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RAAK Furniture

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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
RAAK Netherlands Pair of Adjustable Articulated Wall Lamps ca. 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of wall lamp produced by RAAK Netherland. Rubber and brushed aluminum. Articulated, adjustable. Can be used as a wall lamp or as a ceiling lamp. RAAK is a good quality Dutch li...
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1970s Dutch Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Maxi Wall Lamp with Blown Smoked Glass Globe
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Frank Ligtelijn wall lamp with blown smoked glass globe for Raak. A beautiful rare wall light with extendable and swinging brushed chrome stem on thin black enameled metal...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

set Raak Fuga wall lamps design Maija Liisa Komulainen. 1960s
By Maija Liisa Komulainen, RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
These wonderful wall lamps were designed at the end of the 1950s by the Finnish architect and industrial designer Maija Liisa Komulainen (born January 29, 1922), one of the top desig...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of Four Geometric Wall Lamps by Raak, The Netherlands Mid-20th Century
By RAAK
Located in Utrecht, NL
Founded in Amsterdam in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn, Raak established itself as one of 20th century’s leading innovators in modern Dutch lighting design. The company was known for its ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Metal

'Lucifero' or 'Quinquet' Wall Lamp for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960's, 4 available
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This 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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Pair of "RAAK" Black Adjustable Wall Lamps, 1960s, Dutch design
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall 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....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum, Metal

Otto Wasch for Raak Cricket Lamps, sold as a pair
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Otto Wasch for RAAK Cricket Lamps. Playful design that resembles crickets. On/Off Switch at the bottom of tubes. Rods perforate the tube that f...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Black and White Angular RAAK Sconces
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
RAAK ceiling or wall lamp. A midcentury ceiling, wall or table lamp by Dutch lighting company RAAK. The lamp is made of black painted metal and torqued white plexiglass on two sides. Soft wired...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

RAAK Pair of Wall Lights in Chrome and Structured Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raak, pair of wall lights, chrome, glass, the Netherlands, 1970's. Graceful pair of wall lights created by the Dutch manufacturer RAAK. Both lamps are equipped with two sphere glass...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Chrome

RAAK Glass Flush Mount Lamp Style Fontana Arte, 1960
By Fontana Arte, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
RAAK glass flush mount lamp style Fontana Arte, 1960. Excellent condition, no damages to the glass, refurbished, rewired with a diameter of 14.56". Two large e27 bulbs are illuminati...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

RAAK Rain Drops Dutch 1960s Wall Light
By Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in New York, NY
A great 1960s Space Age "rain drops" wall light by Dutch maker, RAAK . The square frame is composed of a matte gold steel enameled frame with perforated decorative indents ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Enamel, Steel

Brutalist Copper Glass Pendant Lamp in the style of Nanny Still, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brutalist pendant in the style of Nanny Still McKinney, Netherlands 1960s. This acid-treated copper pendant with an amber optical striped blown glass main-shade creates a stunning i...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Copper

Copper Glass Pendant Lamp in the style of Nanny Still McKinney, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brutalist pendant in the style of Nanny Still McKinney, Netherlands 1960s. This acid-treated copper pendant with an amber striped blown glass main-shade creates a stunning illuminat...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Copper

1960 RAAK Double Ball Wall Sconce Glass & Chrome by Frank Ligtelijn, Set of 2
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK, Oluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of double ball wall sconces designed by Frank Ligtelijn. Each lamp with two clear glass globes and bubble inclusions on chrome rings and a...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pendant by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK, Netherlands, circa 1960s. Solid amber glass cone with patinated copper cower. Small crack inside the glass shade. Dimensions: H ...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

Floor Lamp "Globe 2000" by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in DE MEERN, NL
2 / 2 Introducing the Timeless Elegance of the "GLOBE 2000" Vintage Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK AMSTERDAM Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mid-century des...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Large Industrial B-1011.0000 Pendant Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a bronze/grey colored octagon shaped lamp, with acrylic layers in between which give a nice effect when lit. The lamp has a round diffuser at the bottom and one lamp at the b...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Vintage glass wall lamp by W. van Oyen for Raak, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century wall sconces made from glass by Willen van Oyen Sr. for Raak Amsterdam. These stunning hand made brutalist wall lights emit a beautiful light. This model is named 'Char...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Glass

