Two Very Large Opaline Raak ‘Full Moon’ Pendants, 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:RAAK (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Minor losses. The globes have some small chips on the upper rim, this is hardly visible when they hang.
- Seller Location:Echt, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU180538322363
RAAK
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Echt, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- One of Four Perforated Aluminum RAAK Amsterdam Pendants, 1970sBy RAAKLocated in Echt, NL1970s 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Aluminum
- Large Maxi Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965By RAAKLocated in Echt, NLImpressive '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 Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- 1 of 10 Large "Morning Dew" Globe Pendants by RAAK AmsterdamBy RAAKLocated in Echt, NLImpressive RAAK Amsterdam handblown ''Ochtendnevel” (Morning Dew) globes with chromed hardware. Seven items available. The handblown opal glass is mixed with more transparent...Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome
- 1/5 'Maxi Globe' Pendants by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965By RAAKLocated in Echt, NLVery 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- 1 of 2 Large Glashütte Limburg Brass & Opaline Chandelier, 1970sBy Glashütte LimburgLocated in Echt, NLBeautiful large 1970s Chandelier in very good condition. We have two of these chandeliers available. The chandelier is produced by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s. It is made from ...Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- 1/6 Small ‘Licht-Drops’ Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam 1960sBy RAAKLocated in Echt, NLSmall ‘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 Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsChrome, Metal
- Space age pendant by RAAK, 1970sBy RAAKLocated in Palermo, PASpace age aluminium pendant light by RAAK. The metal's presence elevates the play of light, creating a captivating ambiance. Illuminate your space with three E27 light bulbs (60 Watt...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Amber Raak Glass Pendant Light Hand Blown, 1970sBy RAAKLocated in Antwerp, BERAAK rare 1960s teardrop pendant with amber colored glass and blackened copper.Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Large Space Age "Full Moon" Ceiling Pendant Light 1970s, GermanyLocated in Nuernberg, DEA beautifully pendant light, looks like a full moon, 1970s Germany, comes from the Space Age Era. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. The Fixture requires a European E27 / 1...Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsPlastic, Acrylic, Lucite
- RAAK Solid Glass Spots, 1970sBy RAAKLocated in Den Haag, NL3 RAAK solid glass spots. Model P1414. Aluminum cylinder with a solid glass hood. 3pieces Easy to fit. Good condition. One off the cylinders has some corrosive.Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
MaterialsAluminum
- Rare B-1218 pendant by Raak Amsterdam, 1970s The Netherlands.By RAAKLocated in Landgraaf, NLRare B-1218 pendant by Raak Amsterdam, 1970s the netherlands. Diamond shape with hand blown bubble glass and brass color details. E27 light bulb holder. In very good vintage conditio...Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Large 8 globe morning dew chandelier by Raak, Netherlands 1970sBy Peill & Putzler, RAAKLocated in ECHT, NLLarge mid century chandelier. The composition consists of 8 morning dew globe pendants. The glass was made by Peill and Putzler. It was mouth blown so no globe is the same. The glass...Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal, Aluminum
