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.
Vintage Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts Sconces Spots by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s
By RAAK, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... Minimalist flush mount by Giotto Stoppino. Holland, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Milk Glass, Bakelite
ONE of two Large Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights. 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of two beautiful industrial design blown glass flush mounts. Holland, 1960s-1970s Lampen sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Metal
Mid-Century RAAK Maxibule Tall Chrome Ceiling Light, Black Enamel Base
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light from RAAK Amsterdam's Maxibule series features a tall cylindrical chrome body suspended from a chrome stem. Black enameled metal ceiling plate provides mounting base. D...
Metal, Chrome
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.
Aluminum
$421Sale Price / item|20% Off
RAAK Globe Outdoor Ceiling Or Wall Lamps 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
RAAK Amsterdam globe wall or ceiling lamps. In and outdoor. Black plastic fixture Grey smoked glass dome. Two sizes. 8 pieces 4 smaller ones, height 31 cm diameter 19 cm . 4 bigger o...
Glass
RAAK P-1414.00 "Monocle" Aluminum Ceiling Light with Solid Rock Crystal Top
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Dutch Mid-Century light by acclaimed manufacturer RAAK. Light features a cylinder made of highly polished aluminum with a solid rock crystal top. Made in 1978 and in origina...
Rock Crystal, Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury modern ceiling or wall lights by RAAK Amsterdam circa 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Long Island City, NY
Midcentury modern ceiling or wall lights by RAAK Amsterdam. Designed and made in Netherlands in 1960s Opaline glass, enameled metal Simple, crisp design. Each light takes 1 medium ba...
Metal
RAAK Model R-28/P Flush Ceiling Light with Glass Fragments and Frosted Diffuser
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning example of the innovative approach of the influential Dutch Mid-Century lighting company Raak is a model R-28/P, manufactured by the Amsterdam based maker in the 1950s....
Metal
Large Pair of RAAK of Amsterdam Smoked Layered Glass Ceiling Lamp, Lights, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and large size, smoked glass flush mounts. This identical pair of excellent quality and superb condition flush mounts could be your perfect lighting solution. These...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Set of Three Large Rare Midcentury Flush Mounts Alliance, RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - iconic type - rare in set - very nice style of lighting - perfect original condition
Metal
Acrylic and Metal Flush Mount Lamp from RAAK, Holland, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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 ...
Acrylic
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Pendant light Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Pendant light designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
Brass
$1,200 / item
RAAK Ceiling Flushmount Lights, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful flushmount lights with solid glass body by RAAK, Netherlands, 1960, three available, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max. wattage 60w or LED equivalent,...
Aluminum
One of... Large Minimalist White Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Light, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful sculptural modernist white matte opal glass flush mount. Holland, 1960s
Glass
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...
Metal
Rare 'Crystal Palace' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for RAAK, 1970s, 3 available
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very special and hard to find lamp, the 'Crystal Palace', was made by RAAK in the 1970s. It is made of crystal glass and the crystal 'fingers' are silver-colored at the back. Th...
Crystal, Silver
1 of 2 RAAK Amsterdam Metal & Frosted Textured Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By RAAK
Located in Miami, FL
One of two Mid-Century Modern RAAK Amsterdam metal & frosted textured glass flush mount ceiling light in black & white enameled aluminum. Perfect working condition and takes 2 regul...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,057Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century glass chunks ceiling lamp by RAAK, Netherlands 1960s
By RAAK
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century flush mount ceiling lamp. Designed and made by Dutch company RAAK in the 1960s. It has a metal gallery with a s...
Metal
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
$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
One of Eight Alliance Flush Mounts by RAAK Amsterdam, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Alliance Flush Mounts by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition. New old stock! Eight Items available The largest version in the Alliance series. The lamp consists of a anodized aluminum housing and an insert with a rhythm of bright orange rings...
Aluminum
1 of 2 Large Sputnik Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Aachen, NRW
Vintage Sputnik lamp from 1970s manufactured by Cosack, Germany, 1970s. This lamp can be used as a ceiling lamp, or as a wall lamp. Sockets: 11 x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are no...
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling Light, Metal & Acrylic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three large mushroom ceiling lights. Netherlands, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 50 cm. Height 55 cm.
Metal
$637
H 5.91 in Dm 13.78 in
Peill & Putzler White Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Barntrup, DE
Peill & Putzler white frosted glass flush mount ceiling or wall light, the 1970s A beautiful white frosted glass flush mount ceiling light or wall light in a shape of a mushroom with a decorative dotted pattern. Made in Germany by Peill & Putzler in 1970s. Dimensions: Diameter 35 cm, 13.77 in; height 15 cm, 5.9 in. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique...
Metal
$2,164 / set
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two RAAK Octavo Wall Lamps or Sconces by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two award winning minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern Oktavo two-flamed wall lamps or sconces. Model C-1542. Designed and manufactured by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s. ...
