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Lighting & Electrical Hardware: Shades, Switches and Covers

Featuring our newly added reproduction light fixtures and glass shades! One of the fastest and best-looking room makeovers: simply replace your existing light fixtures, shades, switches, and switchplate covers from our broad selection, and wait for the applause for one afternoon's work. Add an attractive Edison light bulb to your lamp and the transformation will be remarkable. Get all the benefits of antique house hardware combined with our high quality, modern manufacturing standards.

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Light Fixtures
 
We have searched far and wide to find only the best solid brass reproduction light fixtures. Available in a wide range of styles, applications, finishes, and shades, you can find the perfect match for your needs.
  • Wall Sconces: Magically transform a wall from boring to beautiful with one classic piece of hardware. We have sought out the best quality, handcrafted wall sconces for our collection, and stand behind every one. Choose from ornate Victorian styles or simple & majestic Mission styles and more. Available in multiple shades and finishes.
  • Pendant Hanging Fixtures: Perfect for hanging over tables in intimate dining rooms, these pendant lights provide a soft glow in smaller settings. When a chandelier is simply too much, these lovely fixtures can fit the bill.
  • Flush & Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures: Perfect for rooms with a lower ceiling, these varied and versatile light fixtures work great in dens, living rooms, kitchens and more.
  • Chandelier: Add a masterpiece of classic style to your showcase room with a beautiful brass chandelier. UL approved modern wiring combined with authentically reproduced style from the classic eras of home hardware make a compelling feature for your best rooms.
  • Entry & Porch Mounted Light Fixtures: Show the neighborhood your love for classic architectural style with our handcrafted, authentically reproduced porch lights.
  • Newel-Post Light Fixtures: Beautifully elegant style lights designed for the post at the top of the stairs, called the newel post.
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Glass Light & Lamp Shades
 
Find the perfect compliment for your vintage renovation home. We've hand picked our selection of classic style shades, capturing the breadth and rich diversity of a bygone era. From Victorian to Mission styles, sandblasted to hand-blown glass, and available in the most popular fitter sizes, our selection is sure to add just the right touch.
  • 2 1/4 inch Fitter Glass Lamp Shades - The 2 1/4" is the most popular fitter size, and comes in a wide variety of shapes, styles and colors. You'll find these used on wall sconces, bridge style lamps, gas and electric fixtures, chandeliers, and pendant fixtures.
  • 3 1/4 inch Fitter Glass Lamp Shades - Featuring hand-blown and sandblasted shades, this size fitter is most often found on porch lights and pendant fixtures. These shades are fully enclosed, in ball or other decorative shapes.
  • 4 inch Fitter Glass Lamp Shades - The second most common size glass shade is the 4 inch. Commonly found on gas and electric fixtures, pendants, chandeliers, wall sconces and more. They often have matching 2 1/4" fitter shades for gas and electric fixtures.
  • 6 inch Fitter Glass Lamp Shades - Among the larger fitter sizes, the 6 inch is most often used in pendant fixtures. Available in classic colors, these shades faithfully reproduce Schoolhouse and Art Deco designs.
  • Large Fitter Glass Light Shades - The largest fitter size we carry, these decorative bowl shades are perfect for pan lights, hanging fixtures and flush mount ceiling fixtures.
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Thomas Edison Light Bulbs
 
Our antique style Thomas Edison light bulbs are a light to the past - no vintage lamp would be complete without one. These bulbs have a lovely orange cast, and a bright filament. Edison would be proud of these reproductions of old light bulbs.
Dress up any door in the house with a new mortise lockset, crystal knob doorset, or pocket door handle - we have decorative hardware for every door you've got. Finishing touches include a surface bolt, push plate, mail slots for doors, a skeleton key lock, or a pair of brass hinges. An easy interior project can quickly beautify a room by replacing a push button switch, wall plate, outlet plate (or wall register), and throw in a vintage style edison bulb. It's our goal to provide only the best restorers hardware for our customers.
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Switch Plate Covers by Style
 
