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Porcelain and glass German wall light

Reference 16_2555

Porcelain and glass German wall light

Era: 1940s Origin: Germany

A minimalist porcelain and glass wall light salvaged from a German factory. The porcelain mounting allows the light to be positioned either facing up or down the wall. The white opaline glass diffuses the light nicely when lit.

Germany

Origin: Germany

German designs are famed for their clean lined and well engineered approach. The Bauhaus School played a major role in combining design with engineering during the late 1920s and early 1930s. A number of lights we salvage were influenced by Bauhaus School design. From the mid to late 20th century, Communist East Germany produced a wide variety of lights for both industrial, commercial and residential applications, often manufactured in three scaled versions to cater for varying bulb wattage.

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In the mid 20th century, lights were designed with care and made to last. The work we do at skinflint is based on respecting and preserving the heritage of each piece. We have three guiding principles: To salvage the best lighting from the 1920s to the 1970s; To restore every piece sensitively - without compromising its character; To restore each fixture to the highest modern standards. Every light we reclaim has two tales to tell - its original use, and how it came to be salvaged. We’ll let you know its history but the next chapter is up to you.

Product details

Supplied with a screw (E27) lamp holder.

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150 (glass) mm
230 mm
1.8 kg
190 mm
80 (wall mounting) mm
White | Cream

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

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