Set of two 'Clair Obscur' wall lamps (model C-1516) - Raak Amsterdam
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Set of two ‘Clair Obscur’ wall lamps (model C-1516) – Raak Amsterdam

€ 750,00 VAT incl.

This set of wall lamps ‘Clair-Obscur‘ (Model C-1516) from Raak Amsterdam were designed by the Raak design team (including Nanny Still-Mackinny, Tapiovaara Wirkkala and Frank Ligtelijn) in 1962. In the Raak catalog of 1962, the lamps were described as a black triangular shape on the wall, one of the triangular sides of which is rhythmically pierced with red copper tubes from which the light glows. A play of bright and dark, of ‘clair’ and ‘obscure’. Particularly beautiful when arranged 2 or 3 in a row.

The condition of this set is still very good with minimal traces of use and wear (see photos). We completely rewired the lamps (including new fitting). All you have to do is turn on the lights to enjoy.

Dimensions: h x w x d = 20 x 27 x 15 cm. Source: Raak catalog 5 (1962) page 134.

The price is for the set. The lamps are only sold per set.

1 in stock

Source: https://www.raak-verlichting.nl/over-raak

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 cutting-edge, high concept interiors.
Raak’s glass and metal, floor lamps, pendant lamps and wall lamps have an aesthetic that was both elegant and futuristic through high-quality materials with innovative shapes.

In the 1960s Raak started to collaborate with the well-known artist and glass manufacturer Willem van Oyen. While the marriage of art and industry was common in the Netherlands (the lines between the creative professions were often blurred and many artists also worked as designers and vice versa), the results of Van Oyen’s contributions Raak were far from common. Raak promoted Van Oyen’s iconic, handmade Chartres Wall Lights (c.1964) as molten paintings. The series was inspired by the beautiful glass plates of Chartres Cathedral in France.

Raak regularly collaborates with international designers and architects, including E. J. (Evert Jelle) Jelles, Sergio Asti, Bertrand Balas and Nanny Still.

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