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1960s decorative Czech pendants

Era: 1960s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Beginning life in the nationalised factories of former Czechoslovakia, these 1960s pendants upheld the legacy of Bohemian glassmaking when it was threatened by communism. Salvaged from a private residence in Prague, a cut-glass shade featuring an intricate diamond pattern casts a bright glow when illuminated. Open detailing to the top of the shade provides an element of uplighting, perfect for bars, restaurants or entrances.

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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

In the mid 20th century, lights were designed with care and made to last. The work we do at skinflint is based on respecting and preserving the heritage of each piece. All original electrical elements are removed and replaced with brand new, certified components (EN60598 if your electrician asks). Any pre-wired lights are then rewired, tested and certified in line with electrical safety standards BS EN 60598. That way you have a light you can rely on every day, for decades to come.

Product details

Each light is supplied with a new (E14) lamp holder, 2 mtrs of elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. If you would prefer another colour cable or an E12 lamp holder (USA), please just ask.

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270 mm
90 mm
2.4 kg
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Clear | Silver

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

Lights for life

As well as offering a lifetime guarantee that includes repairs, our Full Circle buy-back scheme gives you the opportunity to trade-in your skinflint lights. It keeps vintage lights in use forever - helping you and our planet.

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Light Bulbs

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Shipping

Our UK and international shipping and our no quibble return options explained.

Applications

Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.

Certifications

Our UK Lighting Industry Association (LIA), British Standards and UL certifications.

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A quick word from our customers

Cruise ship light

Totally gorgeous; I love it. Delivery was very fast too. I now have two choices (a) ration visits to this website or (b) buy a bigger house with space for all the stunning lights!

- Jean | London | UK

Beautiful light

What a great light - we're really happy with it! Delivery time was really quick too. Will be purchasing other lights from you in due course.

- Dan | Wiltshire | UK

1930s industrial lighting by REVO

Very happy, arrived promptly and looks amazing. Bought as a feature hall light for our 1930's home renovation and really does the job!

- George | Kent | UK

SO happy with our Czech pendants

Just sharing a couple of images of our beautiful skinflint lights in our new renovation. We are SO happy with them and we get compliments on them from everyone who visits.

- Anna | NSW | Australia