Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Moe Bridges, c.1920's

SPECIFICATIONS Designer: Moe Bridges Company Manufacturer: Moe Bridges Company Country: United States Materials: Wrought Iron, Cast Metal, Original Polychrome Finish, Brass Hardware, New Shade Period Style: Spanish Revival Date of Manufacturer: 1920’s Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shade Number of Items: 1 ID Number: 10691 Dimensions: 60.50"H x 13"W x 13"D Shade: 10.50"H x 17"W x 17"D Description: This striking antique floor lamp by Moe Bridges Company showcases the dramatic craftsmanship associated with American Spanish Revival design of the 1920s. Constructed from wrought iron and cast metal, the lamp features a tall twisted stem, scrolling supports, and decorative foliate details throughout the base. Traces of the original polychrome finish remain visible, adding warmth, character, and an appealing sense of age to the metalwork. Brass hardware complements the richly patinated frame, while a new shade gives the piece a clean and refined presentation. Newly rewired for modern use, the lamp beautifully balances its original period character with updated functionality. Fun Historical Fact Moe Bridges Company was an American lighting manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for producing decorative lamps and fixtures during the early 20th century. During the 1920s, Spanish and Mediterranean Revival interiors became especially fashionable in the United States, inspiring the use of wrought iron, scrolling forms, and colorful polychrome finishes. Lighting makers embraced these historicist influences to create fixtures that felt handcrafted and architectural rather than purely utilitarian. Today, surviving examples by Moe Bridges are appreciated for their distinctive metalwork and strong connection to the decorative tastes of the period.