{"product_id":"various-stoolsjuly-2026-220221","title":"Hand Carved Spindle Stool","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHand Carved Spindle Stool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFound in a flea market in St. Etienne.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMade of wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOiled finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHand carved details.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eListing is for one stool.  Choose shorter or taller.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTall: top 12\" diameter base 13\"w x 16\"w\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eShort: top 12\"w x 11.5\"w x 16.5\"h base 13\"w x 16\"w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEditor's notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barley twist is one of the most recognizable decorative elements in antique furniture, distinguished by its beautifully spiraled columns that resemble twisted stalks of barley. The design became especially popular in 17th-century Europe, particularly in England during the reign of Charles II, when elaborate turning techniques and richly carved woodwork were fashionable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as spiral turning or Solomonic columns, barley twist details were traditionally created by skilled woodturners who carved continuous spirals into solid wood. The style experienced a revival during the Victorian era and again in the early 20th century, appearing on everything from dining tables and chairs to occasional tables and decorative stands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vintage tables celebrate the tradition with beautifully turned barley twist legs, decorative stretchers, and richly carved tops. Their sculptural silhouettes and dark wood patina give them an unmistakable Old World charm. We especially love the way the intricate craftsmanship brings texture, character, and a little sense of history to even the simplest corner of a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elsie green","offers":[{"title":"TALLER","offer_id":51836283093238,"sku":"220221-1","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SHORTER","offer_id":51836283126006,"sku":"220221-2","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2336\/3701\/files\/hand-carved-spindle-stool-furniture-elsie-green-7309000.jpg?v=1791922636","url":"https:\/\/elsiegreen.com\/products\/various-stoolsjuly-2026-220221","provider":"elsie green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}