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Retro opaline Czech pendants - cable

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Retro opaline Czech pendants - cable

Era: 1970s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

In their former life these salvaged pendants would have once illuminated grand civic buildings in 1970s former Czechoslovakia. With a curved profile, the opaline glass produces an ambient glow when illuminated, with an element of downlighting cast from the open-bottomed design. An elegant feature piece either hung singularly or in a cluster in living rooms or lounges.

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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

Over the years, we’ve restored thousands of lights that would otherwise have been lost forever - meticulously examining, refurbishing and updating one part at a time. But we don’t only piece together the light’s components. We also take the time to investigate its history, studying our archive of old manufacturer’s catalogues for clues to assemble the whole story.

Product details

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

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

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Fantastic, so pleased

I have never received a more beautifully packaged item, the light itself is wonderful and we are very pleased. 

- Eleanor | Worcester | UK

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I've been admiring your lights for a while and the great work you guys do bringing them back to life... My Eastern Bloc LED light is now up and it's beautiful. Thanks for restoring such beautiful lights. 

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Many thanks for your help. Paying customs was easy and arrival of shipment only took a few days. You made this transaction go so quickly and smoothly, I appreciate it.

- Leslie | Florida | US

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

- Charles | London | UK