in

c.1890 French Oak Louis XIII Tapestry Top Desk w/2 Drawers

Located in Highwood, IL

This special desk is in very nice condition for it's age, the barley twist legs and stretcher give this desk plenty of charm.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Oak

Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s
Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s

Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s

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H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 32.88 in

Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s

By Pierre Chapo, Philip Arctander

Located in Odense, DK

Made from solid oak, it features beautifully turned barley twist legs – a detail that became popular during the Baroque period and later reappeared in furniture styles across Europe ...

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Carved French Oak Bonheur de Jour or Writing Table
Carved French Oak Bonheur de Jour or Writing Table

Carved French Oak Bonheur de Jour or Writing Table

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H 52 in W 39 in D 26 in

Carved French Oak Bonheur de Jour or Writing Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved French oak Bonheur de Jour or writing table This is a superbly carved French oak Bonheur de Jour or desk, the desk is made in oak which has been beautifully carved with lio...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs
18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

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H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 26 in

18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

The elegant writing table has four beautifully hand-carved, barley twist legs with bun feet at the base, and a thick stretcher also barley twisted at the bottom with a center finial.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

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H 28.5 in W 39.25 in D 27.25 in

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

The writing table has a single drawer across the front with a forged iron knob, four beautifully hand-carved, barley twist legs with bun feet, and an intricate stretcher with two tal...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

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Walnut

18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs
18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

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H 30 in W 38 in D 24.5 in

18th Century, French, Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

The writing table has four beautifully hand-carved, barley twist legs with bun feet at the base and a X stretcher with a center finial at the bottom.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer
18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

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H 29.75 in W 39 in D 23.75 in

18th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Table Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

The standout feature is the richly turned barley twist legs, joined by similarly carved stretchers that enhance both stability and symmetry.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Work Table (Cerused)
Antique English Work Table (Cerused)

Antique English Work Table (Cerused)

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H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in

Antique English Work Table (Cerused)

Located in Bellport, NY

Oak Cerused Antique English Work Table/Desk.Barley twisted legs,overlap apron,plank wood top.Great look for any use.

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Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak

Antique Swedish Barley Twist Leg Desk / Writing Table
Antique Swedish Barley Twist Leg Desk / Writing Table

Antique Swedish Barley Twist Leg Desk / Writing Table

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H 29.93 in W 42.92 in D 24.81 in

Antique Swedish Barley Twist Leg Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

The most striking feature of the desk is the fantastic barley twist legs which stand on brass casters.

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Antique 1880s Swedish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Vintage British Colonial Barley Twist Leg Leather Top Desk
Vintage British Colonial Barley Twist Leg Leather Top Desk

Vintage British Colonial Barley Twist Leg Leather Top Desk

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H 31 in W 47.25 in D 26.25 in

Vintage British Colonial Barley Twist Leg Leather Top Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Handsome British Colonial barley twist leg desk with three drawers & leather top.

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20th Century British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs

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H 29 in W 49 in D 30.75 in

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs

Located in Southampton, NJ

American antique Arts & Crafts solid quarter sawn Oak library table with original finish. Unusual in its distinct Mission & English influences. Boasts a single drawer with impressive...

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Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Desk W/Barley Twist Legs & Trestle Base
19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Desk W/Barley Twist Legs & Trestle Base

19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Desk W/Barley Twist Legs & Trestle Base

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H 29 in W 57 in D 28 in

19th Century Hand Carved Rosewood Desk W/Barley Twist Legs & Trestle Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century hand carved rosewood desk w/barley twist legs & trestle base Outstanding hand carved custom made rosewood desk w/ full length drawer The quality of the desk cannot...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Barley Twist Leg Writing/Side Table
Barley Twist Leg Writing/Side Table

Barley Twist Leg Writing/Side Table

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H 29 in W 28.5 in D 18.5 in

Barley Twist Leg Writing/Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Barley twist leg small writing or side table with beautiful inlaid top.

