Mid-Century Dutch Illuminated Art Glass Coffee Table
By RAAK
Located in New Orleans, LA
1970s art glass coffee table by RAAK Amsterdam and Willem van Oyen.
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.
Mid-Century Dutch Illuminated Art Glass Coffee Table
By RAAK
Located in New Orleans, LA
1970s art glass coffee table by RAAK Amsterdam and Willem van Oyen.
$1,404
Pierced Pendant, Raak
By RAAK
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pierced Pendant
Bronze
Two Pairs of Raak Raindrop Wall Lamps in Gold by Jelle Jelles, 1965
By Evert Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in London, GB
Two 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 ...
Aluminum
$311Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Double Sconce Vigilante C1663 Wall Light by Raak
By RAAK
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The double sconce wall light by Raak Amsterdam, Vigilante C1663. The wall lamp has a heavy metal frame and has two seeded glass shades. The lamp requires two E27 lightbulbs and curre...
Metal
$8,541Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant "Cascade Maxi-Globe" by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This ravishing chandelier is made by Dutch midcentury lamp manufacturer par excellence RAAK Amsterdam. It was baptized cascade maxi-globe. This impressive piece consists of no less t...
Brass
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...
Metal, Copper
RAAK "Compositie Maxi Lamp" Hanging Chandelier with 7 Glass & Aluminum Pendants
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1968, and part of the "Compositie" (Dutch for composition) line of chandeliers the "Maxi Lamp" by Raak consists of a large bone white enameled metal ceiling plate with 7 ...
Metal
1970's RAAK Three Pendant Fixture
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
Simple modernist 1970's RAAK three pendant fixture in a cascading manner.
Metal
RAAK Three-Globe Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three 'bubble' glass globes suspended at variant and adjustable lengths.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Raak Amsterdam Double Maxi Globe Wall Light, Netherlands
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Voorburg, NL
Raak Amsterdam Double Maxi Globe Wall Light, Netherlands, 1960s Two available. Priced per piece. Inquire for pair pricing. An exceptional example of mid-century Dutch design, this Do...
Brass
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...
Aluminum
Five “YinYang” Wall Lamps by H. Sneyders de Vogel for Raak, The Netherlands
By RAAK, Hermian Sneyders De Vogel
Located in Hellouw, NL
Raak was one of the most important Dutch lighting manufacturers from the middle of the last century, mainly designing innovative products with a modest character.The design of these refined “Yin-Yang” lamps...
Aluminum
Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam "Space Age" Pendants Model B1242, 1966
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 glass and brass anodised aluminium pendants by Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam first listed in their catalogue in 1966 and only in production for 3 years The pendant...
Brass, Aluminum
Set of 3 RAAK Amsterdam White Cylinder and Pendant Lights
By RAAK
Located in Mortsel, BE
A set of three architectural pendant lights by Raak Amsterdam, dating from the late 1960s. These fixtures exemplify the "Light Architecture" philosophy that defined the Dutch brand's...
Metal
Pair of Square Gold Metal Raindrop Wall Lamps by Jelle Jelles for RAAK 1965
By RAAK, Jelle Jelles
Located in London, GB
Three 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 lat...
Aluminum
$813Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Aluminum
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Three Bubble Globe Chandelier by RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of chandeliers by Dutch lighting company RAAK each holding three bubble glass globes of 25cm or 9.84inch. The cables can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required. ...
Chrome
$947Sale Price|20% Off
Karaffe + 10 Gläser NANNY STILL für RAAK 1960er Kupfer
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Aachen, DE
Karaffe und 10 Gläser von Nanny Still / Raak (NL). Die Karaffe hat eine Höhe von 23cm und ist völlig unbeschädigt. Die hohen Gläser (6 Stück) sind 13cm hoch, der Durchmesser beträgt...
Copper
$2,730Sale Price|42% Off
Raak Amsterdam Hanging Lamp Model B 1285 Design, 1968 Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Oirlo, LI
Raak Amsterdam Hanging Lamp Model B 1285 Design, 1968 Netherlands. Discover the charm of retro lighting with this authentic Vintage Raak Hanging Lamp, st...
