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What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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On 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Twisted wood floor lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Twisted Carved Wood Floor Lamp, functional, with European plug. Sold with its lampshade, in very
Category
Late 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Barley Twist Floor Standing Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Barley Twist Floor Standing Lamp
A skilfully turned piece, this lamp stands on a 13” turned wooden
Category
Vintage 1920s Adam Style Floor Lamps
Materials
Beech
An Ebonised Twisted Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Anglo Indian ebonised standard lamp, with twisted stem, all supported on an octagonal base with
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Twisted Glass Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern twisted glass and metal floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
French Twisted Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful vintage twisted wood floor lamp from France, 1940's. Large twisted wood stem and cross
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood
Open Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautifully carved floor lamp.
Painted wood.
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood