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.
Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
Ash, Bentwood
Flush Mount Light No. 2 V2 - Vrksa Series - Large Bent Wood Lighting Chandelier
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This variation of the Flush Mount Light No. 2 has an extra lighting pod installed; making a total of four lighting pods. It sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid...
Ash, Oak, Bentwood
Flush Mount Light No. 4 by Raka Studio - Bent Wood - Red Oak
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light No. 4 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using red oak by bending the wood. Two wooden pods bear the light bulbs, dispelling light from in between. T...
Oak, Bentwood
Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
Bentwood, Ash
Flush Mount Light 3 - V3 - Vrksa Series - Raka Studio Wooden Flush Mount Light
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 - V2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispel...
Ash, Bentwood, Wood
Flush Mount Light 4 - Vrksa Series - Bent Ash Wood with Two Lighting Pods
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 4 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Two wooden pods bear the light bulbs, dispelling light from in between...
Ash, Bentwood
$6,800 / item
Flush Mount Light No. 5 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Four cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling lig...
Bentwood
Flush Mount Light 3 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ebonised Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 3 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Five cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling li...
Ash, Bentwood
$2,325Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 18.51 in
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. Perfectly suited for entryways, hallways, or restr...
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. Perfectly scaled for entryways, hallways, or restr...
Brass
$620
H 5.25 in Dm 14.75 in
Stunning Amber Glass & Wood Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s Massive Lighting
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful amber glass and wood flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by massive lightning. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Europ...
Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
Porcelain, Glass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The ceiling light provides a warm, diffused glow...
Brass
Flush Mount Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian opaline glass and brass flush mount light with three E27 bulbs. Diameter 48 cm. Height 11 cm. Weight 4 kg.
Brass
Large Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron Spain, 1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate, g...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Belgian Wooden Flush Mount Light
Located in Houston, TX
Belgian wooden flush mount light (circa 1930) crafted from a beautifully hand-carved ceiling medallion. Newly wired for use within the USA with a po...
Wood
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...
Brass
Max 25-Light Flush Mount
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playing with shapes. Max gives simple geometry and maximum style. A series of pyramid bases supporting round globe lights come together to form squares and rectangles. The vintag...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Sunburst Pendant Light or Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Metal, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hollywood Regency Spanish Gold Leaf Gilt Iron Sunburst Foliage Pendant Lamp, 1940s. This sunburst chandelier was nicely constructed. It has two layers ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf