Late 20th Century Vintage Open Barley Twist Oak Candlesticks With Brass Thistle Tops- Set of 2

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Pair of vintage Open Barley Twist English oak Candlesticks with Scottish thistle-shaped, cast brass, tops (beboche and candle sockets). These … Read more Pair of vintage Open Barley Twist English oak Candlesticks with Scottish thistle-shaped, cast brass, tops (beboche and candle sockets). These elegant candlesticks stand 15" tall, have 6 1/2" diameter bases and 2 1/4" diameter beboches. The candle sockets measures with 7/8", accommodating standard taper candles. These heavy candleholders weigh 1 lb. 9 oz. each. Bases are classically designed with a scoop around the top to catch wax drippings. These are a wonderful example of late 20th century Jacobean revival barley twist designed pieces (see NOTES below on Barley Twist). Perfect for a sideboard, console, or dining table for a traditional accent.

NOTES on Barley Twist:
The Barley Twist design was first popularized in Spain in the 15th century. Wood was soaked and heated and then twisted around a central line or column. In the case of the open design, the wood had to be cut and carved to create the two pieces that would make up the parallel twists. In the 17th century, the design had faded in popularity, only to be revived again the the 19th century in England, where wood workers incorporated the design into not only candlesticks but tables, chairs, cabinetry and more, using it as a dominant accent as well as in combination with other carved details. Barley twist designs have become a standard in traditional design since and have been reintroduced in interior furnishings again and again, making it a classic. See less