Raka Studio Chaise Longues
At first glance, the beguiling furniture creations of Raka Studio look like optical illusions. A joint project of three brothers — Saleh, Waleed and Rayan Ahmed Salman — this exciting modern Pakistan-based company marches to the beat of its own drum. Its one-of-a-kind coffee tables, floor lamps and sofas serve as functional pieces of furniture and sculptural works of art.
Raka Studio was established in 2018 after the self-taught brothers produced their first pieces for the family home. The driving force behind all of their visually stunning designs is a love of nature and natural variance. Each piece is made entirely by hand, usually from ash wood imported from the United States, and can take weeks to complete.
In the studio, furniture is curved using ancient Japanese wood-bending techniques, giving the pieces an organic fluidity. The goal is to disrupt prevalent design trends while prioritizing quality craftsmanship. “This approach to our work helps us create distinct pieces that are also technically and aesthetically intriguing,” the brothers explained to StyleRow.
These unique designs have earned Raka Studio critical acclaim and partnerships in the United States and the United Kingdom. The brothers have exhibited at galleries and completed commissions for hotels.
Since its establishment, the studio has grown to include not just the brothers but a team of skilled craftsmen, with plans to introduce new materials and techniques over time. At Raka Studio, it’s all about pushing the limits of design.
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2010s Asian Art Nouveau Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Bentwood, Paint
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Bentwood, Velvet, Ash
2010s Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Velvet, Bentwood
2010s Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Velvet, Bentwood, Ash
2010s Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Bentwood
1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Cotton, Wood, Wicker
20th Century Italian Art Deco Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Leather
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Velvet, Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Lucite
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Sheepskin, Plywood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Raka Studio Chaise Longues
Chrome