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.
Table Lamp No. 4 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Red Oak Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The table lamp 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 and varying thickn...
Oak, Bentwood
Side Lamp No. 3 - Vrksa Series, by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The table lamp 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 thickness...
Ash, Bentwood
Minimal Bentwood Small Table Lamp in a Lacquered Finish by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A minimally designed side lamp made using solid ash wood that displays the natural flow of wood with its natural grain as it has been finished in clear lacquer. Our Vrksa Collect...
Ash, Bentwood
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Flower Table Lamp, Bentwood, 21st C.
By Raka Studio
Located in Manhasset, NY
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Flower Table Lamp, Bentwood, 21st C. Limited edition floral table lamp designed and produced by Raka Studio. This work features lacquered, sculpted, and carved ash and bentwood. Greenwich Living Design...
Ash
Doric Column Table Lamp, Art DecoStyle, 21st Century
Located in Paris, FR
A beech table lamp shaped as a stylized Doric column. This superb model is inspired by the iconic models of Jean-Michel Frank. Overall height with shade: 75 cm (29 in.1/2) Diameter...
Beech
$743 / item
H 11 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet lamp in crystal. Its special feature that is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich ta...
Aluminum
$4,200 / item
H 36 in W 36 in D 30 in
Statement Lighting, Sculptural Bentwood Chandelier by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A chandelier made in solid ashwood using wood bending techniques. A single light is placed in a wooden cocoon which releases light with linear gaps creating a distinct lighting ambia...
Bentwood
$2,124 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 9.06 in
21st Century VI+M Studio Medium Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Color
By Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century VI+M Studio medium lamp Murano glass and tripolino fringes various colors. Designed by Studio VI+M, Normanna is a tribute to Sicily, the designer’s homeland, and the richness and fullness of the colors that characterize its art and architecture. Composed of a delicate sphere that makes a diffuser for light and expresses the high chromatic potential of Murano glass – ruby...
Murano Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Table Lamp Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Karim Rashid
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Flik table lamp Murano glass various colors Karim Rashid has designed Flik for Purho, a lamp which by the designer’s definition is “forged by fire but rese...
Murano Glass
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet lamp in crystal. Its special feature that is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich ta...
Aluminum
French Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamp, Mid-Century Organic Modern
By Amitābha Studio, Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A mid-century French studio pottery stoneware table lamp by ceramist Robert Héraud, paired with a new woven jute scalloped lampshade. Perfect for interiors that emphasize natural mat...
Jute, Stoneware
$2,124 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 9.06 in
21st Century VI+M Studio Large Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Colors
By Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century VI+M Studio Large Lamp Murano Glass and Tripolino Fringes Various Colors. Designed by Studio VI+M, Normanna is a tribute to Sicily, the designer’s homeland, and the richness and fullness of the colours that characterise its art and architecture. Composed of a delicate sphere that makes a diffuser for light and expresses the high chromatic potential of Murano glass – ruby...
Murano Glass
Organic Modern Accent Table Lamp, American Art Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand thrown accent or table lamp with brass top features minimal rounded shape, decorated with color blocked glaze. Bands of mottled blue, light beige, and chocolate brown c...
Ceramic, Pottery
Statement Lighting, Abstract Bentwood Chandelier by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A chandelier made in solid ashwood using wood bending techniques. The piece is a complex design, giving it a varying look from each angle. Three-light are placed in a wooden cocoon-l...
Bentwood
Tropic Lamp by Hs Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tropic lamp by HS Studio. Surreal real collection. Dimensions: 34 x 33 x 9.5 cm. Materials: ceramic. Hannah Simpson is a ceramic artist, based in Kent, U...
Ceramic
21st Century Donna Opaline Table Lamp by Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Paris, FR
DONNA II Table Lamp — 2021 A vertical table composition where layered metals frame a softly glowing glass core. The interaction of materials produces a warm and intimate light. Ma...
Aluminum, Brass