globe floor lamp - raak

This floor lamp was designed in the late fifties by frank ligtelijn, a jewellery designer and produced by dutch company raak. It is made of a black cast iron tripod base with a chromed metal adjustable rod and an chrome screw. The top excists of a chrome curved slat and ring with rubbers that hold the brown smoked glass globe in place. In the globe there is a aluminium reflector and lamp-holder. A great piece thats shows the early design of raak known for their organic modern design of the 1960s and 1970s which combined glass & metals for a sophisticated futuristic style. This lamp is in very good condition, with very little traces of according its age. Works with lamps up to 75w. Light bulb included. Dimensions: Height: 125 cm (lowest position) – 155 cm (heighest position) Width globe: 25 cm diameter. Foot: 35 cm diameter.