Raka Studio Sculptures
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 Sculptures
Ash, Bentwood
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Oak, Bentwood
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Ash, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Other
2010s Dutch Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Plaster
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s American Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Paint, Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
2010s American Raka Studio Sculptures
Walnut, Paint
2010s Mexican Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Hardwood
20th Century Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Metal