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Small 1960s Czech White Opaline Glass Flush Sconce Lights

$328.83per item
£240per item
€293.62per item
CA$461.71per item
A$476.59per item
CHF 268.63per item
MX$6,166.03per item
NOK 3,064.80per item
SEK 3,233.23per item
DKK 2,194.66per item
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About the Item

These flush-mount lights were produced in 1960s Czechoslovakia and originally served in institutional and public settings — schools, hospitals, or civic buildings — a time when lighting production was largely overseen by state-controlled factories supplying standardized fixtures to Eastern Bloc interiors. At their heart is a hand-crafted opaline glass globe, whose soft milky translucence diffuses light evenly to cast a warm, ambient glow. This style of glass — known across Europe as opaline or milk glass — was appreciated for its ability to produce gentle, glare-free illumination, while still being durable enough for daily institutional use. The overall silhouette is minimal and utilitarian — a disciplined form shaped for function rather than flourish. Its compact proportions (approximately 155 mm in diameter) make it versatile: it can be mounted flush on a ceiling or as a wall fixture, blending seamlessly into hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, cafés, office corridors — any space that benefits from soft, unobtrusive light with mid-century character. Fully restored and rewired with modern, CE-certified (or UL-listed) electrical components, this light is ready for everyday use with contemporary bulbs. The restoration respects and preserves the original craftsmanship — the glass shade, the original shape and mounting — while ensuring reliable functionality. This fixture embodies subtle mid-century Eastern-European industrial design: imbued with history, quietly elegant, and perfectly suited to interiors that appreciate heritage, restraint, and gentle atmosphere.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired with new CE certified or UL listed electrical components.
  • Seller Location:
    Leicester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2237347935242

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