Twisting Columns

Large wardrobes, cupboards, and cabinets had twisted columns, broken pediments, and heavy moldings.

This French iron chandelier from the mid-20th century features an intricately twisted central column with s-scrolled arms that attach to a circular ring midway to the lights.

The frames are masterfully executed with bold barley twist columns and stretchers, a hallmark of Renaissance inspiration revived in 19th century France.

The piece features elaborate high-relief carvings, likely depicting stylized foliage or heraldic motifs, flanked by imposing twisted barley-twist columns that frame the doors.

The armrests are also exquisitely crafted, featuring two small twisted columns supporting a sculpture reminiscent of a shell (see photo).

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

Below its magnificent top is a shallow frieze which is supported at each end of the table on double turned and carved twisted columns which are separated in the centre with a small b...

The lamp features a solid oak base with a hand-carved twisted column, adding depth and sophistication to any living space.

Its elaborate architectural form evokes a grand entrance, combining a domed roof, twisted columns and a richly ornamented doorway in a striking piece of Judaica.

The façade is centered by two large raised diamond panels framed with deep moldings and flanked by dramatic barley-twist columns. Matching geometric decoration continues along the si...

Elaborately handforged, twisted columns - each standing for one of the 5 elements: fire, water, earth, wood and metal - were mounted on a round base where you can also see the engrav...

The façade features deeply molded paneled doors centered with bold carved cartouches of scrolling acanthus foliage and oval bosses, framed by handsome barley twist columns resting ov...

., the traveling desk having a brass grill and finials over three drawers at each side flanking the breakfront door accented with twist columns and brass figures, the door opening to...

Elegant vintage Italian Florentine gilt pedestal.

Impressive Oak Renaissance Revival bookcase heavily carved with 2 glass doors and adjustable shelves. Barley twist columns, carved embellishments along crown, drawer, panels and thro...

The front started with four pilasters that create three reserves, the two lateral pilasters have two twisted columns on a blue background, the central pilasters are instead painted w...

Flanking the rectangular mirror plate are two beautifully carved Solomonic twisted columns, each topped with an acanthus leaf capital and embellished with intricate floral carvings a...

Each letter is bordered with undulating edge scrolling and twisting columns at the corners. At the lower end of every side, there are overhanging silver swags surrounding the lower e...

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.

Standing on elegant carved paw feet and twisted column supports, this piece embodies both strength and sophistication.

The design is defined by dramatic twisted columns and intricate scrollwork that frames vibrant, emerald-green textured glass panels.

Each lamp features a whimsical figurative character kneeling beside a spiral-twisted column, meticulously hand-blown with exceptional detail.

The later stand with spiral twist columns linked by a moulded stretcher on bun feet. 87.5 in. (222 cm.) high; 62 in. (157 cm.) wide; 23.75 in. (60 cm.) deep.

Chunky and substantial Michael Taylor style twisted spiral table lamp, circa 1980's. This architectural column form lamp features a textural warm matte white/cream plaster finish.

The sides are defined by paired barley twist columns joined by a matching stretcher, creating a refined Gothic Revival silhouette and boasting architectural profile.

Executed in hand-forged iron, the lamp features a slender twisted column rising from a delicately scrolled base, supporting an ornate structure adorned with stylized leaves and organ...

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.

Each lamp displays a tall twisted column rising from an elaborate pierced base enriched with scrolling foliate ornament and traditional decorative detailing.

Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with exceptional patina.

A vintage pair of French wooden table lamps from the mid 20th century, with twisted Solomonic column style motifs and round lucite bases, professionally rewired for the US.

Large wardrobes, cupboards, and cabinets had twisted columns, broken pediments, and heavy moldings.

The stool features finely carved, panelled sides with intricate fretwork and elegant barley twist columns. It is upholstered in charming, colourful needlepoint, adding warmth and cha...

An elegant and substantial pair of vintage brass candlesticks featuring tall, intricately twisted openwork columns and beautifully detailed, fluted circular bases.

Published in Paris in 1869 as part of Rome dans sa Grandeur, the composition emphasises the rhythmic arcades and celebrated twisted columns that define the cloister’s architectural c...

Ancient column in dark brown walnut wood, hand-sculpted with a twisted shape, richly decorated with floral motifs and original capital, from a 17th century.

Crafted from solid beechwood, the frame exhibits exceptional craftsmanship, featuring delicately carved floral rosettes on the corner blocks, elegantly fluted legs, and beautifully t...

The twisted columns first appeared as a turned element in Baroque furniture.

Simple Fluted vertical carved details accent the drawers, while carved floral motifs decorate the doors and turned barley twist columns flank the cabinet front. Traditional front bun...

Floral rosettes accent the drawer dividers, while robust barley twist columns frame the façade and terminate at a substantial molded plinth base.

The design is distinguished by finely turned barley twist columns, graceful Gothic Revival cut-out details and a beautifully proportioned silhouette.

Above the midsection, the structure transitions into a tapering conical spire, supported by four rope-twist columns and set upon an overhanging gadroon-style skirt evocative of a sun...

The architectural frames incorporate classic seventeenth-century motifs, including prominent spiral barley-twist columns flanking the backrests and supporting the armrests.

The hood is crowned by a high swan-neck pediment with carved scrollwork, framing an arched glazed door flanked by freestanding barley-twist columns. Below, the broad trunk features a...

The view is framed by two massive fluted pilasters and looks into the crossing under the dome. Bernini's twisted columned canopy stands over the high altar at the center, with the ap...

The design is deeply rooted in the French Renaissance Revival taste of the Second Empire period, combining architectural bases, twisted columns, acanthus ornament, classical masks, v...

The two fauteuil armchairs are distinguished with open padded arms supported by twist columns. The chair frames are sturdy and strong having solid joinery and construction.

The rest of the set consists of four unique single bases, a carved nickel-toned column with turned accents on a stepped base, a carved wood urn-form with acanthus and garland carving...

This detailed artwork flanks the mirror plate, its complexity reflected in the mirror's surface and juxtaposed against the mirror's expansive simplicity. Twisting columns of slender ...

Antique Italian Ceramic Lamp Base in Rococo Revival Style, Late 19th – Early 20th Century A rare and striking ceramic lamp base featuring a twisted column form richly decorated with...

The piece depicts an orientalist scene set within an architectural canopy supported by twisted columns, crowned by a conical, gilded finial with deep red insets that filter the light...

Anchoring the scene to civilization are two barley-twist columns that sit atop the central rock platform.

The four corners of the furniture present semicircular arches with twisted columns of gilded bronze, sheltering bronze female figures in a dancing attitude, with other children's fig...

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...

The richly ornamented bronze framework is enhanced with twisted columns, beaded galleries, ribbon molding, acanthus leaves, and finely chased foliate decoration throughout.

A wonderful and elegant pair of silver candlesticks, with twisted columns, a superb example of Neapolitan silversmithing from the half of the 19th century credited to great masters o...

To the front are a pair of turned column supports rising from shaped brackets. The middle tier having large turned down-facing bun shaped finials, there are twin arched paneled doors...

Its openwork cresting, pinnacles and rose-like tracery are supported on twisted columns, and the deep bays beneath hold carved panels and niches in shadow.

The whole is mounted on a solid oak barley twist column, topped by a turned finial, lending both movement and architectural presence.

The dominant feature of the entire fixture is the vertical twisted (barley-twist) column, demonstrating the high level of turning and carving skill of the period.

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.