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.
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$8,500 / item
Chassis No. 3 - Vrksa Series - Wooden Chassis
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
ABOUT Palito - A lounge chassis designed and crafted by Raka Studio, is a part of the new collection, in which the studio has integrated a plain wooden surface. In this case, the pl...
Velvet, Bentwood
Interior Crafts Geometric Chaise
By Interior Crafts
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Interior Crafts Geometric Chaise This chaise measures: 36 wide x 65 deep x 36 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches Good vintage condition. Scratches and chips in black pain...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,148 / item
H 15.75 in W 62.21 in D 14.97 in
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench with White Upholstered Top by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench with White Upholstered Top by Misaya Dimensions: W 158 x L 38 x H 40 cm Hand-sculpted brass table. Available in different brass finishes and fabric ...
Brass
Awaiting T Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
By Coralla Maiuri, Giorgia Zanellato
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the Awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Antique Teak Wood Bench or Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eighteen inch wide single slab chaise or bench. Beautiful patina on this aged organic teak slab. Perfect in a modern setting. The old with the new. Full dimensions; 64" lo...
Wood, Teak
Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge or Recamier
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency chaise lounge or Recamier. Has black lacquered wooden legs.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 22.13 in D 36 in
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Series Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn series indoor outdoor lounge chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your deli...
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Teak Wood Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive rare antique bench or coffee table cut from a single teak slab. The small back rest is hand carved from the same slab. We added the legs. This bench or coffee table was s...
Wood, Teak
$3,371 / item
H 24.02 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Italian Contemporary Adrian Pearsall Style Forest Green Chenille and Wood Bench
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful bench upholstered with forest-green chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood. It is an object of high quality and refinement, ideal for giving ...
Chenille, Wood
$46,809
H 20.87 in W 54.34 in D 79.53 in
Sabine Marcelis Single Chaise Lounge From the series “No Fear of Glass”, 2019
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis From the series “No Fear of Glass” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced in exclusive for SIDE GALLERY Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2019 Layered curved glass, Trave...
Cut Glass
$55,586
H 20.87 in W 97.25 in D 79.53 in
Sabine Marcelis Double Chaise Longue from the Series “No Fear of Glass”, 2019
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis Double chaise longue From the series “No Fear of Glass” Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis Produced in exclusive for SIDE GALLER...
Cut Glass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style giltwood bench. This stunning antique French gilt wood bench has excellent patina and has been profess...
Giltwood