Rare Early Dental Swing Arm Wall Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
The cord is replaced with antique style black fabric twisted wire including wall plug and line switch. The look is very unique.
Category
1910s Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Iron
Antique Wall Switches
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Lights by Genet Et Michon, Paris
By Gênet et Michon
Located in Köln, NW
They were outfitters of the great Ocean liners. The two wall lamps are made of fire-gilded bronze and have the original Bakelite switch.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven Manufacturing Co. of Connecticut, c.1890s. L 14.5 x W 5.5 x Thk 3 in
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Slate, Brass
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you will even be able to see their 'reflections' on your wall.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Lantern / Pendant with Wavy Top
Located in Lisse, NL
If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you will also be able to see the 'reflections' of the different sections on your wall.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Brass, Wire
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you will even be able to see the wheat pattern 'reflections' on your wall.
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Brass
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Art Deco Chrome Wall Light with Pello Patented Bakelite Switch
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Chrome Wall Light with Pello Patented Bakelite Switch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco chrome wall light with huge pello patented bakelite switch as part of the design.
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in Fulton, CA
Original wiring in working condition. Features a button switch for on/off for use in conjunction of standard wall switch.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Vintage Bronze Single Light Sconces with Control Switch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of French Vintage Bronze Single Light Sconces with Control Switch
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Bronze
Hard Wired Art Deco Metal Sconces Shades of Resin & Turn Knob Switch A Pair
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H 7 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Hard Wired Art Deco Metal Sconces Shades of Resin & Turn Knob Switch A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of hard-wired art deco style sconces. With the bold geometric design, these shades are beauties that will add style to any space. Shades are shaped in starburst shape and fit sn...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Brass, Metal
French Art Deco Holophane Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp, Sconce Clear Holophane glass shade Brass wall piece and arm 2 meter cotton flex, with plug and switch diameter brass wall mount: 6.5 cm / 2.56” Weight: 1.00 kg /...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Brass
O.C. White Industrial Lamp I
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating wall light with green enameled shade. Darkened steel arms and wall plate.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp Baccarat Signed Brass Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The light uses 1 incandescent tube bulb and emits a lovely cast light across the surface. Wall plug with inline switch. Dimensions: 4.25W x 4.25D x 14.5H.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Brass
Sunburst mirror with backlight, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
The mirror is connected to the wall with a cable like a wall lamp. It is switched on and off with a pull cord.
Category
Mid-18th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Aluminum
Collection of Art Deco Wall Light Switches
Located in Vienna, AT
Collection of 15 div. older wall switches bakelite, brass and porcelain. Furthermore, 11 div. electrical parts, including sockets of porcelain.
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Pair of Spiral Screw Wall Lamps in Hardwood, Belgium, 19th Century
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H 21.26 in W 9.85 in D 11.03 in
Sculptural Pair of Spiral Screw Wall Lamps in Hardwood, Belgium, 19th Century
Located in The Hague, NL
The fittings/bulb holders are adjustable so the shades can be moved into different directions/angles. The wall lights come with an attached cord and light switch, but they can be ins...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of 19th Century Converted Wall Mount Gas Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Converted to work on pull chain but can be rewire for wall mount switch activation. Great patina but can be polished for a fee, American, circa 1890.
Category
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
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H 26 in Dm 8.9 in
Stylish Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Engraved Star Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you will even be able to see their 'reflections' on your wall.
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light
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H 43 in Dm 13.2 in
Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
If this lantern will hang relatively close to your walls then (with the light switched on) you will even be able to see similar 'reflections' on your wall.
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Monumental Factory Kill Switch
Located in New York, NY
This switch probably turned the power on and off of a major factory?The metal is all copper and the back plate is solid Catalin or Bakalite. We think even though this was a real work...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Copper, Steel
Pullman Train Car Sconce with Fish and Switch
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This PullMan sconce with its’ small simple pattern is truly organic. Shapes and curving lines are finished with a dolphin. The design is sophisticated while retaining its simplicity....
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Wall Switches
Materials
Bronze
Industrial Wall Lamp
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Painted steel adjustable work light with beautifully distressed copper shade. Heavy wall mount with switch. English 1920s H:72 W:40 D”:12 CM
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Wall Switches
Great Arts and Crafts Bronze Repousee Windmill with Lighthouse Sconces Plaque
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H 19 in W 27 in D 4 in
Great Arts and Crafts Bronze Repousee Windmill with Lighthouse Sconces Plaque
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Masterfully done this is a very interesting illuminated wall plaque, with a switch on the lower right corner.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Switches
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Antique Wall Switches For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique wall switches available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique wall switches available were constructed with great care. Antique wall switches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique wall switches made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique wall switches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Johan Petter Johansson, Fog & Mørup and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Wall Switches?
Antique wall switches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,859, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $103,358.
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