Vintage Strand Electric Spotlight on Wheeled Tripod Stand – Industrial Theatre Lamp, Mid-20th Century
Original price was: € 800,00.€ 450,00Current price is: € 450,00.
A striking industrial theatre spotlight by Strand Electric, mounted on its original wheeled tripod stand. Made in England around the 1950s–60s, this sculptural lighting piece retains its authentic lens and cast aluminium body, now rewired for domestic interior use.
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Originally designed for use in theatres and film studios, this mid-century Strand Electric spotlight is a superb example of British industrial design and craftsmanship. The heavy-duty aluminium casing features the iconic STRAND ELECTRIC branding on the back grille and houses the original convex lens, beautifully aged and functional.
Resting on a robust cast-metal tripod base with industrial wheels, the lamp offers full adjustability in height and angle. The piece has been professionally rewired with a discreet black cable for modern use, making it suitable as a dramatic floor lamp in loft-style interiors, galleries, or creative studios.
With its brushed metal patina, sculptural silhouette, and utilitarian charm, this vintage spotlight embodies the refined brutality of post-war industrial lighting. A highly decorative yet functional artefact of 20th-century stage technology.
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Origin: United Kingdom
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Maker: Strand Electric, London
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Period: Mid-20th century, ca. 1950s–60s
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Material: Cast aluminium, glass lens, steel tripod
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Dimensions: Approx. H 160–220 cm (adjustable) | Base width: 65 cm | Diameter of lamp head: 25 cm
| Condition | Good |
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| Material | Metal |
| Origin | Great Britain |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
| Style | Mid-Century Modern |
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