The Push Button Switch
Bring a timeless, tactile upgrade to everyday lighting with our Push Button Switch. Inspired by early-20th-century electrical hardware and reengineered for modern homes, it delivers a satisfying mechanical click and a clean, architectural presence that elevates any room. Compatible with standard electrical boxes and designed for reliable, long-term performance, it’s a subtle detail that adds both character and craftsmanship to new builds and thoughtful renovations alike.
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- ToolsFlat-head Screwdriver
- IncludedScrews & instructions
- Orders ship within 1–2 business days
- $5.95 standard shipping / free over $75
- US only (including Alaska & Hawaii)
- 30-day returns — items must be uninstalled and in original packaging
- Refunds issued within 10 business days of return
Fits any standard electrical box and replaces existing single pole or three-way switches. Allow 15-20 minutes and a screwdriver.
The Story
The Original Light Switch
Push buttons were the standard in American homes for over half a century — from the 1890s through the 1940s. Elegant, mechanical, and built without compromise. The toggle replaced them, but never improved on them. Ours are forged from solid brass and reengineered for today's wiring.
What You Need
Switch + Plate
A push button setup has two parts: the switch mechanism — that's this — and a brass wall plate to frame it. Choose your plate in Century (beveled, traditional) or Futura (clean-lined, modern), in up to four finishes. One switch per button position on the plate.
Easy DIY
15 Minutes, One Screwdriver
Fits any standard switch box and replaces your existing toggle. Works in single-pole and three-way configurations. Turn off the breaker, swap the switch, done. No new wiring, no electrician.
The Experience
A Satisfying Click
This isn't just a visual upgrade. The push button delivers a deliberate, mechanical action — a clean click you can hear and feel. Solid brass under your fingertip, every time you walk into a room. It turns a reflex into a moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The original light switch. Popular in American homes from the 1890s through the 1940s, it uses two buttons — press one for on, the other for off. Our version is a modern reproduction with the same mechanical action, built to current electrical codes and compatible with standard wiring. For a detailed look at the mechanism, see our complete guide to how push-button switches work.
Yes. The switch is the mechanism that controls your light. The wall plate is the brass cover that frames it on your wall. They're sold separately so you can choose your plate style and finish independently.
One per button position. A single-gang plate needs one switch. A double-gang needs two. A triple-gang needs three.
Yes. It's the same process as replacing any toggle switch — turn off the breaker, disconnect the old switch, connect the same wires to the new one. About 15 minutes and a flat-head screwdriver. No electrician required. Our step-by-step installation guide walks you through the whole process.
Yes. This is a standard on/off switch and works with any bulb type — LED, incandescent, halogen, or CFL. No wattage restrictions. If you run into flickering or dimming issues, check our LED compatibility guide.