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English Oak Hexagonal Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
English oak Baroque style hexagonal side table with barley twist legs joined by a central stretcher.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Side Tables

Pair of English padouk wood stools with embossed leather tops
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting pair of English padouk wood stools, the embossed leather tops over barley twist legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Padouk, Leather

Antique English Tavern Stool / End Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Hand carved English Tavern Stool,or end table.Barley twist legs,strong base,solid oak wood.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome early 18th century hand crafted oak dresser base with barley twist legs. Original rich
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Kettle Stand Foot Stool Barley Twist Oak Carved Top Petite 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak barley twist foot stool kettle stand bench~~Petite Desirable
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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Footstools

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Tiger Oak Black Forest Hunt Accent Chair Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
carved Black Forest foliage and fruit~ ~Barley twist legs, front and back~ ~Probably an aristocrat’s
Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Tiger Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English "Tiger" Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s
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Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Gate Leg Table, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
, following down to a simple apron and supported on hand turned barley twist legs, joined by simple stretchers
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

c.1700 Louis XIII Side Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Louis XIII-style side chair with barley twist legs and stretcher. Two armchairs are also
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Rare French Specimen Marble Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare French table having a thick specimen marble top inset sitting on four barley twist legs.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Continental Oyster Veneer Inlaid Side Table, ca 1700
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare Oyster Veneer and Inlaid One Drawer Side Table with Unusual Turned Barley Twist Legs and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Center Tables

Henri II Style Solid Walnut Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Henri II-style antique solid walnut desk with single drawer and barley twist legs and H stretcher.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Walnut

Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Bench
Located in Essex, MA
seat, barley twist legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 1820s English Regency Rosewood Guéridon Tables with Barley Twist Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
. It is the base however that attracts all of our attention, with its three thin barley twist legs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Jacobean w Cane Top
Located in Shreveport, LA
wonderful antique English oak stool or bench. Hand turned barley twist legs are joined by serpentine carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Stools

Materials

Cane, Oak

20th Century English Oak Barley Twist Side Hall Table Server Jacobean Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
apron on both upper and lower shelves~ ~English barley twist legs and pear feet on all sides~ ~Easy to
Category

Mid-20th Century English Jacobean End Tables

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
walnut top is supported by beefy, but elegant and proportional, barley twist legs resting on their
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Antique 1680s French Louis XIV Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique William Mary Style Oak Gate Leg Oval Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
crafted, small drop-leaf table with barley-twist legs, quarter sawn oak. Dimensions 28 1/2 in. H., 36 in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Turned Stool with Caned Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak stool with hand-turned barley twist legs and stretchers and a woven cane
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Cane, Oak

French Console Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
The barley twist legs and decorative carvings are well formed and detailed. The black lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-c. English Oak Turned Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. English oak stool with hand-turned barley-twist legs and simple stretchers. Raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools

Materials

Linen, Oak

French Carved Oak Writing Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller, carved oak, French Renaissance-Revival writing table with barley twist legs and a drawer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Oak

English Oak Gate Leg Table, c.1900
Located in High Point, NC
beveled edge, following down to a simple apron. The table is supported on hand turned barley twist legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gateleg Oak Oval c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Each chair has a rectangular back, carved barley twist legs with matching stretcher and armrests
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Painted Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1880. Each chair has a rectangular back, carved barley twist legs with matching stretcher and the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Paint

Set of 10 Danish Barley Twist Oak Side Chairs with Vintage Velvet
Located in Round Top, TX
The aged, vintage rust colored velvet draws the eye and compliments the barley twist legs of this
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Louis Philippe Era Burled Walnut Leathertop Writing Table or Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Louis Philippe period burled walnut writing table with gold tooled green leather top, barley twist
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

19th C. Italian Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th C. and earlier Italian Console Table with Barley Twist Legs Visit our 1,500 + items website
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Oval Chinoiserie Occasional Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
twist legs. Circa 1880
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

c.1880 French Hand-Carved Oak Stool
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Charming antique French stool, loaded with details-barley twist legs, stretcher with finial and a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

CHARLES II OAK GATELEG DINING TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with D shaped drop leaves with shaped apron, barley twist legs, single gate, raised
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Drink Cart, c.1900
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 English oak tea cart with two shelves and hand turned barley twist legs. Finished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Georgian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
twist legs. Hxx.
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Walnut Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut writing desk with two pencil drawers, barley twist legs (or salamonic) and iron
Category

20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

William And Mary Oyster Veneer
Located in Essex, MA
With a fabulous oyster veneer top over a drawer raised on barley twist legs joined by stretchers
Category

Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Envelope Handkerchief Drop Leaf Corner Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
up to make a lovely round tabletop! ~ Traditional British barley twist legs ~ Large pear feet and
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean End 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

19th Century English Rush Top Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak stool with hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by simple stretchers and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

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
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Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

William And Mary Style Marquetry And Oyster Veneer Table
Located in Essex, MA
With beautifully inlaid top over a drawer raised on barley twist legs joined by an X form stretcher
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English William and Mary Tables

Materials

Walnut

c.1880 Henri II Oak Writing Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Henri II style oak writing table with beautiful hand carved detail, barley twist legs and stretcher
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Octagonal Carved Wood Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian octagonal carved wood table with chunky barley twist legs, bottom stretcher, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Oak Barley Twist Jardiniere Planter Stand
Located in London, GB
the 1880-1890 period. The quality is amazing, with impressive barley twist legs and carved knights
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Oak

Petite Antique English Mahogany Side Tea Table Barley Twist Drop Leaf Gate Leg
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique English mahogany side tea table barley twist drop leaf gate leg. ~Direct from
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Oak Coffee Table Barley Twist Rectangle Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
base has four, thick, barley twist legs resting on an elevated base with carved serpentine feet. Center
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Window Bench Seat Bed Bench Barley Twist Drawer Makers Tag 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Classic British flair decorator piece~~highly carved crown with gothic elements and barley twist legs~~one
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

English Country Style Barley Twist Writing Desk or End Table, circa 1700 s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
English petite writing table with fine barley twist legs that has been French polished over a 45
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s
Category

Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Barley Twist Walnut Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
& counterclockwise barley twist legs and stretchers for a timeless antique furniture look! Circa 1850 Measures
Category

Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th century French Carved Oak Side Cabinet Table Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
cartouche center and button drawer pull that serves to open door forward~ ~Barley twist legs as well as
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Oak Gate-Leg Table
Located in High Point, NC
the top following down to a simple apron and supported on hand-turned barley twist legs. The legs are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke ...

Materials

Oak

Pair of Neoclassical Maison Jansen Bergeres
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Maison Jansen Neoclassic bergeres with loose seat cushions and painted barley twist
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

c.1780 French Louis XIII Writing Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XIII walnut writing table with barley twist legs and a curved cross stretcher with a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bleached William and Mary Style Two Drawer Sideboard
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920 bleached oak William and Mary style sideboard with barley twist legs, a scalloped apron
Category

Early 20th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Portuguese Box Table, Circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful side table with bevel carved drawers and molding above a barley twist leg and box
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Night Stands

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Barley Twist Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of barley twist legs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, all barley twist legs available were constructed with great care. Barley twist legs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Barley twist legs bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made barley twist legs over the years, but those made by Dos Gallos Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Barley Twist Legs?

Prices for barley twist legs start at $248 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $2,650.
Questions About Barley Twist Legs
  • 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 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 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 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.