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Eastern Bloc Fluorescent (V3)

Era: 1960s Origin: Germany

Surface-mounted linear lights salvaged from the Eastern Bloc now converted for modern LED technology, with a refined style emphasising their industrial heritage. The cast aluminium body has been carefully restored and polished by hand, featuring the original glass tube, support rods and manufacturer's plaques.

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Origin: Germany

German designs are famed for their clean lined and well engineered approach. The Bauhaus School played a major role in combining design with engineering during the late 1920s and early 1930s. A number of lights we salvage were influenced by Bauhaus School design. From the mid to late 20th century, Communist East Germany 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

In the mid 20th century, lights were designed with care and made to last. The work we do at skinflint is based on respecting and preserving the heritage of each piece. We have three guiding principles: to salvage the best lighting from the 1920s to the 1970s; to restore every piece sensitively - without compromising its character; and to restore each fixture to the highest modern standards.

About the LED lamp

This product is fitted with the latest in energy-saving technology. The LED lamp, with an average life of 50,000 hours, sits within an etched diffusion sleeve which prevents glare and creates an even distribution of warm light (2700-3000K) when illuminated. It is supplied as standard with a non-dimmable switched lamp. Alternatively, a dimmable lamp with remote module (Leading/Trailing edge, Dali/DMX or 1-10v) can be supplied - please contact the studio for more information.

What's the difference in brightness between a LED bulb, a fluorescent bulb, and a traditional 60w filament bulb?

In simple terms, bulb brightness is measured in lumens. Lumens (denoted by lm) are a measure of the total amount of visible light (to the human eye) from a bulb or light source. As a comparison: this LED bulb is 2475lm; a fluorescent bulb of the same length is 2460lm; and a traditional 60w filament bulb is 800lm.

Product details

Each light is supplied rewired and tested with a linear LED lamp and 2mtrs of Elephant Grey braided cable.

Diameter: 140 (Glass) mm
Length: 1600 mm
Height: 220 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight: 10.2 kg
Colour: Siver | Clear
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Non-standard delivery (POA). Supplied wired and tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.

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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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Shipping

Our UK and international shipping and our no quibble return options explained.

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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

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A quick word from our customers

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

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

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