Mole Richardson
Vintage 1930s Hollywood Film Studio Mole Richardson Spot
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
and television lighting, Mole-Richardson, Hollywood, CA, serial number 2083. Meticulously hand
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Mole Richardson Theatrical Spotlight, c.1940
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This well-preserved mid-20th-century Mole Richardson spotlight is a remarkable testament to the
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th American spot lamp by Mole Richardson and co
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th american spot lamp by mole richardson and co circa 1940.
Here we have a type 2351 midget
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Deco Mole-Richardson Co. Large Industrial Light 1930s
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage and very rate industrial light by Mole-Richardson Co. This incredible piece has
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mole Richardson Vintage Hollywood Studio Light with Stand
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Hollywood studio light by Mole Richardson Co. Signed. Made in USA, dating to 1960-1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1930s Mole-Richardson, Hollywood CA, Movie Set Light, Model 210, #2487, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Mole-Richardson-Hollywood CA, Movie Set Light, Model 210, #2487 -Professionally Restored
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 80 in W 33 in D 31 in
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 407 Baby Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage type 407 baby solarspot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA.
This fantastic
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 2351 Midget Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage type 2351 Midget Solarspot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA.
This fantastic
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Aluminum
Huge Stage Light Mole Richardson Co."Big Eye"
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Large Big Eye light lighting, adjustable rolling stand goes 12 feet into the air and rolls smoothly.
Category
Late 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
Mole Richardson Movie Spotlamp
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Early film set spot light designed by Mole Richardson. Having been rewired for domestic use, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Art Deco Mole Richardson Hollywood Stage Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Art Deco Mole Richardson stage light made in Hollywood California. In working condition
Category
Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Mole Richardson Sputnik Film Light
By Fallen Furniture
Located in Bath, GB
1950s Mole Richardson Sputnik Film Light in light blue. Fully restored and rewired. Extremely rare
Category
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Floor Lamps
Vintage Mole-Richardson Baby Solarspot Movie Light - Four Available
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
might add that provenance-wise, it IS from Hollywood!) Mole-Richardson was one of the premier movie
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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mole Richardson Vintage Industrial Hollywood Arc Light
Located in Cromer, AU
This is an original Vintage Theatre (Spot) Light manufactured by Mole Richardson.
This has been
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mole Richardson Industrial Hollywood Movie Arc Light, circa 1935
Located in Cromer, AU
This is an original vintage industrial arc lamp made by Mole Richardson
History:
This genuine
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935, Mole Richards
Located in Cromer, AU
This is an original vintage industrial arc lamp made by Mole Richardson.
History
This genuine
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Antique Early 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 98.43 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Cinema Spot by Mole and Richardson, 1930s, USA
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Midcentury cinema spot by Mole and Richardson. This is an original floor lamp used by movie studios
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Movie Studio 1939 Light on Vintage Stand, W/Factory Finish As Sculpture. ON SALE
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
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Offered for your approval, this 1939 Mole Richardson Model 410, Thin slat, 2000 watt Fresnel studio light
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 84 in W 17 in D 16 in
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Gigantic Feature Film Artifact 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
collection could very well be the last remaining correct Mole-Richardson Carbon Arc spotlights in existence
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
very well be the last remaining correct Mole-Richardson Carbon Arc spotlights in existence and not in a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Authentic Hollywood Movie Studio Vintage Floor Lamps with Stands, as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
the same original Mole Richardson factory color, sitting on factory correct vintage stands.
All
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 22 in D 23 in
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge, Iconic, Real Artifact, 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
very well be the last remaining correct Mole-Richardson Carbon Arc spotlights in existence and not in a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in
Rare Old Hollywood Huge Movie Studio Light, As Sculpture W/ Stand, Circa 1950.
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
H 120 in W 43 in D 38 in
Authentic Hollywood Movie Studio Vintge Floor Lamps with Stands as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
the same original Mole Richardson factory color, sitting on factory correct vintage stands.
