Rotary switch COLONIAL - porcelain white - knob brass patinated

Retro rotary light switch made of porcelain and brass

This retro rotary light switch combines classic design with modern technology. The frame and base plate made of snow-white porcelain give the switch an elegant, durable look, while the contrasting rotary knob made of dark patinated brass adds an authentic vintage touch.

The switch is available in the same look but with different technical functionalities such as two-way-switch, intermediate switch or series switch.
The switch is VDE-certified and complies with current safety requirements.

Ideal for stylish renovations in old buildings, country house style, Art Nouveau or industrial interiors – this porcelain light switch in retro design is not only functional, but also a real design statement on the wall.

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functionality

Two-way-switch

Intermediate switch

Multi-circuit switch

Blind switch

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Designs - switches and push-buttons
The rotary switches are available with different functionalities:
- On-off switch - if you only want to switch one light source
- Two-way switch - if you want to switch a light source from one or two positions
- Intermediate switch - if you want to switch a light source from a third position
- Series switch - if you want to operate two light sources with just one switch (one after the other)
Rotary pushbuttons are also available in the same optical design. In this case, the rotary knob returns to its original position after the rotary movement. The functionality is the same as with the pushbutton with pushbutton, which is also available.
Pushbuttons are generally used when operation is required from at least 3 points, e.g. in stairwells or lengthy corridors. In contrast to intermediate switches, this installation requires a impulse switch (relay), but the wiring and design of the light switches is simpler. A staircase light timer (time relay) can also be used instead of the impulse relay.
Materials and surfaces
Base plate
The softly moulded base plate of the switches, on which the rotary knob is placed, is made of white or black porcelain.
Rotary knobs
The rotary knobs in various shapes are made of white or black porcelain, alternatively of honey-coloured lacquered or dark patinated beech wood.
Cover frames
The porcelain - coverings in white or black porcelain are available as single, double or triple frames. The beech wood cover frames are available in 3 different surface finishes. They are available as single, double, triple and quadruple frames.
Designs - sockets
We offer sockets from the COLONIAL series in 2 designs:
As a German Schuko socket or as a socket with centre contact for the French electrical system (F), both in the following versions:
- as a socket made of white or black Duroplast
- as a socket made of white or black porcelain
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Design - surface mounting
If you want to use the switches in the COLONIAL series for surface mounting, a (rust-coloured painted or galvanised) double junction box is provided to match our GARBY series pipe system.
VDE certification
All switches and sockets in this series comply with the standards required in Germany. They fulfil the strict VDE safety regulations.
Cover frame
All switches, sockets, dimmers and junction boxes can be ordered as so-called inserts and the desired cover frames can be ordered separately. This allows you to freely combine and arrange switches and sockets.
Please note that separate individual frames with square cut-outs are provided for the thermostats.
The distances of the multiple covers correspond to the standard distances of 71 mm. They can be used with existing installations without any problems.