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.
Form No. 4 - Fluentum Series - Bentwood Sculpture
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This sculpture is part of the Vrksa Series and derives its inspiration from The Forms line of works. The piece demonstrates the flow of wood, the emerging and the reduction of wood; ...
Bentwood
Form No. 8 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red Oak
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Forms; our sculptural series aims to explore the possibilities that wood can reach and the working techniques used by the Studio to produce their works. Form No. 8 exceeds conv...
Oak, Bentwood
Form No. 1 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form. The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
Ash, Bentwood
$4,500 / item
Candle Stand No. 1 - Fluentum Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The candle stand has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with natural flows to create the design. The handcrafted details on the piece such as the curves, varying thickness...
Wood
Form No. 2 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form. The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
Ash, Bentwood
$1,800
H 24.5 in W 20 in D 12 in
Large Abstract Modern Bent Wood Stylized Bird Sculpture by Eric Tardif
Located in Troy, MI
Early 21st Century large scale bird sculpture by Quebec artist Eric Tardif Steam bent Cherry wood slats formed into an elegant abstracted bird with a brass eye Mounted to signed bla...
Brass
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO Dimensions: W 36 x D 6 x H 42 cm Materials: Plaster Color options available upon request. The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my family and my grandfather – a sculptor artist. Learning to sculpt and being a designer compelled me to combine these two mediums and use their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture led me to create the collection. Studio AOAO is an interdisciplinary studio combining art and design. It was created by Alicja Strzyzynska and Onur Iseri in Amsterdam in 2020. “We specialise in making sculptural pieces by experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture. In our works, we focus on the emotional connection between the object and the user. All of our work seeks the experience of intimacy and the metaphysical bond between personal interaction and meaningful narrative. Through sculptural value and reflective design, we aim to create pieces that last for generations and help reduce environmental waste.” The inspiration to sculpt came from Alicja’s roots, her grandfather – an artist sculptor. Alicja completed Masters of Arts Degree in Product and Visual Communication Design at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and finished her bachelor degree in Interior Architecture. Alicja previously worked in Tokyo and Amsterdam in architectural design studios. Onur completed his business studies in Japan and worked in digital design & marketing as well as teaching in Tokyo. The studio’s first collection debuted at Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week 2021. The studio currently collaborates with RO Gallery...
Plaster
Zoë Powell, Closed Form Ceramic Sculpture, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Freeform, closed ceramic sculpture made from a blend of high-iron stoneware clays hand-collected by the artist in Minnesota. Its surface is hand-polished with diamond sandpaper to re...
Ceramic, Clay
Wood Standing Totem Still Stand No9 by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Hardwood
Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood materials are Yoshino Cedar...
Wood
$17,900 / item
H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Graceful Wooden Standing Totem Still Stand No24, NONO’s Escalona Collection
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Hardwood
$17,900 / item
H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No8 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
Hardwood
Meissen Porcelain "Grape Picker Boy" - Gardeners Series No. 8 Model
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen Porcelain "Grape Picker Boy" - Gardeners Series No. 8 Model. Meissen Grape Collector first modelled by J J Kaendler 1740 Number 8 From a series...
Porcelain
Organic Form Teak Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Metal
$17,900 / item
H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Standing Totem Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No3 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
Hardwood
Free form wooden sculpture
Located in BE
This signed abstract freeform wooden sculpture was most likely created in the 1980s by an unknown artist. Despite the mystery surrounding its maker, the craftsmanship and quality are...
Wood
Abstract Charred Wood Sculpture, Totemic Form, By Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This expressive abstract sculpture is a one of a kind piece, hand carved from a single block of solid hardwood. Its dynamic silhouette, defined by reaching limbs and an open stance, ...
Wood