Vintage linear pendants salvaged from an industrial site in Czechoslovakia, now fitted with new LED lamps. Two bakelite enclosures have manufacturer's detailing, while the original paint finish has been sensitively retained/sealed on the steel shade.
Much of the lighting we salvage and restore from the former Eastern Bloc was produced in the manufacturing powerhouses of the 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. We have three guiding principles: to salvage the best lighting from the 1920s to the 1970s; to restore every piece sensitively - without compromising its character; and to restore each fixture to the highest modern standards.
About the lamp
This product is fitted with 2no. new linear 15w LED lamps. The LED bulbs, with an average life of 50,000 hours, are each located within an etched diffusion sleeve to prevent any glare and create an even distribution of warm light (3000k).
Whats the difference in brightness between a LED bulb, a fluorescent bulb and a traditional 60w filament bulb?
In simple terms, bulb brightness is measured in lumens. Lumens (denoted by lm) are a measure of the total amount of visible light (to the human eye) from a bulb or light source. As a comparison, one of these LED bulbs is 1025lm, a fluorescent bulb of the same length is 1820lm and a traditional 60w filament bulb is 800lm
Each light is supplied rewired and tested with 2no. switched 15W LED lamps and 2mtrs of elephant grey braided cable, 2mtrs wire suspension and ceiling mounting kit.
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Non-standard delivery (POA). All dimensions and weights are approximate. IP20 for internal use only.
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I love it. It arrived quickly and in perfect order. Many thanks.
- Lucy | London | UK
Good product listings with careful explanations.
- Robert | Chichester | UK
I love the light and Cara was fantastic with bulb advice and sending me a copy of the picture of the engine it came from. Great service thanks.
- Marcus | Letchworth | UK
We found exactly what we wanted at skinflint: large industrial pendant lights from an old Dunlop Aerospace factory. They fill the space beautifully and we often get asked where they were sourced. With such heritage attached to them, they are like a piece of history that adds to the modern vintage feel we wanted to create.
- Estelle | London | UK
