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
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern, Flower Table Lamp, Bentwood, 21st C.
By Raka Studio
Located in Stamford, CT
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
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
$743 / item
H 11 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
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
21st-Century, Luxury pink and purple Crystal Table Lamp
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
Experience the pinnacle of artisanal lighting with this stunning table lamp, an exclusive creation by Oggetti d’arte srl. this piece represents the perfect synthesis of technical mas...
Crystal
"MILANO" Table Lamp by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO - Borsani Edition No. 3
Located in Berlin, DE
TABLE LAMP MILANO - Limited Borsani Edition 1/7 - No. 3 The new table lamp MILANO by Fabian Freytag Studio is a fascinating example of how artificial intelligence and traditional cr...
Granite, 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
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
$2,085 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 9.06 in
21st Century VI+M Studio Medium Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Color
By VI+M Studio, 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
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
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
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
$2,085 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 9.06 in
21st Century VI+M Studio Large Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Colors
By VI+M Studio, 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
$3,300
H 24 in W 18 in D 10 in
Contemporary Carved Hua Design Table Lamp in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Hua design table lamp Black lacquer Hand carved Metal base Hand repoussé Limited edition Natural linen shade Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorat...
Metal
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
$2,085 / item
H 13.39 in Dm 9.06 in
21st Century VI+M Studio Small Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Colors
By Purho Murano, VI+M Studio
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century VI+M studio small 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 ric...
Murano Glass