Modern illuminated design light switch in RAL colour glass optic with 2 chrome toggle levers. YORK
Product information "Modern illuminated design light switch in RAL colour glass optic with 2 chrome toggle levers. YORK"
Illuminated designer light switch with a Dark Chrome toggle and a front plate in your chosen RAL colour, from the YORK collection by ROHDE+ROHDE. The frameless front plate can be reverse-painted in virtually any RAL shade to order, allowing the light switch to be precisely coordinated with wall colours, furniture, fitted joinery, kitchen fronts or other architectural elements.
The combination of an individual RAL colour, brilliant glass effect and solid Dark Chrome toggle gives YORK a clean, contemporary and distinctly architectural character. The dark, polished metal creates a precise accent against the coloured front without dominating the overall design. Depending on the chosen RAL shade, the result can range from understated and almost monochrome to bold, contrasting and expressive.
RAL colours as a precise design tool for architecture and interiors
The internationally established RAL colour system provides an unambiguous way of specifying colours, making it particularly useful for architectural, interior and furniture design. Walls, doors, windows, furniture, kitchen fronts, metal components and many other elements can be coordinated using a specific RAL colour reference.
With YORK, this principle can be extended right down to the light switch. The front plate can be individually reverse-painted in virtually any required RAL shade. Rather than being added to the interior as an afterthought, the switch can therefore be considered as an integral part of the colour scheme from the initial planning stage.
Metallic RAL shades are excluded from this version. Due to their special pigmentation, they cannot be offered with this reverse-painted finish.
From understated whites, greys and natural tones to rich blues, greens and reds or striking accent colours, the RAL system offers extensive possibilities for individual residential and architectural schemes.
Dark Chrome – dark metal as a contemporary accent
The solid metal toggles in Dark Chrome give this version of YORK a particularly modern and minimalist appearance. Their dark, polished finish is more understated than conventional bright chrome, while still providing a clearly defined contrast against the coloured front.
Against lighter RAL shades, the dark toggle creates a crisp, graphic detail. Combined with anthracite, dark blue, deep green or other darker colours, it can create an almost monochrome appearance in which differences in surface finish and reflected light provide the visual interest.
Dark Chrome is therefore particularly well suited to minimalist interiors, contemporary kitchens, high-quality fitted furniture and architectural schemes featuring dark metal, glass or stone elements.
RAL colour hand-applied behind the transparent front
The distinctive appearance of the YORK front plate is created by its special painting technique. The selected RAL shade is not applied to the visible surface of the switch. Instead, the reverse of the crystal-clear acrylic glass is hand-painted in the chosen RAL colour in the ROHDE+ROHDE studio.
The colour is therefore viewed through the transparent front material. This creates a distinctive visual depth and brilliant glass effect that differs significantly from an ordinary directly painted plastic surface.
At the same time, the actual paint layer remains protected behind the transparent front and does not come into direct contact with hands or objects during everyday use.
Dark Chrome toggle with optional point of light
A characteristic feature of the YORK collection is the option of adding a subtle point of light to the toggle. Depending on how it is wired, the supplied 230 V LED insert can be used as an orientation light, indicator light or permanently illuminated design feature.
The dark chrome finish creates a particularly distinctive lighting effect. The small point of light stands out precisely against the dark metal surface and, together with the individually selected RAL colour, forms a carefully considered design detail.
Against darker front plates, the point of light can subtly break up the minimalist appearance, while on lighter or more intense RAL colours it provides an additional graphic accent.
If illumination is not required, the 230 V LED insert can simply be omitted during installation.
Crystal-clear glass effect designed for everyday use
ROHDE+ROHDE uses high-quality crystal-clear acrylic glass with effective scratch protection for its YORK front plates. The material combines the elegant appearance of a glass surface with excellent durability and is eleven times more impact-resistant than conventional glass.
A UV filter integrated into the material also helps to provide long-term protection for the reverse-painted colour finish against changes caused by exposure to light.
The combination of protected reverse painting, a durable surface and a solid metal toggle makes YORK a designer light switch created both for everyday use and for demanding architectural applications.
Blend into the colour scheme or create a deliberate contrast
One of the key advantages of an individually produced RAL front plate is the precision it offers when planning a colour scheme. If, for example, a wall, door, piece of furniture or kitchen front is already specified in a particular RAL colour, the YORK front plate can be ordered to coordinate with it.
The light switch can therefore blend almost seamlessly into its surroundings. Alternatively, a second RAL shade can be deliberately chosen to make the switch stand out as an architectural feature in its own right.
The Dark Chrome toggle adds further design possibilities: it can create a strong contrast against a light-coloured front or combine with darker RAL shades for a particularly understated overall appearance.
In addition to RAL, the YORK collection is also available in numerous other colour systems and colour collections.
Advantages of YORK in an individual RAL colour with Dark Chrome
- Front plate can be reverse-painted in virtually any required RAL shade
- Metallic colours cannot be ordered
- Precise coordination with architecture, furniture, kitchens and individual interior schemes
- Reverse-painted by hand in the studio of light switch manufacturer ROHDE+ROHDE
- Rich colour depth created by the transparent front
- Frameless, minimalist glass effect
- Solid metal toggle with a high-quality Dark Chrome finish
- Dark chrome toggle optionally illuminated with a subtle point of light
- Crystal-clear acrylic glass with effective scratch protection
- Eleven times more impact-resistant than conventional glass
- Integrated UV filter to help protect the colour finish
- 5-year guarantee
- Designed in Germany
- Tried-and-tested switch technology from AVE in Italy
Installation of YORK toggle light switches
YORK is suitable for both individual wall boxes and combinations of several light switches and sockets. In multiple configurations, the individual wall boxes are covered by a single continuous front plate.
The wall boxes can be arranged horizontally or vertically. Where several boxes are used, 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 in the selected RAL colour
- Switch mechanism with Dark Chrome 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 room colour later – keep the existing switch mechanism
The visible YORK front plate can be replaced independently of the already installed switch mechanism. If the colour scheme of a room changes at a later date, there is therefore no need to replace the complete light switch.
A new front plate in the required RAL shade 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.
| COLLECTION:: | YORK - Glas look |
|---|---|
| COLOUR SYSTEM:: | RAL |
| Finish:: | Glossy: |
| PRODUCT TYPE:: | Light control |
| COLOUR:: | Individual desired colour |
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