1930s Switch
Robert Dudley Best BL1 Adjustable Table Lamp
By Robert Dudley Best
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bedside or desk lamp! This Model dates to 2006, original design is from the 1930's. Switch on Line.
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Early 2000s English Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1930's Bauhaus Brass & Milk Glass Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1930's.
The switch on the lamp is not functional. The lamp is rewired with a new switch on the cable
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Chrome Work Light by AGI, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
.
To be used with a regular E27 light bulb.
Original Bakelite switch still intact.
1930s, Belgium
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Déco table lamp by Eileen Gray. Manufacturer Jumo. France 1930s.
By Eileen Gray
Located in Köln, NW
Original condition of the 1930s.
Original switch
No dents in the shade or base.
No paint chips.
Chrome
Category
Antique 1730s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
$3,124
H 14.97 in W 17.33 in D 9.85 in
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
rare as they went out of production in the mid 1930s when LP switched to two-layered glass shades. The
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$38,816
H 22.45 in Dm 15.75 in
Desk Tablelamp Christian Dell for Kaiser
Located in Vosselaar, BE
, circa 1930s.
Original condition, the switch has been replaced and rewiring.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
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Closing SALE - Eight Wall Sconces USA 1930's with original Switchers
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful find from a mansion in San Francisco. 8 wall sconces, rechromed. 1 switcher does not
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Large 1930s Electrical Switch from Pinewood Studios Power Station
Located in London, GB
in the 1930s. This vintage Industrial switch is a unique and quirky piece with a distinctively early
Category
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Machine Age Art Deco Skyscraper Saturn Ringed Lamps / Night Lights, Set of Three
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Original bakelite switch, circa 1930s.
Measures: 4.5" tall (without bulb), 5" diameter base
All are
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Original circa 1930s Erpe Bankers Lamp with Three Step Base and Original Switch
By Erpé
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage circa 1930s Erpe bankers lamp with three step base
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 20.48 in W 9.26 in D 8.86 in
Bauhaus Table Table by Escolux, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus table table by Escolux Circa 1930s.
- On/Off switch on the base
- Curved adjustable arm
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Table Table by Escolux, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus table table by Escolux Circa 1930s
- On/Off switch on the base
- Curved adjustable arm
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Maxlume, circa 1930s
By Maxlume
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Maxlume, circa 1930s
- Original switch
- Vitreous green enamel shade
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s.
- Original porcelain switch
- Articulated
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s.
- Original porcelain switch
- Articulated
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Chrome Work Light by AGI, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
maker's stamp above the light switch.
Original condition, slightly polished respecting the patina
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Early Table Lamp, Brass, Waxed paper, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
, Denmark, 1930s. Features a break-through switch typical to early production examples.
In patinated
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Brass Candlestick Lamp with Frosted Flame Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
switch, c. 1930’s. Lovely in your library, entryway, living room, dining room or anywhere in a well
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Pair of Chrome Table Lamps, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
two bulbs and a chain pull switch, c.1930s
Condition
In great condition - wear and tear consistent
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Birmingham Guild of Handicraft No. 7 Lamp Attributed To Arthur Dixon, Circa 1893
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
original apart from the bulb holder which appears to be 1930's and the cabling and switch which we have had
Category
Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Charming French Table Lamp by Ezan
By Ezan
Located in Paris, FR
Ezan. Its reclining, France, circa 1930s. Zeppelin style switch.Very good general condition. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seven Zodiac Relief Signs, Artificial Stone, C. 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
caricatures that were strongly influenced by Einar Nerman and Ivar Arosenius. During the 1930s and 1940s he
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage circa 1930s Freestanding Art Deco Floor Lamp with Bakelite Switches
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1930s Art Deco floor standing lamp with
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bakelite
French Art Deco Copper Brass Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
a toggle light switch.
France, circa 1930s.
Spirit Gallery is an exhibition space and an online
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Unique Large Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
IAS in 1930s. With two ways switch upper or lower bulbs could be turned on. Made from aluminium, steel
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Early Stoneware Vase by Arne Bang for Holmegaard Stentoj, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Malmö, SE
studio, Denmark.
