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Vintage Think Big! Light Switch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1980s Think Big! Light switch. Brighten any room with this rare pop-art artifact. This wall
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Acrylic
Beautiful Vintage French Floor Lamp with Switch, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful vintage French floor lamp with switch, 1960s
Beautiful mid century 1960s floor lamp
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Hanging Lamp with Switch from Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
has an original switch on the top of the lampshade.Perfectly working, plastic parts are perfect, and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Villeroy & Boch Castell Switch 3 Round Chop Serving Plate
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in New York, NY
A Villeroy & Boch chop plate or round serving dish in the Switch 3 Castell pattern.
Signed
Category
1990s German Vintage Switches
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Gold and Silver Key Switch Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Gold and Silver Key Switch Table Lamp
This piece measures: 9 wide x 9 deep x 26.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Wire
Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3
By Reginald Marsh
Located in New York, NY
Reginald Marsh (1898-1954), Switch Engines, Erie Yards, Jersey City, Stone No. 3, lithograph, 1948
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1940s American Impressionist Vintage Switches
Materials
Lithograph
1950s Industrial Chrome & Wood Table Lamp with Ceramic Switch, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table lamp in chrome with wooden leg. The lamp has an original ceramic switch
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Italian Articulating Fiberglass Desk Lamp Rotate Teak Switch!
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peoria, AZ
an exquisite rotating teak turn switch! We've never seen anything quite like this before! An
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in
Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1940s Classic brass bankers lamp with brass pivotable shade with an ebonized desktop switch
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 7.29 in
System Of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970-1971
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Claes Oldenburg
System Of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970-1971
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.25 in W 23.75 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Commissioned Signed John Glick Ceramic Lamps 3 Way Switch
By John Glick
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A beautiful pair of ceramicist John Glick's lamps. In very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Bases: 7.5" x 7.5" & 6.5" x 6.5" 16" diameter x 29.25" height.
Category
20th Century Vintage Switches
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Cast Brass and Bronze Explosion Proof Table Lamp with Isolator Switch
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial cast bronze and brass explosion proof table lamp with an isolator switch
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in
1970s German Explosion Proof Wall Light Cast Brass, Glass Shade & Rotary Switch
By Wiska, Centurion
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 Switches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
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
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
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
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
Huge Metal Floor Lamp by Lumi, Italy - 1968
By Lumi
Located in Berlin, DE
protective lacquered, reflector frosted glass frosted on one side outside, original foot switch 2-way
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Cast bronze lighthouse table lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cast bronze lighthouse table lamp with original metal shade. Features pull chain switches and base
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Pair of 1970's AB Solbackens Svarveri Pine Sconces
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
directional ambient lighting. In overall original condition with different switches (one switch replaced by
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy - 1968
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, DE
plastic white, 2 burners E 27, original cord switch
Condition: good original condition
Special features
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
places.
No missing parts in the leather, no torn seams.
French Design Classic
The table lamp is switched
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Hansen New York Gilt Metal Table Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
porcelain sockets and Hansen's patented circular 3-way switch. Gold oil rubbed finish. Rewired with black
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Bronze
Pair Vintage Cedric Hartman 'Swivel' Brass Floor Lamps Signed/Numbered
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sharon, CT
The classic, and ultra high quality adjustable (36" to 42") floor lamps, with lucite dimmer switch.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
1950s French Floor Lamp with Side Table and double lampshade
By Lunel, Arlus
Located in London, GB
1950s floor lamp edited by "STELLOR" France with double shades, each of which can be switched on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Desk lamp mid modern century attributed to Armand Jonckers
By Armand Jonckers
Located in Bruxelles, BE
probably made in only one example.
The system of switch on/off is specific because you need to push on the
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Copper
Brass swing arm Desk lamp 1970s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp . Brass . Turn switch on base .
lots of patine .so stylish . 1970s
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
French 1950’s black metal and bronze floor lamp
Located in London, GB
. Lamp rewired with floor switch.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mutual Sunset Lighting Company Arch Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six head arch lamp in polished chrome on a round marble base. Switch is on top of the post.
Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Marble, Chrome
A Pair of Brass Torcheres Ca' 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
patina and tarnishing, pull down chain switches. Each one has a pair of decorative rings on top.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp with Stepped Mirror Design
Located in Port Jervis, NY
shade and entire lamp in excellent vintage condition. Inline dimmer switch.
