Aluminium and Glass Model C-1506 Wall Lamp by Raak, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Mid-century wall lamp model C-1506 designed by the Raak Design Team (Maija Liisa Komulainen, Herman Snyders de vogel, Frank Ligtelijn, Li Helo and Bertrand Balas) for Raak in 1968. A square black metal holder and a round reflector made of satin white aluminium. The incandescent light bulb is shielded from view by frosted glass. Only lights downwards. The condition is good with normal signs of use and wear, some discoloration and scratches (see photo’s). Dimensions: h x w x d = 11 x 22 x 30 cm. Marked: Raak, Amsterdam. Ztijl Quality checked with small scratches. Normal wear consistent with age and use. Faded finishes consistent with age and use.

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Creator	RAAK Design Team
Manufacturer	Raak
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Product Code	ZT-1297599
Restoration and Damage Details	Some discoloration and scratches
Materials	Aluminum, Metal
Color	Black
Width	22 cm 22 cm
Depth	30 cm 30 cm
Height	11 cm 11 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

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About the Maker

Raak

Founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn, Raak is recognized as one of the most important Dutch lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. Before launching his business in Amsterdam, Lockhorn had worked for lighting giant Philips in Eindhoven (where he later opened a second Raak outlet). Raak's tagline was “Illuminated Architecture”—Lichtarchitectuur in Dutch—which emphasized the brand's commitment to producing designs that integrate harmoniously with sophisticated, high concept interiors. Raak’s glass and metal , floor lamps, pendants, and wall lights achieved an aesthetic that was both elegant and futuristic through high quality materials with innovative forms.

In the 1960s, Raak began collaborating with the well-known artist and glassmaker Willem van Oyen. While the marriage of art and industry was common in the Netherlands—where the lines between the creative professions were often blurred and many artists also worked as designers—the results of van Oyen's contributions Raak were far from ordinary. Raak promoted Van Oyen’s iconic, handcrafted Chartres Wall Lights (c.1964) as smeltschilderijen, or "melted paintings,." The series was inspired by the magnificent stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral in France.

Raak regularly collaborated with international designers and architects, including E. J. (Evert Jelle) Jelles, Sergio Asti, Bertrand Balas, and Nanny Still. Two of Raak’s most celebrated lamps are the cylindrical, metal Fuga Lamp by Maija-Liisa Komulainen (c.1970) and the super simple, glass Globe 2000 Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn (1961). Following its quick success, the Globe 2000 was produced as a pendant and wall lamp as well. Its minimalist aesthetic is an excellent example of Raak’s signature style and has become a vintage classic.

In 1974, Lockhorn sold the company but remained a director until 1977. In 1999, the company became a part of the Centre for Light Architecture in Drachten.

One of the most significant lighting firms of the postwar period and a key contributor to the "Space Age" style of the 1960s and '70s, Raak lamps are highly sought after by collectors and vintage enthusiasts around the world.