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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 Table Lamp, France 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Barley Twist Table Lamp
France, 1900
Oak twist base with new linen shade.
18"dia x 35"h
Ref.
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Oak
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 Boho Alabaster Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the earthy elegance of this Vintage Boho Alabaster Barley Twist Floor Lamp. Featuring a beautifully crafted barley twist design and a rich alabaster base, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
