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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$3,400 / item
One Seat, Lounge Chair by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One seat is a lounge chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract nat...
Bentwood
Oversized Art Deco Streamline Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Donald Deskey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oversized, elongated Art Deco streamline lounge chair and ottoman. Extremely comfortable, down filled, nice quality and construction. Chair an...
Wood, Fabric
Bentwood Wool Upholstery Chaise Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bentwood chaise lounge in orange wool upholstery. In the style of Bruno Mathsson.
Wool, Bentwood
$14,500 / set
H 31 in W 48 in D 26 in
Rare "Crescent" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall in Cowhide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
The rare "Crescent" lounge chair with matching ottoman, also known as the "Grasshopper" chair, model 745-LB, by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, features an elongated sinuous bo...
Wood
$1,656
H 37.41 in W 27.17 in D 61.42 in
Midcentury Skye Chaise Lounge Chair for IKEA by Tord Björklund, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - iconic model.
Chrome
$4,900
H 30 in W 49 in D 36 in
Postmodern Organic Rattan Lounge Chair by Udom Udomsrianan & Planet 2001
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly unique design in organic rattan by Udom Udomsrianan and produced by Planet 2001. Consists of woven jungle vines with stainless steel leg...
Stainless Steel
Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Leather
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dunbar lounge chair and ottoman model 484 designed by Roger Sprunger. Mahogany frame with original leather.
Leather
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Reclining Seat
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Siesta chair is a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid wood. Its backrest can be manually reclined on three differe...
Oak
Vintage Leather and Chrome Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage leather and chrome reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed in the United States, circa 1970s. This comfortable recliner features ...
Chrome
$11,990 / item
H 29.53 in W 33.39 in D 72.84 in
Dusk, Black Vulcano Cedar Lounge Chair, Designed by Karim Rashid, Made in Italy
By Karim Rashid
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Chaise longue made of scented cedar, composed of two symmetrical parts that are aligne...
Cedar
1950s 6 Band Bamboo Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Art Deco
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1950s 6 band bamboo lounge chair and ottoman, Art Deco style, bamboo in amazing original condition, recently reupholstered reversible loose cus...
Fabric, Bamboo
$5,993 / item
H 34 in W 27.2 in D 57.1 in
Lolo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Lounge Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 10.1" -Chair made of 38 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood
$7,366 / item
H 39.1 in W 29.1 in D 55.1 in
Neca Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other specifications: -Seating height: 15.5" -Chair made of 40 laminated plywood birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood