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19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Wall Shelf
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19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Wall Shelf

19th century
Sold 19 May 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A fine 19th century three-tier walnut barley twist wall shelf of lovely proportions.

The wall shelf boasts eight barley twist columns, each topped with a finial, supporting three moulded shelves with two flat splats to the back with holes for mounting.

There is a small ring mark to the top shelf and some slight movement to the joints but generally the piece is in a very good usable condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Length: 83.5cm

Depth: 19cm

Height: 48.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Walnut Barley Twist Wall Shelf to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119892
Dealers Internal Reference
7703
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Description
A fine 19th century three-tier walnut barley twist wall shelf of lovely proportions.
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The wall shelf boasts eight barley twist columns, each topped with a finial, supporting three moulded shelves with two flat splats to the back with holes for mounting.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown wooden wall shelf featuring multiple tiers supported by intricate barley twist columns and small finials.
fig 1. 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Wall Shelf

There is a small ring mark to the top shelf and some slight movement to the joints but generally the piece is in a very good usable condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Length: 83.5cm

Depth: 19cm

Height: 48.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Walnut Barley Twist Wall Shelf to the 19th Century.

Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119892
Dealers Internal Ref
7703
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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A dark brown wooden wall shelf featuring multiple tiers supported by intricate barley twist columns and small finials.
19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Wall Shelf
Ref: SA1119892
A dark brown wooden wall shelf featuring multiple tiers supported by intricate barley twist columns and small finials.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Turned finials, Scalloped edges, Multi-tier shelving
  • SizeH 48.5 cm (19 in) x W 83.5 cm (33 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The barley twist or spiral-turned column became prominent during the 17th century in Britain, heavily influenced by Portuguese and Asian trade connections, and experienced a significant revival during the Victorian era.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, selected for their structural stability and suitability for detailed turning on a lathe.

Authenticity is evaluated through timber patination, hand-turned tool marks consistent with period lathe work, traditional joinery methods, and the natural ageing of the wood.

It can be mounted on a plain neutral wall to highlight its sculptural silhouette, serving as a display ledge for ceramics, books, or small botanical specimens.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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