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Vintage lighting

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about vintage lighting

Product • By skinflint • Eastern Bloc factory shades

Eastern Bloc factory shades

A large run of vitreous enamelled two part shades. Salvaged from the Szarvas factory in Hungary, which produced lighting for decades until ordered to start producing coffee makers in the 1970s. The shades were found in a moth balled stock room and have never been used. Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate.  More

Product • By skinflint • Reclaimed German cargo ship lights

Reclaimed German cargo ship lights

A large run of glass and aluminium naval lights salvaged from the passageways of German cargo ships. The original prismatic glass sits in a polished aluminium enclosure with integral mountings and feature cast makers marks. Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder. More

Product • By skinflint • Soviet era industrial factory ceiling lighting

Soviet era industrial factory ceiling lighting

Vintage Soviet era industrial pendants salvaged from factories in the former CCCP. The pendants have a real industrial heritage with their original factory finish to the gallery which features cast maker's marks. Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate.  More

Product • By skinflint • Airfield taxiway lights

Airfield taxiway lights

Salvaged G.E.C British airfield taxiway lights that were originally installed at an R.A.F base in Northwest Wales. Beautifully refined lights that have been converted to feature pendant lights, comprising of a prismatic glass set within a two-part polished aluminium housing with original branding. Each light is supplied with new ceramic (G9) lamp holder, 2mtrs of adjustable wire suspension, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. More

Product • By skinflint • 1960s retro pendant lighting

1960s retro pendant lighting

Vintage 1960s pendants salvaged from a civic building in the Midlands, UK. An open bottomed glass globe with a new polished aluminium spun monks cap and stem. The dimpled feature on the inside of the moulded globe adds an interesting detail to these retro styled pendants. Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, traditional silver braided cable and ceiling mounting plate.  More

Product • By skinflint • Hungarian piggery lights

Hungarian piggery lights

A large run of industrial pendants salvaged from a Hungarian piggery. The vitreous enamelled steel shade shows slight signs of wear while the original finned aluminium gallery has been refurbished and polished, they would be ideal above a kitchen island or work surface. Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate.  More

Product • By skinflint • XL elegant Czech pendants

XL elegant Czech pendants

Stunning 1960s extra large pendants from Czechoslovakia. These simple and stylish lights have a matt opal glass, with an open-bottom, perfect for over a kitchen island or in a living space. They give an even glow when illuminated with an element of downward light. Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of traditional twisted silver braided cable and a ceiling mounting plate. More

Product • By skinflint • 1404

Decorative opaline Czech pendants

Elegant opaline pendant lights with decorative underside and original Bakelite galleries salvaged from a school in the former Czechoslovakia. Circa 1950. These make fantastic feature lights within circulation or living areas. Supplied with new screw E27 lamp holders, 2mtrs of suspension chain, traditional old gold braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. More