Switch

Recessed wall switch in black bakelite. On and off mechanism in the form of rockers. Classic model in Sweden from the 1930s onwards. Very high quality in material and shape. Fits both old and new recessed boxes.

Bakelite is a moulded synthetic resin that is characterized by excellent dimensional and temperature stability (unlike plastics, for example), and has an enormous insulating capacity against electric current. Bakelite began to replace porcelain electrical accessories in the early 1930s. Older bakelite was brown, brown-black or black, but from the 40s and 50s it was also available in white.

Bakelite switch with two rocker switches for two lamps.

Black bakelite cross switch without frame for wall mounting.

Cross switches should only be chosen when more than two switches are used for the same lamp and are installed between two staircase switches, for example in a staircase or in a basement when a light point is to be switched on and off from several locations.

If you want a regular switch to turn a light source on and off, or have two switches connected to the same lamp, you should choose staircase switches instead.

The classic crown switch in black bakelite goes to a chandelier with two garlands of lamps. So you can turn on only half the lamp if you want with a chandelier switch or you can control two completely different lamps in the room with the same switch.

The chronometer switch is controlled by a porcelain knob. The first turn turns A on, the second turns B on, the third turns A off and the fourth turns B off. The knob can be turned in any direction.

The classic recessed porcelain chandelier switch goes to a chandelier with two garlands of lights. So you can turn on only half the lamp if you want with a chandelier switch or you can control two completely different lamps in the room with the same switch.

The chronometer switch is controlled by a porcelain knob. The first turn turns A on, the second turns B on, the third turns A off and the fourth turns B off. The knob can be turned in any direction.

Switch of recessed model in white porcelain with knob that says “click” when you snap on and off. Similar to several of the Swedish models that existed from the 1920s to the 1950s. Very high quality in material and shape. Standard design in other details, ie fits in both old and new recessed boxes.

“Staircase switch” means that you can turn the light on at one end of a staircase or room and turn it off at the other end. If you want a staircase switch, you need two switches with a so-called staircase function. If you want to be able to control the light from a third switch, this switch must have a cross function.

Recessed wall switch in black bakelite. Porcelain insert. On and off mechanism in the form of a rocker. Classic model in Sweden from the 1930s onwards. Very high quality in material and form. Fits in both old and new recessed boxes. Bakelite is a molded synthetic resin that is characterized by a huge shape and temperature resistance (unlike, for example, plastic), and which has a huge insulation capacity against electric current. Bakelite began to replace porcelain electrical accessories in the early 1930s. Older bakelite was brown, brown-black or black, but from the 40s and 50s it was also available in white.

“Staircase switch” means that you can turn the light on at one end of a staircase or room and turn it off at the other end. If you want a staircase switch, you need two switches with a so-called staircase function. If you want to be able to control the light from a third switch, this switch must have a cross function.

Recessed wall switch in black bakelite. Porcelain insert. On and off mechanism in the form of a knob instead of a rocker. Classic model in Sweden from the 1930s onwards. Very high quality in material and shape. Suitable for both old and new recessed boxes. Bakelite is a molded synthetic resin that is characterized by a huge shape and temperature resistance (unlike, for example, plastic) and a huge insulation capacity against electric current. Bakelite began to replace porcelain in the early 1930s. Older bakelite was usually brown, brown-black or black, but since the 1940s it has also been available in white.

“Staircase switch” means that you can turn the light on at one end of a staircase or room and turn it off at the other end. If you want a staircase switch, you need two switches with a so-called staircase function. If you want to be able to control the light from a third switch, this switch must have a cross function.

Recessed wall switch in black bakelite. Porcelain insert. On and off mechanism in the form of a rocker. Classic model in Sweden from the 1930s onwards. Very high quality in material and form. Fits in both old and new recessed boxes. Bakelite is a molded synthetic resin that is characterized by a huge shape and temperature resistance (unlike, for example, plastic), and which has a huge insulation capacity against electric current. Bakelite began to replace porcelain electrical accessories in the early 1930s. Older bakelite was brown, brown-black or black, but from the 40s and 50s it was also available in white. Bakelite is a moulded synthetic resin that is characterized by excellent dimensional and temperature stability (unlike plastics, for example), and has an enormous insulating capacity against electric current. Bakelite began to replace porcelain electrical accessories in the early 1930s. Older bakelite was brown, brown-black or black, but from the 40s and 50s it was also available in white.

“Staircase switch” means that you can turn the light on at one end of a staircase or room and turn it off at the other end. If you want a staircase switch, you need two switches with a so-called staircase function. If you want to be able to control the light from a third switch, this switch must have a cross function.