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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 Rotary Switch
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
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 Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp by Hala
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass nickel-plated with E27 porcelain socket and porcelain rotary switch from the 1920s. It can be
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Tall Gold Faux Leaf Tole Table Lamp with Cream Shade
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
feet, and the cord has a rotary switch.
Dimensions:
23.5" tall to top of lampshade
5.5" x 5.5
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Paul Mayen for Habitat Aluminium Cylinder Lamps
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Habitat which feature clean modern forms, original porcelain sockets, original six-sided metal rotary
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
'Biagio' Table Lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.75" height.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition; original wiring with rotary switch.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Carrara Marble
Black German Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by LBL, 1950s
By LBL
Located in Kojetice, CZ
be turned sideways. The original socket requires standard E27 / E26 light bulbs. The rotary switch is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Iron
Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has a polished pewter adjustable lever. A convenient rotary switch is located on the front base of the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Grey Painted Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It has a metal lampshade with rotary switch. The iron scissor arm is extendable
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Iron
Sonneman Chrome Brass Eyeball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
. Eyeball is chrome with brass bolt, arm/neck and base are brass. Eyeball light is adjustable. On/off rotary
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Naskaloris Task Lamp by Archivio Storico for Fontana Arte
Located in Hamburg, DE
and Luxo L-1 are very similar but the material of the Naska is more robust
- The light has a rotary
Category
20th Century Italian Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
H 39.37 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in
German Art Deco Diffuna Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schaco Schanzenbach Co.
By Schaco, Karl Trabert
Located in Hamburg, DE
area of the shaft forms a wide arc towards the lamp dome. The black rotary switch protrudes from the
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
H 17.92 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Angelo Lelli Lamp, Rotating Light Source, Arredoluce, Rare Model, Original Label
By Angelo Lelii
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
cylindrical form when not in use or adjusted to any angle between 0-90 degrees. There is a knurled edge rotary
Category
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Nickel
H 9.85 in Dm 2.76 in
Nessen Studios Tall Brass Table Lamp by “Greta Von Nessen”
By Nessen Studio, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
glass. The body of the lamp is a tall square column with a square base, towards the top end is a rotary
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German ES 57 Floor Lamp by Egon Eiermann for Tecnolumen, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hamburg, DE
. A special detail is the classic rotary switch on the reflector. Like all tecnolumen lights, these
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Model Zagar Wall Lamp by Silvio Carpani for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hamburg, DE
black lamp body. The handle on the head, the handle on the rotary switch/dimmer etc. The lamp is in very
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Glass
H 14.96 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Monumental Curtis Jere Crane Light Sculpture, signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
transportation. ( Horizontal crane, solid iron weight and upright crane). Original wiring with rotary switch with
Category
20th Century North American Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Large Midcentury Metal Table Lamp with Plastic Shade by Schanzenbach, Germany
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1
Located in München, DE
.
One on-off rotary switch above the shade.
Very good vintage condition with no damages.
The lamp has
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Nickel
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Large Marble Column Lamp, All Original Fittings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
features its original fittings, including three white enameled bulb sockets and an innovative rotary switch
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Marble, Brass
1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
marine grade rotary switch to turn the light on & off. The lamp is made up of brass and glass which is
Category
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Model Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Hamburg, DE
rotary switch is on the light head.
The lamp is in very good condition signs of use and patina.
Draft
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
H 35.43 in W 12.99 in D 11.02 in
Rare 1930s Industrial Floor Lamp by Original Hanau - Model Sollux
Located in Rome, IT
stability, while the graceful brass stem and aluminum shade exude sophistication.
An electric rotary switch
Category
1930s European Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Weesp, NL
durable steel base, precision‑folded parchment‑like shade, and a discreet rotary switch—ensuring both
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Late Century Brass And Stainless Searchlight - US Army Tripod and Marine Switch
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
stability and functionality. A cast brass Wiska rotary marine isolator switch provides a reliable and
Category
1990s American Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 41.34 in Dm 33.08 in
Postmodern Resin Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.5" width x 6.5" depth x 15.25" height
Condition
Good vintage condition. Original wiring with rotary
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Antique Keystone Model K-160 Antique Projection Machine
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
, through which the film was projected. The base houses the control panel with switches and a rotary knob
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Branch Detail Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Lamp with Black Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pierced blanc de chine lamp on black base with new custom black lampshade. A rotary on-off
Category
20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Tegola Table Lamps by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Hamburg, DE
example, the shadow on the transition in the arm and the cable outlet. The lamps have a cord switch and a
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Marble, Metal
1980's Tripod Lamp, Spanish Brass Mateo Miletich Projector & British Tripod
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
which is controlled by an on/off red glow switch and rotary dimmer mounted on the tripod leg using a
Category
1980s Spanish Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Brass Regency Style "Trumpet" Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Papaikou, HI
switch and also a decorative on/off rotary switch on the base.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass 'Saturn' Desk Lamp by R. Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa 1980
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in London, GB
. The light level is adjustable via a brass rotary switch.
