Hey - don’t know if this is the best place to ask, but I’ve searched not only these forums but through Google extensively and have had no luck.
I’m trying to source various lamp hardware - cords, plugs, switches (inline or not), etc (but primarily those 3 components).
I’ve found it extremely difficult to find anything nice. Most of the sites I come across are for restoring old lamps, so the hardware is pretty dated and ugly IMO.
For plugs, best I’ve found are the cheap plastic ones that screw or snap together, which can be bought through Ebay, Walmart, etc. I haven’t seen anything nicer, not even sure if something exists like this unless sold with a cord (which I’m open to if the cord is nice). I’ve even considered trying to source the little spades and mold a plug myself using a hard liquid rubber, but that’s a project in itself.
For the switches, again I’ve only really found either cheap plastic inline switches (Ebay, Walmart, misc online and retail stores) or clunky looking things. Finding a toggle switch specifically (rather than momentary) makes it even tougher. Haven’t seen anything “designer”.
As for cords, I suppose I’ve had the best luck with these, but it isn’t cheap (though I guess that isn’t a real concern for prototyping). I’ve found two “designer” cord sellers through Ebay who sell by the foot and meter, one in the States I believe and the other in Germany. I’ve also found a company, I think in Sweden (search NUD Collection), who sells not only lengths of cord but also kits with a socket and plug I think. I’ve ordered samples, their product is nice. I’m talking cloth covered cord from all sellers, available in a multitude of colors and patterns.
I’ll mention also I’ve found a lamp cord kit from Ikea, but it’s your standard plastic appliance cord with an inline switch.
So, I suppose what I’m asking is, if you have sources for hardware and are willing to share, please post! Even beyond lamp hardware, interested in seeing what’s out there, be it for tables, chairs, whatever. Thanks-
