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Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1920. Standing on three bun
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
feet over a circular base embellished with hand carved foliage decor, this lamp features a barley twist
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1930. Standing on three bun
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak, Walnut

Chinese Export Barley Twist Lacquer Decorated Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A made for the English market, Chinese export carved to a barley twist floor lamp, once probably a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Paint

Antique French Renaissance Floor Lamp Light Carved Oak Barley Twist Baluster
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Renaissance Floor Lamp Light Carved Oak Barley Twist Baluster. Direct from France
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

English Twisted Barley Standing Lamp with Natural Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twisted barley English standing lamps that has been newly rewired. The lamp has a square shape
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19th Century English Other Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood, Burlap

Flor Lamp Wood Barley Twist Column, RE 19th Century, Arts and Crafts Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th Century or early 20th century Floor lamp in the shape of a wooden solomon column. * The
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19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Giltwood and Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 20th century Baroque style wrought iron floor lamp with water gilt and carved collars
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wrought Iron

Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880
Located in Portland, OR
telescopically adjusted in height, the lamp having a 'barley' twist column and a circular repousse base which is
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1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 BARLEY TWIST COLUMN BASE TRIPOD LAMP END WiNE TABLE
Located in GB
circa 1860 walnut tripod lamp table with flamed mahogany top Please note the delivery fee listed is
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

19th Century Carved Mahogany Pedestal Torchere
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved mahogany pedestal torchere The column has a barley twist turning, both top
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Mahogany

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Small Czech Oak Art Deco Round Table, Copper Plate Desk, Good Condition, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco round table Source: Czech Original very well preserved condition Material: Oak and copper plate Period: 1920-1929.     
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Copper

Midcentury Laurel Brass Floor Table Lamps Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass table floor lamps circa 1960s, by Laurel Lamp Mfg Co, MCM exquisite craftsmanship features glass diffusers and white shades. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Coffe Table Barley Twist Legs Spain Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful Side or end table, In perfect condition. Very well cared for This table is raised on a base composed of four turned legs and a cross-shaped stretcher, also turned Lovel...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Vintage Bamboo Tiki Boho Chic Magazine Holder Floor Lamp Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970s Vintage Faux Bamboo Tiki Boho Chic Magazine Holder Floor Lamp Table We have many other similar...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Rattan, Wood, Burl

French Tole and Brass Floor Lamp with Floating Table, 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-755 French tole and brass floor lamp with attached table Hand painted details Rewired takes on Edison based bulb 100 watt max 16" shade diameter 14" diameter table height to to...
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1930s Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Metal, Brass

Laurel Tapered Walnut Round Table Floor Lamp Shade Mid-Century Modern American
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut floor lamp with round side table tapered Stem inserted in the black unique shaped steel base, made by Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1960s. US Rewiring and takes 1 regular or LED...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass, Steel

Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg PETITE Barley Twist Oak OVAL
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING AND PETITE Antique English Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table with Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1930s Always in high demand~~hard-to-find PETITE size drop leaf gateleg ...
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1930s English Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Brutalist Terrazzo Coffee Table in Style of Erling Viksjø, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elegant Vintage Brutalist Granito Terrazzo Coffee Table with Teak Frame Discover a true masterpiece of design with our vintage brutalist granito terrazzo coffee table, reminiscent o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Chrome

Midcentury Italian Modern Brass and Lucite Side Table / Floor Lamp Combination
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine quality floor lamp with round glass table from Italy circa 1982. The lamp features brass plated steel construction, clear glass circular table insert, and thick Lucite rings. ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Sculpted Walnut Floor Lamp with Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinese floor lamp. For your consideration an antique floor lamp. Hand carved sculpture base in solid wood with a beautiful original pagoda shade decorated with flowers. China circa ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Floor Lamp Lucite and Brass, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant lamp made of transparent lucite and a central brass structure, in the upper part double bulb, missing upper screw to place a screen that fits with the decoration of the room....
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1970s European Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Vintage Floor Lamp Lucite and Brass, 1970s
Vintage Floor Lamp Lucite and Brass, 1970s
H 60.24 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
19th Century English Barley Twist Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the Oak Barley Twist Side Table, a perfect blend of traditional design with a touch of flair. This compact yet personality-filled side table is versatile enough to comple...
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19th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

