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Vintage Czech pendant lights

Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Once illuminating a textile mill in former Czechoslovakia, these vintage 1950s pendants witnessed the first decade of communist rule in the Eastern Bloc. An opaline glass shade provides a soft and even glow when illuminated, contrasting against a polished aluminium gallery. Cast manufacturer’s markings nod to the nationalised factories in the area and a rich history and heritage. Perfect for hotel bedrooms, lobbies, lounges, restaurants and bars. Part of The Retreat Collection in collaboration with Dodds & Shute.

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industrial vintage czech pendants with aluminium top and white glass shade

detail of manufacturers plaque on vintage czech pendant lights

detail of cast aluminium manufactures mark on vintage czech pendants

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

Most modern bulbs, particularly environmentally friendly LED bulbs, are smaller than those the lights were originally designed to take. We redesign and adjust the positioning of the new lamp holder to give you a light that illuminates your space, perfectly.

grey fabric braided power cable with galvanized chain and ceiling rose

Product details

Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, elephant grey 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
2.5 kg
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White / Silver

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

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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.

Shipping

Our UK and international shipping and our no quibble return options explained.

Applications

Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.

Certifications

Our UK Lighting Industry Association (LIA), British Standards and UL certifications.

B-Corp

Everything you need to know about B Corps - explained.

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A quick word from our customers

Beautiful Light!

I toyed with this light for ages before I bought it, thinking it was a lot of money. When I eventually ordered and received the light, I was not disappointed. I love this light, so heavy, chunky and in my eyes, gorgeous. It will look brilliant in my dining room, in my newly renovated farmhouse.

- Tina | Cheshire | UK

A real gem!

What a great little product, saves masses of time and cost rewiring. Will be back for more!

- Chris | Gloucester | UK

Versatile light

Great light. It looks very smart. I was initially worried that it might be slightly big for the room (we don't have high ceilings) but it looks great and I am really pleased with it.

- Carineh | Oxfordshire | UK

I love your vintage lights

Thank you skinflint for allowing me to add character to my espresso bar and work desk space! And thanks as well for the fabulous customer service.

- Nicholas | Colorado | US