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Small Ribbed Milk Glass Pendant Lights, Czechoslovakia, Mid-20th Century

$331.34per item
£240per item
€286.05per item
CA$460.97per item
A$462.37per item
CHF 268.20per item
MX$5,644.16per item
NOK 3,106.55per item
SEK 3,179.34per item
DKK 2,138.25per item
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Small opaline glass globe pendant lights with white Bakelite hanging gallery. Each pendant features a spherical opaline glass shade with a distinctive concentric ribbed pattern. This subtle texturing softens and diffuses the light when illuminated, while lending the globe a gentle sculptural presence. The pendants retain their original white Bakelite galleries and have been professionally converted to cable-suspended ceiling fixtures, making them suitable for modern residential and commercial interiors. Salvaged from former school buildings in Czechoslovakia and dating from the mid to late 20th century, these small ribbed milk glass pendant lights are understated examples of Eastern European functional design. Produced for institutional settings, they were designed to provide even, glare-free illumination while remaining visually restrained and durable. Measuring approximately 22 cm in diameter, their modest scale makes them particularly effective when installed in multiples. They work especially well suspended in rows above kitchen islands, along hallways, or in circulation areas, where their rhythm and soft milky glow create both visual interest and functional light. A refined example of mid-century Czechoslovakian opaline glass design, these pendants combine practical origins with timeless proportions. Their quiet character and honest materials allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from period spaces to contemporary settings. Reclaimed, restored, and ready for installation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v,220-240v
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bakelite,Glass,Milk Glass,Opaline Glass
  • Place of Origin:
    Czech Republic
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955-1970
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Professionally rewired with new CE certified or UL listed electrical components. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leicester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2237348386972

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