Design Statement with Redesigned, Iconic Switches: Niko Rocker and Niko Toggle

Are switches boring? Then we strongly recommend taking a look at Niko's two latest designs to change your mind. With the Rocker and Toggle, Niko, the Belgian specialist in switches and sockets, showcases how it translates over 100 years of experience and expertise into premium design objects for contemporary interiors.

Contemporary Technology, Artisanal Craftsmanship

Niko Rocker and Niko Toggle perfectly illustrate how Niko merges modern technology and materials with artisanal craftsmanship. These partially handcrafted switches pay homage to the company’s rich design history, celebrating authentic, vintage aesthetics. At their core, they honor the fundamental function of every switch—turning on and off—ensuring intuitive operation. Made entirely of aluminum and steel, both Niko Rocker and Niko Toggle emphasize the essential purpose of a switch: effortless usability. However, they do so in an elegant and luxurious form…

A Tribute to the Toggle and Rocker Switch

The heritage of the Niko Toggle switch dates back the furthest. It is a modern tribute to Niko’s classic Bakelite® toggle switches from 1928. Functioning much like a small joystick, this switch is operated with a gentle upward or downward motion. Its design features a subtle indentation at the top of the lever, a softly etched texture, and a sturdy, robust form.

Niko Rocker, in turn, is an homage to an innovative rocker switch design introduced by Niko in 1958. This switch stands out due to its solid metal construction, which provides a distinctive 'click' sensation when toggling between on and off. Additionally, its elongated shape and finely finished edges create a harmonious visual connection with the monolithic cover plate.

Cutting-Edge Technology

What makes Niko Rocker and Niko Toggle truly special is that they do far more than just revive iconic designs from the past. In terms of quality and functionality, they are fully up-to-date, utilizing Niko’s renowned switching technology, which is also found in the brand’s existing product ranges. This includes features such as subtle dimming options and seamless integration with Niko Home Control, Niko’s smart home solution for automated control of lighting, blinds, heating, music, and much more. Additionally, both switches can be equipped with an optional LED indicator, providing a soft, warm glow to indicate whether the switch is on or off—an element that enhances the overall design experience.

Diverse Mechanisms and Finishes

Both switches are available in various switching mechanisms and finishes, including alu gold brushed, alu black brushed, alu grey brushed, alu blue grey brushed, steel champagne coated, and steel white coated. Thanks to their distinctive design and well-considered functionality, Niko Rocker and Niko Toggle stand out as eye-catching additions to any modern interior.