Raka Studio Sofas
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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2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Bentwood, Velvet, Ash
2010s Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Velvet, Bentwood, Ash
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
20th Century Italian Art Deco Raka Studio Sofas
Leather
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Raka Studio Sofas
Velvet, Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Raka Studio Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Raka Studio Sofas
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raka Studio Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Raka Studio Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Raka Studio Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Raka Studio Sofas
Leather
2010s Brazilian Raka Studio Sofas
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric