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Set of Eight Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Rawlings Antiques
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Set of Eight Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
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A handsome set of eight solid oak dining chairs by Karl Gustafssons Möbelfabrik, Virserum, Sweden, comprising six single chairs and two matching carvers. Made in the Jacobean Revival taste with barley twist legs, carved cresting rails and high backs. The chairs have been later upholstered in a quality red fabric with brass studded borders and are of excellent, sturdy construction throughout.

Circa 1920

Carvers width 63 cm depth 59!”cm height 120 cm

Chairs width 47 cm depth 51 cm height 112 cm

Seat height 47 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated these Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA1227300
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A handsome set of eight solid oak dining chairs by Karl Gustafssons Möbelfabrik, Virserum, Sweden, comprising six single chairs and two matching carvers. Made in the Jacobean Revival taste with barley twist legs, carved cresting rails and high backs.
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The chairs have been later upholstered in a quality red fabric with brass studded borders and are of excellent, sturdy construction throughout.
Rawlings Antiques

Circa 1920

Carvers width 63 cm depth 59!”cm height 120 cm

Chairs width 47 cm depth 51 cm height 112 cm

Seat height 47 cm

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated these Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227300
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A set of eight carved oak dining chairs featuring barley twist supports, high carved crests, and red upholstered seats and backrests with brass stud detailing.
set of eight oak barley twist dining chairs
Ref: SA1227300
A set of eight carved oak dining chairs featuring barley twist supports, high carved crests, and red upholstered seats and backrests with brass stud detailing.
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Jacobean Revival dining chairs featuring barley twist columns originated in 17th-century England and saw popular resurgences during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. The style is characterised by spiralled wood turnings, high backs, and intricately carved crest rails.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid oak, walnut, or beechwood using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Upholstered elements typically featured natural horsehair padding, woven webbing, decorative brass studding, and durable woven textiles such as velvet or damask.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved spiral turnings where subtle variations in thread symmetry are visible, alongside natural ageing or patination on the oak surfaces. Look for traditional mortise and tenon construction, historic upholstery tack marks under the frame, and light wood shrinkage.

Pairing heavy oak barley twist chairs with a clean contemporary timber table or a sleek glass top creates a striking architectural contrast. The rich textile upholstery and dark oak tones add warmth, structure, and historic character to modern or transitional dining rooms.

Maintain oak timber by regularly applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain and buffing gently to preserve the natural patina. Keep textile upholstery clean by vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and position chairs away from direct heat sources to prevent wood splitting.
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