6 Piece Glass Mosaic Tile Coffee Table Genaro Alvarez Cosmic, Mexico, 1950s
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Camden, ME
Six Piece Studio Mosaic table by Genaro Alvarez composed of. Intricate inlaid glass mosaic designs based on 6 zodiac constellations, on six triangular, interchangeable mahogany bases...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Twisted Spaghetti Shape Glass Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice vintage twisted glass pattern floor lamp. No shade.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Tall Barley Twist Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamp with Linen Shade, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-carved wood barley twist table lamp with custom Belgian linen shade. Beautiful, rich tone in the wood. Newly rewired for use in the USA with all UL listed parts and a single Edi...
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1940s Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Linen, Wood

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Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Its the old tried and true barley corn twisted mahogany standing lamp with a very convenient
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19th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Antique Floor Lamp
Floor Lamp
H 49 in W 21 in
An Edwardian floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
CON22235 An Edwardian floor lamp. Solid walnut with lathe turned barley twist form and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Antique An Edwardian floor lamp
H 60 in Dm 14.5 in
Pair of Hand Forged, Wrought Iron Floor Standing Library Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Port Hope, ON
lamps feature an intricate foliate design supported on a central barley twist pole. The lamps are each
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wrought Iron

c.1920 English Oak Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage hand-carved English oak barley twist floor lamp-- has been completely rewired by our in
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Barley Twist Floor Lamps, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Barley twist floor lamps England, circa 1920 Beautifully made country house floor lamps with
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1920s English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

A Victorian Wooden Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian barley twist wooden floor lamp with lion head detail, acorn shaped finial, and fringed
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood, Textile

Gothic Style Barley Twist Floor Lamp Table This is an unusual Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Style Barley Twist Floor Lamp Table This is an unusual Piece, the base of the lamp is in
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Early 1900s Gothic Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1920. Standing on three bun
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique antique floor lamp was carved in Northern France, circa 1920. The oak base features a
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
feet over a circular base decorated with hand carved leaf motifs, the lamp features a barley twist stem
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
feet over a circular base decorated with floral and leaf motifs, the lamp features a barley twist stem
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
feet over a circular walnut base embellished with foliage decor, the lamp features a barley twist stem
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was carved in Northern France, circa 1920. Seated on three small
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1920. Seated on three small
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1920. Seated on three small
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was carved in Northern France, circa 1920. Seated on three small
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

c.1920 Vintage Hand-Carved English Mahogany Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Only the second English mahogany barley twist floor lamp we've had in 17 years of business
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Mahogany

Oak Barley Twist Floor Standing Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak barley twist floor standing lamp A skilfully turned piece of 3” solid oak, this lamp stand
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Barley Twist Floor Standing Standard Oak Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Barley twist floor standing standard oak lamp A skilfully turned piece, this lamp stands on a
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Vintage English Brass Barley Twist Candle Stick Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage English Brass Barley Twist Candle Stick Floor Lamp brings vintage charm and elegance to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Barley Twist Turned Mahogany Floor Standing or Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
in the form of a very thick barley twist turned column and it is in good condition, the wiring seems
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Mahogany

Bronze Jacobean or Barley Open Twist Floor Lamp, circa 1910-1915
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A bronze Jacobean or Barley open twist floor lamp, circa 1910-1915. The lamp has double sockets
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Bronze

