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.
On 1stDibs, find Raka Studio tables, lighting, seating and more.
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Floor Lamp No. 6 - Vrksa Series - Wooden Lamp
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A lighting piece crafted by hand; the piece stems from the base and flows to have two lighting sources, at two different tiers. Both of the lamp shades are different from the other i...
Bentwood
Dining Chair No. 2 - Fluentum Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Dining Chair No.2 has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with beautiful flows to create the design. The handcrafted details on the piece such as the curves, varying th...
Fabric, Hardwood
$2,600 / item
H 29 in W 31 in D 24 in
Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Chair No. 5 of the Vrksa Series is a filler chair that is crafted in either Ash wood or Oak, using wood bending techniques. One of the legs of the piece emerges from the frame of...
Ash, Oak, Bentwood
Floor Lamp No. 5 - Fluentum Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Floor Lamp No. 5 of the Fluentum Series is a sculptural lighting piece that stands eight feet tall with four lighting points. The piece is inspired from organic design elements f...
Wood, Bentwood
Chandelier No. 8 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This Lighting Piece is a bent wood chandelier with four lighting pods that illuminate the room. The signature style of Raka Studio for coving the lighting module is used in this piec...
Wood, Bentwood
Side Table No. 9 - Vrksa Series - wooden Side Table
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base. The proportions of the top and the base are made to enhance the centre design of the piece. The p...
Hardwood
Wall Light No. 001
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Strips of wood have been used to create this wall light. The strips create an organic flow and allow for the light to slip through the strips which creates a unique lighting experien...
Wood, Bentwood
Pars Table I, by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Pars Side Tabel is a bent wood design made by Raka Studio. This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base. The proportions of the top and the ...
Wood, Bentwood
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| $700-$7,200 |
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