Modern illuminated design light switch in Designers Guild colour glass optic with 1 brass toggle lever. YORK

Illuminated designer light switch with a brass toggle and an individually selected Designers Guild colour, from the YORK collection by ROHDE+ROHDE. The frameless front plate is reverse-painted to order using a colour from Designers Guild, allowing the light switch to be carefully coordinated with wall colours, fabrics, wallpapers, furniture and other elements of an individual interior scheme.

The combination of a Designers Guild colour, brilliant glass effect and solid brass toggle creates an expressive interplay of colour, material and surface. The warm character of the brass complements many shades beautifully and gives the switch a refined, decorative quality. Depending on the colour selected, YORK can either blend discreetly into the interior or be deliberately used as a contrasting design feature.

YORK is a designer light switch collection by ROHDE+ROHDE. The light switches and front plates are manufactured by ROHDE+ROHDE and are not products made by Designers Guild. Colours from Designers Guild are used to create the individually finished front plates.

Designers Guild colours for individual interior schemes

Colour plays a central role in the design of sophisticated interiors. With a YORK front plate individually finished in a Designers Guild colour, this approach to colour can be extended right down to the light switch.

This is particularly appealing where Designers Guild wall colours, wallpapers, fabrics, upholstered furniture or other decorative elements are already being used within a room. The light switch can be coordinated with the existing scheme, becoming a carefully considered part of the interior rather than simply a functional necessity.

The front plate does not necessarily have to blend as discreetly as possible into the wall. A deliberately selected contrasting colour can equally turn the switch into a small but distinctive architectural or decorative feature.

Combining colour with brass creates further design possibilities. Rich blues, greens or violets can form a striking contrast with the warm metal, while pinks, reds, beiges and natural shades can create a softer, more harmonious overall effect when paired with brass.

Brass toggle as a warm metallic accent

The solid toggle with a high-quality brass finish provides a deliberate counterpoint to the coloured front plate. Its warm metallic tone stands out against the brilliant colour surface and gives the switch a distinctive material quality.

Particularly when combined with intense or characteristic Designers Guild shades, an interesting balance is created: the colour defines the overall surface, while the brass toggle introduces a precise metallic accent.

The switch can also be coordinated with other brass details in the room, such as lighting, taps, door handles, furniture fittings or decorative accessories.

This makes YORK suitable for contemporary and expressive interiors as well as more classic or eclectic schemes.

Designers Guild colour hand-applied behind the transparent front

The selected colour is not applied to the visible face of the YORK front plate. Instead, the reverse of the crystal-clear acrylic glass is hand-painted using the chosen Designers Guild colour in the ROHDE+ROHDE studio.

The colour is therefore viewed through the transparent front. This distinctive technique creates rich visual depth and a brilliant glass effect that differs considerably from a conventional directly painted surface.

At the same time, the actual paint layer remains protected behind the transparent material and does not come into direct contact with hands or objects during everyday use.

The interaction between the colour and the crystal-clear surface can alter the visual character of the original shade, giving it a distinctive and particularly refined appearance.

Illuminated brass toggle

The brass toggle can optionally be fitted with a subtle point of light. Depending on the electrical connection, the supplied 230 V LED insert can be used as an orientation light, indicator light or permanently illuminated design feature.

Together with the coloured front plate, this creates a carefully balanced interplay of colour, brass and light. Against darker shades, the point of light stands out particularly clearly, while on lighter or softer colours it becomes a more understated part of the design.

In darkness, the small point of light becomes a characteristic feature of the switch while also making it easier to locate.

If illumination is not required, the 230 V LED insert can simply be omitted during installation.

Crystal-clear surface with excellent durability

For YORK, ROHDE+ROHDE uses high-quality crystal-clear acrylic glass with effective scratch protection. The material has been developed for everyday use and is eleven times more impact-resistant than conventional glass.

A UV filter integrated into the front material also helps to provide long-term protection for the reverse-painted colour finish against changes caused by exposure to light.

As the paint layer is positioned behind the transparent front, YORK combines the distinctive visual effect of reverse painting with a durable and easy-care visible surface.

Colour as part of the interior design

Using a Designers Guild colour allows the light switch to become an intentional part of a wider interior scheme. Particularly in rooms where colours, fabrics, wallpapers and furniture have been carefully coordinated, a light switch need not remain merely a technical element.

The front plate can, for example, be selected to coordinate with the wall colour, pick up a shade found in a fabric or wallpaper, or deliberately introduce a new colour accent into the room.

Combined with the brass toggle, this creates a design element that can work equally well in colourful interiors and more restrained schemes.

In addition to colours from Designers Guild, the YORK collection is available in numerous other colour collections and colour systems.

Advantages of YORK in a Designers Guild colour with brass

1. Front plate individually reverse-painted using a colour from Designers Guild
2. Light switches and front plates manufactured by ROHDE+ROHDE
3. Particularly suitable for coordinating with wall colours, wallpapers, fabrics and sophisticated interior schemes
4. Reverse-painted by hand in the studio of light switch manufacturer ROHDE+ROHDE
5. Rich colour depth created by the transparent front
6. Frameless, minimalist glass effect
7. Solid metal toggle with a high-quality brass finish
8. Brass toggle optionally illuminated with a subtle point of light
9. Crystal-clear acrylic glass with effective scratch protection
10. Eleven times more impact-resistant than conventional glass
11. Integrated UV filter to help protect the colour finish
12. 5-year guarantee
13. Designed in Germany
14. Tried-and-tested switch technology from AVE in Italy
15. YORK also available in other individual colour collections and colour systems

Installation of YORK toggle light switches

YORK can be used for both individual wall boxes and combinations of several light switches and sockets. Multiple wall boxes can be arranged horizontally or vertically and covered by a single continuous front plate.

For multiple configurations, the standard 71 mm centre-to-centre spacing must be maintained.

The wall boxes must be at least 45 mm deep. For secure installation, the switch mechanisms are screwed directly into the wall boxes.

Technical specifications

• Function: on/off switch and two-way switch
• Rated voltage: 250 V
• Switching capacity: 10 AX
• Protection rating: IP20
• Plug-in LED: 230 V, optional

YORK front plate dimensions

• For 1 wall box: 88 × 88 mm
• For 2 wall boxes: 88 × 159 mm
• For 3 wall boxes: 88 × 230 mm
• For 4 wall boxes: 88 × 301 mm

The complete YORK set includes

• YORK front plate, individually reverse-painted using the selected Designers Guild colour
• Switch mechanism with brass toggle in the required quantity
• LED insert for optional toggle illumination in the required quantity
• Socket insert, where included in the selected product version
• Mounting materials, excluding wall boxes
• Illustrated installation instructions

Change the colour scheme later – retain the existing switch mechanism

The visible YORK front plate and the switch mechanism installed in the wall are separate components. If the wall colour or entire interior scheme changes at a later date, there is therefore no need to replace the complete light switch.

A new front plate in another colour can be ordered separately and fitted in place of the existing front. The switch mechanism and electrical installation remain unchanged in the wall.

No electrician is required when replacing the front plate only.

Trademark notice

YORK is a collection by ROHDE+ROHDE. The light switches, front plates and frames offered here are manufactured by ROHDE+ROHDE and are not products made by Designers Guild. In this product description, Designers Guild refers solely to the colours and shades used for the individual colour finish.