RAAK Table 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 Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970
By RAAK
Located in Paris, FR
RAAK
Concorde lamp / suspension
Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970
Height 35 x Diameter 20 cm
Literature :
Raak catalog, circa 1970
Category
1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
“Saturnus” Floor / Table Lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching table or floor lamp, model “Saturnus”, manufactured by Raak in the Netherlands in 1971.
This rare piece was produced only in that year, and is therefore really hard ...
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1970s Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Raak Table Lamp Dream Island D-2001 by Franck Ligtelijn 1960s
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in HEILOO, NL
Beautiful iconic table lamp produced by Raak Amsterdam.
Model D-2001 Dream Island designed by Frank Ligtelijn in the 1960s.
The lamp has a round shade of brown-grey smoked glass th...
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Raak – Cube Light – Paul Driessen – Dutch – 1970s
By RAAK, Paul Driessen
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This incredibly rare lamp is designed by Paul Driessen for Raak in 1974. It appears to have a floating opaline perspex cube. The design dates from the same year the first cube-houses...
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1970s Dutch Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Polyester
Rare 'Mont Cenis' by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1970's
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare table lamp, model 'Mont Cenis' was made by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1970's. It has an aluminum base with a glass tube, half clear and half opaline. A very special design where...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Raak – Cube Light – Set of 2 – Paul Driessen – Dutch – 1970s
By Paul Driessen, RAAK
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This incredibly rare lamp is designed by Paul Driessen for Raak in 1974. It appears to have a floating opaline perspex cube. The design dates from the same year the first cube-houses...
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1970s Dutch Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dutch Aluminum 'Krekel' / 'Cricket' Table Lamp by Otto Wach for RAAK
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modest-form 'Krekel' / 'Cricket' table lamp, model R-60 designed by Otto Wach for RAAK (Holland, 1962).
Composed of a brushed aluminum cylinder with four perforations housing two int...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Rare RAAK Sixties Table Lamp D-2088 Inspiration, Holland
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Raak Amsterdam B-2088 large mushroom desk table lamp
The lamp is made of a cast iron round base that has been wrinkle coated in black all around, a solid chromed tube and a sh...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Lamp Cricket R-60 by Otto Wasch for RAAK Editions
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in AIGNAN, FR
"Cricket R-60" table lamp designed by designer Otto Wasch for the Dutch editions Raak in the 1960s.
Avant-garde design. Its clean and bold lines give it a lot of elegance and char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage RAAK Amsterdam 'Aalsmeer' Table Lamp, Desk Lamp
By RAAK
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful large and rare vintage RAAK lamp.
Made in the 1970's and in absolute stunning condition.
As well the shade as the base looks as new.
The 5...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 RAAK Style Glass Table Lights, the Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 2 RAAK style glass table lights, the Netherlands, 1960s
Brown glass table lamp with two-light bulbs.
Beige canvas shade (not original).
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Canvas, Glass
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
RAAK Amsterdam R-60 ‘Cricket’ Table Lamp by Otto Wach Mid-Century Modern
By Otto Wach, RAAK
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
This stunning R-60 ‘Cricket’ table lamp was designed in 1962 by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam. It consists of a polished metal cilinder with two pins in it, a touch of minimalist genius. By changing the postion of the pins, the lamp can be placed in either a higher or lower postion. Its resemblance with a cricket is uncanny.
The listed Cricket lamp is in original condition, wear consistent with age and use. The on- and off switch still at the bottom of the lamp. Wiring and plug have been renewed in the days, it carries a European plug and can be made suitable for use in the USA by changing the plug or using a holiday converter. The lamp retains it original vintage sticker...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
RAAK Cobra Black Table Desk Lamp with Red Crome and Red Button
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD RAAK Goose neck desk lamp with cobra-like non-flexible body and original European candelabra socket. Red push button light switch. In original...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Cantharel Table Lamp Set by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1970s
By Maija Liisa Komulainen, RAAK
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Sergio Asti Kilimanjaro Table Lamp Set RAAK the Netherlands, 1970
By RAAK, Sergio Asti
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of three “Kilimanjaro” table lamps model D-2136 designed by Sergio Asti for RAAK Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1978. The name comes from a mountain area in Tanzania. This ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
RAAK Amsterdam Cricket Table Lamp, Design Otto Wasch
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in Den Haag, NL
RAAK cricket lamp Model R-60 by Otto Wasch for RAAK, designed in 1962. A rod, two pens, a lamp, could it be simpler? You can adjust the lamp in any desire...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Copper Table Lamp “Cantharelle” by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK, Maija Liisa Komulainen
Located in Renens, CH
Table lamp “Cantarelle” by RAAK, 1970s
A mushroom shaped table lamp in copper-colored aluminum, by Maija Liisa Komulainen (Finnish), also known for designing the Fuga-series lamps f...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Cricket by Otto Wach for RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in Doornspijk, NL
With its "less is more" looks this is the ultimate example of great Dutch design.
The cricket - De Krekel in Dutch - was designed in 1960 by Otto Wach. It just consists of a tube an...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Rare Table Lamp ‘Cantharelle’ by Maija Liisa Komulainen for RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK, Maija Liisa Komulainen
Located in Schagen, NL
Outstanding piece with nine shades and Porselain sockets (E27).
The Finnish Architect Maija Liisa Komulainen was obviously inspired by the Cantharelle Mushroom when she designed th...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Acrylic and Chrome Table Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Geneva, CH
Acrylic shade and chrome base table lamp by RAAK Netherland, circa 1970s
Dimmer.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Set of Three Dutch "High Style" 1970s Sconces
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
Set of three. A great luxurious polished brass wall lights with thick bubbled glass shades. The Dutch sconces were made by the lighting company, RAAK. Two light sources and rewired, ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cricket Lamps by Otto Wach for RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The cricket table lamp was designed by Otto Wach for RAAK Lighting Architecture in 1962.
A minimal design featuring an aluminum cylinder containing...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Metal Plastic Grey Table Lamp by RAAK Netherlands, 1980s
By RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
This vintage table lamp by RAAK, Netherlands, 1980s, was made of stainless steel, brown plastic and plexiglass.
Also the table lamp shows an on/off switch.
The vintage condition is g...
Category
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Uniquely Formed Table Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Black and white table lamp by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition.
The lamp consists of black lacquered metal, white curved plexiglass and brass feet.
This lamp looks differe...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Iconic RAAK Amsterdam Extra Large Globe Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
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 chrome base ad a glass globe all around it. Very larg...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Classic Table Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Minimalist table lamp by RAAK, Holland, circa 1960. Steel and brushed aluminum, pivoting shade.
Category
1960s Dutch Minimalist Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Space Age Nanny Still Aluminum and Glass Table Lamp RAAK Lighting Amsterdam 1968
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Monumental Futuristic Space Age table lamp Model D2095 by Finnish female designer Nanny Still
Brushed Aluminum rings with Artisan colored glass inset pieces and a stainless steel ...
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Very rare table lamp by Raak Amsterdam, 70s The Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Very rare table lamp by Raak Amsterdam, 70s The Netherlands. Acrylic tube with white glass globe. The height of the gobe can be altered. Optical floating globe. Holds an E27 light bu...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Raak table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
RAAK table 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 table lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps by RAAK were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Louis Kalff, Louis Christiaan Kalff, and Aldo van den Nieuwelaar. Prices for RAAK table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $445 and can go as high as $15,474, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.