Reference 22_3722

1970s skyscraper glass pendants

Era: 1970s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Born from the nostalgia of the 1970s Art Deco revival, this etched glass pendant once illuminated hotel lobbies in Brno, former Czechoslovakia. Four prismatic shades surround a chrome-plated steel enclosure with decorative venting detail in the gallery. The open-bottomed enclosure provides downlighting whilst the etched prismatic glass casts a dispersed light when illuminated. Perfect for bringing glamour into circulation areas.

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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 vintage piece we salvage. This ensures every light we reclaim lives on to tell its tale: from its original use, to how it came to be salvaged and restored. The next part of the story is up to you...

Ceiling kit for 1970s skyscraper glass pendants

Product details

Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension wire, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. If you would prefer another colour cable, please just ask.

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125 mm
260 mm
6.9 kg
220 mm
220 mm
Clear | Silver

Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.

Lights for life

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Light Bulbs

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Shipping

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Applications

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

Certifications

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B-Corp

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A quick word from our customers

Chapel opaline light

Arrived next day, beautifully packaged and perfect for my own chapel renovation!

- Kate | Powys | UK

Commendable service

We have often purchased from skinflint and the fittings are exactly as depicted, delivered on time & with excellent customer service.

- Doug | UK | Commercial client

Finishing touches

Lighting is critical to any room and when it came to putting the finishing touches to our vintage kitchen, we came to skinflint - and we found exactly what we wanted.

- Estelle | London | UK

1950s Eastern Bloc machinists lights

These lamps are so practical yet elegant and unique. They’ll add a lot of character to our plain kitchen. The service levels were high - responsive and helpful.

- Clara | London | UK