All have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Authentic Hollywood Movie Studio Vintge Floor Lamps W Stands As SculptureON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
the same original Mole Richardson factory color, sitting on factory correct vintage stands.
All have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 22 in D 23 in
Mid-20th Century Cinema Spot Light, on Castered Stand, Re-Electrified
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
1000 watt Fresnel spotlight, made by the Mole Richardson Company of Hollywood CA.
It is offered in the
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940s Mole Richardson Green Movie Spot Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in New York, NY
Green movie spot light manufactured by Mole Richardson Inc., Hollywood, CA. Both the Stand and
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Edition Mole Richardson Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare French Edition Adjustable Mole Richardson Studio Light with Brass trim.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Industrial Studio Light from Mole-Richardson, 1950s
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial studio lamp was manufactured by British company Mole & Richardson in the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1940's 410 2K Mole Richardson Vintage Hollywood Movie Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic film studio light made by Mole Richardson, Inc. of Hollywood, CA during the Golden Era of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mole Richardson Cinema Light
Located in London, GB
Mole Richardson 1930s Type 210 cinema light.
The item for sale is an original 1920s Mole
Category
Vintage 1930s British Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950's 410 2K Mole Richardson Vintage Hollywood Movie Light Small
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic film studio light made by Mole Richardson, Inc. of Hollywood, CA during the Golden Era of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th American Spot Lamp by Mole Richardson and Co.
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th American spot lamp by mole richardson and co. circa 1940.
Here we have a type 2351
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Mole-Richardson 412 Junior Solar Spot Light Tripod Floor Lamp
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Type 412 Junior Solar spot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th American spot lamp by mole richardson and co
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th american spot lamp by mole richardson and co circa 1940.
Here we have a type 2351 midget
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mole-Richardson Co. Hollywood, CA Studio Movie Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Milford, NH
Mole-Ricardson Co., Hollywood, California Type 410 Solarspot studio movie light.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mole-Richardson Industrial Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large industrial light fixtures circa 1940's Hollywood
priced per fixture.
priced per fixture.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stage Lamp By Mole-Richardson Co.
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fully adjustable stage lamp with locking casters. Can make a great industrial studio floor lamp. Features flood-to-spotlight settings and sturdy metal tripod base.
Height adjust 7...
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20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Mole Richardson | Type 414 Solar Spot. Serial no. 975.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Type 414 Solar Spot. Serial no. 975. Original condition, including 5000 Watt bulb. On request we can change this lamp to a more suitable fixture. Size | Head: width 50 cm x 56 cm x h...
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20th Century American Floor Lamps
Antique Theatre Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large antique theatre light on stand by Mole Richardson, circa 1930. All restored to a very high
Category
20th Century More Lighting
1950s Movie Studio Stage Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1950s stage light manufactured by Mole-Richardson in California. One of the original pioneers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Movie Studio Stage Light, 1950s United States
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1950s stage light manufactured by Mole-Richardson in California. One of the original pioneers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair Of Motion-picture Projector Lights With Tripode
Located in Milan, IT
, California by Mole-Richardson Corp. The price, 5200 USD, is intended for each one.
Category
Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
THEATRICAL SPOTLIGHT
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American "Mole-Richardson" chrome theater light on polished metal stand with removable barn
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Large floor lamp from the Paramount studios
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic cinema set lamp created by famous manufacturer Mole Richardson. The head 1s 18" by 16
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Vintage Industrial Photogenic Machine Company Studio Lights
Located in Hopewell, NJ
modeling lamp, barn doors and diffuser on a Mole-Richardson stand in fine working condition. Two photogenic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Magnificent theatrical light/floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
the Hollywood factory Mole-Richardson Co. This company was created in the 30's. Mounted on wheels.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Large floor lamp from film studios
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic cinema set lamp created by famous manufacturer Mole Richardson. The head 1s 18" by 16
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Large Art Deco Vintage Theatre Flood Light or Spot Light Industrial Lighting
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
The lamp is a very large floor standing stage or theatre light and is made by Mole & Richardson
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Early 20th Century English Hollywood Regency More Furniture and Collecti...