Metal
DESIGN Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, 1970s
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Ivan Jakes
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s - perfect original condition - new electricity jr
Metal
Large Flush Mount Glass Pendant of Wall Lights by N Leuchten, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Extra large flush mount pendant or wall lights in pressed glass with a typical 1960's abstract geometric motive is hold by a black metal frame with brass details, by N Leuchten...
Metal, Brass
Monumental Crystal Pattern Clear Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning large crystal pattern clear glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Europea...
Metal
$3,275 / set
H 7.3 in Dm 15.2 in
Large Pair of RAAK of Amsterdam Smoked Layered Glass Ceiling Lamp, Lights, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and large size, smoked glass flush mounts. This identical pair of excellent quality and superb condition flush mounts could be your perfect lighting solution. These...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamp Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960 Nice single copper bubble pendant light by Nanny Still for Raak. The slightly orange glass had been inserted...
Brass
Sconces, Flush Mount Designed by Glashutte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage flush mount light by Limburg, Germany. It can be used as a wall sconce or ceiling lamp. Textured glass shade on a circular brown base...
Art Glass
$550 / item
+ 1 moreH 4.75 in Dm 4.75 in
Pillow Flush Mount Blown Glass LED Flush Mount for Wall or Ceiling 'baby'
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As artists, one of the joys in life is to fall in love with a color, shape, or idea. That is what happened with the Pillow Glass. Once in hand it became a fun exercise to see how man...
Brass
$780 / item
H 7.88 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Marz Designs, "Attalos Ceiling Light with Slim Base Adapter", Ceiling Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Attalos Ceiling Light, Slim Base Junction Box Adapter is part of Marz Designs’ Attalos range and in keeping with its stablemates, it retains a classic, sculptural aesthetic echoi...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Raak Pill Shaped Flush Mount Ceiling Light in Champagne Toned Aluminum Casing
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
XL RAAK, Mid-Century p.1316 series pill shaped ceiling sconce with textured glass shade and a champagne colored spun aluminum casing. In original condition with visible wear consiste...
Aluminum
RAAK Pill Shaped Ceiling or Wall Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RAAK, vintage pill shaped ceiling or wall sconce with heavy pressed glass shade and a spun aluminum casing. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. C...
Aluminum
Sold
H 7.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century RAAK Maxibule Ceiling Lights, Chrome Stem, Black Enamel Base
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RAAK medium Maxibule ceiling lights exemplify Dutch modernist lighting design with cylindrical chrome stems extending from black enameled metal ceiling mounts. The fixtures feature m...
Metal, Chrome
1960s RAAK Maxibule Small Chrome Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Maxibule flush mount ceiling light by Raak features a chrome cylindrical stem suspended from a black enameled metal canopy. The compact design showcases Dutch Mid-Century Moder...
Metal, Chrome
Raak Flush mount ceiling lamp B-1043 , 1970s Ufo space age
By RAAK
Located in Delft, NL
Raak Flush mount ceiling lamp B-1043 , 1970s Ufo space age
Aluminum
1950's XL Black & White Flushmount RAAK R-28/P Shards Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century ceiling light from the renowned Dutch manufacturer Raak, circa 1950s. The Model R-28 is a flush mount lamp composed of an enameled black metal cylinder that holds a glass...
Metal
Sold
H 5.5 in W 18.625 in D 18.625 in
Mid-Century XL RAAK "R-39 F" Flush Mount Ceiling Light in Black & White, 1962
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Raak 'R-39 F' flush mount ceiling light. An attractive Mid-Century light with classic appeal. This brilliantly designed three piece light source has a bold black enameled meta...
Metal
RAAK Ceiling Flushmount Lights, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant flushmount lights with solid glass body by RAAK, Netherlands, three available, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max. watta...
Aluminum
RAAK Ceiling Lights 'Maxi-Light Bulb' in Smoked Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, ceiling light model 'Maxi-Light Bulb' B-1260, brass, smoked glass, The Netherlands, 1960s. RAAK created an amusing lamp by building a light bulb around a light bulb....
Brass
RAAK Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Delft, NL
RAAK opaline glass ceiling lamp, 1960s.
Metal
RAAK "Signaal" Beige Enameled Metal Wall Sconce
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RAAK manufactured, square beige enameled metal sconce with half circle cut outs. Takes one bulb, not included. In original condition with visible wear, consistent with its age and use.
Amethyst, Enamel
Sold
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Pair of 1970's RAAK Yin Yang Copper Sconces by Hermian Sneyders De Vogel
By Hermian Sneyders De Vogel, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of RAAK Yin Yang copper sconces by Hermian Sneyders de Vogel. Designed in 1971. The metal discs can be rotated, allowing the light to shine in diffe...
Copper