Excellent condition. Marked "HG" for Holmegaard (in the early 1930s Arne Bang switched
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Articulated Konduktørlampe by Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark, 1930s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
, Denmark, 1930s. Bakelite switch and articulated chrome joints. In black paint with co original wear and
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Cylindrical Glass Wall Sconces, German, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, original switches, German, 1930s. Measures: Length 12 1/4 in, height 4 1/4 in, depth 5 in.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Streamline Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
By Markel Corporation
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional Art Deco streamline chrome table lamp, circa 1930s. Beautiful from every angle. Switch
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Signed Hagenauer Giraffe Form Table Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
European base switch is missing, as it was converted for US wiring in the 1930's with a socket switch as
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Art Deco Crystal Floor Lamp, 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. France 1930's.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Floor Lamps
Industrial machinists work light.
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
with a in line switch.
1930s.
Category
20th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cupid God of Love Angel Art Nouveau Lamp by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Phoenix, AZ
shade. No rips, tears, or stains. Very minor paint chip on cheek. Lamp works. Three way switch, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,566 / set
H 27.5 in Dm 12 in
Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with Gold Leaf Doors, circa 1930s, Restored
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored art deco cabinet features gold leaf double doors, trim and base detailing with lacquered burgundy exterior. Ideal for use as a dry bar for holding liquor and glassware ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,600 Sale Price
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H 58 in W 39 in D 15.5 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950.
- Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$960 / item
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
1980s Italian Travertine Carved Pedestal Base Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Italian Travertine Carved Pedestal Base Console Table
Offered for sale is a large Italian travertine hand-carved console table with a single pedestal base. This lovely conso...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
8x Thonet 811 Prague Armshairs by Josef Hoffmann in Bentwood and Cane – Austria
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 chair is a slightly later model and somewhat different from the other 7 (see images).
Designer: Josef Hoffmann
Manufacturer: Thonet
Country: Austria
Model: Thonet 811 'Prague / Pr...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane, Bentwood
$4,614 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Large Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A large antique church opaline globe ceiling pendant, England circa 1930.
- Wonderful bulbous glass globe encompassing a patinated monks cap copper gallery, these beautiful opali...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$1,513
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamps - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia
- polished, new electricity
- patina(see the details)
- US wiring compatible
- one bulb any wattage
- can be used both vertically and horizontally on wall
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$829
H 11.03 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable design. Made entirely of dense foam, th...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam
Chrome Design Bauhaus Wall Lamp, 1930s - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoislovakia
- original condition with patina
- US compatible
- two bulbs
- new wiring
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Antique Vintage Industrial Holophane Pagoda Ceiling Pendant Lantern Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An incredibly rare Holophane Pagoda ceiling pendant, English circa 1920.
- The rectangular brass cage houses five individual sections of triangular pagoda glass which are all sta...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$6,074
H 20.08 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Antique Industrial Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lights by Pittsburgh Reflector
By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE SILVERED GLASS WALL SCONES BY PITTSBURGH REFLECTOR COMPANY
SOLD IN PAIRS
A wonderful run of rare mercury glass shades manufactured by the "Pittsburgh Refectory Company" in the U...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,382 / set
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 12.6 in
1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk
Piano lacquer, black high gloss
Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated
Non-functional drawers on the back
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 130 cm
Height: ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$11,416
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Stamford, CT
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the celebrated German architect and a pivotal figure in the Bauhaus movement, helped redefine 20th-century design through his exploration of form, material,...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$7,500 / set
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 37 in
1940s French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Piano Lacquer with Drawers and Doors
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with two hinged doors and six drawers
piano lacquer, high-gloss black
Art Deco, France 1940s
Dimensions:
Width: 174 cm
Height: 83 cm
Depth: 49 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$11,777
H 32.68 in W 68.51 in D 19.3 in
Antique Bohemian Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
A stunning cobalt blue crystal piece from the renowned Bohemian glass manufacture of the 19th century. The body is skillfully cut into 8 side panels and enameled with intricate flowe...
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Antique 19th Century European Glass
Materials
Crystal
Ralph Lauren Home Silvered Crystal Sconces with Glass Beading, 2 Pairs Available
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Ralph Lauren Home Silvered Crystal Sconces with Glass Beading, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Ralph Lauren Home "Adriana" 3-light sconces with a silver leaf finish. The sconces...
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Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$3,000 / set
H 29 in W 15.75 in D 10 in
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1930s Switch For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s switch you’re looking for. Each 1930s switch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a 1930s switch, we have 254 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s switch, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1930s switch, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930s switch over the years, but those crafted by Louis Poulsen, Kaiser Idell and Christian Dell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a 1930s switch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $98,350, while the average can fetch as much as $1,758.
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