Strand Century 2123/4 Ellipsoidal Leko 10x23 Stage Theater Spotlight

Strand Century 2123/4 Ellipsoidal Leko 10x23 Stage Theater Spotlight

The Strand Century 2123/4 is a classic ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ERS), commonly known as a Leko, built for professional stage and studio use. Constructed from aluminum die-cast and sheet metal, this is a robust fixture capable of producing a high-intensity, precisely shaped beam. The 10x23 designation refers to the lens tube configuration, which governs the field angle and throw distance — the 10-degree field gives this fixture a tighter, longer-throw beam compared to wider-angle ERS units.

Specifications & What's Included

• Make: Strand Century
• Model: 2123/4
• Type: Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (ERS / Leko)
• Lens configuration: 10x23
• Body construction: Aluminum die-cast and sheet metal
• Beam type: Adjustable sharp or soft edged
• Mount: Yoke mount with C-clamp attachment point
• Power cable: Attached (connector visible in photos)
• Includes: Fixture and yoke; lamp not included

Applications

Ellipsoidal Leko fixtures like the Strand Century 2123 series were the workhorses of professional stage lighting from the 1960s through the 1990s and remain in active use in theaters, repertory companies, school auditoriums, and community stages today. The ellipsoidal design uses a reflector and a pair of plano-convex or step lenses to produce a hard-edged, focusable beam that can be shaped with internal shutters — making it the standard choice for front lighting, key lighting, and gobo projection on stage. Strand Century (a division of the Strand Lighting / Rank Strand organization) produced these fixtures for the North American market for decades, and the 2123 series became a familiar fixture across Broadway touring productions, regional theaters, television studios, and institutional performance spaces. Beyond the stage, ERS fixtures are used in museum display lighting, retail showrooms, architectural accent lighting, and nightclub installations where precise beam control is needed.