Glass Cube Pendant “CUBO” – Jaroslav Bejvl Sr. - Lustry n.p Kamenicky Senov
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Product description
Product description
An elegant cube-shaped pendant light designed by renowned Czech lighting designer Jaroslav Bejvl Sr. for Lustry n.p. Preciosa, Kamenický Šenov.
It is composed of twenty square glass panels with intricate pressed and cut patterns, produced by Osvětlovací sklo, Valašské Meziříčí.
The combination of heavy, optically rich glass and nickel-plated metal highlights the luxurious character and exceptional quality of Czechoslovak glassmaking in the 1970s.
Historical background
During the 1970s, Preciosa was one of the leading Czechoslovak producers of decorative and technical lighting.Jaroslav Bejvl Sr. was among its principal designers, creating iconic pieces that blended modernist forms with the fine craftsmanship of Czech glassmakers.
The collaboration with Osvětlovací sklo in Valašské Meziříčí brought the use of durable, richly textured pressed glass panels that became a hallmark of many designs of the era.
Style and use
This pendant exemplifies the geometric, brutalist-inspired design of the 1970s, emphasizing texture and the optical play of light through glass.
It is ideal for interiors with retro, mid-century modern, or industrial aesthetics, where it can serve as both a functional light source and a decorative centerpiece.
Perfect for living rooms, foyers, stylish cafés, or public spaces that value distinctive design.
Interesting facts
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Composed of 20 pressed and cut glass panels, each producing unique light refractions.
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The nickel-plated metal components ensure both durability and an elegant finish.
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Similar models were frequently exported to Western Europe and are now sought after by collectors of 20th-century lighting.
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Jaroslav Bejvl Sr. remains one of the most significant Czech designers in lighting history.
Technical specification
| Quantity: | 20 |
| Date of manufacture: | 1970’s |
| Material: | metal, glass |
| Condition: | fine condition, no defects |
| Length: | 30 cm |
| Width: | 30 cm |
| Height: | 90 cm |