RAAK Furniture
Dutch
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.
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Creator: RAAK
Dealer: Flowermountain
Four Raak Ufo Shaped Pendant Lights in Glass and Aluminum
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four pendant lights in glass and aluminum by RAAK, Netherlands.
Measures: Diameter 34 cm.
Height fixture 20 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency RAAK Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Four Wall Lights by RAAK Holland
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four 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 RAAK Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nanny Still Glass Pendant Light for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nanny still for RAAK, Amsterdam
The height of the three glass cylinders is 7.08 inches and the diameter is 4.33 inches.
The total height is 34.25 inches.
The width of the iron beam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture
Materials
Copper
One of Two Pendant Lamps by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two pendant lamps by RAAK, Amsterdam.
Price per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nanny Still Pendant Light for Raak
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nanny Still for Raak, Amsterdam
The height of the three glass cylinders is 7.08 inches and the diameter is 4.33 inches.
The total height is 34.25 inches.
The widths of the iron beam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture
Materials
Copper
RAAK Wall Light with Mirror 'Chartres' by Willem van Oyen Senior
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 1960s Wall Mirror and Light Sconce.
RAAK Amsterdam is best known for their organic modern design in the 1970s. RAAK which is Dutch for 'to strike' worked with local artists. Their designs combined glass and various metals for a sophisticated futuristic style. Willem van Oyen Sr. (1921-2004) was born in Amsterdam. He specialized in art glass, pioneering the applique technique. In 1947 he founded the studio 'BEVO' which designed and produced lamps for RAAK, of which, his best known are the 'Chartres' lighting inspired by the medieval stained glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chandelier in Glass and Brass by Raak
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glass and brass chandelier by RAAK, Netherlands.
There are four extra glass elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture
Materials
Brass
RAAK Three-Globe Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three 'bubble' glass globes suspended at variant and adjustable lengths.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Raak Multicolored Glass Table Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raak multicolored glass table lamp.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture
Materials
Metal
Huge RAAK Ceiling Mount Cascade Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive 1970s cascading chandelier by RAAK, Netherlands. Six large smoke glass globe pendants in different sizes that can be adjusted individually.
The sizes of the individual g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Raak furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
RAAK furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of RAAK furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by RAAK were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Louis Kalff, Willem Hagoort, and Philips. Prices for RAAK furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $277 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,348.