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What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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

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