Pendant lamp, pressed transparent glass, black chromed metal, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
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This pendant lamp from the 1970s, manufactured by Elektroinstala Jílové in Czechoslovakia, features three substantial cylindrical shades crafted from pressed glass with a pronounced grid texture, supported by an architectural metal structure. The transparent, cool-toned glass is set in deep matte black sockets and mounted on polished chrome rods that converge in a central circular disc, creating a balanced geometric silhouette. Photos reveal the harmonious interplay between the smooth metal surfaces and the tactile relief of the glass, which, when lit, casts dynamic grids of light and shadow. The overall proportions of shades to structure are finely measured. The lamp has been preserved in very good condition – only subtle signs of age are present, with no visible chips or cracks in the glass. The form of this lamp echoes the voice of Eastern European modernism in the 1970s: foregoing ornamentation in favor of raw materiality and geometry. The pressed glass shades, reminiscent of laboratory vessels, diffuse light in a distinctly austere manner, imparting a subtle brutalist character. Metal and glass together speak in the clear, matter-of-fact tone of an era that valued modernity yet embraced the expressiveness of texture and strong contrasts. This lamp could be suspended above a dining or living room table, paired with minimalist light wood or metal-legged furniture to emphasize its industrial inflection. It would suit interiors with neutral walls, exposed concrete, or rough textiles, where glass and chrome become a graphic focal point. A single mid-century accessory—a dark wood tray or geometric
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Height59 cm
Width37 cm
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Width37 cm
Height59 cm
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