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
$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
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
$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
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
$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
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
$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
$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
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
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
$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
"Desdobramento" Dining Table in Brazilian wood and acrylic
By Jose Marton
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian contemporary dining table Desdobramento dining table by Jose Marton, 2015, Brazil Limited Edition of 60. Exhibitions: Encontros, Legado Arte gal...
Acrylic, Wood
$14,500
H 29.5 in Dm 60 in
Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining Table by McGuire - 44" Diameter Base
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1990. The table base is 44 inches in diameter. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wra...
Steel
$225,000
H 39 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Italian Empire Console Table with Gilt Eagle Base and Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Empire late 18th Century / early 19th Century console table with a variegated marble slab and gilt caved acanthus leaves wooden top supported on a gilt carved base depicting ...
Marble, Gold Leaf
1970s seahorse centre table
Located in MILL, NL
Centre table with seahorses 1970s dining table with seahorses Gilbert Poilerat-style dining table / centre table. Base made of metal. Base patinated in bronze and decorated with sea...
Marble, Metal
Many Feet Coffee Table by MSJ Furniture Studio
By MSJ Furniture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our many feet coffee table is made from solid walnut, with a solid whitened maple top. It's design mimics our original pencil sketch. keeping the movement and imperfect lines helps t...
Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Centre Table
Located in London, GB
A large and elegant Art Deco Neoclassical centre table. Painted Trompe-l'œil wood to simulate parchment with gilded bronze feet. C1950, France. Some small signs of age related us...
Bronze
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
Mar solid ash wood Coffee Table
By Capital Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Mar coffee table, with contemporary style, was designed from the interaction and conversation that arise around a central table. This piece of furniture was born to smooth the in...
Wood, Ash
Juno Customizable Round Pedestal Table by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in oxidized maple and blackened steel Measures: 40” diameter x 29” high - square edge This customizable pedestal table is shown with a seamlessly welded, blackened steel ...
Steel
$6,902Sale 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
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
Burl Wood Brass Glass Top Square Coffee Table
By Mastercraft, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern massive burl wood frame glass top square coffee table. Gorgeous burl wood grain pattern. Nice design proportions.
Brass