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A Scottish Victorian Silver Plate Retriever Cruet Set, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
glass pepper pot to one side and a mustard pot to the other, with a central upright barley twist ring
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Barley Twist

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Silver Plate

Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
figured Flame Mahogany Veneers with large barley twist pillars on either side and it has an attractively
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19th Century Victorian Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Mahogany

English Charles II Laburnum Oyster Veneered Side Table, circa 1680
Located in Kinderhook, NY
turned 'Solomonic' or 'barley-twist-and-ball' ash supports joined by shaped x-form flat stretcher on
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Brass

Spanish Baroque Revival Walnut Gentleman’s Valet Stand with Drawers, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
raised on finely turned barley twist legs, connected by shaped stretchers that provide both stability and
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1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Barley Twist

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Iron

Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
stands on elegant barley twist legs, joined by stretchers that add both stability and decorative presence
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
interesting platform consisting of four barley twist columns connected by an "X" shaped barley twist stretcher
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Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned legs ending with tapered feet over a barley twist
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Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Gilt Wood Decorative Pilastere Folk Art
Located in Southampton, GB
Italian, Gilt Wood Decorative Pilastere. Barley twisted stem with torch flame finial. Nice
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19th Century Italian Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Giltwood

Mahogany Two Door Vitrine
Located in Evergreen, CO
. Free from decorative carvings except pierced overlays at the top of the glass and barley twists at the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
barley twist columns and delicate turned finials. Tiered top shelves with s-curved decorative supports
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Barley Twist

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Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

19th Century English Carved Oak Console Table
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in High Point, NC
is supported on hand turned barley twist legs in the front, ending in carved bun feet, and paneled
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Fire Fender, Scottish, Copper, Fireside Kerb, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fascinating curvature Decorative barley twist rails and lyre motif finials crafted from brass Useful
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French display cabinet from a chocolate shop. Made of solid mahogany with barley
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Barley Twist

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Hardwood

1900s French Wooden Folding Armchair with Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
, offering a refined take on early portable seating. Its dark wooden frame features barley twist uprights and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Restored Victorian Burr Walnut Tripod Side End Lamp Tables circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut tripod tables with ornately turned barley twist column bases A glorious pair of table with
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Walnut

Small French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Dessert Buffet, Console c. 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, eagles, and leopard heads. Standing on classic Louis XIII barley twist legs that rest on plinth feet
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Jacobean Style Sideboard In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
reflect Jacobean influences rooted in 17th-century English design, while the finely turned barley twist
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XIII Throne-Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
craftsmanship associated with the period. Constructed in solid wood, the chair features boldly turned barley
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Regency Inlaid Rosewood Silver Perfume Bottle Box Dressing Set 1824
Located in Portland, OR
-turned 'Barley Twist' column, both to the front and rear. The interior of the box also having inlaid
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1820s English George IV Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Brass

19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
counter-clockwise barley twist columns, a pair on each side, and a pair serving as trestles. Two spacious
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Desk with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
in a buttery camel color. The base has hand-carved barley twist details and decoration. It has three
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Iron

Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving
Located in Milford, NH
geometric and arched relief designs, over a central carved backsplash support with two solid barley twist
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17th Century European Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Renaissance Oak Barrel Armchair with Lion Heads Cane Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
, providing both comfort and visual lightness. Below, the chair rests on four beautifully turned barley twist
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak, Cane

19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
finials that top the side pillars. The pillars consist of carved and turned barley twist columns. The
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19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Barley Twist

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Oak

Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Tilt-Top Table Candlestand Philadelphia
Located in Portland, OR
original hand cut steel locking mechanism, the table having a turned pedestal column with 'barley twist
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Barley Twist

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Mahogany

Swedish early 20th century carved birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
the main drawer over the knee, each fitted with copper handles. Each pedestal decorated with 2 barley
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Birch

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
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Fireplace Set, English Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
graphite finish Fire dogs present well with a barley twist support over shaped front legs Generously sized
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Barley Twist

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Iron

Antique Cylindrical Stick Stand, English, Oak, Reception, Umbrella, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
striking barley twists Removable line with a pair of handles, useful for removing rain water Standing upon
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Barley Twist

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Oak

French Wrought Iron Crown Game Hanger Chandelier c1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
game hooks surrounding a domed crown and heart and barley twist detailing. This wonderfully crafted
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tôle

