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Lovely Pair of Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks - Circa 1920
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Lovely Pair of Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks - Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 March 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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A Lovely Tall Pair of English Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks with cast brass tops - circa 1920.

Measurements:

Height: 14" (approx. 35.5cm)

Diameter of base: 5 1/4" (approx. 13.5cm)

Total weight: 850g

In good condition – there are no splits or chips to the wood.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1107284
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P51158
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Description
A Lovely Tall Pair of English Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks with cast brass tops - circa 1920.

Measurements:

Height: 14" (approx. 35.5cm)

Diameter of base: 5 1/4" (approx. 13.5cm)

Total weight: 850g

In good condition – there are no splits or chips to the wood.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks to the 1920s.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107284
Dealers Internal Ref
P51158
Kingsdown Antiques
Kingsdown Antiques
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Archive I A pair of turned oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular bases, set against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Lovely Pair of Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks - Circa 1920

Archive II A pair of turned oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular bases, set against a plain background. View II
Archive III A pair of turned oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular bases, set against a plain background. View III
Archive IV A pair of turned oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular bases, set against a plain background. View IV
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A pair of turned oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular bases, set against a plain background.
Lovely Pair of Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks - circa 1920
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A pair of turned oak candlesticks featuring open barley twist stems and circular bases, set against a plain background.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen barley twist stem, Circular stepped base, Brass sconce insert
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Barley twist, also known as spiral turning, gained popularity in furniture and decorative objects during the 17th century and saw a major revival during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense native timbers such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring brass sconces or drip pans to protect the wood from melting wax.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-turned irregularities, appropriate patination, and tool marks consistent with period lathe work, distinguishing them from modern machine-made replicas.

They can be used to anchor a mantelpiece, dining table, or sideboard, adding organic warmth and tactile texture to modern minimalist or transitional spaces.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the timber, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture.
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