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Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Mythical Base & Rock Crystal Column, C.1900
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Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Mythical Base & Rock Crystal Column, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Belle Époque Rock Crystal & Bronze – c.1900

A rare and enchanting French mermaid torch lamp, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The base features a finely detailed mythical mermaid figure, supporting a rock crystal column that rises to the torch-shaped light fitting.

This lamp captures the Belle Époque’s love for storytelling, artistry, and nature, combining decorative sculpture with functional design. The craftsmanship and materials make it a true statement piece—as captivating unlit as it is illuminated.

• Period: c.1900

• Origin: France

• Style: Belle Époque

• Material: Bronze & Rock Crystal

• Dimensions: Approx. 85 × 23 × 23 cm

• Weight: Approx. 5 kg

• Condition: Warm patina, light wear consistent with age

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Bronze Rock Crystal Lamp to the 1900s.

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Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Belle Époque Rock Crystal & Bronze – c.1900

A rare and enchanting French mermaid torch lamp, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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The base features a finely detailed mythical mermaid figure, supporting a rock crystal column that rises to the torch-shaped light fitting.
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fig 1. An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top.
fig 1. Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Mythical Base & Rock Crystal Column, C.1900

This lamp captures the Belle Époque’s love for storytelling, artistry, and nature, combining decorative sculpture with functional design. The craftsmanship and materials make it a true statement piece—as captivating unlit as it is illuminated.

fig 2. An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top.
fig 2. Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Mythical Base & Rock Crystal Column, C.1900

• Period: c.1900

• Origin: France

• Style: Belle Époque

• Material: Bronze & Rock Crystal

• Dimensions: Approx. 85 × 23 × 23 cm

• Weight: Approx. 5 kg

• Condition: Warm patina, light wear consistent with age

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Bronze Rock Crystal Lamp to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. SOLD15 OCT 26

Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Mythical Base & Rock Crystal Column, C.1900

Archive II An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View II
Archive III An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View III
Archive IV An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View IV
Archive V An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View V
Archive VI An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View VI
Archive VII An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View IX
Archive X An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View X
Archive XI An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top. View XI
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An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top.
Antique French Mermaid Torch Lamp – Mythical Base & Rock Crystal Column, c.1900
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An antique French table lamp featuring a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical figures, a central cylindrical rock crystal column, and a bronze figure holding the lamp socket at the top.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Beaux-Arts
  • MaterialBronze, Ormolu, Rock Crystal
  • ColourDark Bronze and Gold
  • MotifsPatinated bronze figures, Rock crystal column, Ormolu mounts, Scroll feet

This French Belle Époque table lamp, dating from around 1900, combines patinated dark bronze, ormolu, and rock crystal in a French Beaux-Arts style. The piece stands on scrolling scroll feet with a tripod base decorated with dark bronzed mythical mermaid figures, supporting a central cylindrical rock crystal column. At the top, a bronze figure holds the brass lamp socket, while gold ormolu mounts punctuate the vertical composition, showing a warm patina and light wear consistent with its age. Measuring 85 cm high by 23 cm wide and 23 cm deep, this item functions as a striking lighting solution for a sideboard top in a home interior today.

FAQs

French lighting from around 1900 frequently combined classical mythological motifs, detailed bronze casting, and natural mineral elements like quartz or marble, reflecting revivalist historical styles and high-end decorative craftsmanship.

High-end French lamp bases of this era typically incorporated patinated bronze, fire-gilded bronze (ormolu), and hand-carved natural semi-precious stones such as rock crystal, onyx, or marble.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast-bronze construction with crisp hand-chased details, natural inclusions within the rock crystal shaft, aged patination on metal surfaces, and period-appropriate threaded assembly rather than modern adhesives.

A sculptural lamp functions as a focal accent when placed on a minimalist sideboard, console table, or executive desk, providing a striking tactile contrast against clean modern surfaces.

Dust metal elements with a soft dry cloth and clean rock crystal using a damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemical solvents; electrical components should be inspected and rewired by a certified electrician to meet current safety standards.
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