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk

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H 30.75 in W 38.75 in D 26 in

Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Raised on traditional hand-carved barley twist legs, the desk is joined by an elegantly curved trestle, exemplifying the Louis XIII style.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Oak Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher, 19th Century
English Oak Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher, 19th Century

English Oak Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher, 19th Century

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H 29 in W 50 in D 24.5 in

English Oak Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Well hand carved & detailed in oak, this desk has 10 drawers with original wooden pulls. The desk portion is 30.5"h with an additional 17", making the total height 47.5", Original r...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19thc English Inlaid Table With Twisted Legs
19thc English Inlaid Table With Twisted Legs

19thc English Inlaid Table With Twisted Legs

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H 28 in W 41 in D 25 in

19thc English Inlaid Table With Twisted Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

19thC ENGLISH INLAID TABLE WITH TWISTED LEGS,INCREDIBLE PATINA AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A VERY LARGE INVENTORY ON OUR WEBSITE TO VISIT GO TO WWW.PARCMONCEAU.COM

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Style Desk Writing Table Walnut Leather Top Barley Twist Legs
Antique Style Desk Writing Table Walnut Leather Top Barley Twist Legs

Antique Style Desk Writing Table Walnut Leather Top Barley Twist Legs

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H 30 in W 45 in D 20 in

Antique Style Desk Writing Table Walnut Leather Top Barley Twist Legs

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique style walnut writing table desk with green and gold tooled leather inset, the desk having two short and two drawers all with brass drop handles with shaped apron, standing on...

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20th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs and Finial
19th Century Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs and Finial

19th Century Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs and Finial

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 24.75 in

19th Century Walnut Table with Barley Twist Legs and Finial

Located in Houston, TX

A table like this, brilliantly rich in ornate details, is a definite statement piece. I’ve never seen a piece quite like it.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Oak French Renaissance Desk
19th Century Oak French Renaissance Desk

19th Century Oak French Renaissance Desk

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H 39 in W 45 in D 27 in

19th Century Oak French Renaissance Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Has twisted carved stretched legs. Desk is strong and sturdy, ready to be used and enjoyed for many years to come.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

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

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 39 in D 23.5 in

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste. Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twis...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St
19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St

19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St

$6,240

H 29.1 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in

19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St

Located in Miami, FL

We are delighted with this four-sided carved desk with five dark oak drawers. This is a collectible desk. It has five front drawers and another five false drawers at the back, maki...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

$4,775

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

$5,975

H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and stretcher. Crafted from oak in the grand Louis XIII style fronted by a large 27 inch...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet

$4,980

H 39 in W 54 in D 18 in

19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Gothic oak buffet is a marvel of hand-worked craftsmanship and the sculptor's art, all in one piece! Rendered from old-growth oak, it features linenfold panels on...

Category

Antique 1840s French Gothic Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

$33,784

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table
19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table

19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table

$3,243

H 29 in W 42 in D 28 in

19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century green man carved oak hall or centre table This is an intricately and very attractive piece, of Gothic carved oak furniture. The carving is Fine and very detailed and...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Center Tables

Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Desk with Leather Top
Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Desk with Leather Top

Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Desk with Leather Top

Sold|$3,800

H 29 in W 40 in D 24 in

Late 19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Desk with Leather Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This is an authentic French antique carved desk with a leather top made of oak, having intricate carving on all sides and the barley twist legs. There is a leather top which shows si...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

$4,775

H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

$173,708

H 113.39 in W 166.93 in D 15.75 in

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table

$5,590

H 22.25 in W 59.26 in D 33.08 in

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Twisted Legs Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal twisted legs desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every twisted legs desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the twisted legs desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each twisted legs desk bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Twisted Legs Desk?

Prices for a twisted legs desk start at $1,151 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $4,200.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Twisted Legs Desk
  • How are barley twist legs made?
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    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.

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