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.

Creator: RAAK

Dealer: Empire Antiques

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.

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1970s Dutch Vintage RAAK Furniture

Mid-Century Dutch Illuminated Art Glass Coffee Table

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

H 17.25 in W 54 in D 25 in

Lane Mid-Century Coffee Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful coffee table from Virginia's Lane Furniture Company. Quality, American-made piece featuring a beautiful walnut wood grain. Sure to fit in with a wide variety of decorating ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Coffee Table

H 13 in W 71 in D 19 in

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Countryside, IL

Milo Baughman style mid century chrome and glass coffee table This table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in

Karl Springer Style Mid-Century Lacquered and Glass Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Countryside, IL

Karl Springer style mid-century lacquered and glass coffee table. This coffee table measures: 71 wide x 41.5 deep x 17 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Glass, Lacquer

Karl Springer Style Mid-Century Lacquered and Glass Coffee Table

H 17 in W 71 in D 41.5 in

Mid-Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

By Cesky Nabytek

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid-century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960's. Associated with the world-renowned exhibition EXPO 58 in Brussels. It was produced by “Ceský nábytek”. It features a beechwood...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 47.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice mid-century table with a large octagonal top with plenty of room to kick up your feet and watch TV or to spread out the crossword puzzle alongsid...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Coffee Table

H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern coffee table boasts a large rectangular glass top with a light tint of green. An unusual design with four individual Lucite pieces. An elegant graduated ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Glass, Acrylic, Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

H 15.75 in W 35.75 in D 59.75 in

Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Raleigh, NC

An outstanding sculpted walnut coffee table with glass top. An excellent vintage example exemplifying outstanding craftsmanship.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table

H 14.75 in Dm 42 in

Mid-Century Circular Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Interesting mid-century coffee table. Attractive wood grain pattern on the circular tabletop. Marked underneath - "Menzen Tisch" Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Circular Coffee Table

H 21 in Dm 35.5 in

Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table, C.1950s

Located in London, GB

Mid-century design Italian coffee table, circa 1950s, in wood, brass and painted metal. Dimensions: H 50 x W 105 x W 61 cm.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table, C.1950s

H 19.69 in W 41.34 in D 24.02 in

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century modern oak coffee table with black leather top with gilt embossed border and lower shelf.

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1960s Vintage RAAK Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

H 22 in W 48 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Tile Top Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage colorful ceramic tile table, circa 1970s. A sturdy walnut frame with slender legs makes this table the perfect addition to any home, business, or office. Please confirm the i...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern RAAK Furniture

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid-Century Tile Top Coffee Table

H 27.75 in W 62.75 in D 24.25 in

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.