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Description

A matched pair of faux-rosewood barley twist side chairs, early nineteenth century.

Intricately crafted from beech, with caned seats intact. Squab cushions can be made upon request.

Stamped ‘FF’ to the underside of the seat rail, which could relate to a Gillows workman. Chairs of this period held in the Lady Lever Collection are also stamped ‘FF’.

Structurally sound, with traces of historic woodworm.

Seat Height: 41cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated these Barley Twist Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1089803

Description

A matched pair of faux-rosewood barley twist side chairs, early nineteenth century.

Intricately crafted from beech, with caned seats intact. Squab cushions can be made upon request.

Stamped ‘FF’ to the underside of the seat rail, which could relate to a Gillows workman. Chairs of this period held in the Lady Lever Collection are also stamped ‘FF’.

Structurally sound, with traces of historic woodworm.

Seat Height: 41cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated these Barley Twist Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1089803

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Durham
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak, Beech, Cane
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBarley twist turning, Spindle back, Finials, Caned seat
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Barley twist turning, also known as spiral turning, became popular in 17th-century Europe during the Stuart and Jacobean periods, heavily influenced by Portuguese and colonial trade routes.

These chairs were traditionally crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, often featuring woven cane or rush seating inserts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-turned timber irregularities, natural material ageing, and hand-carved detailing rather than machine replication.

Pairing these ornate wooden chairs with a minimalist contemporary dining table or placing them individually as an accent piece adds textural contrast and historical depth to modern spaces.

Maintain antique wooden furniture by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.