Mid-Century Dutch Black Chrome Pendant Hanging Lights by Nico Kooy for Raak Amsterdam, 1960s, Set of 5

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A fantastic run of five 1960s pendant lights designed by nico kooy for raak, amsterdam, the netherlands. Made from black … more A fantastic run of five 1960s pendant lights designed by nico kooy for raak, amsterdam, the netherlands. Made from black metal conical tubes in matt black with brushed aluminium shades. Each light has been professionally rewired using black 2-core braided cable and fit to the ceiling with chrome ceiling roses. The light is focussed downwards, whilst a warm light emirates from the top of the shade, which has its original painted white interior. The pendants are in good original condition, with a few age-related marks, which i have shown by photographing each pendant individually. The wooden board is used for hanging the lights, and is not part of the fixture, as the lights can be placed apart as desired.
each light measures: 100cm high (to ceiling rose), x 14cm diameter
measurements of all four lights as shown in the images: 100cm h x 101cm w x 14cm d
the last image shows a picture of pendant lights b-1007 shown in the 1960s raak catalogue. Catalogues courtesy of vintageinfo
raak is best known for their organic modern design of the 1960s and 1970s which combined glass and metals for a sophisticated futuristic style. The company was founded in 1954 by carel o.lockhorn, a previous employee of philips lighting eindhoven. Raak, means “to hit” in dutch, which implies design that precisely “hits the nail on the head”. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less