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Czech machinists wall lights

Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

The remaining light of a pair of 'Anglepoise' style machinist wall light from the 1950s, produced and salvaged in former Czechoslovakia (see lead image). Retaining an authentic worn painted finish and unique storied patina, with adjustable and lockable arms making it a perfect task wall light.

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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

At skinflint all original electrical elements are removed and replaced with brand new, certified components (EN60598 if your electrician asks). Any pre-wired lights are then rewired, tested and certified in line with electrical safety standards BS EN 60598. That way you have a light you can rely on every day, for decades to come.

Product details

Supplied rewired and tested with a new screw (E27) switched lamp holder.

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160 (min) mm
480 (min) mm
1.28 kg
870 (max projetion) mm
95 (base) mm
Green | Gun metal grey

Non-standard delivery. Supplied wired and tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.

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A quick word from our customers

Chapel opaline light

Arrived next day, beautifully packaged and perfect for my own chapel renovation!

- Kate | Powys | 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

It’s been a pleasure working with you!

I’ve had a difficult time communicating with multiple European-based companies for different projects. skinflint were wonderful and extremely punctual, even with the time difference!

- Monique | USA | Commercial client

Beautiful condition

I received everything in beautiful condition. Thanks. I'll share pictures after they have been installed.

- Melissa | New Orleans | USA