Modern illuminated design light switch in Farrow & Ball colour glass optic with 2 chrome toggle levers. YORK
Product information "Modern illuminated design light switch in Farrow & Ball colour glass optic with 2 chrome toggle levers. YORK"
Illuminated designer light switch with dark chrome toggles in a bespoke Farrow Ball colour, from the YORK collection by ROHDE+ROHDE. Designed as an architectural detail rather than a purely functional fitting, YORK combines a frameless glass-effect front plate with solid metal toggles in a sophisticated dark chrome finish.
Each front plate is individually finished in the ROHDE+ROHDE studio, where the chosen Farrow Ball colour is applied by hand to the reverse of the crystal-clear surface. This allows the switch to be precisely coordinated with the surrounding interior – whether to blend quietly into the wall colour or to create a deliberate and beautifully considered contrast.
The pairing of a bespoke colour finish with dark chrome metalwork gives this version of YORK a particularly refined character. The deeper metallic tone feels softer and more understated than bright chrome, while still providing a crisp architectural accent. Depending on the selected colour, the result can be subtle and tonal, striking and graphic, or distinctly contemporary.
YORK is designed and manufactured by ROHDE+ROHDE. The switches are not products of Farrow Ball. Farrow Ball colours are used exclusively for the bespoke finish of the ROHDE+ROHDE front plates.
Bespoke colour as part of the interior architecture
With YORK, the light switch becomes part of the overall design language of the room. The front plate can be created to complement wall colours, fitted furniture, joinery, cabinetry and other carefully selected interior finishes.
The chosen Farrow Ball colour is applied by hand to the reverse of the transparent front plate. Because the colour sits behind the crystal-clear surface rather than on top of it, it remains visually protected while gaining an exceptional sense of depth and luminosity.
This method is particularly effective in sophisticated interiors, where small details contribute to the overall atmosphere. Pale and chalky shades create a beautiful contrast with the dark chrome toggles, while deeper colours can produce a quieter, more seamless and highly elegant result.
Alongside Farrow Ball colours, YORK is available in a broad range of bespoke finishes, including colours from Little Greene and Designers Guild, as well as RAL and NCS shades.
Dark chrome toggles with optional illumination
The solid metal toggles can optionally be fitted with a subtle illuminated point. Depending on the installation, this can serve as an orientation light, an indicator or simply as a discreet design feature.
At night, the combination of colour, polished dark metal and a small point of light gives the switch a particularly distinctive presence. The effect remains restrained rather than decorative, preserving the clean and architectural character of the design.
Where illumination is not required, the supplied LED insert can simply be omitted during installation.
Exceptional colour depth through reverse painting
Every coloured YORK front plate is individually hand-finished on the reverse. The colour layer is therefore positioned behind the transparent surface, creating a rich and sophisticated visual depth.
ROHDE+ROHDE uses high-quality crystal-clear acrylic glass with effective scratch protection. The material is eleven times more impact-resistant than conventional glass and incorporates a UV filter that helps protect the colour finish from long-term changes caused by exposure to light.
The result is a durable, refined front plate with a premium glass-like appearance – designed to retain its visual quality over many years of everyday use.
Key features of YORK designer toggle switches in Farrow Ball colours
- Bespoke front plate individually reverse-painted in a Farrow Ball colour
- Designed and manufactured by ROHDE+ROHDE
- Farrow Ball colours used exclusively for the bespoke finish
- Hand-applied reverse painting for exceptional visual depth
- Elegant frameless glass-effect appearance
- Scratch-resistant crystal-clear surface
- High-quality acrylic glass, eleven times more impact-resistant than conventional glass
- Integrated UV filter to help protect the colour finish
- Solid metal toggles in a refined dark chrome finish
- Optional subtle illumination within the toggle
- 5-year guarantee
- Designed in Germany and manufactured to a high standard
- Tried-and-tested AVE switch technology from Italy
- Ideal for bespoke residential interiors, architectural projects and high-end design schemes
Installation of YORK toggle switches
YORK front plates can be used for one or several wall boxes and may be installed either horizontally or vertically. Where multiple wall boxes are used, a standard spacing of 71 mm centre to centre is required.
The wall boxes must be at least 45 mm deep. The switch mechanisms are screwed directly into the wall boxes to provide a secure installation.
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 installation
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
Contents of the YORK complete set
- YORK front plate, individually reverse-painted in the selected Farrow Ball colour
- Dark chrome toggle switch mechanisms in the required quantity
- LED inserts for toggle illumination in the required quantity
- Socket insert, where included in the selected configuration
- Mounting materials, excluding wall boxes
- Illustrated installation instructions
A flexible approach to future colour changes
If the interior is redesigned at a later date, the YORK front plate can be replaced without changing the installed switch technology.
For example, if the wall is repainted in a different Farrow Ball shade, a new colour-matched reverse-painted front plate can be ordered separately. The switch mechanism remains in place and only the visible front plate is exchanged.
No electrician is required for the replacement of the front plate alone.
Trademark notice
YORK is a collection by ROHDE+ROHDE. The front plates and frames offered here are manufactured by ROHDE+ROHDE and are not products of Farrow Ball. In this product description, Farrow Ball refers solely to the colours or shades used for the bespoke finish.
| COLLECTION:: | YORK - Glas look |
|---|---|
| COLOUR SYSTEM:: | Farrow & Ball |
| Finish:: | Glossy: |
| PRODUCT TYPE:: | Light control |
| COLOUR:: | Individual desired colour |
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