Illuminate your space with a striking piece of maritime history: a Vintage Military Ship Searchlight (1960s) mounted on an authentic wooden surveyor’s tripod, professionally upcycled into a one-of-a-kind industrial floor lamp. This extraordinary piece blends rugged naval engineering with rustic interior charm, creating a bold statement for any room.
Features:
• Original 1960s military ship searchlight
• Preserved patina for authentic industrial style
• Rewired with safe modern components
• New E27 bulb fitting + EU plug
• Inline switch on ±3-meter electrical cord
• Heavy glass front and large internal mirror
• Mounted on vintage wooden surveyor’s tripod
• Adjustable height for versatile display
• One-of-a-kind statement piece
Dimensions:
Spotlight + Tripod Height:
• Minimum: 135 cm (53.1 in)
• Maximum: 190 cm (74.8 in)
Spotlight Housing:
• 44 cm x 44 cm x 29 cm (17.3 in x 17.3 in x 11.4 in)
A Light with a Story:
This powerful searchlight once served aboard mid-20th-century military and naval vessels, used for signaling, communication and illuminating vast ocean surfaces during missions. Shipboard searchlights like this were typically found on:
• Cold War–era patrol ships
• Coastal surveillance vessels
• Merchant navy cargo ships
• Early NATO fleet support crafts
Now, decades later, it stands reborn as a unique interior centerpiece: combining authentic patina, naval heritage, and modern safe wiring.
The original metal housing retains its genuine patina and wear, showcasing textures, marks, and surfaces gained through years at sea. Instead of erasing its past, the restoration honors it.
The spotlight has been rewired for safety, fitted with an E27 socket, and equipped with an inline switch on a ±3-meter cord. It comes with an EU plug and is fully functional as a stylish interior floor lamp.
Mounted on a vintage wooden surveyor’s tripod, the lamp stands tall and sturdy, offering adjustable height and a sculptural presence in any industrial, rustic, steampunk, or nautical-themed room.
