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Custom-Made "Chains of Light" by RAAK. Netherlands, Early 1960s

Name: Custom-Made "Chains of Light" by RAAK. Netherlands, Early 1960s
Brand: RAAK
Price: 3515.83 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This light is a great item and a perfect resemblance of Dutch modern lighting design from the late 1950s and early 1960s. This item comes from the home of an architect who had this custom made for his home with high ceiling. It consists out of a 'Chains of light' model lamp with three cones added for a more homey atmosphere as the 'Chains of light' fixtures were more often used for schools and offices. The three extra cones have been painted blue at a later time. This lamp is in a very good condition with signs of age and use. Rewired for your convenience.

Creator:

RAAK (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 118.12 in (300 cm)Diameter: 21.66 in (55 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Metal

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

Unknown

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with signs of age and use. The blue cones have been repainted by its 1st owner.

Seller Location:

Steenwijk, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: V17791stDibs: LU188037913143

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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.

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