RAAK Floor Lamps
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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Creator: RAAK
RAAK Floor Lamp with Fiberglass Cocoon Shade
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, floor lamp, model ‘D-2004’, coated iron, fiberglass, wire, The Netherlands, 1962
The cocoon globe floor lamp is designed by the Dutch lighting company RAAK Amsterdam, a signi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Wire
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Floor lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Brugge, BE
Circa 1960
First edition
'Globe 2000'
Netherlands
Metal and smoked glass
123cm high, 34cm wide, height adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
“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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Globe D-2000 floor lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam, 1960's
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Globe D-2000' floor lamp was designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam in the late 1950's. It has a classical smoked glass globe, with an aluminum reflector and lamp holder...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Glass floorlamp "Globe 2000" by F. Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in The Hague, NL
This beautiful 'Globe D-2000' floor lamp was designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam in the late 1950's. It has a smoked glass globe, (no chips) with an aluminum reflector and...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Dutch design Globe Floor lamp Frank Ligtelijn Raak, 1960
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Raak Globe floor lamp designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak in 1960. A clear glass sphere containing a light metal aluminum reflector on a chromed...
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1960s Dutch Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp "Globe 2000" by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
RAAK Globe Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn, 1960s
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Raak Globe floor lamp designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak in 1960.
A clear glass sphere containing a light metal aluminum reflector on a chrom...
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Globe Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Timeless floor lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak. The lamp consists of an adjustable chrome bar, a three legged star shaped base and a smoked glass globe. Create a warm feeling in any space with this iconic lamp...
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1960s Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chromed floor lamp by Raak
By RAAK
Located in München, DE
Stunning floor lamp from the 1960s.
Very unusual design and very high quality workmanship.
The lampshade is infinitely adjustable.
The design creates a spectacular play of light.
...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ton A. C. Alberts RAAK Zodiac Lamp, Dutch Modernism, 1966
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ton A. C. Alberts; RAAK; Zodiac; Floor Lamp; 1966; The Netherlands; Dutch Design; Modernist; Modernism; Floor Lamp; Lighting; Metal; Wood; Holland;
Ton A. C. Alberts RAAK Zodiac lamp...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
RAAK D2300 Tube Floor Lamp the Netherlands, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and oversized floor lamp model D2300 designed and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1960. This cool and oversized look floor l...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
"Globe" Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, 1960's
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp, model Globe, was designed in the late fifties by Frank Ligtelijn, a jewellery designer, for Raak, in Holland. It was a big success and they were produced for many years. The glass globe of this Raak globe floor lamp...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
RAAK D-2017 "Eclipse" by Architect E.J. Jelles 1964
By RAAK
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Raak D-2017 “eclips” by architect E.J. Jelles 1964. Highly collectible and in very good original condition. Usually you see them completely polished, this is not original. Thats a ir...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
RAAK Amsterdam Adjustable Floor Lamp 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice adjustable floor lamp. Black cast iron base, chrome on steel upright
Beautiful brand new shade, comes with the original top on the shade,
By turning the knob on top. You...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Glass Orb Floor Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glass orb floor lamps by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, circa 1960s. They are a near pair, as they have slight height differences. The lamp picture...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK of Amsterdam, circa 1960
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in L'Escala, ES
This chromium-plate steel floor lamp has a pivoting smoked glass globe on a height adjustable tripod foot. It is a design of Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam in 1961. The glass sph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Cantharel Table Lamp Set by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1970s
By RAAK, Maija Liisa Komulainen
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
'Zodiac' Floor Lamp by Ton A.C. Alberts for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zodiac' floor lamp by Ton A.C. Alberts for RAAK. Four brushed chrome steel legs to support the darker oak frame and the large opal satin white glass globe.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stunning Rare "Zodiak" Lamp by Architect Ton Alberts for Raak Lighting Amsterdam
By Anton Alberts 1, RAAK
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Opal, Aluminum
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Gepo Amsterdam Height-Adjustable Floor Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stylish height-adjustable floor lamp from Gepo, Amsterdam 1970s. The lampshade/armature assembly slides up and down a central post (it can go all the way to the floor if desired). O...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Big Floor Lamp Model 'Shantung' with Fabric Shade by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This tall floor lamp, model Shantung or D-2163.14, by RAAK is in a good to very good condition. It has a chromed metal base and his original cream colored Shantung fabric shade.
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Large RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ Table Floor Lamp by Maurice Grothausen, 1960
By Maurice Grothausen, RAAK
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...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Raak Multicolored Glass Table Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raak multicolored glass table lamp.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Zodiac Floor Lamp by Ton A. C. Alberts for RAAK, Netherlands, ca. 1966
By RAAK
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Zodiac floor lamp by Ton A. C. Alberts for Raak, Netherlands, ca. 1966. Important piece, this is the larger version of the more common table lamp. Made of rosewood with aluminum legs...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Raak floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
RAAK floor lamps 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 floor lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original floor lamps 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 floor lamps by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Louis Kalff, and Frank Ligtelijn. Prices for RAAK floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $810 and can go as high as $15,474, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.