UK firm reuses vintage lights in New York bar British firm skinflint Ltd has supplied a range of pre-used vintage luminaires to a bar in New York, The Cornwall-based reconditioner of industrial and decorative lights provided Sir Henry’s bar on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan with products salvaged from the Czech Republic. The owners of the bar say they want to revive the spirit of ‘70s Manhattan and pay homage to the Irish roots of the establishment, which has a sister location in County Cork, Ireland. The bar is 'on a mission to bring back the counterculture of art and music’ of its Cork-based namesake, using retro interiors and vintage decor to stay true to its roots. Skinflint’s 1960s Czech wall lights illuminate the main bar, their retro geometric glass shades providing texture against the well-stocked shelves. Upstairs, the company’s decorative Czech pendants sit above a second bar, their diamond pattern glass providing a striking illumination to the more intimate room. Skinflint has restored over 50,000 lights and it promises to take them back in exchange for a credit under its ‘Full Circle’ buy-back pledge, an industry first. • Read more: Link in the comments • The Circular Lighting Report is powered by Recolight • Learn more about sustainable lighting at Circular Lighting Live 2025, Recolight’s flagship conference and exhibition, which takes place on Thursday 25 September 2025. Link in the comments.
It’s lovely to see Cornwall on the map here!
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