We have an extensive collection of switchplate covers that we have gathered over years of searching. All are hand-picked for quality, durability and style, are made from solid brass and are available in all the classic finishes. We carry many different function options, including power outlet covers, single- double- triple- and quadruple-toggle, cable tv covers, GFI or ground fault interrupt, and many combinations. If you can't find the function you need, simply call us at the number below and we can help you find what you need.
  • Hand Forged Brass Switch Plate Covers - Forged brass is the thickest, highest quality switchplate cover we carry. Truly a beautiful way to set off your outlets, light switches and more. Available in many configurations for light switches and power outlets and featuring six finishes.
  • Standard Pressed Brass Switch Plates - These plates are thinner than their forged counterparts, but just as beautiful and very durable. We feature eight finishes and quite a few configurations.
  • Standard Plastic Switch Plates - We've found the best plastic switchplates around, and offer them in a wide variety of colors and functions. They are an attractive and economical solution for home renovation.
  • Distressed Bronze Switchplate Covers - These classic style switchplates aren't just modeled after the classics, they are actually made to look old themselves! Made from quality bronze in four shades, these cover plates are distressed at the factory, to match the look of years of wear. A perfect compliment to the popular 'distressed' style of furniture.
  • Decorative Victorian Switch Plate Covers - These pressure cast solid brass switchplate covers featurea victorian filigreed border and a less reflective, textured brass surface. Available in many configuration options.
  • Arts & Crafts Style Switch Plate Covers - Also called craftsman style, these switchplates adhere to the arts & crafts movement popularized by William Morris around the turn of the 20th century. It's a big separation from the ornate victorian styles, choosing instead to focus on beautiful materials displayed simply.
  • Classic Style Forged Switchplate Covers - Another terrific antique hardware style, the classic style features 3 dark beads around the edge, highlighting the raised portion and providing a distinct contrast.
  • Art Deco Style Switch Plate Covers - The art deco style is truly a classic of vintage architecture - the most famous example of the deco style is the beautiful Chrystler building in New York.
  • Floral Pattern Switchplate Covers - A truly decorative style, each plate comes with beautiful raised drapes of flowers cascading down each side. An excellent addition to any Victorian style room.
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Wall Switch Plates by Function
 
Looking for a cover plate for a specific function? Browse our complete collection of reproduction switch plate and outlet covers by its configuration here.
  • Toggle Light Switch Plate Covers - These plates are thinner than their forged counterparts, but just as beautiful and very durable. We feature eight finishes and quite a few configurations.
  • Push Button Light Switch Plate Covers - Forged brass is the thickest, highest quality switchplate cover we carry. Truly a beautiful way to set off your outlets, light switches and more. Available in many configurations for light switches and power outlets and featuring six finishes.
  • Decora or GFI rocker Switch Plate Covers - These pressure cast solid brass switchplate covers featurea victorian filigreed border and a less reflective, textured brass surface. Available in many configuration options.
  • Duplex or Outlet Receptacle Switch Plate Covers - The art deco style is truly a classic of vintage architecture - the most famous example of the deco style is the beautiful Chrystler building in New York.
  • Split Function Switch Plate Covers - Also called craftsman style, these switchplates adhere to the arts & crafts movement popularized by William Morris around the turn of the 20th century. It's a big separation from the ornate victorian styles, choosing instead to focus on beautiful materials displayed simply.
  • Special Function Switch Plate Covers - Also called craftsman style, these switchplates adhere to the arts & crafts movement popularized by William Morris around the turn of the 20th century. It's a big separation from the ornate victorian styles, choosing instead to focus on beautiful materials displayed simply.
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Switches & Outlets
 
Complete your new construction or upgrade your home renovation with our top-quality switches & outlets. Designed for maximum reliability & beauty, each comes in a variety of colors and meets tough quality standards.
  • Push Button Light Switches - One of the easiest vintage touches to complete, these switches include dimmer functions and mother-of-pearl inlay, combining modern technology with classic style.
  • Modern Toggle Light Switches - Depend on our rigorously tested toggle and rocker light switches to do the job reliably and beautifully. Available in up to seven colors and top-rated.
  • Power Outlets & Receptacles - Reliable and safe, our power outlets are available in commericial or residential grade, and come in seven colors!
  • Cable & Phone Connectivity Jacks - Finish the wiring or upgrade your existing cable and phone connections with our quality jack plates. Available in up to seven colors and compatible with center or double screw hole patterns.
Looking for some suggestions? We offer a wide range of hardware for every room in the house. Add new hardware for your shutters with exterior shutter hardware like our shutter dogs or dress up an interior window with a classic window sash lock. Hang pictures in style with authentic style victorian picture rail hangers and old-fashioned picture hooks. Outfit your desk, furniture & cabinets with some new glass cabinet hardware, including: glass drawer knobs, metal label holders, bin pulls, glass cabinet knobs & pulls. Finish the project with high quality brass furniture locks, drawer labels, cabinet hardware hinges, or a cabinet catch.