Raak Globe Floor Lamp

Raak Globe floor lamp tripod base chrome rod smoked glass globe design: Frank Ligtelijn 1950s 1960s

Raak Globe Floor Lamp – 1962 Catalogue 5 Picture

Raak Globe Floor Lamp – Frank Ligtelijn – Jeweller at work

Raak Globe Floor Lamp – 1978 Catalogue 11 Picture

Lamps In The Movies

L’Instinct de Mort – Mesrine: Public Enemy Number One (2008)

A Raak Globe floor lamp appears in the 2008 movie L’Instinct de Mort – Mesrine: Public Enemy Number One (Part 1). The story of french gangster Jacques Mesrine, before he was called Public Enemy N°1.

The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)

A Raak Globe floor lamp appears in the 2017 American comedy-drama film The Meyerowitz Stories. Starring Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman. Aired on Netflix.

Paris N’existe Pas (1969)

A Raak Globe floor lamp appears in the 1969 film Paris N’existe Pas from 1969. Featuring French singer Serge Gainsbourg and Richard Leduc as the artist. In this scene together with Danièle Gaubert and a Flowerpot pendant lamp designed by Verner Panton in the same year (1969).

Le Clan des Siciliens (1969)

A Raak Globe floor lamp appears in the French film Le Clan des Siciliens (The Sicilian Clan) from 1969. A gangster movie by Henri Verneuil featuring Alain Delon, Jean Gabin and Lino Ventura. Many beautiful lamps appear in this movie.

Le Gendarme En Balade (1970)

A Raak Globe floor lamp appears in the 1970 French comedy film Le Gendarme En Balade (The gendarme to stroll). Starring Louis de Funès, Jean Lefebvre, Michel Galabru and Claude Gensac.

Materials: Black cast iron tripod base. Chromed metal (iron) adjustable rod. Ornamental chrome screw. Chrome curved slat and ring. Brown smoked glass globe. Aluminium reflector and lamp-holder. Bakelite socket.

Height: 125 – 165 cm / 49.21” – 64.96” – adjustable

Width: 25 cm / 9.84”

Base: ∅ 35 cm / 13.77”

Electricity: 1 bulb E27, 1 x 100 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, although a silver-tipped bulb is recommended.

Period: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.

Designer: Frank Ligtelijn (1933-1996).

Manufacturer:Raak Lichtarchitectuur, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Other versions: The glass globe used for this Raak floor lamp was also used for several table lamps, pendant lamps, chandeliers and wall lamps. It was made in at least three glass colours: grey-violet, smoked brown and clear glass.

This floor lamp was designed in the late 1950s by Frank Ligtelijn, who was originally trained as a jewellery designer. The model proved very successful and remained in production for many years.

The lamp is generally known as the Globe. In catalogue 11 from 1978, it was listed as model 2000.

An example of a jewel (tiara) designed by Frank Ligtelijn can be found in the online collection of the Museum Arnhem. (link opens in a new window)

Raak

The Dutch lighting company Raak was founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn (18 June 1923 – 6 October 2004), who had previously worked for Philips Lighting in Eindhoven. The Dutch word raak can be understood as “on target” or “to hit the mark”, a fitting name for a company that became known for its progressive and carefully considered lighting designs.

Raak is best known for its distinctive Dutch modern lighting of the 1960s and 1970s. Many of their best designs combine glass and metal in a way that feels both elegant and futuristic. Their lighting often has a strong architectural presence, while still retaining a warm and decorative quality. Because of this, Raak became one of the most recognizable names in post-war European lighting.

Over the years, Raak collaborated with a remarkable range of Dutch and international designers and architects, among them Bertrand Balas, Evert Jelle Jelles, Frank Ligtelijn, Ger Vos, Jan Jasper Fayer, Li Helo, Maija-Liisa Komulainen, Nan Platvoet, Nanny Still-McKinney, Nico Kooi, Sergio Asti, Tapio Wirkkala, Willem van Oyen, Rico Baltussen, Kees Terlouw, Yki Nummi, Tobia Scarpa, Berend Bodenkamp, Arihiro Miyake and others.

Collaborations

Raak also worked together with several other lighting and glass companies. For the well-known Globe series, the glass was produced by the German company Peill+Putzler. Raak also sold lamps made by Peill+Putzler, including models designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. For the Discus flush mount, the glass was made by the German company Bega. In the late 1950s, Raak also cooperated with the Belgian glass manufacturer Val Saint Lambert for the Stalactites flush mounts. In addition, Raak marketed several lamps produced by Staff Leuchten in Germany, as well as models connected to other European manufacturers.

Carel Lockhorn sold the company in 1974 to ITT, although he remained director until 1977. In 1980, Raak merged with BIS Lighting from Aalsmeer in The Netherlands and continued under the name BisRaak. In 1986, the company became independent again. By then, the collection had changed considerably: the more expressive and decorative character of the 1960s and 1970s gradually gave way to a more restrained, architectural look, often in black, white and grey.

In 1999, Raak merged with Artilite B.V. and Indoor B.V. and became CLA: Centrum voor Lichtarchitectuur B.V. in Drachten. The term Lichtarchitectuur had already been used by Raak as a slogan from the early years onward. CLA was founded by Egbert Keen. The company was declared bankrupt on 19 May 2011.

Raak received 26 iF Design Awards. As the company only began entering the competition in 1980, that number might otherwise have been even higher.

Raak Globe Floor Lamp – 1968 Catalogue 8 Picture

Text in Dutch from the catalogue

Een globe vol licht die kan wentelen langs zijn evenaar en al zijn meridianen.

Werpt een krachtige lichtbundel op plafond of wand en zorgt zo voor indirecte verlichting, Of schijnt rechtstreeks op boek en tijdschrift. De bijzonder fraaie voet en de gevoelige vatting van de glasbol verraden de hand van de edelsmid uit het Raak-team.

D-2000 – Globe – een transparante glasbol op een mat verchroomd, verstelbaar statief (van 125 tot 165 cm). In de bol een metalen reflector voor lamp tot 75W. Geschikt voor directe en indirecte verlichting; bol grijsviolet of helder natuurglas.

Translated text

A globe full of light that can walk along its equator and all its meridians.

Sheds a powerful light on the ceiling or wall and thus ensures indirect lighting, or shines directly on book and magazine. The splendid foot and sensitive perception of the glass bulb betray the hand of the goldsmith from the Raak team.

D-2000 – Globe – a transparent glass globe on a chrome-plated, adjustable stand (from 125 to 165 cm). In the sphere a metal reflector lamp to 75Watt. Suitable for direct and indirect lighting; globe grey violet or bright natural glass.