Raindrop Sconces by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak, Netherlands, 1970s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Beautiful pair of sconces lamps model C-1725 Raindrop designed by Frank Ligtelijn and manufactured by RAAK, The Netherlands 1970. These lamps have a chrome plated ring with a black lacquered wall plate and the globes have raindrops look glass with bubbles. They are both in very good condition and give fantastic spherical light when lit. Each individual sconce requires one large standard screw E27 light bulb up to 75 watt. A real nice catch for any modern home, office or interior.

All our lights are checked, cleaned and suitable for use in the USA. For US usage you would only have to change the plug or get a holiday converter.

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Creator	Frank Ligtelijn
Manufacturer	Raak
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1970
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	A professional electrician has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Checked, Cleaned
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	BXV-1279081
Materials	Metal, Chrome Plating
Color	Silver
Width	25 cm 25 cm
Depth	32 cm 32 cm
Height	30 cm 30 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

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A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
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*Important Note

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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 table lamps, 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 theSpace Age style of the 1960s and '70s, Raak lamps are highly sought after by collectors and vintage enthusiasts around the world.