Raak Amsterdam Bullet lamp 1960s Holland
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
Raak Amsterdam Bullet pendant lamp . Aluminum cylinder . comes with A solid crystal Glass shade . This is the largest one they made . 1960s Holland
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional constructivist design in Bauhaus style. Opaline glass in a mold formed with a bakelite suspension, labeled RAAK.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
$477 Sale Price / item
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RAAK Cascade Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s cascade chandelier the drop of the shades can be adjusted individually. Brass and glass. standard parcel shipping $195
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Brass

RAAK Cascade Chandelier
RAAK Cascade Chandelier
$1,500 Sale Price
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Double Globe Wall Light by RAAK, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double wall light by RAAK of Holland, 1960, two 9" clear glass globes with bubble inclusions, wired for US standards, two E27 sockets, max. wattage 75w each or LED equivale...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Space age pendant by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Palermo, PA
Space age aluminium pendant light by RAAK. The metal's presence elevates the play of light, creating a captivating ambiance. Illuminate your space with three E27 light bulbs (60 Watt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age RAAK Furniture

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Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

RAAK Amsterdam Cricket Table Lamp, Design Otto Wasch
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
RAAK cricket lamp Model R-60 by Otto Wasch for RAAK, designed in 1962. A rod, two pens, a lamp, could it be simpler? You can adjust the lamp in any desire...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Evert Jelle Jelles 'Sterren Regen' Wall Lights, 1960
By Evert Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique "Sternenregen" perforated metal wall lights by Evert Jelle Jelles for Raak Amsterdam, in powder coated metal, wired for US standards, two E27 socket per fixture, max. ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

RAAK Chandelier Lamp Ceiling Fixture with Chrome Ceiling Mount
By RAAK
Located in Chicago, IL
An eight pendant RAAK chandelier. Very nice scale for residential or office. The lamp hanging length can be modified longer or shorter (easily) to ones taste. may require a few replacement globes...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Chrome

Rare Square Collage Wall Lamp by Willem van Oyen for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This square wall lamp “Collage” was designed by Willem van Oyen manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam. The square black lacquered metal base is perforated and decorated with glass. Each gl...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

Balance wall lamps by Bertrand Balas for Raak, Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK, Bertrand Balas
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 3 sculptural ‘Balance’ sconces in very good condition. Designed by the French designer / architect Bertrand Balas and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s. The sconce...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury modern sconces by RAAK Amsterdam circa 1960s, a pair
By RAAK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury modern sconces by RAAK Amsterdam Designed and made in Netherlands in 1960s Opaline glass, enameled metal Simple, crisp design Each sconce takes 1 medium base bulb Complime...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Raak hanging Lamp Carthago , 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Delft, NL
Raak hanging Lamp Carthago , 1970s
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Acrylic and Metal Flush Mount Lamp from RAAK, Holland, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Flush mount lamp manufactured by RAAK Holland in the 1970s. Made from white acrylic with a lacquered metal base. The lamp houses a round neon bulb (included) but could be converted ...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Cricket by Otto Wach for RAAK Amsterdam
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
With its "less is more" looks this is the ultimate example of great Dutch design. The cricket - De Krekel in Dutch - was designed in 1960 by Otto Wach. It just consists of a tube an...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Impressive Saturnus Chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive RAAK Amsterdam chandelier. Marked: RAAK Amsterdam. Globes: Eight hand blown “Light Drops” globes with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass. Ring: Black metal w...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Cantharel Table Lamp Set by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1970s
By Maija Liisa Komulainen, RAAK
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set of stunning ''Cantharel'' table lamps designed by Maija Liisa Komulainen for RAAK Amsterdam, circa 1970. It may be obvious the name of the lamp refers to the ''Cantharel'' mu...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

RAAK Pendants Fontaine Jaillissante by Betrand Balas, 1970
By RAAK, Bertrand Balas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large set of pendant lamps designed by Bertrand Balas and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland 1970. These lamps are also called 'Springfontein...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Raak Hanging Light, 1970
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large brushed aluminum dome pendant, height and direction adjustable, wired for US standards, one E27 socket, max. wattage 100w, bulb provided as a one time courtesy.
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

