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1940s Hungarian photography floor light

Era: 1940s Origin: Hungary

Beginning their journey as photography lights in 1940s Hungary, these striking floor lights bore witness to a tumultuous period in European history. Sensitively restored, these lights retain many of their original features and unique patina that nod to their rich heritage. With adjustable height and shades and a brushed aluminium finish, perfect for making a statement in shops and homes.

£1,800.00 GBP

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Origin: Hungary

We salvage high volumes of industrial and decorative lighting from this landlocked former Eastern Bloc country. Hungarian industrial enamel shades are often available in blue or white, whereas the decorative glassware has more of a clean line and timeless design. In the mid to late 20th century, the Communist east 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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Restoration

Over the years, we’ve rescued and restored thousands of lights that would otherwise have ended up at landfill - we’re a Certified B Corp so taking care of our planet is always high on our agenda. These lights by Benjamin have lived long industrious lives but careful restoration means their original manufacturer’s labels and signs of wear are retained.

Product details

Supplied rewired and tested with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 4.5mtrs of elephant grey cable, inline foot switch and plug.

Diameter: 600 (shade) mm
Height: 1900 mm
Width: 660 (base) mm
Weight: 12.3 kg
Colour: Silver
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Non-standard delivery. Supplied wired and 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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Applications

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

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Light Bulbs

Why we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.

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Certifications

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

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B-Corp

Everything you need to know about B Corps - explained.

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A quick word from our customers

Ceiling plates

Beautiful little ceiling plate. Elegant. Functional. Well made. Simple to install. Top quality. Excellent condition. Excellent 

- Jonny | East Sussex | UK

Lampada biblioteca Versailles

Lampada stupenda!!! Servizio impeccabile e velocissimo, davvero tutti i miei complimenti, siete bravissimi!

- Isabella | Milano | Italy

"Wonderful!"

I have never received a more beautifully packaged item, the light itself is wonderful and we are very pleased. 

- Eleanor | Worcester | UK

"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