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Eastern Bloc factory pendant
Reference 13_1496

Eastern Bloc factory pendants (Etched)

Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Industrial pendants salvaged from a factory in former Czechoslovakia. Each light comprises a polished two-part aluminium lamp enclosure with a substantial etched glass dome. An imposing statement piece for an entrance hallway casting a soft diffused light.

A trio of Eastern Bloc factory pendants
Detail shot of Eastern Bloc factory pendants
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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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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. 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.

Eastern Bloc factory pendant accesories

Product details

Supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain and elephant grey braided cable, and ceiling mounting plate. (If you would prefer another colour cable, wire suspension or an E26 lamp holder for use in the USA, please just ask).

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240 mm
360 mm
5.5 kg
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Silver / Etched

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

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A quick word from our customers

Bibliotheque Lights

Beautiful lights, very pleased with the quality. Excellent service overall from skinflint. 

- Miriam | Hampshire | UK

Chapel opaline light

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

- Kate | Powys | UK

Light fantastic

Fantastic light and flex... We will be back for more! Service was unimprovable.

- Gareth | Northamptonshire | UK

Czech industrial pendants

The light works well because the industrial style and it complements the exposed brick walls and stone worktops in the kitchen.

- Charles | London | UK