Hello, I just installed a halogen ceiling fixture that has three
individual lamps, all wired together in parallel, controlled from a
wall switch. What I'd like to do is install another type of switch
which will let me control how many of the three lamps are on (e.g.
alternating between one, two, three, all or off), perhaps based on how
many times the switch is clicked (in the above case, there would be
five "settings".

Can someone suggest an inexpensive switch that would work? If not, I'll
just use a dimmer.

Thanks.