Raak Amsterdam - J.W. Bosman - Wall lamp (2) - 1960s Zonnewende - Glass

Rare Pair of Raak Amsterdam “Zonnewende” C-1705 Wall Lamps by J.W. Bosman, 1960s – In excellent condition – No reserve.

A rare matching pair of Raak Amsterdam “Zonnewende” wall lamps, designed by J.W. Bosman for Raak in the 1960s.

These striking Dutch Space Age wall lights feature the characteristic bronze-coloured cylindrical metal housings combined with spectacular heavily textured clear crystal-glass shades. The glass is covered with irregular rounded reliefs which create a beautiful sparkling effect when illuminated.

Both lamps retain their original Raak Amsterdam labels, including the C-1705 designation. They are part of the same design family as the C-1705 lamp from the same collection.

The combination of warm bronze-coloured metal and highly textured crystal glass is quintessentially Dutch Mid-Century Modern / Space Age design. The sculptural construction and unusual glass make these lamps particularly attractive to collectors of original Raak lighting.

Offered as a matching pair, making them ideal for placement on either side of a mirror, artwork, bed, doorway or architectural feature.
A rare and highly decorative set with genuine high-end quality, original details and excellent collector appeal.

Details / Specifications
Manufacturer: Raak Amsterdam, Netherlands
Model: C-1705
Series: Zonnewende
Designer: J.W. Bosman
Period: Approximately 1965 (approximately 61 years old)
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Space Age
Quantity: 2 matching wall lamps
Material: Painted metal and textured crystal glass
Colour: Original bronze / copper-brown finish with clear crystal glass
Glass shades: Original heavily textured crystal-glass cylinders
Fitting: E27 per lamp
Height: approx. 22 cm
Diameter glass shade: approx. 10.5 cm
Projection from wall: approx. 20 cm
Weight: approx. 1.45 kg per lamp (3,9 kg combined)
Markings: Original Raak Amsterdam labels present
Condition: In excellent vintage condition, with minor age-related signs consistent with age. The glass is in perfect condition.

Historical context: Raak Amsterdam became one of the leading Dutch lighting manufacturers of the post-war period, particularly renowned for its experimental and futuristic lighting designs of the 1960s and 1970s. The Zonnewende, meaning “Solstice”, is a particularly expressive example of this period, combining sculptural forms with dramatic crystal glass.

Fully functional, but as with all vintage electrical items, a safety check by a qualified professional is recommended before use.