Raka Studio Chairs
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.
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Raka Studio Chairs
Bentwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Metal
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Raka Studio Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s German Raka Studio Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Raka Studio Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Chairs
Chrome
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Raka Studio Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Raka Studio Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Raka Studio Chairs
Metal