Late-19th Century Carved Oak Bow Front Hunt Corner Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
scroll across the cabinet's drawer. The cabinet's doors are flanked by barley twist pillars and proudly
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Late 19th Century European Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
four barley twist legs and bun feet, this desk stands as a testament to Indonesian craftsmanship circa
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1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Barley Twist

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Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

Swedish Vintage Painted Wooden Stool in Dark Green Dark Red, Folk Style, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
four beautifully turned barley-twist legs, connected by a cross stretcher that enhances both stability
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Wood

Spanish Castilian Console Table With Two Carved Drawers And Turned Legs, 1890s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
craftsmanship. The impressive barley-twist turned legs give the table a strong visual presence, supported by
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Iron

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
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19th Century Victorian Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Brass

Antique Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Fire Shield, Tapestry, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
slender pole topped with turned finial Distinguished by a striking barley twist carved support Raised
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Early 19th Century British Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Wood

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
wavy stretcher, barley twist legs and bun feet. This piece would make a fantastic silver chest.   
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Barley Twist

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Olive

19th C. French Napoleon III Carved Oak Smoking Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
solid oak, the petite chair stands on turned barley twist legs and features a richly sculpted openwork
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Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Barley Twist

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Leather, Oak

Pair of 19th Century American Empire Pedestals or Plant Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
mahogany with a deep, luminous finish. Each stand features a boldly scaled barley twist column, expertly
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Barley Twist

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Mahogany

Antique French Desk Writing Table Nightstand PETITE Drawer Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
or table with one drawer carved pull~~sturdy and stable barley twist legs and stretcher with up
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Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bench Stool Gothic Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Fleur de lis
Located in Shreveport, LA
(sold separately) with barley twist legs and fleur de lis upholstery, where this bench was used between
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Barley Twist

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Oak

German Oak Danziger Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
moldings extend over barley twist columns with Corinthian capitals. The use of apposing wood grain on the
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Early 20th Century German Antique Barley Twist

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Glass, Oak

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
from oak with a large upper display portion flanked by barley twisted columns. Opens to two shelves
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

Antique Framed Coat of Arms, English, Needlepoint Tapestry, Oak, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and faithfulness' Striking barley twists to either side of the frame Supplied with a pair of
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Late 19th Century British Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

Armchairs, Pair, Flemish, 17th Century, Walnut, Upholstered, Bargello, Scrollarm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of open armchairs are characteristic of the Haute Époque employing elegant barley-twist
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Barley Twist

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Walnut

A Superbly Carved Green Man Oak Side Board or Buffet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
barley twist supports over a shelved 2 door cupboard, the cupboard doors also have carvings of the Green
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19th Century Gothic Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Armchairs with Aubusson Upholstery
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
, crafted in France circa 1880. Each chair is made of solid walnut and features hand-carved barley twist
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

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Tapestry, Walnut

Harald Notini Hammered Copper Table Lamp, Model 6839, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1920s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in The Hague, NL
catalogue. Executed entirely in hand-hammered copper, the lamp features a tapered barley twist stem, a
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1920s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Copper

18th Century Louis XIII French Walnut Center Table
Located in Viterbo, VT
are the hand-carve barley twist and bulb legs. The bulbs were obtained by attaching rounded sections
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Center / Desk Table, Walnut Marble, Naples, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
intricate wild boar hunt, capturing two soldiers in pursuit, full of action and energy. Supported by barley
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Barley Twist

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Marble

18th Century French Onyx and Marble Top Carved Oak Chess and Checker Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
1780, the table stands on thick barley twist legs decorated with diamond shape medallions at the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

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Onyx, Marble

Set of Six Antique Portuguese Embossed Leather and Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
leather seats and back rests. They have copper studs around the edges, the solid walnut frames have barley
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1880s Portuguese Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880
Located in Portland, OR
telescopically adjusted in height, the lamp having a 'barley' twist column and a circular repousse base which is
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1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Envelope Folding Card Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
1890 and built of walnut wood, the square table stands on barley twist legs ending with bun feet
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Felt, Walnut

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
center stile carved as a half-barley twist column with turned finial cap & base. The same column motifs
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

The Pitchford Hall Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
Rare and Important set of 10 mid 19th century barley twist oak dining chairs (2 grand carvers and 8
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Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist

Materials

Oak

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Antique Barley Twist For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique barley twist for your home. Each antique barley twist for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. There are many kinds of the antique barley twist you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique barley twist is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique barley twist that is appealing in its simplicity, but A.E. Jones, Deykin Harrison and George Hunzinger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Barley Twist?

Prices for an antique barley twist can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $185 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,253.
Questions About Antique 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 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.