Classic Table Lamp by RAAK
About the Item
- Creator:RAAK (Manufacturer)
- Style:Minimalist (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:good vintage condition, base has scratches.
- Seller Location:St.Petersburg, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU80291655562
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: St.Petersburg, FL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Classic Martz Table LampBy Gordon & Jane MartzLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA classic Gordon Martz gray ceramic table lamp. Original shade, model M141. Total height 24.5", ceramic only 12"H.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Classic Hansen Style Table LampBy Hansen Lighting Co.Located in St.Petersburg, FLA classic table lamp by attributed to Hansen, lucite rod with chromed fittings. Three way switch and interruptor cord switch.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsChrome
- Classic Sirmos JMF Giacometti Table LampBy SirmosLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA classic plaster table lamp by Sirmos, ca' 1970. Rewired.Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsPlaster
- Classic Large Martz LampBy Gordon & Jane MartzLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA classic large scale ceramic lamp by Martz. The color is dark brown-in certain light can look almost black-gray. Measures approx. 7"d, 22"h to the socket.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic, Walnut
- Classic Marbro Turquoise Venetian LampBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA beautiful Venetian ribbed glass lamp. Original base and fittings. Signed Venetian/Marbro.Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsArt Glass
- A Modernist Table Lamp by Kalmar AustriaBy J.T. KalmarLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA rare, modernist table lamp by Kalmar, 1950's. Yellow shade on adjustable eye hook, heavy pot shaped base. From estate of George Kovacs, the lighting designer.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Table Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Brass, Steel
- Acrylic and Chrome Table Lamp by RAAKBy RAAKLocated in Geneva, CHAcrylic shade and chrome base table lamp by RAAK Netherland, circa 1970s Dimmer.Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Table Lamps
MaterialsAcrylic
- RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970By RAAKLocated in Paris, FRRAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970 Height 35 x Diameter 20 cm Literature : Raak catalog, circa 1970Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Copper Table Lamp “Cantharelle” by RAAK, 1970sBy RAAK, Maija Liisa KomulainenLocated in Renens, CHTable 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...Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCopper
- Uniquely Formed Table Lamp by RAAK Amsterdam, 1970sBy RAAKLocated in Echt, NLBlack 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 Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Raak Multicolored Glass Table LampBy RAAKLocated in Antwerp, BERaak multicolored glass table lamp.Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- “Saturnus” Floor / Table Lamp by Raak, Netherlands 1970By RAAKLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 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 ...Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
