RAAK Lighting
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: RAAK
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century "Krekel" Table Lamp by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam, c.1960
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A fabulous mid-century Modernist "Krekel" or Cricket table lamp (model R-60) designed by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam in circa 1960.
A beautifully playful and minimalist aluminiu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Raak Multicolored Glass Table Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raak multicolored glass table lamp.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp "Globe 2000" by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in DE MEERN, NL
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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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century White Tulip RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp Netherlands 1960
By RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elegant Mid-Century White Table Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam
Description: Elevate your space with the timeless charm of the Mid-Century White Table Lamp, model D2128, meticulously crafted...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
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...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This rare desk lamp, produced by RAAK in the 1970s, showcases a striking and modernist design that epitomizes the era's innovative approach to lighting. Its cylindrical brushed metal...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage RAAK Five Glass Pendant Cascading Light Fixture
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
Founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn, Raak is recognized as one of the most important Dutch lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. Raak prided itself on Lichtarchitectuur (illum...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Breda, NB
Black metal 'Night Owl' wall lamp for Raak, the Netherlands in the 1960s. A unique and beautiful lamp by Raak. This lamp can be dimmed separately on 2 sides.
Dimensions:
Height: 19....
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
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.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Steel
A paar of RAAK Amsterdam ceiling lamps
By RAAK
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A pretty pair of 2 identical and original RAAK Amsterdam lamps. Each with 1 light.
Smoked glass and steel frame, chromed and polished.
Period- ca. 1970
Condition- very good, modern d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Glass
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.
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Two Very Large Opaline Raak ‘Full Moon’ Pendants, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very large RAAK B-1219 ‘Full Moon’ pendants in good condition.
The lamps are equipped with a large matte opaline glass globe (Diameter 50 cm!)
wh...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage RAAK "Light Shower" Crystal Ceiling Lamps, Set of 6
By RAAK
Located in Renens, CH
RAAK B-1105, B1106 “light shower” ceiling lamps or pendants in lightly brushed aluminum, with solid crystal top. No light source directly visible. Wiring replaced.
These lamps are...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1/6 Beautiful ‘Licht-Drops’ Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful ‘Light-drops’ pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition.
Six available.
Handblown glass 25 cm. (9.85 Inch) globe with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass....
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 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 ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe M 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...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
RAAK Table Lamps Monumental Sized Holland, 1972
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and oversized table lamps designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, Holland, 1972. This amazing pair of lamps is made of brushed steel and aluminum and the bases have glass deta...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1/6 Small ‘Licht-Drops’ Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Small ‘Light-drops’ Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition.
Six available.
Handblown glass 18 cm. (7 Inch) globe with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass.
The p...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
Smoked Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by RAAK, '6 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.
Six available at the time of l...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Lighting
Materials
Brass
Raak lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
RAAK lighting 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 lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Louis Kalff, Willem Hagoort, and Philips. Prices for RAAK lighting 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 $1,344.