A.E. Cremer Paris 1950s Theatre Spotlight Floor Lamp with Ventilation Tray | Satin Black, Wooden Surveyor Tripod
A.E. Cremer Paris 1950s Theatre Spotlight Floor Lamp with Ventilation Tray | Satin Black, Wooden Surveyor Tripod
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A Parisian theatre spotlight from the 1950s that kept a detail most lost long ago: its ventilation tray, which let heat escape during long nights on stage. It now stands on a weathered wooden surveyor tripod.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | A.E. Cremer, Paris |
| Origin | France |
| Produced | Circa 1950s |
| Model | Theatre spotlight with original ventilation tray |
| Finish | Satin black, original, with signs of use |
| Lens | Fresnel lens, spot-to-flood via the original knobs |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, new switch and plug on the cord |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Housing adjustable in many directions |
| Tripod | Vintage wooden surveyor tripod with natural patina |
| Spotlight dimensions | 47 × 37 × 30 cm (18.5" × 14.5" × 11.8") |
| Total height (adjustable) | Up to 195 cm (76.8") |
| 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. Under the founder and later his son William, Cremer lights lit Parisian revues, film sets and early television. When colour television demanded new types of lamps, the company could not keep up and closed in the 1970s. Its spotlights are now sought after by collectors and set designers.
The restoration
We rewired the spotlight and kept the housing, ventilation tray and focus mechanism original. The tripod was chosen for its wood and patina, which match the age of the lamp.
In your interior
Warm wood and matte black work well in a living room, a library or a restaurant with a vintage character.