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Retro Czech ceiling lights

Era: 1960s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Retro surface mounted lights from the 1960s, salvaged from former Czechoslovakia. Comprising a removable glass shade and Bakelite base, the striking moulded glass design produces a striking patterned effect when illuminated.

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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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Restoration

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.

Product details

Supplied with a new bayonet (B22) lamp holder.

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150 (glass) mm
185 mm
0.7 kg
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125 (base) mm
Brown | Clear

Supplied tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.

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