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1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues light fixture with beaded crystals, 8 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Glass Leaves Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1930’s French glass leaves large light fixture with interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Classical Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Bagues Light Fixture with Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues flush mounted light fixture with beaded crystals. 8 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior lights. Original finish and patina from
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1930's French Light Fixture with Molded Cut Crystal Dome
Located in New York, NY
A large set from the Astoria Waldorf Hotel in NYC, circa 1930's French gilt bronze flush mount
Category
Vintage 1920s French American Classical Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930.s French silver-plated light fixture with 6 interior lights and beaded crystals
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French sunburst light fixture with interior lights, no included chain and canopy
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass leaves
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver plated light fixture with interior lights ,and glass leaves design
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Amethyst crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal cylindrical shape light fixture with 5 interior lights
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated bronze light fixture with Opaline glass, 2 interiors lights
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French (probably Bagues) bought in Pairs, beautiful crystals on body. (2 available
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Light Fixture with Cut Crystals Panels
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's nickel plated light fixture with 6 interior lights ,and cut crystal body
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French nickel plated light fixture with blown glass inset
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Vintage 1930s Unknown French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
1930's French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze chandelier with beaded crystal flowers on body. Available pair
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gilt bronze light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Beaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with beaded glass, flowers design
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture by Ezan designer
By Ezan
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Art deco small light fixture with molded glass inset.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass Flowers
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with 8 interior lights and glass leaves and
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 1930s Frosted Glass Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This remarkable French 1930s suspended ceiling fixture features an elegant fusion of frosted and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Industrial Ceiling Light Fixture, circa 1930s
Located in Evergreen, CO
fixture from Europe is the perfect addition to industrial decor. It is not wired but can be easily wired
Category
Vintage 1930s European Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Flowers
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with flower crystals inset. (Pair available)
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with 9 lights
Category
Vintage 1930s European French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930's French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Light Fixture with White and Amethyst glass
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with white and amethyst glass leaves
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930’s Silver Leaf and Gilt Metal Wheat Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver leaf and gold leaf metal wheat light fixture with six lights
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French 1930s Surrealist Sunburst light fixture in gilt iron and nails
Located in Milan, IT
French 1930s Surrealist Sunburst light fixture in gilt iron and nails.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Industrial Flush Mount and Inset Wall Light Fixture for Crouse Hinds, 1930s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, bearing the manufacturer's name. These light fixtures are installed in walls at the Hoover Dam.
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20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in D 4.5 in
Industrial Flush Mount and Inset Wall Light Fixture for Crouse Hinds, 1930s
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large-scale, flush mount aluminum wall light with a ribbed cast glass shade, bearing the manufacturer's name. Similar to lights installed on the Hoover Dam.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in D 4.5 in
1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, US
Priced each with more than one available.
Sourced from the 1930s is this chrome and custard glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Wall Sconces Gilt Brass Wall Lighting, Set 2, France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
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The design of the lighting fixture contains elements of the Baroque style.
Decorative details made
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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Cream Color Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique lighting, we suggest it be tested
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Art Glass/ Black Iron Ceiling Pendant Fixture/ Plafonnier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1930's French Art Deco Art Glass Pendant / Plafonnier Ceiling Fixture. Beautiful black chains and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
light fixture, French Art Deco lighting, Austrian Art Deco, opaline glass pendant, 1930s lighting
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage White Porcelain Bathroom or Kitchen Sconces
By Paulding Farnham.
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair
1930s era white porcelain wall lighting fixtures with vintage period glass shades
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain
1930's Art Deco Ceiling Fixture
Located in Fairfax, VA
hand blown glass, spectacular nickel hardware tops off the fixture.
Should the space require it
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
1930s French Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique and lovely French light fixture with glass flowers circa 1930's. Four available priced
Category
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Clemancon Attributed Hanging Light Fixture, 1930s
Located in Hudson, NY
Clemancon attributed.
Wonderful, French, hanging light fixture. Rewired and re-plated to a satin
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1930s Italian Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 1930s Italian sunburst light fixtures, with frosted glass inserts.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
1930s Holophane Fixtures with Diffusers, One Available
By Holophane
Located in Austin, TX
15" Diameter, Holophane Industrial, hanging pendant with diffuser. This pendants is 15" Diameter x 14" from top of lamp to bottom, with two light unit in shade. This shade is fini...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French crystal light fixtures circa 1930's, with four interior lights.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
1930s Art Deco Hanging Light Fixture by Jean Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful three light Art Deco fixture. Made in France by the noted glassmaker Jean Noverdy, this
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount Fixture-Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, 1930s
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco flush mount lighting fixture. Intricately inlaid in a variety of woods over flame
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Birch
Five 1930s Era Tan Deco Design Church Fixtures
Located in Prescott, AZ
Five matching vintage fixtures from a church in New England with a tan colored Art Deco design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Milk Glass
Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
This cast iron and chrome fixture shows the distinct direction design & style was taking in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Chrome
Vintage Bronze and Leaded Glass 1920s-1930s Ceiling Fixture
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Out of a retired doctor's estate, is this unusual vintage decorative ceiling fixture from the Art
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Colonial Fixture with Cut Out Shades, circa 1930s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1930. This is a five arm Spanish Colonial Fixture in a satin antique finish, fitted with cut
Category
Vintage 1930s American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Maritime Ceiling Fixture, Hungary, 1930s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
This ceiling light fixture was salvaged from 1930s Danube cruiser boat.
The lamp was directly
Category
Antique 1830s Hungarian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Crystal Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
A graceful and appealing chandelier thought to be French or Italian, circa the 1930's. This quality
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
2 Pair Sconces with Consolidated Glass Slip Shades
By Markel Electric Products
Located in Prescott, AZ
2 pair available, priced per pair.
Late 1920s through mid-1930s wall lighting fixtures with a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Glass Drum Fixture with Classical Design, 1920s-1930s
Located in Prescott, AZ
larger homes especially as a kitchen or bathroom fixture. Shown on both a vintage painted fixture and a
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1930's Dark Brass Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1715 Five light chandelier in a dark brass finish and frosted glass shades.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1930’s Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1930’s French sunburst light fixture with interior lights and glass inset. In great vintage
Category
20th Century Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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1930s Lighting Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1930s lighting fixture for your home. A 1930s lighting fixture — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1930s lighting fixture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1930s lighting fixture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1930s lighting fixture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier Jean Perzel, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Fontana Arte are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1930s Lighting Fixture?
Prices for a 1930s lighting fixture start at $50 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,964.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
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.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
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.
Questions About 1930s Lighting Fixture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
- What Is a swag light fixture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
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