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Polished brass standing lamp – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Polished brass standing lamp with celadon green lacquer finishings, bakelite switch and socket
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Pair Harvey Guzzini Elpis Mushroom Table lamps 1970s Italy
By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Den Haag, NL
. Very good condition . signed . Original Black Bakelite switch .
Large E27 bulb needed . Chrome conical
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Chrome
Italian Rationalist Nickel Plated Metal & aluminum Luminator Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
and use; its original bakelite switch on the shade does not work. The lamp works with an added pedal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
Lamps Table Pair Metal Gooseneck Adjustable Yellow Shades 1960 Mid-CenturyModern
By Stilnovo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
enamelled base with white bakelite switch.
Measures: Fully Extended Height (including base) - 48cm
Base
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
French Mid Century Articulating Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Sconce Light
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rewired , original Bakelite switch
Single socket candelabra base
Patina from age and use
10” H x (20
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
Tall Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp Model B66 by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bottom, bakelite switch, and bakelite socket.
Very good, original condition with patina/age to the
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Tripod floor lamp Holm Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in PARIS, FR
held by an original brass bracket, original bakelite switch. An elegant design with a beautiful black
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Danish Brass Leaf shaped piano lamp
Located in Balen, BE
rewired and fitted with a new bakelite switch. A stylish and functional lighting piece that brings both
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Tree Trunk Table Lamp in Acacia, Oak and Linen, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
socket and wiring - including bakelite switch - are all new and of very high quality. A table lamp like
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Linen, Oak
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
white bakelite switch, subtly integrated into the base. Marked on the underside with model number 15398
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Patinated Brass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
its original Bakelite switch, which is still perfectly working.
The lamp has been rewired and tested
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tree Trunk Table Lamp in Acacia and Oak 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
from an acacia tree and has aged beautifully. The solid brass socket and wiring - including bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp with shades in copper.
Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite switch.
Top of base
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Copper
Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen "DSB Konduktør" Made at Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
manufactured by Louis Poulsen. This example is from the earliest production with the old bakelite switch to the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
1950s German Streamline Desk Fan by Luft in Turquoise and Burgundy Metal
Located in Lisboa, PT
protection. Its base is crafted in enameled steel, anchored by a chrome stem, with integrated Bakelite switch
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$853 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
aesthetic.
Original Bakelite switches and plugs remain intact, a rare and desirable detail that reinforces
Category
1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,698 Sale Price
20% Off
Giovanni Michelucci Chrome Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux, Italy, 1940s
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Roma, IT
its early vintage bakelite switch, still functioning. The shade is fully adjustable thanks to the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
By J. Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
the white bakelite switch is another stylish feature, but we can (at no extra cost) also rewire for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Chrome
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, PATENDED, Copper and Amber Light Shades
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp with shades in amber glass.
Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite switch.
Top of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Copper
Vintage Black Bakelite Table Lamp , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
bakelite lampshade with original switch, a chrome plated arm and iron base. The socket requires standard
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Vintage White Bakelite Table Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a bakelite base with original switch and bakelite shade..The socket
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Bakelite
Industrial Brown Bakelite Wall Light with Milk Glass, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1950s. It features a bakelite body with original switch and a milk glass cover. The socket requires
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
Industrial White Bakelite Wall Light with Milk Glass, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1950s. It features a bakelite body with original switch and a milk glass cover. The socket requires
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
Industrial Brown Bakelite Wall Light with Milk Glass, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
during the 1950s. It features a bakelite body with original switch and a milk glass cover. The socket
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
Ellis Pottery Sgraffito Ceramic and 'Walnut' Table Lamp Base Melbourne, 1950s
By Ellis Ceramics
Located in Melbourne, AU
midcentury aesthetic. This one is in excellent condition with original Bakelite switch.
Rewired with black
Category
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Hardwood, Ceramic
$584 Sale Price
46% Off
Black Metal Vintage Industrial Bakelite Goosneck Machinist Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal work light / table desk lamp with gooseneck arm
Black metal shade with Bakelite top
Switch in
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
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 Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Black and brass floor lamp model 53701 by Uppsala Armaturfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By Uppsala Armaturfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
lacquered metal with brass details and bakelite turn switch. The lamp shade is adjustable from a reading
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ikea 'Lod' Wall Lights, 1980's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
mounted backing plate in a lovely duck egg blue colour. Model V413. Bakelite E14 socket. On/Off switch mid
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1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
Gold Table Lamp By SBF Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Gold Table Lamp By SBF Circa 1940s
- Bakelite stem
- On/Off switch on the base
- Takes E27 fitting
Category
1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum
Grey Industrial Factory Office Desk Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
during the 1970s. It features a grey metal shade with bakelite top,a bakelite clamp base with original
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Chrome
General Electric Industrial Clamp Lamp Chrome Steel Wire Cage Adjustable Arm
By General Electric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bakelite elements, including the inline switch and socket housing, remain intact and show only minimal
Category
1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,001 Sale Price
20% Off
Grey Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp from Elektroinstala, 1960s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Kojetice, CZ
former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The lamp has a dark brown bakelite shade with switch. A grey iron
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Iron
Brass wall lamps model V- 18 by Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Hägersten, SE
uplight. Original bakelite turn light switches in working order. Very good vintage condition with age
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Grey Industrial Table Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
grey iron base and arm with three adjustable joints and an aluminium shade with bakelite top. The
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Black Industrial Table Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
grey iron base and arm with three adjustable joints and a black aluminium shade with bakelite top. The
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Italy 1970 Postmodern Design Boomerang Aluminium Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
original wiring and works perfectly. The original switch is in Bakelite.
