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Vintage Think Big! Light Switch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1980s Think Big! Light switch. Brighten any room with this rare pop-art artifact. This wall
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Acrylic
Beautiful Vintage French Floor Lamp with Switch, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful vintage French floor lamp with switch, 1960s
Beautiful mid century 1960s floor lamp
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Hanging Lamp with Switch from Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
has an original switch on the top of the lampshade.Perfectly working, plastic parts are perfect, and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Villeroy & Boch Castell Switch 3 Round Chop Serving Plate
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in New York, NY
A Villeroy & Boch chop plate or round serving dish in the Switch 3 Castell pattern.
Signed
Category
1990s German Vintage Switches
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Gold and Silver Key Switch Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Gold and Silver Key Switch Table Lamp
This piece measures: 9 wide x 9 deep x 26.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3
By Reginald Marsh
Located in New York, NY
Reginald Marsh (1898-1954), Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3, lithograph, 1948
Category
1940s American Impressionist Vintage Switches
Materials
Lithograph
Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
Offered for sale is an
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Wire
1950s Industrial Chrome & Wood Table Lamp with Ceramic Switch, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table lamp in chrome with wooden leg. The lamp has an original ceramic switch
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Italian Articulating Fiberglass Desk Lamp Rotate Teak Switch!
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peoria, AZ
an exquisite rotating teak turn switch! We've never seen anything quite like this before! An
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in
EXQUISITE PAIR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA TABLE LAMPS WITH DIMMER SWITCHEs
By David Linley
Located in GB
, the lamps come with dimmer switch controls as pictured, each lamp is engraved Linley at the base of
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
H 13.78 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1940s Classic brass bankers lamp with brass pivotable shade with an ebonized desktop switch
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 7.29 in
System Of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970-1971
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Claes Oldenburg
System Of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970-1971
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.25 in W 23.75 in D 1.5 in
Cylinder Milk Glass Sconce with Black Bakelite Base and Pull String Switch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black cylinder wall sconce with angled bakelite base, white glass shade and pull string switch
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.25 in
Pair of Commissioned Signed John Glick Ceramic Lamps 3 Way Switch
By John Glick
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A beautiful pair of ceramicist John Glick's lamps. In very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Bases: 7.5" x 7.5" & 6.5" x 6.5" 16" diameter x 29.25" height.
Category
20th Century Vintage Switches
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Cast Brass and Bronze Explosion Proof Table Lamp with Isolator Switch
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial cast bronze and brass explosion proof table lamp with an isolator switch
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in
1950's White Cylindrical Wall Sconce with Cream Bakelite Base and Pull Switch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pull string switch. This lamp is for hard wire installation, but a cord can be added, as there are
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
1970s German Explosion Proof Wall Light Cast Brass, Glass Shade & Rotary Switch
By Centurion, Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
brass Wiska isolator switch.
Reclaimed from super tankers and cargo ships built in the 1970s these
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
1970s German Cast Brass Explosion Proof Wall Light Glass Shade and Rotary Switch
By Wiska, Centurion
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
fitted with a cast brass Wiska isolator switch.
Reclaimed from super tankers and cargo ships built in
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
.
The light features its own water proof isolator switch!
They look great in pairs in porches
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
Huge Metal Floor Lamp by Lumi, Italy - 1968
By Lumi
Located in Berlin, DE
protective lacquered, reflector frosted glass frosted on one side outside, original foot switch 2-way
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Cast bronze lighthouse table lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cast bronze lighthouse table lamp with original metal shade. Features pull chain switches and base
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Bronze
Large Ceramic White & Green Bamboo Table Lamp
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
engraved and painted stylized bamboo, pierced with foliate shapes. At the base is a radial switch that
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Switches
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century large white ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
lamp can be switched on by switch on the wire or on the socket which make it easy to switch on or off
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century large ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
choose other color shade (beige -see photo)
- The lamp can be switched on by switch on the wire or on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Ceramic
Mechanical Hula Girl Floor Lamp, 1970s Hawaii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hips that sway operated by an on/off switch. Hand switch on the socket operates the led lightbulb
Category
1970s American Vintage Switches
Materials
Straw, Resin
Stilux Milan Large three-color metal table lamp
By Stilux
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z234
Stilux Milan
Large three-color metal table lamp with three-way switch.
Stilux
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp in Chrome by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany - 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Berlin, DE
rotating sleeves, chrome-plated reflectors, 2 E 27 sockets, plastic-coated connection cable, cord switch
Category
1970s German Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of 1970's AB Solbackens Svarveri Pine Sconces
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
directional ambient lighting. In overall original condition with different switches (one switch replaced by
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy - 1968
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
plastic white, 2 burners E 27, original cord switch
Condition: good original condition
Special features
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
places.
No missing parts in the leather, no torn seams.
French Design Classic
The table lamp is switched
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Italian purple wood & brass 1940s Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Stilnovo.
