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TOGGLE SWITCH PLATE
$40.00 - $50.00
community voted (288 votes)
Back to the Future
These mechanical light switches transform an ordinary appliance into the perfect flourish for your secret library, steampunk chalet—or wherever your imagination lives! The fabulous contraptions are the brainchild of father and son Lance and L J Nybye. They craft their mechanisms from decorative plywood, often leaving the alternating colors of wood left exposed at the edges. The joints are all finished with brass hardware, and the laser engraved details have the swirling ornamental lines of a Victorian engraving. The switch installs easily in your bedroom, hobby room or office—simply attach it over an existing, standard switch plate using the existing screws. Made in San Diego, California.
- Item ID: 21775
- Materials: metal, wood
- See measurements below
- Care instructions: clean with dry dish towel; do not get wet.
Toggle Switch Plate- Original: 9.5" H x 4.5" W
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Toggle Switch Plate- Double Rack and Pinion: 8.25" H x 5" W
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Q and A
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288 votes * 36 comments
Gabrielle | UncommonGoods
Something as simple as turning on a light switch just got a little more fun. What do you think of this steam-punk fixture?
Diana
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love this device with its quirky, steam punk flair!
Heather
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love it !!!
Nancy
Vote: Thumbs up!
interesting but I think your hand would get hurt if you were turning it on in the dark
Kathy
Nice for someone into Steampunk. I'd probably end up getting a splinter.
judi
Vote: Thumbs up!
So COOL!
Sue
Vote: Thumbs up!
I think this is really neat!
Sossity
Vote: Thumbs up!
Unique, makes the mundane fun
Rebecca
Vote: Thumbs up!
How fun is that for a study or library
Nancy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love it
Judy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love this item. Would rather have something unusual, than something run of the mill. This is right up my alley
Julie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Looks junky.
Heather
Vote: Thumbs up!
almost everyone I know have the flat switches. Will they have that alternative and have different styles?
Kelly
Vote: Thumbs down!
I like the idea of it, yet plywood and look like it would need to be fairly thin, I could see it breaking apart. And someone who does not know how to do it, accidentally pulling too hard.
Rosa
Vote: Thumbs up!
It's a unique "uncommon good" :p
Deborah
Vote: Thumbs up!
How cool is this!? ...and with sort of a 'steampunk' feel!
Miranda
Vote: Thumbs up!
I want it.
Jess
Vote: Thumbs up!
love it! just my style
Karin
Vote: Thumbs up!
I'm a dork, but this is super cool
Christina
Vote: Thumbs up!
very cool!
Janet
Vote: Thumbs up!
Unique. Why not?!?
Michelle
Vote: Thumbs up!
Off the wall and novel!
Kristin
Vote: Thumbs up!
If any of my kids were into anything that was fantasy-ish...Harry Potter etc. I'd SO put this in their bedroom...it just visually reeks of fantasy...
Sandra
Vote: Thumbs up!
My husband and his buddies would love this in their workshops/mancaves
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cute!
jane
Vote: Thumbs down!
If it's not made with recycled/reused material, it's pretty wasteful for what it does.
jessica
Vote: Thumbs up!
Can I buy this now!!!????? PLEASE!!!
Evie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Perfect for a first apartment or flop house -very juvenile.
Shelly
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cool!
Patricia
Vote: Thumbs down!
I am one who is not that into steampunk.
Laura
Vote: Thumbs down!
Just not my style, but I can see where many would like it. I like that it is made in California. I would like to know more about the source of the materials used.
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very inventive!
Jane
Vote: Thumbs down!
Cute but not if you have kids around.
Sarah
Vote: Thumbs up!
This looks cool and can go with many different design concepts.
Holly
Vote: Thumbs up!
I absolutely LOVE this! Steampunk ahoy!
Kathleen
A great gift for the mechanic, woodworker, tinkerer, or inventor. Some men are especially difficult to buy for. This is sure to bring a smile to his face. The fact that it is made in the USA and handmade makes BIG points with me.