Metal
$2,990Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Steel Wall Sconces by RAAK for Artifort
By RAAK, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant modern wall lights with the steel bobeche / reflector being cantilevered over the support structure. Documentation: Artifort Label is on interior of the reflector.
Steel
Pair of Cricket Lamps by Otto Wach for RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The cricket table lamp was designed by Otto Wach for RAAK Lighting Architecture in 1962. A minimal design featuring an aluminum cylinder containing...
Aluminum
Midcentury Round Glass Ceiling Lamp of Plafonniere by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This round ceiling light has a bronze colored steel base with a glass ribboned shade. It was made by RAAK Amsterdam.
Metal
RAAK Amseterdam Maxi Globe Cascade pendant lamp Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking “Maxi Globe” Cascade pendant lamp designed and produced by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, circa 1965. A refined example of Dutch mid-century lighting design, it demonstrates R...
Brass
Iconic RAAK Amsterdam Extra Large Globe Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique RAAK table lamp in excellent condition. Designed and made by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland. Very rare and beautiful lamp with a chrome base ad a glass globe all around it. Very larg...
Chrome
Dark Green Garden Lamp for RAAK in Excellent Condition, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning aluminum garden lamp is a very cool design, made by RAAK in the 1970s, 20 available. It has a dark green angular reflector, cast from 1 piece and a solid black foot. Al...
Aluminum, Metal
Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, floor lamp with adjustable globe, 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper Sconces by RAAK Amsterdam 1960
By RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper & Metal Sconces by RAAK of Amsterdam 1960s Step into a world of refined sophistication with the exquis...
Metal, Copper
Set of 2 Raak Amsterdam spot wall lights, 1960s The Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Raak Amsterdam spot wall lights, 1960s The Netherlands. Model name C1582-37. Bruched aluminum tube on a chrome metal arm with a white metal wall mount. The lamp is adjustabl...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-century blown glass ceiling lamps/ flush mount by RAAK Amsterdam, ca. 1970
By RAAK
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful ceiling lamp/ pendant from RAAK Amsterdam. Clear glass handblown ball lamp with 'teardrops' inside the glass and a chromed and polished steel frame. Condition-very good...
Metal
$4,125 / set
Set of Five Sconces by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our store. We also have our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers, or we could do your own design. A very nice set of five sconces by RAAK...
Metal, Chrome
RAAK Amsterdam C-1651 ‘Night Owl’ Sconce/ Wall Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By RAAK
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed and manufactured by lighting company RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s, this Model no. C-1651 wall lamp, also referred to as the ‘Night Owl’, is one of those ingenious designs tha...
Metal
RAAK Chandelier Lamp Ceiling Fixture / Sonneman Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier
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...
Chrome
Expressive RAAK D-3202 Aluminium and Chrome Floor Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Expressive floor lamp manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s. Very nice chrome and aluminum accents. Original version with original label and numbered RAAK D...
Aluminum, Chrome
Smoked Glass and Brass RAAK Pendant Light (2 Available)
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass and brass pendant light by maker 'RAAK'. Holland, c1970s. Hand blown droplet style glass. TWO AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF LISTING. PRICE IS PER PEICE. Since re-wi...
Brass
Vintage Dutch Aluminum 'Krekel' / 'Cricket' Table Lamp by Otto Wach for RAAK
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modest-form 'Krekel' / 'Cricket' table lamp, model R-60 designed by Otto Wach for RAAK (Holland, 1962). Composed of a brushed aluminum cylinder with four perforations housing two int...
Aluminum
Raak Table Lamp from 1970's with Marble Base
By RAAK
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table lamp produced by dutch company Raak in 1970's, signed. Marble base, lacquered metal, steel and shade with new fabric.
Marble, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century 'Zonnewende' Chandeliers by Raak
By RAAK
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of “Zonnewende” chandeliers by Raak. They have been formed using a lacquered metal and are adorned with white glass shades. A wonderful pair to add to both classic and ...
Metal
Large Smoked Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by RAAK '2 Available'
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass pendant light with brass galleries. Holland, circa 1980s. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and patina commensurate with age. Two available at the time of l...
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe L Pendant Lamps the Netherlands, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice pendant lamps model Maxi Globe designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1965. These pendants have a brass base carrying a smoked glass shade. This beautiful lam...
