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Decorative opaline Czech pendants (V1)

Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Once illuminating the corridors of a school in former Czechoslovakia, these vintage 1950s pendants witnessed the rise and fall of communism in the Eastern Bloc. An opaline shade with a decorative underside creates a soft and ambient glow when illuminated, contrasting against an original Bakelite gallery. Perfect for adding impact to hotel lounges and lobbies, or in rows above bars. Part of The Retreat Collection in collaboration with Dodds & Shute.

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group of decorative opaline glass czech pendants with bakelite

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

The restoration process our lighting goes through can take many months. To begin, we gently disassemble each light fitting, letting us spot any flaws and plan how best to bring it up to modern electrical standards. Then, our team of experts patiently restore each component by hand.

Product details

Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, old gold twisted cable and ceiling mounting plate. If you would prefer another colour cable or E26 lamp holder (USA), please just ask.

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300 mm
380 (Inc Stem) mm
2.8 kg
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White

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

Featured in: Cleaver, Oxford

Specified by our friends at Moxon Design and situated in the heart of historic quarter, Cleaver Oxford is the third restaurant for this rapidly expanding high street brand.

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

Why we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.

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.

B-Corp

Everything you need to know about B Corps - explained.

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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