The electrical system has been partially restored. The lamp is equipped with a main foot switch
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Hansen New York Gilt Metal Table Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
porcelain sockets and Hansen's patented circular 3-way switch. Gold oil rubbed finish. Rewired with black
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Bronze
Brass swing arm Floor lamp with shade .1970s Germany
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
height . .
foot switch . Large E27 bulb needed .
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
French Modern Fiberglass Lamp Inspired by Andre Cazenave
By Gio Ponti, Sergio Camilli, Sartini, Achille Castiglioni, Andre Cazenave
Located in Houston, TX
newly wired to U.S. standards with an inline switch.
A rare find!
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Fiberglass
'Bali' Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fabric shade and wooden base. Original cord with on/off switch. Holds a single E27 socket, adapted for
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Floor Lamp for Relco
By Relco Italia, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a rectangular cast iron base with an on/off switch with dimming capabilities attached to the power
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Pair Vintage Cedric Hartman 'Swivel' Brass Floor Lamps Signed/Numbered
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sharon, CT
The classic, and ultra high quality adjustable (36" to 42") floor lamps, with lucite dimmer switch.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Table lamp in agate
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
the shade) Depth: 13cm. Weight: 13cm.
New fitting and cord with switch.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Agate
1970 Italian Glass Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Italian glass table lamp
Light dimmer switch. Glass fogs up when bulbs are turned on.
3 bulbs
Category
1970s Vintage Switches
Materials
Steel
1950s French Floor Lamp with Side Table and double lampshade
By Lunel, Arlus
Located in London, GB
1950s floor lamp edited by "STELLOR" France with double shades, each of which can be switched on
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Desk lamp mid modern century attributed to Armand Jonckers
By Armand Jonckers
Located in Bruxelles, BE
probably made in only one example.
The system of switch on/off is specific because you need to push on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Copper
'Bali' Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fabric shade and wooden base. Original cord with on/off switch. Holds a single E27 socket, adapted for
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Pricket Style Table Lamps
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with inline switches.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Brass swing arm Desk lamp 1970s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp . Brass . Turn switch on base .
lots of patine .so stylish . 1970s
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp By Willy Rizzo For Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
finish. in good overall condition. Newly rewired with a switch on a black cable.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
George Hansen Lucite Floor lamp Metalarte 1970s Spain
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
brass and plexiglass column, multiple rotary switch assembly for 1, 2 or 3 bulbs. Very good condition
Category
1970s Spanish Space Age Vintage Switches
Materials
Acrylic
Better Times Neon Art Deco Diner Bubble Electric Wall Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
, with separate switch for the light wall plug with long cord very nice condition recently serviced.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of Midcentury Krater Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
Greek warriors. With faux travertine bases, bronze E27 fittings, with brown silk cord and switches.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Modern Solid Staved Walnut Lamps
Located in San Jose, CA
unique sculptural shape accented with brass hardware and natural wood grains. Includes a three way switch
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Walnut
Laurel Lamp Company Tulip Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass tulip form opaque shades. Having base mounted switches that work as they should, showing age and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Arteluce Enameled Steel Swivel Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
horizontally and vertically to create ambient lighting. Each socket has a switch, to turn light on and off
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of Art Deco Torchiere Lamps in Nickel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant pair of nickel plated Art Deco Torchieres. Foot switch on base of these
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair fagenhulst floor lamps 1970s Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Den Haag, NL
bulbs each . Pull down switch.
Manufactured by Fagerhulst Sweden 1970s .good condition
Category
1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Switches
Materials
Acrylic
Lamp 1013 model by Pierre Guariche for Disderot, 1950
By Pierre Guariche, Disderot
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
lacquered metal, vertical arm in brass, round black metal lampshade
Iconic model
Switch on the socket
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Space age chromed spherical table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Firenze, IT
lamp is switched on and off by opening and closing it. Light on both sides.
24 x 24 cm
Conditions
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mutual Sunset Lighting Company Arch Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six head arch lamp in polished chrome on a round marble base. Switch is on top of the post.
Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Marble, Chrome
French Modernist Table Lamp, circa 1950
By Arlus, Jacques Biny
Located in Vienna, AT
original switch and plug.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Pair of Brass Torcheres Ca' 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
patina and tarnishing, pull down chain switches. Each one has a pair of decorative rings on top.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp with Stepped Mirror Design
Located in Port Jervis, NY
shade and entire lamp in excellent vintage condition. Inline dimmer switch.
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Vintage Switches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage switches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage switches — often made from metal, plastic and paper — can elevate any home. Vintage switches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco vintage switches are consistently popular styles. Many vintage switches are appealing in their simplicity, but Cedric Hartman produced popular vintage switches that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Switches?
Prices for vintage switches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage switches begin at $500 and can go as high as $3,750, while the average can fetch as much as $875.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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