Source: https://www.raak-verlichting.nl/over-raak and https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maija-Liisa_Komulainen
Raak was founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn and is one of the most important Dutch lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. Before launching his business in Amsterdam, Lockhorn had worked on lighting a huge Philips building in Eindhoven (where he later opened a second Raak branch). Raak’s tagline was “Illuminated Architecture” which gave the brand prestige in producing designs that integrate harmoniously with sophisticated, high concept interiors. Raak’s glass and metal, floor lamps, pendants and wall lamps have an aesthetic that was both elegant and futuristic through high-quality materials with innovative shapes.
Maija-Liisa Komulainen was an influential Finnish interior designer and product designer, active from the 1950s to the 1970s. She designed furniture and innovative lighting objects, such as the iconic “Fuga” wall lamps and “Chantarelle” floor lamps for the Dutch brand Raak. Her work, which was often characterized by a combination of elegance and functionality, was used in both private homes and public spaces. Komulainen’s designs reflect a refined sense of material use and timeless aesthetics.
