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

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.

Attribution

• Designer:
  RAAK Design Team
• Manufacturer:
  RAAK Amsterdam
• Model / Name:
  Clair-obscur
• Design period:
  1960s
• Country:
  The Netherlands

Character

• Materials:
  Metal with copper tubes
• Condition:
  Good vintage condition
• Colour:
  Black, copper, white
• Height:
  20 cm / 8 inch
• Width:
  27 cm / 11 inch
• Depth:
  15.5 cm / 7 inch

Shipping

• Weight:
  1.6 kg / 4 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Product code:
  1816045