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
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
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
Table Lamp No. 1 - Vrksa Series - Wooden Table Lamp
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
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
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
$2,061 / 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, VI+M Studio
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
$1,600 / item
H 20 in Dm 8 in
Kawa Series Table Lamp 01, Organic Textured White Porcelain Black Marble Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa table lamp 01 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting glow when lit. The diffuser is supported by a black metal stem and a polished marble base. An unique and striking accent lamp perfect for a living room or a reading room/study. Made-to-order. Ships in 4-5 weeks. Dimensions : Approximately 7" diameter x 20" height 1 x E26(medium) base socket. Bulb not included. Wired for 120v with plug for US use. Customizable for use outside of USA, please inquire. Standard configuration ships with a black fabric braided cord with an in-line on/off switch. In-line dimming switch available upon request. This fixture can be custom wired for use in areas with 220v line voltage. Please inquire. Handmade. One-of-a-kind. Kawa Series...
Stone, Marble, Brass, Steel
$2,061 / 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, VI+M Studio
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
Maison Jansen Carved Wooden Pineapple Table Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb Pineapple table lamp attributed to Maison Jansen. Carved from a single piece of wood, the detailing and design flourishes on this rare piece are quite exquisite. There are ...
Wood
$345 / set
H 14.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wooden Danish Table Lamps, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern table lamps. The sculpted wooden bases hold these lamps in an artful and graceful way. The shades are ivory with navy banding and are new. The lamps...
Teak, Linen
"MILANO" Table Lamp by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO - Borsani Edition No. 2
Located in Berlin, DE
TABLE LAMP MILANO - Limited Borsani Edition 1/7 - No.2 The new table lamp MILANO by Fabian Freytag Studio is a fascinating example of how artificial intelligence and traditional cr...
Granite, Aluminum
Pair of Faceted Octagonal Wooden Lamps
Located in London, by appointment only
A Pair of Faceted Octagonal Wooden Lamps A large pair of octagonal faceted wooden lamps, the unfinished surface could be waxed or painted. Additional information: Origins: France P...
Wood
"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
$2,061 / 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
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