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Pair of Square Gold Metal Raindrop Wall Lamps by Jelle Jelles for RAAK 1965

About the Item

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 late Functionalist tradition in the period between 1965-85. During this time he created a series of lighting for Raak who is recognized as one of the most important innovative Dutch lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. Priced per piece, sold per set of 2.

Creator:

Jelle Jelles (Designer),RAAK (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

220-240v

Style:

Minimalist (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Aluminum,Anodized

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1965

Condition:

Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. All our lights are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. For US usage you would only have to change the plug or get a converter.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1001522407672

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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.

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