Lamp Cricket R-60 by Otto Wasch for RAAK Editions
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in AIGNAN, FR
"Cricket R-60" table lamp designed by designer Otto Wasch for the Dutch editions Raak in the 1960s. Avant-garde design. Its clean and bold lines give it a lot of elegance and char...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Brutalist Raak lamp by W. van Oyen, 1960 Art Glass, Green and Blue
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury wall sconce handcrafted by Willen van Oyen for manufacture Raak, Netherlands. The brutalist wall light has a beautiful light with uplighting colors in green and blue in co...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Rare Large RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ Table Floor Lamp by Maurice Grothausen, 1960
By RAAK, Maurice Grothausen
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ table floor lamp in very good condition. The lamp consists of four anodized aluminum tubes, they all have a different shape and can be exchanged amo...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

“Saturnus” Floor or Table Lamp by Raak, The Netherlands 1971
By RAAK
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An eye-catching table or floor lamp, model “Saturnus”. It is manufactured by Raak in the Netherlands in 1971. This rare piece was produced only in that year, and is therefore real...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

B-1224 raindrop glass pendant lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Model B-1224. Made by Raak in the 1970s. Glass globe with raindrop like inclosures in the glass. Chromed metal gallery. This is the 25cm ø version. Suitable for both European and US...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age RAAK Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Metal and Copper Clair-Obscur Wall Lamp by RAAK, Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique triangular wall lamp (model C 1516) by Dutch lighting company RAAK originating from the 1960s. The name of this wall lamp is Clair-Obscur, or in English (and Italian) chiarosc...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal, Copper

Mid-Century Floor Lamp D-2003 By Jan Jaspers For Raak Amsterdam Netherlands 1950
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Illuminate Your Space with Vintage Elegance: Jan Jaspers' Mid-Century Floor Lamp for Raak Amsterdam Description: Step into the timeless elegance of mid-century design with the Jan J...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

RAAK Pendants in Honey Yellow Tinted Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, pendant lamps, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s These atmospheric pendant lamps feature honey-yellow tinted glass, producing a soft light that creates a lively ambiance in the roo...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Brass

60s 70s wall lamp by Willem Van Oyen for Raak Amsterdam Made in Holland
By RAAK
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall lamp by Willem Van Oyen for Raak Amsterdam Made in Holland Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Raak Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Height = 21.5cm W...
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1970s German Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Rare Glass Hanging Lamp High Chaparral by Raak, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging Lamp High Chaparral by Raak, 1970s Beautiful hanging lamp “High Chaparral” (type B-1052) designed by the Raak design team for Raak in the 1970s. The lamp is made of gray sm...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Chrome

Set “sterrenregen” wall lamps by EJ Jelles for Raak Amsterdam, 1960s Netherlands
By Evert Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 “sterrenregen” wall lamps by E.J. Jelles for Raak amsterdam, 1960s Netherlands. Also know as C1624. Sterrenregen in dutch translates to star rain. Grey laquered perforated s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Wall Lamps Pair in Gold by Jelle Jelles for Raak, 1965
By RAAK, Jelle Jelles
Located in London, GB
Pairs of minimalist wall lamps in gold tinted anodized aluminium designed by Jelle Jelles produced by Raak: model number C.1627. Jelles was a leading architect of the Dutch late Func...
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1960s Dutch Minimalist Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Stunning Rare "Zodiak" Lamp by Architect Ton Alberts for Raak Lighting Amsterdam
By RAAK, Anton Alberts 1
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautifully elegant and rare Zodiak floor lamp, model D2080, designed early 1960's by Dutch architect Ton Alberts for dutch avant-garde lighting comp...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Opal, Aluminum

One of Two Pendant Lamps by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two pendant lamps by RAAK, Amsterdam. Price per item.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Metal

RAAK Hanging Lights, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pendant lights with solid glass bodies suspended from an aluminum cylinder by RAAK, Holland, total drop is fully adjustable on request, wired for US standards, one E27 socke...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Ceiling or Wall Lamps from Raak, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceiling or wall lights by renowned lighting manufacturers raak from the Netherlands. A very geometric design in a businesslike design. The diffuser dome of glass is abgetreppt ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 1960s Rain Drops Sconces by Jelle Jelles for Raak
By RAAK, Jelle Jelles
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four mid-century Rain Drops Sconces by Jelle Jelles for Raak, Amsterdam.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Steel

“Krekel” table lamp by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam, 190s The Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Krekel” table lamp by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam, 190s The Netherlands. “krekel” is Dutch for Cricket, but the lamp is also known as Model R-60. Minimalistic design and made from...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Aluminum

RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Clear Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1970s. This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that imbues the spac...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