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bottle Form Scandinavian Table Lamp by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with no wear. Switch on cord as well as socket.
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Modern Fiberglass Lamp Inspired by Andre Cazenave
By Sartini, Andre Cazenave, Gio Ponti, Sergio Camilli, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Houston, TX
lamp has been newly wired to U.S. standards with an inline switch.
A rare find!
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Fiberglass
Nice white vintage metal lamp/desk lamp in Bauhaus style from the 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
lamp has a bendable neck, and you switch it on and off with the black switch on the base. This lamp has
Category
1950s Bauhaus Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
H 18.51 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Adjustable Stich Leather floor lamp . France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Stich Leather floor lamp . Dark Brown color .
adjustable in height . foot switch . One
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Leather
Polaroid Desk Lamp by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original celluloid diffuser, socket and switch, in great working condition. Paper label on bottom.
Category
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Switches
Materials
Acrylic
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
light is switched on and off using a slide switch on the cable. The lamp is in good working condition
Category
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Distinctive Vintage Jacques Adnet style Red Stitched Leather Tall Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
, harp, switch plug and silk wiring. Original Bakelite on/off switch. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Hala P-144 Desk Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in BAARLO, LI
electrician, and the push switch in the lamp has been replaced by a switch on the cable. The lamp has a
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Floor Lamp, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
switch sits atop the base.
Category
1970s French Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Black Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stem, and switch on the base. In good vintage condition.
4" x 8.5" x 14", extends to 20" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Small Glazed French Ceramic Cylinder Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Glazed Ceramic Cylinder Lamp from France.
Rewired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Hala Zeist Halogen ceiling lamp 1980s Holland
By Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
. Halogen . Comes with a pull down switch .
Signed Hala Zeist
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Nessen Double Headed Desk Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
and shades. New wiring and 3way switch. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Dark Teak Accordion Wall Mount Lamp with New Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak accordion wall lamp with new linen shade and original push button switch. The lamp
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Den Haag, NL
model .Pull down switch .
Large E27 bulb needed .
Category
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Opaline Glass
1970's Floor Lamp with Flower Power Shade, Chrome Stem & Black Metal Tripod Base
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three way light switch for multiple light settings. In original condition with visible wear, including
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp in the style of Paul McCobb
By Lightolier, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp. 3 way switch turns 1, 2, or all 3 bulbs on. Still retains its
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Goto Luminoso Murano Lamp by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
yet so it still has the EU plug, will switch for USA plug free of charge with purchase.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer C1940 Enameled Iron & Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the enamel, some
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Switches
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Iron, Stainless Steel
Baroque Revival solid Brass floor lamp France 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
.Pull down switch .
Heavy piece .
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1950s French Baroque Revival Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Ministerial Brass and Green Glass Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
working with original switch. Various adjustable angles. Excellent furnishing item.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Mid Century White Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
produces a nice and warm glow. The lamp can be switched on and off through a switch in the cable. The lamp
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Switches
Materials
Glass
Late 20th Century Cactus Floor Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
A funky plaster cream colored cactus lamp with a 3 way switch and a great shade!
Terrific
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Switches
Materials
Plaster
Bakelite and Milk Glass Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Small mid-century bakelite and milk glass wall light with original switch. New wiring. US
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
Handsome Solid Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome curlicue motif solid brass floor lamp with pretty shade.
Newly rewired
3 way switch
Max
Category
1980s American Vintage Switches
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Chrome Twist Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
- all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Sonneman Style Chrome Floor Lamp with 12 Lights
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Toledo, OH
12 light sockets. 12" circular base with switch on the side of the pole. Bulbs are not included.
Category
20th Century Vintage Switches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century, Teak Wall Lamp with Articulating Arm and Yellow Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arm. An adjustable and functional lamp with yellow fabric shade and white button switch. In original
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Linen, Teak
Teak Wall Mount Sconce with Pressed Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with decoratively textured milk glass and plastic light switch. In original condition with minimal
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Teak
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Vintage Switches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage switches is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage switches — often made from metal, plastic and paper — can elevate any home. Vintage switches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco vintage switches are consistently popular styles. Many vintage switches are appealing in their simplicity, but Cedric Hartman produced popular vintage switches that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Switches?
Prices for vintage switches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage switches begin at $500 and can go as high as $3,750, while the average can fetch as much as $875.
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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.
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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.
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