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Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s

Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

1970s, made in Czechoslovakia. Repolished, fully functional and original. Shows some minor sings of use.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Glass Pendant Lamp by Napako
Glass Pendant Lamp by Napako

Glass Pendant Lamp by Napako

By Napako

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass frame chromed with four heavy pressed glass elements. Designed in the late 1960s.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s

Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome 1x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Fully functional - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Fully functional - New cabling - Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Fully functional - New cabling - Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal and glass - Fully functional - New cabling - Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Design Glass Pendant/Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal and glass - Fully functional - New cabling - Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp by Napako
Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp by Napako

Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp by Napako

By Napako

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass frame chromed with four heavy glass elements. Designed in the late 1960s.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Midcentury Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage glass pendant made by Napako in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. New wiring. Bulbs

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Glass Pendant / Napako, 1960's
Mid-Century Glass Pendant / Napako, 1960's

Mid-Century Glass Pendant / Napako, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Metal New Cabling 3x40W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Glass Pendant / Napako, 1960's
Mid-Century Glass Pendant / Napako, 1960's

Mid-Century Glass Pendant / Napako, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass, chrome New Cabling 3x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Glass Pendant/Napako, 1970's
Mid-Century Glass Pendant/Napako, 1970's

Mid-Century Glass Pendant/Napako, 1970's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Metal,Chrome With aged patina New cabling 1x60W,E27 or E26

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Napako Rectangular Pendant Light
Napako Rectangular Pendant Light

Napako Rectangular Pendant Light

By Napako

Located in Vienna, AT

refined glass from the, made by Napako in the early 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mid-century glass pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Mid-century glass pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

Mid-century glass pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Glass lamp with a yellow pattern, elegant design suitable for any interior The light fixture was

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1960's
Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1960's

Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of art glass, metal. New cabling. 3x E27 or E26 bulb. Re-polished

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century All Glass Pendant/ Napako, 1970's
Mid-Century All Glass Pendant/ Napako, 1970's

Mid-Century All Glass Pendant/ Napako, 1970's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, glass - re-polished - fully fucntional - good

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970's
Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970's

Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal 3x E27 or E26 socket New cabling Re-polished Fully

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970’s
Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970’s

Mid-Century Glass Pendant by Napako, 1970’s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal New cabling 3x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid Century Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid Century Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage glass pendant made by Napako in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Bulbs: 3 x E27

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s
Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s

Mid-Century glass and brass pendant by Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- 4-flamming - marked by maker - Very good original condition. - Two separate circuits - US wiring compatible - height can be lenghtened jr

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Vintage 1960s Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's, Marked
Mid Century Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's, Marked

Mid Century Glass Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's, Marked

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage glass pendant made by Napako in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Bulbs: 3 x E27 or

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s

Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

1970s, made in Czechoslovakia. Repolished, fully functional and original. Shows some minor sings of use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s

Chrome Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

1970s, made in Czechoslovakia. Repolished, fully functional and original. Shows some minor sings of use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1970s
Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1970s

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Steel and glass pendant by Napako. Very good original condition. rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1960s, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1960s, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, 1960s, Czechoslovakia, - made of Metal and Milk Glass, - shows

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1920 Czechoslovak Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Napako 13443
1920 Czechoslovak Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Napako 13443

1920 Czechoslovak Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Napako 13443

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Large Art Deco pendant lamp designed by Napako, type 13443, manufactured in Czechoslovakia around

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-century glass and black metal. Good original condition. Marked by Napako. Rewired: 1x60W

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Cable compatible with USA 1x E27 or E26 bulb Polished

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Cable compatible with USA 1x E27 or E26 bulb Polished

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Mid-Century Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-century glass and black painted metal pendant. Restored: new black paint on a metal shade

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and metal. Repolished, cleaned. Fully

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and metal. Repolished, cleaned. Fully

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

Mid-Century Big Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960's

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia Made of glass and

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic

By Napako

Located in Vienna, Austria

I purchased this lamp from the original owner, who informed me that the lamp was never used. As you can see from the photos, there is no real wear on any of the parts . There are som...

