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What is a barley twist lamp?
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A barley twist lamp is a table lamp or floor lamp that has a spiraling base. Usually, the bases are solid mahogany wood, but other types of wood and even metal are sometimes used. Find a variety of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Barley Twist Lamp Base in Carved Pear Wood, Signed French Work, circa 1900
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking example of Alsatian decorative woodcraft, this lamp base features a dramatic open barley twist column rising from a classical circular plinth.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Pearwood
English Oak Barley Twist Tall Table Lamp, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Oak Barley Twist Tall Table Lamp, Late 19th Century
This barley twist lamp is crafted from oak wood with a warm, reddish-brown finish.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Barley Twist Floor Lamp, France 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Barley Twist Floor Lamp
France, 1900
Walnut floor lamp with open barley twist columns, circular center table, round stepped base with small feet, and tapered fabric shade.
23.5"di...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Open Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautifully carved floor lamp.
Painted wood.
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage floor lamp celebrates the enduring beauty of traditional woodworking, featuring a dramatically carved barley twist column.
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Barley Twist Floor Lamp Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage twin light lamp table in fine brass with barley twist top and lower supports and round brass table.
Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
