Our History
Our history
It all started in a porcelain tableware workshop in the heart of Limoges. For the sake of optimisation, parts for electrical devices were produced between stacks of plates. These first porcelain switches were called Tumblers.
In August 1949, a fire at the factory triggers a change in the direction of production. According to Jean Verspieren and Edouard Decoster, "the French need light more than they need nice plates to eat from"
First range in Bakelite. The new thermoplastic material used to manufacture more refined shapes.
Design pioneer Raymond Loewy offers a new vision of ergonomics: a wide switch that covers almost the entire front surface.
Adapted to more standardised construction methods, Legrand launches a range that introduces modular functionality and the concept of multi gang. Mosaic’s soft shape practically hugs the wall.
A creation by Italian designer Bertone, Sagane reflects a desire for sensual lines and exuberant curves, typical of the 1990s.
This design breaks the codes and challenges the formal consensus around the switch. Céliane introduces the ‘circle in a square’ -concept and adds a sensitive touch to technology, an idea that will emerge as the new code in decoration.
Previously considered as purely a technical product becomes an object with an identity of it’s own. Drivia is a perfect mix of æsthetical details and smart ergonomics that help the electrician’s daily work.
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