RAAK

Metal and copper Clair-obscur wall lamp by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Netherlands

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Metal with copper tubes

Dimensions

W.	10.63 in;	H.	7.87 in;	D.	6.1 in;
W.	27 cm;	H.	20 cm;	D.	15.5 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1960s

Description

Unique triangular wall lamp (model C 1516) by Dutch lighting company RAAK Amsterdam originating from the 1960s. The name of this wall lamp is Clair-obscur, or in English (and Italian) chiaroscuro.

It is a beautiful combination of a three-dimensional base with copper tubes on one side, where light shines through. The top and bottom of the lamp are open, radiating beautiful light at both sides. The back of the lamp is white.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Dealer Reference Number

1816045

Incollect Reference Number

256722