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1930s Art Deco Modernist Table Lamp by Jean Boris Lacroix
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
cylinder. Bakelite switch on the wooden base. By Jean Boris Lacroix.
European standard wiring.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Chrome
Pair Harvey Guzzini Elpis Mushroom Table lamps 1970s Italy
By Harvey Guzzini, iGuzzini
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
H 72.05 in Dm 11.03 in
Clamp lamp Typ 113, Midgard circa 1930
By Midgard
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
diffuser and a Bakelite switch.
Marked Midgard, D.R.G.M. Pat. Pend.
Manufacturer: Midgard, circa 1930.
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum
Early Model Lta 1 "Sasso" Desk Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, circa 1948
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Skokie, IL
. Scratching to shade. Bakelite switch is missing a spring. Untested.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Stone, Brass, Aluminum
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
H 18.9 in Dm 4.73 in
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
Petite Boudoir Maison Desny Style Lamp Glass & Brass
By La Maison Desny
Located in Hanover, MA
double brass ball feet.
Shown with original brass B22 French bayonet socket and cord with inline Bakelite
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Karl Wiedmann WMF Ikora Table Or Side Lamp, Germany, 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann, WMF Ikora
Located in Vienna, AT
looks fantastic. The light has still its original 3-step bakelite switch, which allows to illuminate
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Industrial Chrome Work Light by AGI, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
, rewired and tested.
To be used with a regular E27 light bulb.
Original Bakelite switch still intact
Category
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Chrome
Old Version Johan Petterson Triplex Lamp with Metal Shade, Sweden, 1930's
By Johan Petter Johansson, ASEA
Located in Uithoorn, NL
lamp has a working bakelite switch.
Some old school industrial design and very functional if you
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel
Tree Trunk Table Lamp in Acacia, Oak and Linen, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
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
Old Version Johan Petterson Triplex Lamp with Green Shade, Sweden, 1930's
By Triplex
Located in Uithoorn, NL
very beautiful. The lamp has a working bakelite switch.
Some old school industrial design but with
Category
1930s Swedish Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel
H 11.82 in W 118.12 in D 11.82 in
Bauhaus Table Lamp Model 6726 by Christian Dell Kaiser Idell / Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Christian Dell
Located in KUTNO, PL
A magnificent example of this rare German classic with its domed shade and integrated Bakelite
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
H 51.58 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp with shades in copper.
Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite switch.
Top of base
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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
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
Cylinder Milk Glass Sconce with Black Bakelite Base and Pull String Switch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black cylinder wall sconce with angled bakelite base, milk glass shade and pull string switch. This
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.25 in
1950's White Cylindrical Wall Sconce with Cream Bakelite Base and Pull Switch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White cylindrical wall or ceiling sconce with angled bakelite base, white cylinder glass shade and
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
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
H 14.2 in Dm 11.8 in
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
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
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1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
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
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 9.85 in
Mid-century Bakelite & Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in the 1950s in former Czechoslovakia as bathroom light above a mirror with a cord switch
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Milk Glass, Bakelite
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 Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
Le Chevallier Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome, Bakelite and Opaline Glass, 1930s
By Jacques Le Chevallier
Located in Roma, IT
toggle switch, the black bakelite accent between the shade and the stem also has an independent toggle
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 52.37 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
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
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
Vintage French Adjustable Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
the 1960. It features a brown bakelite shade with switch, an iron arm and clamp base.The original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Iron
Industrial Bauhaus Wall or Table Lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole, 1930s
By Eric Kirkman Cole
Located in Esbjerg, DK
organically shaped Bakelite shade with on/off switch and a chromed steel flexible gooseneck. It can be mounted
Category
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel
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
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
Rare 'Tube' Orange Lamp by Targetti Sankey - MCM Italian Design Icon
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
via two rubber ball joints.
With a chrome ornamental screw in the back, a bakelite E14 socket and the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
Vintage Blue Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage blue table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a bakelite base
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Art Deco Brass Vintage Floor Lamp by Kaspar & Sic Vienna 1932 Josef Frank Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
name just a few.
Two E 27 bulbs and a bakelite push button switch features the floor lamp.
The
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
H 90.56 in Dm 22.84 in
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
Anna Lisa Thomson Table Lamp Ekeby Ceramics Sweden 1930s Swirl Glaze
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Basel, BS
earthenware with swirl pattern, glazed in a spotted buttery color.
Original brass socket with white bakelite
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Earthenware, Fabric
Art Deco Table Lamp Model "T3-major" Browned Brass by N.R. Thykier, Denmark 1930
By Niels Rasmussen Thykier
Located in Odense, DK
. The lamp is made from solid browned brass with through going switch in bakelite. The shade is made
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in Dm 14.57 in
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
Swedish Midcentury Light Blue Aluminum & Brass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustable pivots and bakelite sockets and on/off switches practically placed at each mount/back-plate
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Bespoke Midcentury Italian Dual Wall Sconce in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
shades and bakelite nipple on/of switch. Made in Italy during the 1950s. Measurements: H: 42/35 cm
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
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
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Onyx & Copper Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
brown cloth cord, as designed. Includes original socket with bakelite lamp switch.
Shade measures 12" W
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Onyx, Copper
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
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian modern Floor lamp no. 285 by Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Sweden 50s
By Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
from cast iron, grey lacquered aluminum, steel and brass. Turning light switch in bakelite on the lamp
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
H 50.01 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
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
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
- Black enamel shade
- Original bakelite head
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Steel
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Nickel
Early 1930s Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp, Art Deco
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
", retains original milk glass shade, also original white bakelite on/off switch, brass finish.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Brass
1930's Machine Age Chrome and Copper Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
connecting the lamp head with the original bakelite turn switch on the base.
1930, United States
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
parchment shade,,NOTE^ the original early bakelite ball on/off switch..The construction of this example
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Pair of White Rodolfo Bonetto Space Age Floor Lamps for iGuzzini Italy 1970
By iGuzzini, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
black bakelite foot switch and wiring is very good original vintage condition that can be used with 110V
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bakelite Switches
Materials
Metal
H 64.18 in W 21.07 in D 9.26 in
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
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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.
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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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