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Mahogany Gold
Located in Zurich, Zurich
, oiled, brass tube & socket, rotary switch, textile cable, including gold LED head mirror bulb Ø125mm 8W
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Mahogany
Georges Pelletier Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
tones of gold and ochre. In good working condition, it includes a double socket and rotary-switch knob
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Rotary Switch
1960's Extra Large Hollywood Regency Green and Gold Metal Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
/off rotary switch, removable brass harp and brass cap finial. Made in the USA, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid 20th Century Terra Cotta Tuscan Fruit & Floral Motif Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
ball finial. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary switch. Likely made in the USA, in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
1960's Asian Inspired Green Tree of Life Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
base. Has a removable brass harp and finial. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary switch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass, Metal
1960's Extra Large Faux Bamboo Brass Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
removable metal harp and brass cap finial. Single standard bulb socket with an on/off rotary switch. Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Silver Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
finials. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary switch. Likely made in Asia, circa 1994.
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Mid 20th Century Modern Pottery Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
removable brass harp and a tall cylindrical brass finial. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
1960's Hollywood Regency Black & Brass Marble Base Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
and 3-way rotary switch. Likely made in the USA, with marble base from Italy, circa 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid 20th Century Brass American Eagle Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
inserts into light fixture and metal shade rests on chimney. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Floral Motif Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
and 1-way rotary switch. Likely made in Asia, in the late 20th Century.
Measures: 8w 8d Base to
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
1960's Asian Chinoiserie White Porcelain Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
metal harps and decorative porcelain pagoda like finials. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Traditional Candlestick Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
unusual 2-way rotary switch. Made in the USA, circa 1950's.
Measures: 6.5w 6.5d Base to Finial: 34h, Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Surgical XLarge Floor Lamp on Heavy Tripod
Located in VUGHT, NL
in total, instead of 480w.
This warm lighting is nicely dimmed and switched by a rotary knob on the
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Tempestini Pendant with Pulley, Italy, 1950
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Berlin, DE
diffusor, which creates very soft lighting, a rotary switch at the bottom for three different lighting
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Drop-Light Sconces with Oak Plaque Arrow Porcelain Rotary Switches, Pair
Located in Oakville, CT
Edison bulb. Vintage Arrow porcelain On/Off rotary switch is Made in the U.S.A.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
H 23.88 in W 4 in D 10 in
Tommi Parzinger Style Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Amarillo, TX
pieces. Rotary switch just above the tabletop.
Category
1950s American Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Space Age Floor Lamp
Located in Amarillo, TX
socket. Tallest tube has a dimming rotary switch near the top.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Brass Uplights by Lightolier
Located in Danville, CA
a 12" brass base. Pierced brass shade with three-way rotary switch.
Category
1950s American Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass
Parzinger Style Table Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Candles" on brass metal base and rotary switch at top.
Base 7".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lightolier Lamps with Globe Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base. Each lamp has eight candelabra base lights controlled by a rotary switch on top.
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Original Italy Murano White Glass Mushroom Large 14'' Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
undamaged, rotary switch on white electric wire, made in Italy, late 1970's Diameter of 10'' approx
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Scale Stiffel Candeabra Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Amarillo, TX
inside the shade. Original 3 inch finial and rotary switch in base. Original shade is ok, but probably
Category
1950s American Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Black Industrial Gooseneck Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
chrome-plated gooseneck. Original socket for E 27 bulbs with ceramic rotary switch, new wire. Good
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Arredoluce Column Lamp Attributed to Angelo Lelli
Located in New York, NY
mounted adjustable lamps, with a hidden uplight. Four rotary switches control the lamps individually. A
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Attributed to Tom Green for Feldman Brutalist Pendant Light
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Chicago, IL
chain attached with a rotary switch.
Dimensions: Diameter: 16.25," height: 8.5"
Condition
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bulb.
Attributed to Gerald Thurston, the rotary switch is marked "Lightolier."
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Metal
Pair of Space Age "Bouilette" Lamps
Located in Amarillo, TX
" decorative globe bulbs. Rotary switches on bulb cluster. Shades are 8" x 17"
Category
1970s Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lamps For Hansen American 1960s
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
and desirable three way rotary switch.
These heavy, and elegant lamps are a grounding show stopper in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rotary Switch
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Vintage Rotary Switch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage rotary switch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every vintage rotary switch was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage rotary switch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage rotary switch bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage rotary switch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Angelo Lelii, George Kovacs and Laurel Lamp Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Rotary Switch?
Prices for a vintage rotary switch start at $199 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $1,250.
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Questions About Vintage Rotary Switch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
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