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Assessment for possible Jacobian Barley Twisted looking Sideboard

By recipe4reading, 15 June, 2025
Description

This appears to be a Jacobean Barley Twisted type sideboard/buffet. It seems to be missing the back top to it as there are three peg holes on the top and three indentation holes on the back. I am trying to see if this is a Jacobean Barley Twisted buffet or something else and what the value could be? I sell used furni

Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
Twisted wood legs and decorative borders around the doors and drawers. Dovetail construction. Three peg holes on the top. I don't see any artist markings.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
35.5" H x 54" L x 18.25"D
Date Period
Possibly early 20th century.
History
I do not know the history of this piece except that the people I bought it from acquired it themselves as an antique about 30 years ago.
Price Paid (If known)
$30
For Sale?
No
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NaidaTheCollector

1 month 1 week ago

Antique Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Sideboard/Buffet

Category: Antique Furniture
Medium: Solid oak (likely quartersawn)
Style: Jacobean Revival
Date: Early 20th century (circa 1915–1930)
Dimensions: 35.5" H x 54" W x 18.25" D
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor wear, small repairs, and evidence of missing rear gallery
Distinguishing Features:

  • Turned barley twist legs
  • Beaded trim on drawer fronts and door panels
  • Dovetail drawer construction
  • Three peg holes on top, indicating a missing rear gallery or backsplash
  • Rich quartersawn oak grain with aged finish

Historical Context & Identification

This piece is a fine example of Jacobean Revival furniture, a style that surged in popularity in the early 20th century (especially during the 1910s–1930s) in both England and the United States. Inspired by 17th-century English Jacobean furniture, these revival pieces featured heavy oak construction, geometric carvings, and spindle or barley twist legs—seen prominently here.

The craftsmanship, particularly the dovetail joinery and wood selection (quartersawn oak), points to factory-made quality from the Arts and Crafts to Colonial Revival transition period. The holes and wear on the top suggest it originally had a plate rail or gallery back, which is now missing—common with furniture that has been re-used or refinished over the decades.

Value Estimate (as of June 2025)

Values for Jacobean Revival furniture can vary based on completeness, wood quality, and local interest. While not currently at peak demand in all markets, well-preserved pieces with ornate details like barley twist legs retain solid value among collectors and interior decorators.

  • Retail/Antique Store Price: $375 – $600 USD
  • Private Sale / Estate Value: $250 – $400 USD
  • Auction Estimate: $200 – $350 USD
  • Insurance/Replacement Value: $650 USD

Note: The missing rear gallery slightly reduces value but does not eliminate interest for decorative or practical use. Restoration of the back would further enhance saleability.

Collector Notes & Recommendations

  • Restoration Potential: Minor touch-up or reattachment of a reproduction gallery could increase appeal.
  • Versatile Use: This piece is suitable for use as a server, console, or entry cabinet.
  • Hardware: Original or near-original hardware appears intact—adds value.
  • Structural Integrity: The joinery and frame appear solid, indicating it was well-built and maintained.

Conclusion

You own a handsome early 20th-century Jacobean Revival sideboard that showcases quality craftsmanship and decorative appeal. Its condition is quite good for its age, and its stylistic features—particularly the barley twist legs and beading—make it desirable to collectors, decorators, and vintage furniture enthusiasts.

If you are interested in a formal appraisal for insurance or sale documentation, a professional antique furniture appraiser could offer additional support, especially for written certification.

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