A.E. Cremer Paris Blue Fresnel Theatre Spotlight Floor Lamp, 1950s | On Original Cremer Steel Tripod
A.E. Cremer Paris Blue Fresnel Theatre Spotlight Floor Lamp, 1950s | On Original Cremer Steel Tripod
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A rare blue A.E. Cremer Paris theatre spotlight from the 1950s, with its original barndoors and ventilation tray, on a matching A.E. Cremer steel tripod. A fully adjustable statement lamp for a loft, restaurant, shop or living room.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | A.E. Cremer, Paris |
| Origin | France |
| Produced | 1950s |
| Finish | Original blue hammered paint, with visible signs of wear |
| Marking | Bté SGDG, French patent marking |
| Barndoors | Original, included, easily removable |
| Ventilation tray | Original, a rare surviving detail |
| Lens | Fresnel lens; spot-to-flood via the original knobs |
| Wiring | Rewired, original E27 fitting kept, approx. 3 m cable, inline switch, EU plug |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Housing adjusts in every direction |
| Tripod | Original A.E. Cremer Paris steel tripod, restored, with original signed bolts |
| Spotlight dimensions | 38 × 30 × 26 cm |
| Total height (adjustable) | 165–240 cm |
| Availability | One of one, once sold this exact piece will not return |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
A.E. Cremer was founded in Paris around 1920 by André Cremer and later run by his son William. Through the 1950s Cremer spotlights lit the great Parisian revues as well as film and television productions. The company closed in 1977, when quartz-halogen projectors replaced the older Fresnel designs, but its fixtures are still sought after by collectors and set designers. Most surviving Cremer units turn up in black; this one has its original blue hammered finish. The housing carries the stamp Bté SGDG, the French patent marking used until 1968, which confirms its period of manufacture.
The restoration
We restored the matching Cremer tripod, keeping its signed bolts, and rewired the spotlight while keeping its original E27 fitting. The barndoors and the ventilation tray, which let heat escape during long hours on stage, are original.
In your interior
Spotlight and stand from the same maker, surviving together, is rare. With the barndoors on for the full theatrical look, or off for a cleaner line, it gives a loft, studio or living room real presence.