Raak Amsterdam - Hanging lamp - Mid-Century Hand-Blown - Glass - 1960s
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RAAK Amsterdam mid‑century hand‑blown smoked grey glass pendant lamp with a 32 cm diameter and 30 cm height, weighing about 1.35 kg, fitted for E27 and including a new LED bulb, dating to the 1960s and in excellent, fully functional condition with a professional safety check advised for vintage electrical items.
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RAAK Amsterdam Mid-Century Hand-Blown Smoked Grey Glass Pendant Lamp – ca. 1960s - In excellent condition – No reserve
A beautiful and highly decorative RAAK Amsterdam pendant lamp, featuring a large, organically shaped hand-blown smoked grey glass shade with an elegant rounded form and distinctive spherical glass finial underneath.
The beautifully sculptural shape, transparent smoked-grey glass and brass-coloured fitting create a particularly atmospheric Mid-Century Modern appearance. When illuminated, the glass produces a warm, subtle glow while revealing the elegant construction of the shade.
The hand-blown glass displays small natural variations and air bubbles, characteristic of vintage blown-glass production. These details give the lamp an authentic character and make each shade slightly unique. Comparable RAAK lighting from the 1960s is documented with hand-blown glass and Mid-Century Modern styling.
RAAK Amsterdam was one of the Netherlands' best-known lighting manufacturers of the Mid-Century period, particularly renowned for its experimental use of glass, sculptural forms and refined materials. RAAK lamps from the 1960s remain highly sought after by collectors of Dutch design.
A striking original RAAK piece for a Mid-Century, modernist or vintage interior — a substantial high-end quality design lamp and a real eye-catcher.
Details / Specifications
Manufacturer: RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Period: Approximately 1960s (approximately 60–70 years old)
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Dutch Design
Material: Hand-blown smoked grey glass, brass-coloured metal
Colour: Smoked grey / transparent grey
Fitting: E27, including new LED mirror bulb, directly ready for use
Height: approx. 30 cm
Diameter: approx. 32 cm
Weight: approx. 1.35 kg
Condition: In excellent pre-loved condition, with small natural bubbles and minimal imperfections in the hand-blown glass consistent with vintage manufacture.
Function: Fully functional, but as with all vintage electrical items, a safety check by a qualified professional is recommended before use.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
RAAK Amsterdam Mid-Century Hand-Blown Smoked Grey Glass Pendant Lamp – ca. 1960s - In excellent condition – No reserve
A beautiful and highly decorative RAAK Amsterdam pendant lamp, featuring a large, organically shaped hand-blown smoked grey glass shade with an elegant rounded form and distinctive spherical glass finial underneath.
The beautifully sculptural shape, transparent smoked-grey glass and brass-coloured fitting create a particularly atmospheric Mid-Century Modern appearance. When illuminated, the glass produces a warm, subtle glow while revealing the elegant construction of the shade.
The hand-blown glass displays small natural variations and air bubbles, characteristic of vintage blown-glass production. These details give the lamp an authentic character and make each shade slightly unique. Comparable RAAK lighting from the 1960s is documented with hand-blown glass and Mid-Century Modern styling.
RAAK Amsterdam was one of the Netherlands' best-known lighting manufacturers of the Mid-Century period, particularly renowned for its experimental use of glass, sculptural forms and refined materials. RAAK lamps from the 1960s remain highly sought after by collectors of Dutch design.
A striking original RAAK piece for a Mid-Century, modernist or vintage interior — a substantial high-end quality design lamp and a real eye-catcher.
Details / Specifications
Manufacturer: RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Period: Approximately 1960s (approximately 60–70 years old)
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Dutch Design
Material: Hand-blown smoked grey glass, brass-coloured metal
Colour: Smoked grey / transparent grey
Fitting: E27, including new LED mirror bulb, directly ready for use
Height: approx. 30 cm
Diameter: approx. 32 cm
Weight: approx. 1.35 kg
Condition: In excellent pre-loved condition, with small natural bubbles and minimal imperfections in the hand-blown glass consistent with vintage manufacture.
Function: Fully functional, but as with all vintage electrical items, a safety check by a qualified professional is recommended before use.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
1960s
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Raak Amsterdam
Model
Mid-Century Hand-Blown
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
32 cm
Weight
1350 g
Estimated period
1960-1970
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