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Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Ceiling or Wall Lamps from Raak, 1960s

Name: Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Ceiling or Wall Lamps from Raak, 1960s
Brand: RAAK
Price: 2876.84 CHF
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Rare ceiling or wall lights by renowned lighting manufacturers raak from the Netherlands. A very geometric design in a businesslike design. The diffuser dome of glass is abgetreppt zylinderfömig. The base is colored differently restrained in anthracite. The glass is fixed with three screws. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. Additional information: Material: Glass, Metal Color: Black Period: 1960s Styles: Mid-Century ModernMinimalist Country of Origin: Netherlands Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension: 13.78ʺW × 13.78ʺD × 6.3ʺL Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Patina Consistent with Age and Us

Creator:

RAAK (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 6.3 in (16.01 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35.01 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Metal

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Some Imperfections, Patina Consistent with Age and Use.

Seller Location:

Hamburg, DE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU10114244012792

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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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