Raka Studio Decorative Objects
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.
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Ash, Bentwood
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Ash, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Terracotta
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Teak
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Plaster
20th Century Organic Modern Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Metal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Bronze
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Raka Studio Decorative Objects
Hardwood