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.
$4,400 / item
ENB Table, Bentwood Design by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The center table has a free-form base to support the round glass top. The wood bends and curves with beautiful flows to create a design without a frame for the top. The handcrafted d...
Ash, Bentwood
Bent Wood Small Coffee Table with Brass Elements and Safety Glass by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The coffee table has an ascending bent wood design with intricate detail. The clear glass top is balanced using vertical brass. The single length of wood has been bent in a design to...
Brass
Foyer Table by Raka Studio - Bent Wood with Brass Elements and Safety Glass
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Foyer table has an intense bent wood design, mimicking a flower with a stem emerging from the middle and with many detailed design elements which contribute to its aesthetic. The...
Brass
$6,500 / item
Oculus Centre Table by Raka Studio, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Oculus centre table is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are ...
Glass, Bentwood
Modern Bent Wood Coffee Table with Safety Glass Top by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's earlier classic coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The clear smooth lacquer finish ...
Glass, Ash, Bentwood
$4,400 / item
Centre Table No. 12 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Vrksa Series is based on bending solid wood to create the pieces, this has allowed us to design handmade furniture in a unique aesthetic in which the natural flow of the wood tak...
Glass, Bentwood
Center Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series - Abstract Coffee Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This table is the Center Table No. 1 of the Fluentum Series of works. The piece embodies a sculptural base that has been designed with a clean form to focus on the flow of the wood...
Glass, Bentwood, Ash
$4,400 / item
Collis Centre Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Collis Centre Table is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are ...
Glass, Bentwood
$19,500 / item
Selene - Dining table by Raka Studio - Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Selene, in Greek, means the moon, is a dining table crafted by bending solid Ash wood. The studio tried to mimic the design elements of nature. All the forms at the base are genteell...
Ash, Bentwood, Lacquer
Centre Table No. 7 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio made in Ash Wood and Leather
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A minimal design achieved by bending wood and leather which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The walnut stain finish enhances the natural grains of wood along with its cra...
Leather, Glass, Bentwood
$5,000 / item
Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's Classic oval coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The walnut stain finish enhances th...
Glass, Bentwood
$4,000 / item
I0I Centre Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The 101 cocktail table is crafted by bending ash wood to create the base frame which balances a clear glass top which is curved to complement the frame's curves. The continuous flowi...
Glass, Bentwood
Table B4 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Black and Natural Bentwood with Brass
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Table B4 is a minimal bentwood design which has been used to hold the brass rods together which raise the top in place. The piece has been given an ebonised and natural finish to...
Brass
"Teoca" Coffee Table with Marble Top
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
Hardwood
'Euclide' Steel Centre Table Structure by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Euclide' steel centre table structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2003. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratu...
Steel
Slit Coffee Table, Wood Top with Dynamic Look, Black Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept by disrupting wooden slats' axes on three different vertical levels. The design ...
Wood
$14,807
H 17.72 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Studio Superego Modern Multicolor Plexiglass and Brass Feet Italian Coffee Table
By Studio Superego
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Rectangular coffee table designed by Milanese Studio Superego, made in multi-color and transparent plexiglass with seven centimetres thickness and feet of the legs finished in brass....
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern propeller shaped metal base and a thick round glass top is sure to make an impression in any modern interior. An elegant design that boasts a tripod base w...
Metal
Low Round Tricolumn Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our low sitting Tricolumn Coffee Table looks great in a contemporary interior. The tables whitewashed wood finish allows you to see the polished...
Beech
$6,871Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 141.74 in
Contemporary Table Wood Clay and Bronzo Lacquered by Studio Oxi
By Interna8
Located in Pordenone, IT
As the top thins out and the base creates undulating movement, the look of this piece changes from different angles. The whole piece is decorated with ultra-tactile textured finishes...
Bronze
Low Round Tricolumn Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our Tri-Column Coffee Table is made from solid beech in our Vancouver based furniture studio. Inspired by columns left behind by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. Consisting of ...
Beech
Slit Coffee Table, Wood Top with Dynamic Look, Natural Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
Step into Slit's world of creative interplay of textures and axes. It exalts the 'Off_Grid' concept by disrupting wooden slats' axes on three different vertical levels. The design ...
Wood
Coffee Table, Centre Table
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style coffee table made by La Maison London. Rocaille revival style, hand-carved in solid wood, finished in hand-painted gesso white. Deep button upholstery with a raspber...
Wood
Antique Oak Centre Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Oak Centre Table. A charming antique oak side table, center table with two plank top construction with a moulded edge. Simple moulded rails and plain stretchers with nicely turned le...
Oak
Attila Coffee or Low Centre Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attila table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Interesting proportions. Tall coffee table or low centre table. Referenced and documented.
Steel