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opaline and bakelite vintage czech ceiling light
Reference 15_2181_P

Vintage Czech opaline lights (V1)

Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Vintage surface mounted lights salvaged from the former Czechoslovakia. A hemispherical opaline glass shade with a contrasting brushed steel and bakelite rear enclosure. The opaline glass provides a nice even glow and distribution of light when they are illuminated. 

 

detail of opaline and bakelite czech wall lights
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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

Different materials require different processes. At skinflint we are fascinated by interesting surfaces and patinas, that’s why we tend not to repaint our lights as this can make them look too ‘new’ and they lose some of their of individuality. During the restoration, ferrous metals such as iron and steel will usually have a clear lacquer powder-coated onto the surface to prevent oxidisation. All forms of surface sealing are designed to protect and enhance the surface of the lights.

base detail of steel and bakelite wall light

Product details

Each light is supplied with 2no. new screw (E27) lamp holders. The lights are suitable for use as both wall and ceiling fittings.

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330 mm
160 mm
1.6 kg
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White | Gun Metal Grey

Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.

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A quick word from our customers

Excellent service

Excellent service in all respects.

- David | Preston | UK

Superb light

An absolutely beautiful light. Arrived promptly and immaculately packaged. Very efficient service, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. Many thanks.

- Jo | Essex | UK

Happy overseas client

Thrilled to have found you as I love your product and the service I’ve received. I frequently return to your site and wish to purchase more.

- Rana | NYC | US

"Genius Full Circle initative"

Love the lights, love your ethos. Absolutely what more companies need to be doing. I have my Retro Czech Ceiling Lights (V2) in my dining room and the spray of light they give off is gorgeous and unusual.

- Jenny | Lincolnshire | UK