Gold Colored Balance Sconces by Bertrand Balas for Raak Amsterdam, 1972, Set of 2

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Vintage Design

Set of sculptural ‘Balance’ sconces in very good condition. Designed by the French designer / architect Bertrand Balas and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1970s. The sconces are made from metal (brass) which is sculpted into a beautiful organic form. The surface of the metal has a ‘safari’ structure and is lacquered gold. Each sconce has a porcelain socket and is rewired for US use. Suitable for a 110/220 Volt, 40 Watt bulb. The Dutch company “RAAK Lichtarchitectuur” (Light Architecture) was founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn, a previous employee of Philips Lighting Eindhoven. RAAK, which means “to hit” in Dutch, implies design which precisely “hits the nail on the head”. RAAK is best known for their organic modern design of the 1960s and 1970s which combined glass & metals for a sophisticated futuristic style.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Bertrand Balas
Manufacturer	Raak
Year	1972
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
SKU	QT-1263499
Restoration and Damage Details	Rewired
Materials	Brass, Metal
Color	Gold
Width	20 cm 20 cm
Depth	14 cm 14 cm
Height	40 cm 40 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg