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Merklen Brothers Victorian Barley Twist Mahogany Occasional Parlor Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Merklen Brothers Victorian Barley Twist Mahogany Occasional Parlor Table. Item featured is
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Merklen Brothers Victorian Barley Twist Mahogany Ball & Claw Coffee Table Bench
By Merklen Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Merklen Brothers Victorian Barley Twist Mahogany Ball and Claw Coffee Table Piano Bench
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Barley Twist Walnut Vanity Table Mirror, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian barley twist Walnut dressing table or vanity mirror Scotland 1880, H144 Scotland
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Table Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 19th Century Victorian Barley Twist Oak & Green Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Set of 8 19th Century Victorian Barley Twist Oak & Green Leather Dining Chairs Dimensions : Arm
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Barley Twist Side Table
Located in London, GB
the 1850-1870 period. It is of superb quality, the rectangular top is supported by a barley twist
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Barley Twist Side Table
Antique Victorian Barley Twist Side Table
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set of High Back Dining
Category

Antique 1880s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Barley Twist Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique 17" Barley twist side table 1860-1890 Victorian barley twist occasional table in solid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Victorian Mahogany
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English mid-Victorian barley twist five-tier etagere or whatnot stand with a cabinet section
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany
English Victorian Mahogany
H 66 in W 27.5 in D 21 in
Victorian Extending Barley Twist Brass Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian extending barley twist brass fender This is a very attractive brass fender it has a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Victorian Style Mahogany Two-Drawer Barley Twist Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A well crafted victorian style mahogany pedestal plant stand with with barley twist legs" two small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Extending Barley Twist Brass Fenders
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Victorian Extending Barley twist brass fenders This is a very attractive Pair of Brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Victorian Walnut Barley Twist Spiral Carved Pedestal Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Empire Victorian walnut barley twist spiral carved pedestal stand. Item features brass claw
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Walnut

Antique Barley Twist Brass Candlestick
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th C. English Victorian solid brass barley twist candlestick with round circular base of heavy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Original English Victorian Walnut Magazine Rack Table with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Victorian walnut magazine paper rack table with barley twist columns on castors.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
"Late Victorian Hunzinger Arm Chair. Made from Mahogany with a barley twisted frame featuring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Paint

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. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tables

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Gothic Carved Barley Twist Hall Stand, "Green Man" Scotland 1870 H1021
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Victorian Gothic Carved Barley Twist Hall stand, "Green Man", Scotland 1870, H1021 Solid
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Barley Twist Oak Cheval Mirror
Located in Glasgow, GB
An unusual Victorian oak cheval mirror with barley twist columns and on shaped plinth supports, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique 19th C. Pair of Victorian Brass Over scale Barley Twist Candlesticks
By Brasscrafter Co. 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th C. Pair of Victorian Brass Over scale Barley Twist Candlesticks. Elegant Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Open Barley Twist Wooden English Candlesticks Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Open Barley Twist Wooden English Candlesticks set of 3. Elegant Victorian pair of barley twist
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Three Tier Trolley Cart
Located in Pearland, TX
Classic antique English oak barley twist trolley cart with three tiers and original casters, circa
Category

Vintage 1920s English Late Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

19th Century Tiered Table with Barley Twist Legs by Merklen Brothers
By Merklen Brothers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A dark mahogany hourglass shape barley twist tiered side table by Merklen Brothers. The original
Category

Antique 1870s American High Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Compote Pedestal Bowl Floral Dessert Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Compote Pedestal Bowl Floral Dessert Stand. Direct from England
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

RARE & COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE JACOBEAN REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG ENGLISH HUNT TABLE
Located in GB
collectable Jacobean revival circa 1860-1880 Hunt table with barley twist legs Please note the delivery fee
Category

Antique 1860s European High Victorian Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg PETITE Barley Twist Oak OVAL
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING AND PETITE Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table with Barley Twist Legs ~~c
Category

Vintage 1930s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Wells, ME
English pair of rosewood pedestal cabinets with barley twist carved columns, cathedral arched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Antique Barley Twist Hand Carved Hardwood Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in GB
barley twist base In terms of the condition the timber has a lovely original patina, my french
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Baker Furniture English Oak and Barley Twist Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Baker Furniture English Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs with Nailhead Finished - Set of 6
Category

Vintage 1960s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Hand Crafted Pair of Barley Twist Columns / Pedestal Stands 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
, barley twisted stands from the mid 1800s. For these to be in such marvelous condition and to have such an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Elm, Wood

Antique French Table Barley Twist Octagonal Renaissance Revival Carved Oak 19thc
Located in Tyler, TX
HIGHLY CARVED Late 19th Century Antique French Oak Octagonal BARLEY TWIST Entry, Hall, Sofa, Center
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Table Barley Twist Octagonal Renaissance Revival Oak Carved 19thc
Located in Tyler, TX
HIGHLY CARVED Late 19th Century Antique French Oak Octagonal BARLEY TWIST Entry, Hall, Sofa, Center
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist End or Side Table with Exquisite Inlay Marquetry Top and Drawer
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Barley Twist side or end table rendered in walnut with an inlay marquetry top by Sligh
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Antique English Burr Walnut Console or Library Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Charleston, SC
Table!) with exceptional barley twist legs that support the top terminating in a lovely turned baluster
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Flor Lamp Wood Barley Twist Column, RE 19th Century, Arts and Crafts Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th Century or early 20th century Floor lamp in the shape of a wooden solomon column. * The measurement is of the wood, the lampshade is not included in the measurements or in the...
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
barley twist cross stretchers. This style table was originally used in late Victorian era French homes
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 BARLEY TWIST COLUMN BASE TRIPOD LAMP END WiNE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made circa 1860 walnut tripod lamp table with flamed mahogany top Please note the deli...
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Chest Side End Table Sewing Box Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Late 19th Century Antique French Oak BARLEY TWIST Jewelry Table/Serving Chest/Box or End
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Round Side End Table Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Late 19th century Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist ROUND Accent Table, End Table
Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Open Twist Candlesticks
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak candlesticks from England with open barley twist stems. This pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with corner finials over three conforming shelves supported with barley twist legs
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley
Early Victorian Rosewood Trolley
H 54.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair - a true masterpiece of Victorian
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair
Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair
No Reserve
H 37.8 in W 11.82 in D 15.36 in
Set of Late Victorian Brass Firetools
Located in London, GB
A set of late Victorian brass firetools, with barley twist stems and handles. Pierced shovel
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Set of Late Victorian Brass Firetools
Set of Late Victorian Brass Firetools
H 26.63 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
barley twist supports standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front, outswept back legs. New re
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Other

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
two cherubs, barley twist supports, cane back flanked by carved scrolls and sunflowers, cane seat with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
super barley twist supports, open arms with quality carved dogs heads and barley twist supports standing
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Games Table Chess Backgammon 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant early Victorian games table with barley twist stretcher Rosewood games table with a chest
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of quality carved oak antique Victorian throne chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
carved lions to the top, barley twist supports, carved scrolls upholstered panel backs and seats standing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Cased Mantel Cuckoo Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
barley twist support columns. Beautifully carved decoration and Roman numerals to the dial. Brass
Category

Antique 1870s German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Cased Mantel Cuckoo Clock
Victorian Oak Cased Mantel Cuckoo Clock
H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Victorian Needlepoint Tapestry Screen Monkey Cat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quirky Victorian needlepoint tapestry on a wooden screen Mahogany screen features barley twist legs
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Highly Carved Parlor Table
Located in Forney, TX
, rising on pierced finial topped H-form stretcher-joined spiral turned barley twist legs, resting on eagle
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Victorian Square Turned Leg Side Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
apron, barley twist stretchers, open undertier, turned legs and ball feet. Features an open decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
by solid walnut barley twist supports with original turned finials. It has a newly reupholstered back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair
H 40.56 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
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Victorian Barley Twist For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic victorian barley twist available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every victorian barley twist was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian barley twist, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A victorian barley twist made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian barley twist over the years, but those crafted by Merklen Brothers, Baker Furniture Company and Berkey & Gay Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Victorian Barley Twist?

Prices for a victorian barley twist start at $155 and top out at $27,515 with the average selling for $1,431.
Questions About Victorian Barley Twist
  • 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 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.
  • 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.