Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
About the Item
- Creator:RAAK (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU93184919213
RAAK
In Dutch, “raak” means “to hit” or “to hit the nail on the head.” Lighting company RAAK certainly accomplished that with its unique mid-century modern designs of futuristic, Space Age metal lamps, pendants and other lighting creations.
RAAK was founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn (1923–2004), a former employee of the Philips Lighting company in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Under the tagline “Illuminated Architecture,” RAAK focused on producing elegant, sophisticated and modern lighting that would blend seamlessly with high-concept interiors.
During the 1960s, one of RAAK’s most well-known designs came from its in-house designer, Frank Ligtelijn, who created the Globe 2000 series of glass and chrome floor lamps, pendants and wall lights. Another key collaboration was with Dutch artist and glassmaker Willem van Oyen, who produced the iconic Chartres wall lights in 1964. Van Oyen’s Brutalist design evoked melted paintings and was inspired by the stained glass windows in the Chartres Cathedral in France.
In the 1970s, RAAK worked with several influential international artists, such as Italian designers Sergio Asti, Giotto Stoppino and Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, and Finnish designers Maija Liisa Komulainen (best known for her metallic, cylindrical Fuga lamp) and Tapio Wirkkala, creator of the handblown crystal Suomi pendant lamps.
Through the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, RAAK enjoyed enormous success throughout Europe and worldwide for its modern lamps and decorative lighting. In 1974, Lockhorn sold RAAK to the furniture company ITT but remained its director until 1977. In 1980, RAAK merged with BIS Lighting and was renamed BISRAAK. Then, in 1999, the company entered into another merger, this time with Artilite B.V. and Indoor B.V., and became the Center for Light Architecture. It declared bankruptcy in 2011.
RAAK lighting continues to be highly coveted today among interior designers and avid vintage furniture collectors.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage RAAK lighting, decorative objects and more.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Antwerp, Belgium
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Pair of "RAAK" Black Adjustable Wall Lamps, 1960sBy RAAKLocated in Antwerp, BEWall lights by RAAK Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1960s. Adjustable to any direction you choose, to use as ambience lighting or as direct spot. Can also be used without aluminum shade....Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsAluminum, Metal
- Set of Two Chrome Wall LightsLocated in Antwerp, BEPair of vintage 1970s wall sconces. Modern and bright chrome shades on a white enameled base. Lit by 2 bulbs.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Chrome
- Set of Six Space Age White Metal Dutch"Raak" Pendant LampsBy RAAKLocated in Antwerp, BEA set of six elegant modern metal hanging lamps painted white designed by Raak the best known for their organic modern design of the 1960s and 19...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of Metal Chrome Adjustable Wall Lights from Staff, Germany, 1960sBy Staff Leuchten, Motoko IshiiLocated in Antwerp, BEBeautiful pair of German, fully adjustable swing lamps from Staff Leuchten, adjustable chrome shade can be placed in any position, custom back plates, wired to US standards, one E27 ...Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Chrome
- Multicolored Murano Wall Sconces "Orni Halloween" Designed by Ve-ArtBy Artemide, Ernesto GismondiLocated in Antwerp, BEVe-Art Italian Murano glass wall sconces. Model name: Orni Halloween. Multicolored glass flutes can be articulated in different ways. Orni Halloween was the pseudonym of Ernesto Gism...Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsArt Glass
- Philips Opal Glass White Metal Pendant Lamp, Dutch Design, 1960sBy PhilipsLocated in Antwerp, BEVintage 1960s pendant lamp. Two white metal strip shades with interior milk glass cylinder shade. Lit by 4 bulbs -- one points light down through the center glass shade, the other th...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Four Wall Lights by RAAK HollandBy RAAKLocated in Antwerp, BEFour wall lights produced by the Amsterdam-based RAAK during the 1970s. Aluminium housing and holds one bulb. These vintage lamps are a typical example of 1970s Dutch lighting, whic...Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of RAAK Rain Drops Dutch 1960s Wall LightsBy RAAKLocated in New York, NYPair of 1960s matte silver enamel over steel wall lights with rain drop decoration which is made to emit light. The open top and bottom also emit a good amount of light. Two standard...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsEnamel, Steel
- 'Lucifero' or 'Quinquet' Wall Lamp for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960's, 4 availableBy RAAKLocated in Steenwijk, NLThis wall lamp, model 'Lucifero' or 'Quinquet', was designed for RAAK in the 1960's. It has a black coated metal fixture with a ring that holds the opaline glass shade/diffuser. Deco...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- 'Clair Obscur' Wall Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960sBy RAAKLocated in Steenwijk, NLThis very decorative wall lamp was designed and made by RAAK in the 1960s. It is made of black sheet metal that has copper tubes at one side for a stunning light effect. Also the top...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCopper, Sheet Metal
- Glass De Stijl Inspired Wall Sconce for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960sBy RAAKLocated in Steenwijk, NLThis very impressive lamp model 'Stijl-relief', was designed for RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s. The design is inspired by the cubistic works of the famous art movement 'De Stijlgroep': "a square tableau with accurate rhythmic divided areas of color that are different in height, by melting alchemical glass...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of Dutch RAAK Signal Wall Lights 1960s Black Midcentury SconcesBy RAAKLocated in New York, NYAn original pair of 1960s Ditch wall lights composed of black enamel over steel. The light emitendrom the top and bottom as well as the two center flaps. The model is called Signal a...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsEnamel, Steel