Barley Sugar Twist Legs

The barley flour was scalded to help retain moisture and hopefully add a bit of extra sweetness.

Barley sugar twist legs. Having a twisted form. The twists were most commonly carved from Oak but fine examples can be found in Walnut depending on the period from which the piece originated. A popular and affordable type of antique table is the oak gateleg table with spiral legs called barley twist.

17-century designs feature spirals running down the length similar to a barbershop pole. Ending Wednesday at 707PM GMT. Chest Victorian Barley Twist with Hat Box draw - RRP 1999 Solid Mahogany Chest of Draws Barley Twist with hat box draw.

The twist was difficult to make of oak because that wood is brittle. When buying antique tables you notice the wood patina and the legs. Ture particularly as legs and column dec-orations in English French and Dutch pieces.

Two breads were shaped as Barley Twists egg washed and sprinkled with barley flakes prior to baking. Prices for a piece of barley twist furniture can differ depending upon size time period and other attributes at 1stDibs they begin at 188 and can go as high as 32000 while the average can fetch as much as 1980. Solid oak side table or plant stand on barley twist legs.

Also question is what is a classic barley twist. The twist can be hand-carved but usually youre more likely to find a twist that was made with a lathe. It is called Barley Twist in England.

The name is therefore sometimes used for the Solomonic column in architecture and twisted legs and spindles in furniture stair bannisters and other uses. Furniture with spiral-turned legs or trim was known as barley twist or barley sugar probably because it resembled sticks of barley sugar used at the time. The decoration also became known as barley sugar twists due to its similarity with the candy sweet of this era.