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What is a barley twist lamp?

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What is a barley twist lamp?
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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19th Century French Brass Barley Twist Lamp Circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The lamp features a beautifully detailed barley twist column design, made from solid brass with a rich
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Barley Twist Floor Standing Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Barley Twist Floor Standing Lamp A skilfully turned piece, this lamp stands on a 13” turned wooden
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Vintage 1920s Adam Style Floor Lamps

Materials

Beech

Open Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautifully carved floor lamp. Painted wood.
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Alabaster Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Lamp. Featuring a beautifully crafted barley twist design and a rich alabaster base, this floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Floor Lamps

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Alabaster

Vintage Boho Patinated Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage boho barley twist floor lamp showcases a beautifully patinated finish, adding
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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