Forbes & Lomax

Employee size

11-50

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1987

Established in 1987, British-based Forbes & Lomax makes design-led electrical switches, sockets and dimmers for architects and interior designers. The company began with its signature Invisible Lightswitch®, pairing a transparent acrylic plate with a metal toggle so wallpaper or paint can show through, and has since expanded the range for traditional and contemporary interiors. Its products are made in Britain and include bespoke plates and engraving for tailored projects.

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