Customer Reviews

Classic Accents Single Pole Antique Reproduction Push Button Light Switch

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Considering this is one of your only options if replacing a push button switch, it is acceptable. The pearl inlay does not match the original and the sound made when switching has a springy sound that doesn't sound original. That aside, they work fine and are safer than the originals. It's definitely worth purchasing these as replacements rather than installing newer style switches. I use them in my 120 year old house.

If you can find a better model, buy it instead. I replaced an older model Classic Accents push button switch (that had failed) with this one. I'm just not impressed with the design. Older push button switches in my house don't feel as cheap (when you press them down) as these newer replacements. What do I mean by "cheap"? Wobbly buttons that don't seem to engage completely.

To be fair, Classic Accents has fast shipping and the switch works as advertised. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a 90 day return policy.

I was highly disappointed with these light switches. They appear very cheaply made, and paying over 20 times more than a standard switch didn't sit well to find that they feel and sound cheap. They are made in China.

These switches are just Ok, I have been using them for 20 years as replacements for my 100+ year old ones as they Slowly wear out. Although I am now replaceing the classic accent switches as there not the quality of the origianls. Maybe if they were still made in north America they would last longer. All-in-all there better then changing to toggle switches.

I've replaced half of the push button switches in our 1912 Craftsman home and like the others have posted here, the "ease" of the button action is different than the originals. Probably due to the older ones (if you open them up) having a gradual, sliding type of switch pole mechanism rather than the newer abrupt off/on switch. The cool thing about these newer ones is that they also come in dimmer style --- something early 20th century folk probably wish they'd had.

My only complaint is that the Mother of Pearl button cover easily pops out (not enough glue at the factory?) so I lost mine.

We've used a lot of these in our Craftsman-style home. Also, I've restored some of the really old ones. There's not a big difference -- perhaps for a purist. Hey, if you want the heft and feel of the 'real thing', sometimes a seller on ebay has them. Sometimes. You'll end up paying a lot more.

I needed to replace one of these switches in my house. I didn't need anything high end - just something that worked and wasn't going to break after a couple of uses. This was perfect. We had the old one out and this one installed in under 15 minutes. The click when switching on and off is a little different than the other original ones, but the look is great - exactly what I was looking for.

Classic Accents sent a defective switch out to me and I let them know and they sent out a replacement at no charge and relatively quickly as well, Thanks Amazon and Classic Accents!!!

ditch the standard light switch if you have a classic home. Get at least one of these, and you'll want more.