1930s antique Franta Anyz metal pendant hero

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1930s antique Franta Anýž metal pendant

Era: 1930s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Manufactured by famed Czech metalworker Franta Anýž, this one-off 1930s pendant was born at a time of innovation and modernity in former Czechoslovakia. Art Deco by design, a dramatic metal shade features a hand-brushed nickel plating. Opaline glass provides soft downlighting with an added element of uplighting when illuminated. Sensitively restored to preserve all original components, this is a true collector's piece. Perfect for stirring up conversation over dining room tables and lobbies. A copper version is also available.

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Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Much of the lighting we salvage and restore from the former Eastern Bloc was produced in the manufacturing powerhouses of former Czechoslovakia. Under Communist rule the same design was often manufactured in three scaled versions to cater for varying bulb wattage. The country is also famed for its beautiful glassware, with both wall and ceiling opaline glass lights often being used in public and residential settings, such as housing blocks and schools.

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Restoration

Over the years, we’ve rescued and restored thousands of lights that would otherwise may have ended up in landfill - examining, refurbishing and updating one part at a time. But we don’t only piece together the light’s components. We take the time to investigate its history, studying old catalogues for clues and assembling the whole story.

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Product details

Each light is supplied tested and rewired with 5.no new screw (E27) lamp holders. If you would prefer E26 lamp holders (USA), please just ask. Total height from ceiling 890mm.

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250 (shade) mm
890 mm
3.8 kg
500 mm
500 mm
Silver | White

Non-standard delivery. Supplied wired and tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.

Manufacturer: Franta Anyz

Leading Czech metal artist Franta Anýž (1876-1934) was famed for elevating everyday objects to high art status. Lighting became a prominent part of his business from 1910 with a range spanning decorative pendants to medical lamps. Following WW1 it was one of the most important metalworking enterprises in former Czechoslovakia, casting Prague’s most famed monuments. Franta’s son carried the business through WW2. Nationalised in 1948 under communist rule it became ‘Art Production Plant ZUKOV’.

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A quick word from our customers

Great Lamp

Love the lamp - it is just what we needed to set off our new kitchen - will have pride of place over the breakfast bar. Excellent service from the company - was notified that delivery would be late by one day but was kept informed. Many thanks.

- Gordon | Glasgow | UK

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Industrial style pendants

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