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Vintage Spotlights

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Vintage spotlights: where it all started

Are there any more iconic lights than the theatrical spotlight? In the earliest days of theatre, there was no way to light the stage, so performances were only carried out during daylight hours. However once stages were moved indoors, candles began to be used to brighten the performance area.

Gas lamps were introduced in the early 19th century, bringing the famous term “limelight” into the common vernacular due to the quicklime which was used. It was not until the second half of the 1800s that electric lighting began to make its way into theatres around the world, and innovations moved on apace.

With the ability to light individuals without flooding the entire stage with light, new directing opportunities became possible. Spotlights gave the ability to change colour, intensity and effects, and this made performances from the turn of the century onwards more spectacular than ever before.

Characteristics of vintage spotlights

Vintage spotlights may come as ceiling lights, table lamps or floor lamps, however all have a distinctive look which will leave the viewer in no doubt about their origins. Sometimes sold in pairs, vintage spotlights are made from metal and are often able to be angled into the chosen position in order to highlight a particular feature of the room.

Vintage spotlight floor and table lamps often come on wooden tripod legs while others feature a short metal base on which they can stand on any hard surface. Most have a larger than average lamp and an industrial look that perfectly complements today’s popular industrial loft-style properties.

Why invest in vintage spotlights?

Whether you are lighting your living room, hallway, bedroom or any other space in your home, you’ll find vintage spotlights the ideal addition to your home. With their unique appearance and industrial chic appeal, they are the ideal way to add character to your space.

Modern spotlight style lighting simply doesn’t have the same kind of unique authenticity or flair as an original and genuine vintage lamp. Forming a true talking point in any room, a vintage spotlight has plenty of retro appeal as well as a practical function.

Made to withstand the rigours of daily theatrical use, vintage spotlights are hardwearing, long lasting and an amazing focal point – what more could you ask for from your room lighting?

Find vintage spotlights at Vinterior

Are you a keen actor or theatre-goer keen to bring a touch of your favourite pastime into your home? Perhaps you’re just fascinated by the possibilities of unusual industrial style lighting? Our range of gorgeous vintage spotlights are sure to hit the spot.

Our selection of floor lamps, table lamps and ceiling lights have the power to bring the heyday of the theatre right into your front room, hallway or bedroom, and let you take your very own moment in the limelight. With options sourced from around the country, courtesy of more than a thousand trusted sellers, you are sure to find the vintage spotlight for your home.

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