Wall sconce, transparent glass, white Bakelite, Elektrosvit Nové Zámky, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
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This 1960s wall sconce, produced by Elektrosvit Nové Zámky in Czechoslovakia, is an authentic example of postwar design, blending mid-century modern sensibility with distinct space age influences. The prominent pressed glass shade, thick and glossy, features a pronounced geometric-organic structure with raised circular and diamond motifs that create a striking interplay of light and shadow. The shade is mounted on a matte white base made of Bakelite or period plastic, highlighting the era’s fascination with contrasting materials and forms. The proportions are balanced: a cylindrical base supports the flared, intricately patterned glass. The sconce is preserved in very good, original condition, with no damage to the glass and only minor age-related marks on the base. All components remain authentic to the period, with no evidence of restoration or replacement.This lamp echoes the voice of modernist Czechoslovakia: pressed glass technique meets the optimism of a future-oriented postwar vision. The textured shade seems to narrate a fascination with light and sculptural form—each pattern on its surface reflecting an era when design was synonymous with progress. Like a luminous relief, the sconce casts rhythmic reflections on the wall, inviting one into a world where everyday life acquires a new, spatial dimension.The sconce can be paired with furnishings characterized by clean, geometric lines and a neutral color palette to accentuate the glass texture and material contrast. It works well in living rooms or hallways styled in mid-century modern fashion, and serves as a bold accent
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Height13 cm
Width13 cm
Length20 cm
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Length20 cm
Height13 cm
Width13 cm
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