Vintage B-1052 High Chaparral pendant light for Raak Amsterdam, 1970s

Elegance and refinement, this is what best characterizes this beautiful vintage pendant light that will enhance any room. A creation that hits hard and right with an aesthetic and futuristic design thanks to high-quality materials (blown smoked glass, brass) and an innovative shape, its pure and fluid silhouette evokes the surface of water in contact with a raindrop. Its little extra: the length is adjustable and other models can complete your decoration, finally a second identical one is available. Named high chaparral under the reference b-1052, this production of the raak design team from the 1970s, with a particularly striking design, will be available in many forms over time (ceiling light, wall light, pendant light). You can find it with the labels raak, amsterdam and raak, aalsmeer and its name has evolved over the collections (troubadour in 1972, saloon in 1978 and finally crinoline in 1982.). Did you know: founded in amsterdam in 1954 by carel o. Lockhorn (1923-2004), who had previously worked for the large lighting company philips in eindhoven, raak is one of the most important lighting companies of the post-war period and made a significant contribution to the ‘space age’ style of the 1960s and 1970s with a modern organic design that combined glass and metals for a sophisticated futuristic look. Raak means ‘to strike’ in dutch, implying a design that ‘hits the mark’ and its slogan ‘light architecture’ describes the company’s commitment to producing design that harmonises with sophisticated interiors. Raak has collaborated with several international designers and architects, as well as companies. Raak has received 26 if design awards, although they have only been participating since 1980, otherwise there would probably have been many more. Article attributed to designer/manufacturer raak. Quantity available 2. Unit price. Smoked glass / brass globe: h27 ø30.