ADB SP.1000 Theatre Spotlight, 1960s | Belgian Stage Light for Ceiling or Wall, Rewired
ADB SP.1000 Theatre Spotlight, 1960s | Belgian Stage Light for Ceiling or Wall, Rewired
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A professional theatre spotlight made by ADB in Zaventem, Belgium, in the 1960s. It lit stages night after night and has now been rewired as a standalone spot for a ceiling, wall or custom installation.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | ADB (A. De Backer), Zaventem |
| Model | SP.1000 |
| Origin | Belgium |
| Produced | 1960s |
| Finish | Original patina, signs of a working life in the theatre |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, approx. 3 m cord with inline switch and EU plug |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Beam | Original flood/spot adjustment knob on the back still works |
| Adjustability | Fully adjustable direction |
| Spotlight dimensions | 50 × 41 × 34 cm |
| Mounting | Ceiling or wall; a bracket may be needed depending on the installation |
| Supplied as | Spotlight only, without stand |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
ADB was founded in Belgium in 1920 by Adrien De Backer. It began with laboratory equipment, built some of the earliest reliable stage dimmers, and by the late 1930s was making spotlights for theatres, opera houses, television studios and touring productions across Europe. The SP series reflects the robust, no-compromise craftsmanship of that era.
The restoration
We cleaned the spotlight, rewired it and tested it. The mechanical beam control on the back still lets you shift from a wide flood to a focused spot, exactly as it was used on stage. The patina is original.
In your interior
Above a kitchen island, in a home cinema, on a loft ceiling or in a gallery or shop: this is lighting meant to be seen. Each lamp has its own marks from decades of use.