Classic recessed switch with white porcelain frame and chrome knob in a design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
This switch has a so-called staircase function, which means that it can be used as a regular switch to turn a light source on and off. It can also be used in rooms, corridors or staircases to switch on a light source at one end of the room and off at the other end. If staircase switching is required, two switches with staircase function are needed. If a light source is also to be controlled from a third switch, this must have a cross function.
EUR80.62
Classic surface-mounted switch in white porcelain with white porcelain knob in a design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
This switch has a so-called staircase function, which means that it can be used as a regular switch to turn a light source on and off. It can also be used in rooms, corridors or staircases to turn on a light source at one end of the room and off at the other end. If staircase switching is required, two switches with staircase function are needed. If a light source is also to be controlled from a third switch, this must have a cross function.
In the side of the base there is an opening for cable exit for surface-mounted electrical wiring, but it can also be mounted for recessed wall box in combination with any of Fontini’s base plates.
For surface mounting on wood paneling or other flammable material, an insulating plastic base plate can be used as additional fire protection.
EUR44.64
Classic recessed switch with frame in white porcelain and white porcelain knob in a design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
EUR68.78
Surface mounted switch in white porcelain with knob and base plate in dark stained wood. Classic design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
The surface-mounted switch in combination with the base plate is intended for mounting in a recessed wall box.
EUR66.05
Recessed switch in white porcelain with knob and frame in dark stained wood. Classic design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
EUR67.41
Classic recessed switch with frame in white porcelain in a design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century. White porcelain with a dark stained wooden knob.
This switch has a so-called staircase function, which means that it can be used as a regular switch to turn a light source on and off. It can also be used in rooms, corridors or staircases to turn on a light source at one end of the room and off at the other end.
If staircase switching is required, two switches with staircase function are needed. If a light source is also to be controlled from a third switch, this must have a cross function.
Surface mounted switch in white porcelain with knob and base plate in untreated wood. Classic design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
EUR61.95
Recessed switch in white porcelain with knob and frame in untreated wood. Classic design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
EUR62.40
Classic recessed switch with frame in white porcelain and untreated wooden knob in a design that was common in Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
Bakelite cross switch without frame for wall mounting.
Cross switches should only be selected 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.
EUR63.77
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.
EUR45.55
A switch model that became common in Europe from the 1930s onwards. Made of authentic black bakelite and turned on and off by a knob. Intended for surface mounting and therefore a special wall plate is also available as an option for the product.
EUR52.38
A switch model that became common in Europe from the 1930s onwards. Made of black bakelite. Intended for surface mounting and therefore a special wall plate is also available as an option.
EUR45.09
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.
EUR54.66
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.
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.
EUR47.37
Porcelain 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 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.
EUR76.52
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.
EUR58.30
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.
EUR72.42
EUR54.20
