RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
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 "Compositie Maxi Lamp" Hanging Chandelier with 7 Glass
Aluminum Pendants
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1968, and part of the "Compositie" (Dutch for composition) line of chandeliers the "Maxi Lamp" by Raak consists of a large bone white enameled metal ceiling plate with 7 ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Chandelier of 3 Glass and Brass
Maxi Globe
Pendant Lamps by RAAK, 1960
s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The "Maxi globe" pendant lamp was designed by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960's. It is made of slightly smoked glass and brass in a beautiful shape of a large light bulb. This 'Compositio...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage iconic Cascade lamp by Raak Nederland Amsterdam 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage iconic Cascade lamp by Raak Nederland Amsterdam 1960s
Photography fails to capture the color en the beauty of the piece. ? In real-time, they look stunning.
Height adjustab...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$709 Sale Price
20% Off
Space age pendant by RAAK, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Palermo, PA
Space 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lustre Raak "Eye Ball, aluminium et plexiglass, Hollande, Space Age 1970 vintage
By RAAK
Located in London, England
Ce lustre Raak de style space Age, conçu par un designer hollandais dans les années 1970, est un objet de collection recherché qui semble tout droit sorti de la série Cosmos 99. Avec...
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional 16-Light Chandelier
Zonnewende
by J.W. Bosman for RAAK Amsterdam
By J.W. Bosman, RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Characteristic XL sixteen-light chandelier called 'Zonnewende' made by RAAK Amsterdam. Designed by J.W. Bosman, 1965. All lamps are fitted with opaline glass shades.
RAAK lighting a...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe L Pendant Lamps the Netherlands, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice pendant lamps model Maxi Globe designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1965. These pendants have a brass base carrying a smoked glass shade. This beautiful lam...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large RAAK Pendants Model
B-1011
in Aluminum and Perspex
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, pendants model 'B-1011', aluminum, lucite, The Netherlands, 1970s.
Designed by RAAK, these large lantern pendants embrace a striking octagonal design crafted from anodized alu...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
RAAK Three-Globe Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three 'bubble' glass globes suspended at variant and adjustable lengths.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Three Bubble Globe Chandelier by RAAK Lighting Architecture Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of chandeliers by Dutch lighting company RAAK each holding three bubble glass globes of 25cm or 9.84inch.
The cables can be adjusted per globe to alter the height required.
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1960s Dutch Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$2,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
RAAK Chandelier in Blown Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, chandelier with five pendants, glass, chrome-plated aluminum, metal, The Netherlands, circa 1968.
A wonderful chandelier structured in the shape of a waterfall casc...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Smoked Glass and Brass RAAK Pendant Light (2 Available)
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass and brass pendant light by maker 'RAAK'.
Holland, c1970s.
Hand blown droplet style glass.
TWO AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF LISTING. PRICE IS PER PEICE.
Since re-wi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Round Glass Ceiling Lamp of Plafonniere by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This round ceiling light has a bronze colored steel base with a glass ribboned shade. It was made by RAAK Amsterdam.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
RAAK Pendant Lamp with Five
Bubble
Spheres in Glass
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendant with five 'Bubble' spheres, glass, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1960s
A sophisticated composition of five hand-blown glass pendants is created by t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant "Cascade Maxi-Globe" by RAAK Amsterdam
By RAAK
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This ravishing chandelier is made by Dutch midcentury lamp manufacturer par excellence RAAK Amsterdam. It was baptized cascade maxi-globe. This impressive piece consists of no less t...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,544 Sale Price
20% Off
RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Satin Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, satin glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a frosted glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that i...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge RAAK Ceiling Mount Cascade Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive 1970s cascading chandelier by RAAK, Netherlands. Six large smoke glass globe pendants in different sizes that can be adjusted individually.
The sizes of the individual g...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier in Glass and Brass by Raak
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glass and brass chandelier by RAAK, Netherlands.
There are four extra glass elements.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Pendants with Clear Glass Orbs
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK Amsterdam, pendants, glass, metal, Europe, 1970s.
This atmospheric set of pendant lamps features each a glass orb, casting a gentle and soothing light tone that imbues the spac...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam "Space Age" Pendants Model B1242, 1966
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 glass and brass anodised aluminium pendants by Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam first listed in their catalogue in 1966 and only in production for 3 years
The pendant...
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1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
RAAK Chandelier Lamp Ceiling Fixture with Chrome Ceiling Mount
By RAAK
Located in Chicago, IL
An eight pendant RAAK chandelier. Very nice scale for residential or office. The lamp hanging length can be modified longer or shorter (easily) to ones taste.
may require a few replacement globes...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 RAAK Amsterdam White Cylinder and Pendant Lights
By RAAK
Located in Mortsel, BE
A set of three architectural pendant lights by Raak Amsterdam, dating from the late 1960s. These fixtures exemplify the "Light Architecture" philosophy that defined the Dutch brand's...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century
Zonnewende
Chandeliers by Raak
By RAAK
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of “Zonnewende” chandeliers by Raak.
They have been formed using a lacquered metal and are adorned with white glass shades.
A wonderful pair to add to both classic and ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage RAAK "Light Shower" Crystal Ceiling Lamps, Set of 6
By RAAK
Located in Renens, CH
RAAK B-1105, B1106 “light shower” ceiling lamps or pendants in lightly brushed aluminum, with solid crystal top. No light source directly visible. Wiring replaced.
These lamps are...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Large Smoked Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by RAAK
2 Available
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass pendant light with brass galleries.
Holland, circa 1980s.
Good vintage condition, some scuffs and patina commensurate with age.
Two available at the time of l...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970
s RAAK Three Pendant Fixture
By RAAK
Located in New York, NY
Simple modernist 1970's RAAK three pendant fixture in a cascading manner.
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Smoked Midcentury Glass and Brass Pendant Lights by RAAK,
6 Available
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
A smoked glass pendant light with brass galleries.
Holland, circa 1980s.
Good vintage condition, some scuffs and patina commensurate with age.
Six available at the time of l...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe M Pendant Lamps, The Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice pendant lamps model Maxi Globe designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1965. These pendants have a brass base carrying a smoked glass shade. This beautiful lam...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Impressive Saturnus Chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive RAAK Amsterdam chandelier.
Marked: RAAK Amsterdam.
Globes: Eight hand blown “Light Drops” globes with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass.
Ring: Black metal w...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Impressive Saturnus Chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Saturnus chandelier RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition.
Marked: RAAK Amsterdam.
Eight handblown “Maxi Globes” 23 cm. in diameter.
Ring: Black metal, 116 cm. in diameter.
Hardware: Brass.
Wiring: Black, in very good condition.
These chandeliers hang on four thin metal wires and can be adjusted in height.
The globes rest on a large black metal ring...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1/6 Beautiful ‘Licht-Drops’ Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful ‘Light-drops’ pendant by RAAK Amsterdam in very good condition.
Six available.
Handblown glass 25 cm. (9.85 Inch) globe with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass....
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Large Maxi Globe Pendant by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive '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 ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1/5
Maxi Globe
Pendants by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very 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...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Very Large Opaline Raak ‘Full Moon’ Pendants, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very large RAAK B-1219 ‘Full Moon’ pendants in good condition.
The lamps are equipped with a large matte opaline glass globe (Diameter 50 cm!)
wh...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
One of Four Perforated Aluminum RAAK Amsterdam Pendants, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
1970s 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...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern RAAK Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Raak chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
RAAK chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by RAAK were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Louis Kalff, Philips, and Anvia. Prices for RAAK chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $9,738, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,025.