Opaline period lighting (Type 1M)
Origin: HungaryElegant opaline globes with interesting porcelain and cast iron industral galleries salvaged from a glassworks in Hungary.
Reference 14_2063
Origin: Hungary
We salvage high volumes of industrial and decorative lighting from this landlocked former Eastern Bloc country. Hungarian industrial enamel shades are often available in blue or white, whereas the decorative glassware has more of a clean line and timeless design. In the mid to late 20th century, the Communist east produced a wide variety of lights for both industrial, commercial and residential applications often manufactured in three scaled versions to cater for varying bulb wattage.
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These shades were produced at Tokod, a small village north from Budapest, close to the Danube and the Hungarian-Slovakian border. The plant started production in 1892 and produced its elegant glasswear throughout the 20th Century. 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.
Product details
Each light is supplied with a screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, traditional silver braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. (If you would prefer another colour cable or wire suspension, please just ask).
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Diameter:
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140 mm |
Supplied tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.
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.
Applications
Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
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