Materials
Iron, Brass
1930's Art Deco Mole-Richardson Theater Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Earle Mole-Richardson. All original. Newer stand. Retains original fresnel lenses and 4 original co
Category
20th Century American More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
1940s Adjustable Stripped and Lacquered Mole Richardson Spotlight with Tripod
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in New York, NY
Stripped and lacquered steel wheeled spotlight made by Mole Richardson. Adjustable height. This can
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial More Lighting
Materials
Steel
H 81 in W 42 in D 42 in
Vintage floodlight film spotlight by Mole Richardson Inc. Hollywood, USA
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage floodlight film theater spotlight by Mole Richardson Inc, Hollywood, Ca. USA
Used in
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Hollywood Studio Light by Mole Richardson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood studio light by Mole Richardson Co. Signed. Made in USA, dating to 1960-1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Movie Tripod Floor Lamp, Mole Richardson Mighty Mole Spotlight Type 4091
Located in Mckinney, TX
Experience the allure of classic cinema with the Mole Richardson Co industrial movie light floor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 60 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair Vintage Industrial Stage Studio Spot Flood Lights Lamps Mole Richardson 407
Located in Wilton, CT
Really nice pair of industrial quality, vintage stage/studio flood/spot lamps by Mole Richardson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 415 Senior Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage type 415 senior solarspot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA.
This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 407 Baby Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage type 407 baby solarspot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA.
This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 412 Junior Solar Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Type 412 Junior Solar spot stage light by Mole-Richardson of Hollywood, CA.
This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps
"Sputnik" Stage Spotlight by Mole Richardson
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in London, GB
Model 1043 "Sputnik" stage spotlight by Mole Richardson, England, 1960s. Note: Measurements include
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Vintage 1960s English Floor Lamps
Mole Richardson Theatre Spotlight
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Mole Richardson Tripod Lamp with 6 inch diameter Spotlight.
Hight adjusted from 140 - 190cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Mole Richardson Studio Light
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Very rare Mole Richardson studio light with Bronze details and 6 inch diameter Spotlight. Hight
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Floor Lamps
Vintage Mole Richardson Large Movie Studio Spotlight
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Authentic Mole Richardson movie studio spotlight. This working spotlight stands 8' tall and the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Vintage 1930s Mole Richardson Polished Hollywood Spotlight
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in London, GB
.
Mole Richardson are renowned for being market leaders in film lighting during the golden age of
Category
Vintage 1930s British Floor Lamps
Vintage Mole Richardson Large Movie Studio Spotlight
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Authentic Mole Richardson movie studio spotlight. This working spotlight stands 8' 8" tall and the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Large Vintage Mole Richardson MGM Movie Studio Spotlight
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Authentic MGM movie studio Mole Richardson spotlight. This working spotlight stands 84" tall and 36
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Mole Richardson Spot Light On Tripod
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Mole Richardson spot light on tripod.
H:216cm x 36cm
Category
20th Century English More Lighting
Mole-Richardson Co. Hollywood Studio Spotlight
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Mole-Richardson Co. spotlight was brought to us from Lloyd Beebe's Olympic Game Farm
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Mole-Richardson Classic Fresnel Spotlight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A genuine lamp used on Hollywood movie sets in the 1960s. An obsolete design by Mole-Richardson Co
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mole Richardson Rolling Spot/Flood Fresnel Light
Located in Portland, OR
An amazing vintage film light by Mole Richardson. High intensity light, variable spot/flood
Category
Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
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Mole Richardson For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mole richardson for your home. Each mole richardson for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mole richardson, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mole richardson is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Mole Richardson?
Prices for a mole richardson start at $850 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $2,950.
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