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 Asian Art Nouveau Raka Studio Chairs
Bentwood, Paint
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Raka Studio Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Wicker
Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Raka Studio Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Raka Studio Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Raka Studio Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Raka Studio Chairs
Marble
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Raka Studio Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Brass, Steel
1990s German Raka Studio Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Raka Studio Chairs
Textile
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Chairs
Chrome