Despard Light Switch Plates, Outlet Covers and Stacked Interchangeable Switches

Despard switch plates in 19 standard, narrow and jumbo sizes - UL approved interchangeable stacked light switch plate covers and power outlet wall plates.

Despard Sizes: Despard openings are 11/16" H x 29/32" W at the widest point. These specialized plates are available in the following sizes: Single gang Despard switch plates with a horizontal throw in one opening, two opening and three opening sizes. Two gang Despards with four holes and six holes. Three gang Despard switchplates with 6 openings. Combination Despard and toggle wall plates, Despard and duplex outlet covers. Narrow and oversize Despard covers with one, two or three stacked openings.
Finishes: Despard wallplates are stocked in black, stainless steel, white, brass, aluminum, bronze, copper, chrome and ivory finishes. Other sizes may be available by special order.
Options: Click any of the links in orange box at right to Shop By Size where we stock over 200 configurations of electrical wallplate covers in standard, oversized, deep or narrow sizes.

Despard or Interchangeable Devices and Switchplates Explanation

The Despard Device is a less common, older device with a rounded shape that is slightly flattened top and bottom that is once again gaining popularity because of its flexibility. It is smaller than a standard duplex receptacle device and fits in a smaller opening.

Applications and Uses: Narrow Despard devices are often used for curtain walls, movable office partitions, trailers, mobile homes, marine installations, narrow door and window mullions or other locations with limited space or restricted options.
Flexible: Available as a switch, outlet or pilot light, it is also known as an interchangeable device and fits an opening that is only 1" across at its widest point. It is sometimes confused with the larger duplex device.
Mounting Straps: These devices must be mounted into a strap on the back of the plate. This major difference between the Despard device and a standard Duplex device is that up to three separate Despard devices can be mounted on a single gang on a switchplate.
One Device Per Opening: A separate interchangeable switch or outlet must be purchased for every individual opening on a Despard switch plate.

Light Switch Plates in Multiple Sizes

Kyle Design carries a large selection of light switchplates in over 100 sizes including oversized light switchplates in 25+ jumbo sizes. Most hard-to-find, multiple gang, rare or odd wall plate cover sizes are available in a number of finishes. Click links above for more options.