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1930s antique Franta Anýž metal pendant

Era: 1930s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Manufactured by famed Czech metalworker Franta Anýž, this one-off 1930s pendant was born at a time of innovation and modernity in former Czechoslovakia. Art Deco by design, a dramatic metal shade features a hand-brushed nickel plating. Opaline glass provides soft downlighting with an added element of uplighting when illuminated. Sensitively restored to preserve all original components, this is a true collector's piece. Perfect for stirring up conversation over dining room tables and lobbies. A copper version is also available.

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Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Much of the lighting we salvage and restore from the former Eastern Bloc was produced in the manufacturing powerhouses of former Czechoslovakia. Under Communist rule the same design was often manufactured in three scaled versions to cater for varying bulb wattage. The country is also famed for its beautiful glassware, with both wall and ceiling opaline glass lights often being used in public and residential settings, such as housing blocks and schools.

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Restoration

As part of our research investigating each light’s history, our team delved into the National Archive at Prague’s National Technical Museum to unearth this original manufacturer’s catalogue showing this particular pendant light. Using this material to guide our restoration processes, the light’s unique storied patina, hand-painted finish and opaline glass have been carefully preserved.

Product details

Each light is supplied tested and rewired with 5.no new screw (E27) lamp holders. Total height from ceiling 890mm.

Diameter: 250 (shade) mm
Length: 500 mm
Height: 890 mm
Width: 500 mm
Weight: 3.8 kg
Colour: Silver | White
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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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Manufacturer: Franta Anyz

Leading Czech metal artist Franta Anýž (1876-1934) was famed for elevating everyday objects to high art status. Lighting became a prominent part of his business from 1910 with a range spanning decorative pendants to medical lamps. Following WW1 it was one of the most important metalworking enterprises in former Czechoslovakia, casting Prague’s most famed monuments. Franta’s son carried the business through WW2. Nationalised in 1948 under communist rule it became ‘Art Production Plant ZUKOV’.

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