Arts and Crafts Walnut Barley Twist and Brass Floor Standing Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Walnut Barley Twist and brass floor standing lamp A skilfully turned and very
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A painted barley twist column lamp.
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19th Century Italian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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H 72 in W 19 in D 19 in
Italian Carved Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from solid wood by talented Venetian sculptors, this floor lamp has been festooned with
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Italian Carved Floor Lamp
Italian Carved Floor Lamp
H 68 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Walnut Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
19th century floor lamp from France made from walnut. The lamp has been expertly hand turned and
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
English early 20th Century brass floor lamp, the barley twist shaft over turned dish base standing
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

English Oak Turned Floor Lamp, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
English oak floor lamp with lovely hand-turned barley twist column supported on a hand-turned and
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Carved Oak Standard Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak standard lamp, the barley twist carved column raised up on circular base. Dimensions Height
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Early 20th Century British Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Carved Oak Standard Lamp
Carved Oak Standard Lamp
H 64 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Italian Carved Standing Lamp c. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The body of this lamp is made of a walnut twisted barley carved column intertwined with giltwood
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Standing Lamp, Carved 22K Gold Leaf Italian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22K gold leaf carved wood twisted barley lamps with acanthus leaf base and details throughout. The
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Pair of Brass Floor Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Tall, 4 feet high, brass candlesticks in traditional barley twist design. This striking pair of
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19th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique barley twist floor lamp found in England and newly wired in the United States. Beautiful as
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Oak Barley Twist Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Barley Twist Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp A skilfully turned piece of Oak, this lamp stands on a
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Early 1900s Gothic Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Large 19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional floor lamp features a thick barley twist base embellished with hand carved leaves. The classic
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1920. Standing on three bun
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved and Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was carved in Northern France, circa 1920. Seated on three small
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

English Oak Turned Floor Lamp, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
English oak floor lamp with wonderfully hand-turned and barley twist column, supported on a turned
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Oak

Antique Gold Gilt Italian Baroque Style Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic antique Italian baroque style barley twist turned column carved giltwood candle floor lamp
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19th Century Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Pair of Silver & Gold Leaf Standing Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian twisted barley silver and gold leaf gilt standing lamps newly re-wired and crowned
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic, Barley twist floor lamp has a beautiful turned base.
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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Barley Twist Floor Lamp
H 60 in W 14 in D 14 in
Antique Barley Twisted Floor Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique Barley Twisted Floor Lamps. Some prices vary. Arriving June 1
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Pair of English Brass Barley Twist Floor Lamps
Located in Oaks, PA
A fine pair of English brass barley twist floor lamps, each one finely cast and professionally
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Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Brass Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Hinsdale, IL
English turned brass base, cup and bobisch, with tapering twist. Base sits on turned brass feet
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Fantastic 20th C. Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fantastic Barley Twist Lamp. The lines are elegant and handsome. The lamp would blend
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Early 20th Century English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Wood

Barley Twist Standing Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Barley twist tall standing lamp with shelf.
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Early 20th Century Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Barley Twist Standing Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Barley Twist standing lamp in excellent condition. Newly wired with silk cord and double cluster
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Early 20th Century American Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Barley Twist Standing Lamp
Barley Twist Standing Lamp
H 69.5 in Dm 13 in
English, walnut barley twist candlestand, electrified
Located in New York, NY
English, walnut barley twist candlestand Ca. 1780, Electrified, Silk shade
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Walnut

Antique Carved Oak Floor Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
, from which a barley twist central column raises to the light and lamp shade (14" ht x 18" dia
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Early 20th Century French Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

Arts and Crafts Brass Extending Standard Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Arts and Crafts brass extending standard lamp with quadruped barley twist legs decorated with
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Brass

Late 19th Century Dutch Marquetry with Bone and Ebony Inlay Side Table
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
ebonised barley twist column legs and this lovely cross stretcher with further bone and ebony inlays
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Late 19th Century European Dutch Colonial Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp

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Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

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Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique barley twist floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique barley twist floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. There are many kinds of the antique barley twist floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique barley twist floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Barley Twist Floor Lamp?

An antique barley twist floor lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $572 and the highest can go for as much as $3,250.

Finding the Right floor-lamps for You

The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years. 

In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu

Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS

Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes. 

Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.

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