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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid Century Glass Ceiling Light By Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid Century Glass Ceiling Light By Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid Century Glass Ceiling Light By Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Zohor, SK

This rare and beautiful mid-century ceiling light was designed and produced by the iconic Napako

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia
1950s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia

1950s Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and rewired - 4x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco UFO Pendant Chandelier by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s
Art Deco UFO Pendant Chandelier by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s

Art Deco UFO Pendant Chandelier by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco UFO pendant chandelier designed by Josef Hůrka for Napako, manufactured in Czechoslovakia

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Napako, 1930s
Art Deco Chrome and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Napako, 1930s

Art Deco Chrome and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Napako, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

An exceptional Art Deco chandelier designed and manufactured by Napako, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Chandelier/ Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Chandelier/ Napako, 1960s

Midcentury Chandelier/ Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Maker

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s
Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s

Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Żory, PL

– Bauhaus UFO pendant lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako – Produced in the 1930s – Made of

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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored ArtDeco Chandelier, by Napako, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1930s
Restored ArtDeco Chandelier, by Napako, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1930s

Restored ArtDeco Chandelier, by Napako, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This chandelier, identified as model number 3355 by the renowned Napako factory, is an iconic

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Functionalist Chrome Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s
Functionalist Chrome Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s

Functionalist Chrome Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome - Re-polished - Fully functional - Chrome part has some signs use - 4x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, by Napako, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, by Napako, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, by Napako, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Prague-based company Napako. Dating back to the 1930s, it embodies the essence of the Bauhaus movement in

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1965 Napako Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
1965 Napako Chandelier, Czechoslovakia

1965 Napako Chandelier, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- Metal chrome construction and stained glass shades with plastic decor - Good original condition.  

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Chandelier/Napako, Czechoslovakia
Midcentury Chandelier/Napako, Czechoslovakia

Midcentury Chandelier/Napako, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1965 - made of metal, milk glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Chandelier by Napako, 1940s
Bauhaus Chandelier by Napako, 1940s

Bauhaus Chandelier by Napako, 1940s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Early Napako chandelier made in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. Glass shade without any defect. Glass

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Chandelier by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made of pressed glass, chrome and black metal, made by Napako. Marked by the manufacturer. Rewired

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Napako Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Napako Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

Napako Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

UFO chandelier designed by Josef Hurka for Napako in the 1930's, in Czechoslovakia. Made of metal

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Vintage Wall or Ceiling Light with Milk Glass from Napako, 1960s
Vintage Wall or Ceiling Light with Milk Glass from Napako, 1960s

Vintage Wall or Ceiling Light with Milk Glass from Napako, 1960s

By Napako

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made by NAPAKO in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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Napako Glass Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the napako glass pendant you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A napako glass pendant — often made from glass, metal and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the napako glass pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A napako glass pendant made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made napako glass pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hurka and Franta (Frantisek) Anýž are consistently popular.

How Much is a Napako Glass Pendant?

A napako glass pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $730, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $3,298.

Napako for sale on 1stDibs

Napako was initially established in 1919 in Prague with the purpose of helping private companies with metalworking solutions for building projects. The Czech manufacturer later pivoted to producing appliances and lighting, a change that yielded partnerships with esteemed designers such as electrician and furniture maker Josef Hurka and Miroslav Prokop between the 1930s and 1970s. 

Napako’s chrome-plated desk lamps and flush mounts were often characterized by the influence of the Bauhaus, a progressive German design school that promoted a union of art, craft and technology. Many of the brand’s interesting lighting fixtures incorporated milk glass and opaline glass and later featured venturesome forms and lacquered metal housings in lively Pop art colors. Today vintage Napako table lamps, floor lamps and chandeliers are rare and highly collectible works of Space Age and mid-century modernist ingenuity.

Hurka and Helena Frantová were the superstars on Napako’s roster of designers. Initially an electrical appliance designer, Hurka changed course to work on lighting design after Napako discontinued its production of appliances. 

For much of the 20th century, industrial and furniture designers in the Eastern Bloc created their work in near anonymity — including in the former Czechoslovakia, where communist ideologies ran counter to capitalist ideas like branding and acclaim.

Although for a brief and shining moment, in 1958, the country’s designers gained global renown when Czechoslovakia won best national pavilion at the Brussels World’s Fair, their artistry was soon shrouded again behind the Iron Curtain.

Hurka’s table lamps for Napako were presented as part of the prize-winning Czech Pavilion at the 1958 World Expo in Brussels, which was the first World’s Fair after World War II. Frantová frequently created torch-shaped table lamps with spindly bodies in chromed steel or brass for the likes of Okolo as well as Napako.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Napako lighting.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.