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1920s Oak Barley Twist and Rattan Footstool
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1920s Oak Barley Twist and Rattan Footstool

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 July 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A 1920s oak footstool with a rattan seat, supported by turned legs and barley twist stretchers on all four sides. Compact and low in profile, it functions well as a footrest or decorative accent in a living space. The hand-woven cane panel is gently dished from use, and the frame displays a rich patina that highlights the warm tones of the oak. A classic example of interwar period vernacular furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Oak Barley Twist Footstool to the 1920s.

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SA1146864
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46978
Description
A 1920s oak footstool with a rattan seat, supported by turned legs and barley twist stretchers on all four sides. Compact and low in profile, it functions well as a footrest or decorative accent in a living space.
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The hand-woven cane panel is gently dished from use, and the frame displays a rich patina that highlights the warm tones of the oak.
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A classic example of interwar period vernacular furniture.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Oak Barley Twist Footstool to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146864
Dealers Internal Ref
46978
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1920s Oak Barley Twist and Rattan Footstool

Archive II An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers. View II
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Archive IV An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers. View IV
Archive V An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers. View VI
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers.
1920s Oak Barley Twist and Rattan Footstool
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An antique dark oak footstool featuring a woven cane top and turned spiral legs connected by low stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Cane
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Woven cane insert, Block feet, H-stretchers
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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Barley twist, or spiral-turned timber, gained prominence in British furniture during the 17th century and experienced a significant revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the Edwardian and interwar periods.

These items typically feature solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut for the structural frame, combined with natural woven cane or rattan for the seating insert.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, traditional hand-turned lathe work, patination on the timber, and hand-woven cane panels rather than modern machine-pressed webbing.

Such pieces function well as textural accents in eclectic, rustic, or traditional rooms, serving either as functional low seating near upholstery or as display surfaces for books.

Maintain the timber using natural beeswax to nourish the wood, and gently clean the cane using a soft damp cloth, avoiding excessive moisture that can cause the natural fibres to snap.
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