RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
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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Set of 2 Vintage Dutch Wall Lamp by Bertrand Balas for Raak, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Dutch Wall Lamp by Bertrand Balas for Raak, 1960s Set of 2
Vintage Design
The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair Midcentury Dutch Raak Fuga Wall Lights 1960s Space Age Sconce Modernist
By Maija Liisa Komulainen, RAAK
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
These fabulous ‘Fuga’ wall lamps were designed at the end of the 1950s by the Finnish architect and industrial designer Maija Liisa Komulainen, one of the top designers of the Raak d...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
Set of 2 Black Metal 'Night Owl' Wall Lamps for RAAK, the Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The idea was that a small but fundamental problem was solved with this smart 'Nachtuil' or 'Nightowl' by RAAK. This is the perfect lamp for couples that do not fall asleep at the sam...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Dutch RAAK Signal Wall Lights 1960s Black Midcentury Sconces
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1960s Ditch wall lights composed of black enamel over steel. The light emitendrom the top and bottom as well as the two center flaps. The model is called Signal a...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of RAAK Rain Drops Dutch 1960s Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s matte silver enamel over steel wall lights with rain drop decoration which is made to emit light. The open top and bottom also emit a good amount of light. Two standard...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
$2,600 / set
Pair of RAAK Rain Drops Dutch 1960s Wall Light
By Jelle Jelles, RAAK
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1960s Space Age "rain drops" wall light by Dutch maker, RAAK. The square frame is composed of a matte gold steel enameled frame with perforated decorative indents to ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
$2,609 / set
Pair of Multicolored Applied Glass Sconces by A. Lankhorst for RAAK, Amsterdam
By RAAK, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, A. Lankhorst
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of multicolored applied glass sconces by A. Lankhorst for RAAK, Amsterdam.
Interesting pair of large Mid-Century Modern multicolored applied glass sconces on metal frames by A....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Large Minimalist Lucite Sconce by RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Dronten, NL
Large, well made architectural wall lamp with a nickel-plated steel frame and white Lucite shade.
Two light bulbs inside the lucite shade create an uplight and a downlight.
The lamp ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Set of 2 Sterrenregen wall lamps by Evert Jelle Jelles for Raak, 1960's
By RAAK, Evert Jelle Jelles
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These fantastic wall lamps, model 'Sterrenregen' (translated 'Rain of stars'), were designed by Evert Jelle Jelles for Raak in the 1960's. The lamp is made of a light grey painted al...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Glass De Stijl Inspired Wall Sconce for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very impressive lamp model 'Stijl-relief', was designed for RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960s. The design is inspired by the cubistic works of the famous art movement 'De Stijlgroep': "a square tableau with accurate rhythmic divided areas of color that are different in height, by melting alchemical glass...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Highly Rare C-1575 Teak and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp by Eje Ahlgren for RAAK 1957
By RAAK, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant and very rare wall lamp was designed by Eje Ahlgren for RAAK in 1957. It is made of a teak wooden star shaped frame with a metal hook that hol...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$309 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Raak Amsterdam Double Maxi Globe Wall Light, Netherlands
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Fuga Wall Lamps, Set of six
By RAAK, Maija Liisa Komulainen
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Maija Liisa Komulainen (Finland) and produced by RAAK Amsterdam during the 1970s. Aluminium housing, each lamp holds 2 standard screw-in bulbs.
These lamps are a typica...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$2,141 / set
RAAK Wall Light with Mirror 'Chartres' by Willem van Oyen Senior
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 1960s Wall Mirror and Light Sconce.
RAAK Amsterdam is best known for their organic modern design in the 1970s. RAAK which is Dutch for 'to strike' worked with local artists. Their designs combined glass and various metals for a sophisticated futuristic style. Willem van Oyen Sr. (1921-2004) was born in Amsterdam. He specialized in art glass, pioneering the applique technique. In 1947 he founded the studio 'BEVO' which designed and produced lamps for RAAK, of which, his best known are the 'Chartres' lighting inspired by the medieval stained glass...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,713 Sale Price
51% Off
Willem van Oyen Brutalist wall light for RAAK the Netherlands, 1960's.
By RAAK
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
The 'Chartres' lamp is a design from the 1960's by Stained glass artist Willem van Oyen (1921-2004).
It is made of different shards of glass in multiple colours.
This rare and uni...
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1960s Dutch Brutalist Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Glass
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.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$2,990 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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1970s American Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$4,125 / set
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
RAAK Sculptural Glass Wall Sconces Model C1517, Netherlands, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful sculptural glass wall lamps, manufactured by RAAK in the Netherlands around 1960.
The model C1517 lamp is an eye-catching piece, combining mirrored glass with beautifully ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Square Gold Metal Raindrop Wall Lamps by Jelle Jelles for RAAK 1965
By Jelle Jelles, RAAK
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...
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1960s Dutch Minimalist Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
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....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Two Multicolored RAAK Stijl Relief Wall Light Sconces Willem van Oyen Glass
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very nice RAAK Appliques inspired by the works of ‘De Stijl’ group
Design: Willem van Oyen
Model C-1699, Stijl Relief
Tableau of thick colored gla...
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1960s Dutch De Stijl Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
RAAK "Collage" Wall Lamp by Willem van Oyen
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive model, circa 1701 "Collage" wall lamp/sconce manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam.
Design: Willem van Oyen.
Perforated grey lacquered body with inl...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Metal
Raak wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
RAAK wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces by Louis Kalff, Philips, and Maija Liisa Komulainen. Prices for RAAK wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $361 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,250.