Once providing illumination for detailed machine work, this 1950s one-off wall light was salvaged from a factory in the industrial heart of former Czechoslovakia. Versatile by design, this shade maintains its original finish, with patina indicative of its rich heritage. Featuring ball and socket joints at the shade and wall plate, this piece is perfect for task lighting in studio spaces.
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.
View all lights from Czechoslovakia (former)At skinflint we are fascinated by different materials and the interesting patinas that develop on their surface over time with age. That’s why we tend not to repaint our lights, instead retaining and celebrating their authenticity and individual character. Giving you a vintage light that is truly unique.
Each light is supplied rewired and tested with a new screw (E27) lamp holder. If you would like an E26 lamp holder (USA), please just ask. Projection Min. 500mm | Max. 870mm.
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Diameter:
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150 (shade) mm |
Non-standard delivery. Supplied wired and tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.
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.
Trade in, get credit
Why we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.
Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
Our UK Lighting Industry Association (LIA), British Standards and UL certifications.
Arrived next day, beautifully packaged and perfect for my own chapel renovation!
- Kate | Powys | UK
We have often purchased from skinflint and the fittings are exactly as depicted, delivered on time & with excellent customer service.
- Doug | UK | Commercial client
Lighting is critical to any room and when it came to putting the finishing touches to our vintage kitchen, we came to skinflint - and we found exactly what we wanted.
- Estelle | London | UK
These lamps are so practical yet elegant and unique. They’ll add a lot of character to our plain kitchen. The service levels were high - responsive and helpful.
- Clara | London | UK
