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Oak Barley Twist Plant Stand
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Oak Barley Twist Plant Stand

1900 - 1920
Description

Good quality solid oak plant stand with barley twist legs.

Having lower shelf. In good all round condition. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height 36”

Width 12”

Depth 12”

Delivery: UK Mainland £30

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Oak Barley Twist Plant Stand to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA977554
Dealers Internal Reference
161B31/3/23. WH Gormley
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Description
Good quality solid oak plant stand with barley twist legs.

Having lower shelf. In good all round condition. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height 36”

Width 12”

Depth 12”

Delivery: UK Mainland £30

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Oak Barley Twist Plant Stand to the 1920s.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA977554
Dealers Internal Ref
161B31/3/23. WH Gormley
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A tall dark oak plant stand featuring four spiral barley twist legs, a square bevelled top surface, and a square lower shelf.
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Archive I A tall dark oak plant stand featuring four spiral barley twist legs, a square bevelled top surface, and a square lower shelf.

Oak Barley Twist Plant Stand

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A tall dark oak plant stand featuring four spiral barley twist legs, a square bevelled top surface, and a square lower shelf.
Oak Barley Twist Plant Stand
Ref: SA977554
A tall dark oak plant stand featuring four spiral barley twist legs, a square bevelled top surface, and a square lower shelf.
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  • ObjectPlant Stands
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Square bevelled top, Lower tier shelf
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This Edwardian plant stand is a solid oak piece from 1920, finished in a dark brown tone that highlights the natural grain of the timber. The design incorporates four spiral barley twist legs, a square bevelled top surface, and a square lower shelf positioned above short turned feet. Moulding details define the edge of the top surface, and the wood displays a smooth polished finish across the upper and lower tiers. Measuring 91.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep, this stand fits well into an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or dining space to display potted plants, lamps, or decorative ornaments. The compact footprint makes it suitable for narrow spaces in an English country house interior, while the lower shelf provides additional storage or display surface.

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Barley twist columns, inspired by Solomonic pillars, gained popularity in 17th-century Jacobean furniture and experienced a major resurgence during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Plant stands incorporating these twisted wooden turnings were designed to display house plants and floral arrangements in formal reception rooms.

Traditional plant stands of this period were typically crafted from solid oak, walnut, or mahogany. Construction features turned barley twist legs created using a lathe, mortise and tenon joinery for stability, and solid timber tops with bevelled edges.

Authentic period pieces feature turned barley twist legs showing slight natural variations in character, period joinery beneath the top, and natural age-related patination. The presence of surface wear on the lower shelf where pots rested also indicates genuine usage over time.

This functional accent piece can be positioned in an alcove or corner to display cascading greenery, modern ceramics, or a table lamp. The rich wood tone provides a grounded, structural contrast against minimalist walls or textured wallpapers.

Keep the timber surface dry by always placing a protective drip tray beneath plant pots to prevent water ring marks. Dust regularly with a soft cotton cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the oak and preserve its original finish.
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