Brass
Acrylic and Chrome Table Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Geneva, CH
Acrylic shade and chrome base table lamp by RAAK Netherland, circa 1970s Dimmer.
Acrylic
1/5 'Maxi Globe' Pendants by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very nice 'Maxi Globe' pendants by RAAK Amsterdam in excellent condition. Grey fume glass. Brass hardware. The lamps can be used as flush mount or as hanging lamp. black cord, s...
Brass
Set of 2 Bolide wall lights by Hermian Sneyders de Vogel for Raak, 1971
By Hermian Sneyders De Vogel, RAAK
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 wall lights designed by Hermian Snyder de Vogel and edited by Raak Dutch design, 1971 Bolide model All made of black lacquered metal unique design
Metal
RAAK Maxi Globe Flush Mount Lamp the Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice flush mount lamp designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1965. This lamp is called Maxi Globe and this is the smallest version available. The lamp has brown-gr...
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe Xl Pendant Lamps, The Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice pendant lamps model Maxi Globe designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1965. These pendants have a brass base carrying a smoked glass shade. This beautiful lam...
Brass
Exceptional 16-Light Chandelier 'Zonnewende' by J.W. Bosman for RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK, J.W. Bosman
Located in Voorburg, NL
Characteristic XL sixteen-light chandelier called 'Zonnewende' made by RAAK Amsterdam. Designed by J.W. Bosman, 1965. All lamps are fitted with opaline glass shades. RAAK lighting a...
Steel
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.
Steel
Raak Multicolored Glass Table Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raak multicolored glass table lamp.
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...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Cricket by Otto Wach for RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK, Otto Wach
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...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass and Brown by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This floor lamp by famous Dutch light manufacturer RAAK Amsterdam has three lights that can be turned in about every direction, making it ideal for corners that need both uplighting ...
Brass, Steel
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Space Age Nanny Still Aluminum and Glass Table Lamp RAAK Lighting Amsterdam 1968
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Monumental Futuristic Space Age table lamp Model D2095 by Finnish female designer Nanny Still Brushed Aluminum rings with Artisan colored glass inset pieces and a stainless steel ...
Aluminum
Exquisite RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp in Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique RAAK table lamp in excellent condition. Designed and made by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland. Very rare and beautiful lamp with a white glass base, brass middle part and a smoked glas...
Brass
Pendant Light by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands 1968.
By RAAK
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Suspension composed of 5 balls ( 25cm ) ref: B1226 with the possibility of adjusting the height of each ball. Doesn't include light bulb, bulb E27. Designed by RAAK Amsterdam, Neth...
Metal, Steel
Large Maxi Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive 'Maxi Globe' pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in excellent condition. Grey fume glass. Brass hardware. White ceiling plate. Black cord, the length of the cord can made in ...
Metal, Brass
One of Four Perforated Aluminum RAAK Amsterdam Pendants, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
1970s Aluminum RAAK Amsterdam Pendants in very good condition. New old stock! Four items available The lamp consists of two perforated aluminum tubes connected by a flat bla...
Metal, Aluminum
RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970
By RAAK
Located in Paris, FR
RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970 Height 35 x Diameter 20 cm Literature : Raak catalog, circa 1970
Metal
$1,450 / item
RAAK Aluminum and Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful flush mount fixture by RAAK Holland. Extant label. Six available. Wired for a single 100 watt bulb.
Aluminum
Impressive Saturnus Chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Saturnus chandelier RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition. Marked: RAAK Amsterdam. Eight handblown “Maxi Globes” 23 cm. in diameter. Ring: Black metal, 116 cm. in diameter. Hardware: Brass. Wiring: Black, in very good condition. These chandeliers hang on four thin metal wires and can be adjusted in height. The globes rest on a large black metal ring...
Metal, Brass
“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...
Aluminum
$1,674Sale Price|20% Off
Large Table Lamp, Model D.2095, by Nanny Still for RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Amstelveen, NL
One of the rarer lamps by Raak Amsterdam (model D.2095). Designed by Nanny Still and manufactured in 1972. Nanny Still (1926-2009) was a well-known Finnish glass designer. She st...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel