One-of-a-Kind Upcycled Vintage Floor Lamp, Strand Electric Patt 23 on Swiss Army Crutches Tripod
Looking for a lamp with serious character and history? This fully upcycled floor lamp is truly one-of-a-kind. We've repurposed a legendary 1960s Strand Electric Patt 23 theatre spotlight and mounted it on a custom-designed tripod made from original vintage Swiss Army crutches. Yes, you read that right. We don’t even want to imagine what they’ve been through… but let’s just say they’ve seen some action..
Instead of leaving them to retire in peace, we gave them a glow-up:
Now they’re standing proud as a custom tripod base for this one-of-a-kind floor lamp.
From battlefield to living room spotlight… talk about a plot twist!
They’re rugged. They’re rare. And they’ve absolutely earned their place in the interior design hall of fame.
⚠️ Warning: may cause spontaneous storytelling when guests ask, “Wait… is that a crutch?”
Spotlight History:
Known as the “Pig Nose” or “Pipo” spotlight, the Patt 23 was a staple of British theatres during the golden age of stage performance. Originally built for drama, it now brings that same energy and style to your interior. This particular Spotlight has a color-wheel motor by the brand Toverli attached. The color wheel itself is missing and is doesn't work (no wires) but it sure gives it that extra cool vibe!
🛠️ Details & Features:
- Authentic Strand Electric Patt 23 spotlight from the 1960s
- Fully rewired with a standard E27 bulb fitting
- ±3m (118 in) electrical cord with switch and EU plug
- Light bulb included, as shown in photos
- Toverli Color Wheel attached (non-working)
- Adjustable & rotatable head for directional lighting
- Industrial & theatrical charm with real history
- Tripod made from three vintage Swiss Army wooden crutches
- Custom top plate & adjustable tripod legs
Measurements:
Spotlight: 32 x 32 x 27 cm (12.6 x 12.6 x 10.6 inches)
Height Spot + Tripod adjustable from 130 to 160 cm (51.2 to 63 inches)
Each detail was crafted with care to preserve the character of the materials while creating a striking floor lamp that sparks conversation. Whether you're into industrial, vintage, theatrical, or military-inspired design, this piece hits all the notes.
