Large salvaged Eastern Bloc pendants
Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)Imposing glass and aluminium pendants salvaged from a factory within the former Czechoslovakia. Polished aluminium lamp enclosures with original opaline wells.
Imposing glass and aluminium pendants salvaged from a factory within the former Czechoslovakia. Polished aluminium lamp enclosures with original opaline wells.
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.
View all lights from Czechoslovakia (former)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; To restore each fixture to the highest modern standards. Every light we reclaim has two tales to tell - its original use, and how it came to be salvaged. We’ll let you know its history but the next chapter is up to you.
Supplied with new bayonet (B22) lamp holders, 2mtrs of steel suspension chain, 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).
Diameter:
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180 mm |
Supplied tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.
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.
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Trade in, get creditWhy we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.
Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
I love it. It arrived quickly and in perfect order. Many thanks.
- Lucy | London | UK
Beautiful lights, exactly as described and photographed online, and with very quick delivery. Thank you.
- Henrietta | Kent | UK
What a great little product, saves masses of time and cost rewiring. Will be back for more!
- Chris | Gloucester | UK
We have often purchased from skinflint and the fittings are exactly as depicted, delivered on time & with excellent customer service.
- Doug | UK | Commercial client