For USA and rest of the world
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum
1950s 13 Lights Solid Brass Floor Lamp , USA
By Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Edison base socket .
Original bakelite foot switch .
Rewired.
Category
1950s American Rococo Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Spider Cast Iron Candle Holder Danish Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bakelite elements, including the inline switch and socket housing, remain intact and show only minimal
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Iron
$419 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Teal Blue Diablo Table Lamp by Solbergs Fabrikker, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
black and white textile cord and is featuring its original zeppelin bakelite on/of switch.
For the US
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Vintage Industrial Hebert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1940
By Herbert Terry
Located in London, GB
four springs. In fully original condition including the Bakelite Crabtree switch. This model has brass
Category
1940s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Michael Andersen & Son Table Lamp in Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Esbjerg, DK
inspired relief deer theme and celadon green. It features its original bakelite sockets with on/off switch
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon
Distinctive Vintage Jacques Adnet style Red Stitched Leather Tall Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
, harp, switch plug and silk wiring. Original Bakelite on/off switch. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Organic Form Teak Lamps by ESA Denmark
By ESA
Located in New York, NY
Pair of handcrafted organic form teak lamps with original woven lampshades. Bakelite sockets and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Teak
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
opaline glass shades.
Continuous switch made of bakelite. Renovated with new brown cord.
Manufactured
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass, Copper
Floor Standing French Surgeons Lamp Circa 1950's
Located in Gloucester, GB
switch & black bakelite plug
- Comes with 40w globe Edison bulb
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Glass face
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
sources each fitted with a bakelite E27 socket with a switch. Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hans
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-century Chrome Table Lamp 'Gulp' by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M, Achille Castiglioni, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Malmö, SE
.
Great original condition.
Bakelite E14 socket.
Switch on the white cord.
Ingo Maurer was born May 12
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage Danish Le Klint Table Lamp in Brass & Paper by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, bakelite socket with on/of switch and a fluted of-white Le Klint paper shade. Designed by architect and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small French 1960s Green Banker's Lamp
Located in London, GB
original green paint and the bakelite push on/off switch on the side of the shade.
We've had this rewired
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Nessen Studios Floor Lamp Brushed Nickel Standard Stem/ Modernist
By Nessen Studio
Located in Buffalo, NY
nickel finish. Round base. Standard stem// Retains its original ribbed plastic (bakelite) stem. On/off
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s
By Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
could be used with separate ink wells on the left and right of the center. Original bakelite on/off
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
G-35 Teak Floor Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
. Shade in grey linen fabric. Bakelite turning light switch in working order. Good vintage condition with
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Giso Model 5020 Table Lamp by W.H. Gispen
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare find this table light by W.H. Gispen. Model Giso 5020, 1947. Features a round bakelite
Category
1940s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
$1,144 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Walnut and Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
holder and on/of switch to the bakelite socket. Please notice that the shade is a model shade and not
Category
1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Chrome Pharmacy Lamp by Koch & Lowy Early Production
By Koch & Lowy
Located in San Diego, CA
also four-way adjustable. With dimmer switch and bakelite, a rare early production piece the chrome
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Chrome
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Boudoir Lanterns in the Style of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Hanover, MA
black cords with bakelite cord switch. Takes a single candelabra bulb up to 60 watts each. Newly
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
$1,600 Sale Price / set
50% Off
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Vintage Bakelite Switches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage bakelite switches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage bakelite switches — often made from metal, plastic and bakelite — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage bakelite switches available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage bakelite switches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and industrial vintage bakelite switches are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage bakelite switches over the years, but those made by Louis Poulsen, Christian Dell and Poul Henningsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Bakelite Switches?
Prices for vintage bakelite switches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage bakelite switches begin at $163 and can go as high as $38,533, while the average can fetch as much as $1,121.
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