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Raka Studio Chairs

Pakistani

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.

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Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series
Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series

Side chairs, Wooden Stool, with velvet Upholstery, Chair No. 5 - Vrksa Series

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Chair No. 5 of the Vrksa Series is a filler chair that is crafted in either Ash wood or Oak, using wood bending techniques. One of the legs of the piece emerges from the frame of...

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2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Bentwood

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio

By Raka Studio

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Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...

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2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Chairs

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1 Seater - Raka x Shirwani
1 Seater - Raka x Shirwani

1 Seater - Raka x Shirwani

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A single-seater chair designed and produced by Raka Studio and finished in collaboration with Hamza Khan Shirwani. Made in solid ashwood by bending wood....

Category

2010s Asian Art Nouveau Raka Studio Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Paint

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Raka Studio chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Raka Studio chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raka Studio chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Raka Studio were created in the Art Nouveau style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Masaya, and Misaya. Prices for Raka Studio chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,831 and can go as high as $14,047, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,150.