RAAK Amsterdam R-60 ‘Cricket’ Table Lamp by Otto Wach Mid-Century Modern
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
This stunning R-60 ‘Cricket’ table lamp was designed in 1962 by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam. It consists of a polished metal cilinder with two pins in it, a touch of minimalist genius. By changing the postion of the pins, the lamp can be placed in either a higher or lower postion. Its resemblance with a cricket is uncanny. The listed Cricket lamp is in original condition, wear consistent with age and use. The on- and off switch still at the bottom of the lamp. Wiring and plug have been renewed in the days, it carries a European plug and can be made suitable for use in the USA by changing the plug or using a holiday converter. The lamp retains it original vintage sticker...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Steel

Counterpoint Wall Lamps "C-1626" by Raak, The Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the realm of mid-20th century Dutch design, these model "C-1626" wall lamps remain fascinating designs defined by the contrast of the smooth-round satin-matt glass and the angular-straight grey metal. Produced by RAAK Amsterdam and envisioned during the 1960s, this pair stands as evidence to the era's minimalist aesthetic. Hailing from the 1960s, these wall lamps are not only embodiments of simplicity and elegance, showcasing a design ethos that continues to captivate admirers today, but also illustrate how minimalist design can be so ingenious and expressive at the same time. These so-called Counterpoint Wall Lamps, specifically, model "C-1626" lamps by Raak Amsterdam exemplify the sophisticated and minimalist design ethos that defined 1960s lighting in the Netherlands. Crafted during an era where form and function coalesced seamlessly, these lamps remain enduring testaments to the timeless appeal of mid-century modernism. The essence of the Counterpoint Wall Lamps lies in their deliberate counterplay between simplicity and efficacy. Raak's design philosophy, epitomized in these C-1626 models, embraces clean lines and uncluttered aesthetics. The lamps feature a geometrically refined structures that effortlessly integrate into contemporary interiors, making them a compelling choice for discerning collectors. Functionally, Counterpoint Wall Lamps are marvels of balance. The design encapsulates a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, casting a gentle glow that enhances the ambiance of any space. The adaptability of the lamps is underscored by their capacity to blend seamlessly with diverse decor styles, a testament to the enduring legacy of Raak's commitment to versatility. Raak Amsterdam, a true vanguard in Dutch lighting design, played a pivotal role in shaping the visual landscape of the 1960s. Their meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to minimalist elegance laid the foundation for a design language that continues to resonate today. RAAK Amsterdam was started in the year 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn, who before was employed by Philips in the south of the Netherlands. RAAK had its main sales outlets in both Eindhoven and Amsterdam.The aim of the company was to advise for correct usage of lighting devices, in a way that these are adapted to the surrounding architecture. The name “RAAK” can be loosely translated as “bulls eye” in Dutch, i.e. the company hits the target with respect to its design and function. The designs produced by the company were aimed at being modest, elegant, and effective. These ideals are fully translated into the design of this pair;The design is clearly aimed at being modest, elegant, and effective.For collectors and connoisseurs alike, these Counterpoint Wall Lamps model "C-1626" stand as both a nod to history and a beacon of timeless style for contemporary interiors.Characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and a commitment to functionalism. Their minimalist form, where form follows function with remarkable precision is achieved by the use of glass and metal. With their unadorned bodies and a subtle play of light and shadow, the design fully utilizes the differently textured and coloured elements. The design is remarkable for its ability to seamlessly blend into diverse interior settings. The design has great proportions, to create an attention-grabbing look. When lit, these lamps create an exceptionally atmospheric light, giving the glass a warm, cosy colour as well. Raak Amsterdam, the illustrious producer of these lights was renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Established in 1954, Raak quickly gained recognition for collaborating with exceptional designers like Jan-Willem Bosman. Their partnership produced timeless lighting solutions that continue to inspire contemporary designers and enthusiasts alike. This pair is a modernist design to its core with a look that is ageless and can stand out but also complement any space. During its existence, RAAK collaborated with several famous designers such as Betrand Balas (Springfontein Lamp), Frank Ligtelijn (Globe Lamp) or Maija-Liisa Komulainen (Fuga lamp...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

Set of Six Space Age White Metal Dutch"Raak" Pendant Lamps
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Metal

“Chaparral” Wall Lamps by Raak, The Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Utrecht, NL
These lovely Dutch ceiling or wall lamps are Raak’s model B-1052, better known as the “Chaparral”. Made of high quality glass with brass details, this model is a unique design that b...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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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.

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