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.
Console Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series in bent ash wood by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The console is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are fluid in the...
Hardwood, Bentwood, Ash
Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series. The construction of the table is a clean design; showcasing details and flows of a bent-wood design. Wood emerges smo...
Ash, Bentwood
$10,378 / item
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 87.8 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk made with a mix of raw materials: wood, leather, stainless steel and glass. Drawers in curved plywood, with a Makassar ebony finishing, equipped with drawers with full-e...
Ebony
$13,109
H 29.8 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 in
Writing Desk in Solid English Walnut, Design No 5. By Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
English walnut desk, design no.5, 2019. This Desk was shown by the Connaught Brown Gallery of London at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht and the Masterpiece Fair in London in 2019. ...
Walnut
Athinia Desk by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Timeless allure and exquisite craftsmanship make this desk a precious addition to a modern or classic decor. The oval structure in walnut wood flaunts an elegant leather upholstery w...
Metal
$5,170 / item
H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 28.75 in
Fragment Trestle Series Desk/Table by Toad, bespoke edition
Located in London, GB
Elegantly combining antique hand forged iron with beautiful fragmented live edge Tivoli marble. Available to order - lead time: 6 weeks.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Schonbuch Bureau Console Table by Earnest Studio
By Schönbuch, Earnest Studio
Located in New York, NY
The table from the BUREAU line melds clear modernity with timeless class, its rounded lines being a key design feature. BUREAU is the perfect size for a dining table, but also makes the ideal showcase for creative arrangements of plants or decorative accessories. An eye-catching addition to any space, it can equally well be used as a home office desk. To make space for other things when needed, laptops and office utensils can quickly be stowed in the handy storage compartment under the table top. The compartment is closed on three sides and can be fitted with two electrical sockets if desired. Whether at home or in a hotel room, the elegant BUREAU table complements any interior. The frame is made of solid beech, with an array of matt colors to choose from to add a personal touch. Alternatively, BUREAU is available in bleached, matt maple or oiled, natural walnut wood, with a solid wood top and frame. With the painted versions of BUREAU, the top can additionally be finished with a protective nano coating that is especially resilient and ideal for commercial settings. The BUREAU line also includes a slim console table...
Beech
$19,118 / item
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona ————————————————————— Solace Console Table Series Design by Joel Escalona The Solace console table se...
Hardwood
Art Deco desk in Macassar ebony - France, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This graceful Art Deco writing desk, harking of the style of French cabinetmaker and decorator Eugène Printz, is made from richly hued and beautifully grained Macassar ebony veneer. ...
Macassar
$21,932
H 27.17 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Poul Kjaerholm "PK51" Working Desk Table in Ash Wood & Steel by E. Kold, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and unique Danish mid century rectangular working desk table model "PK-51" in ash wood and a chrome-plated steel base by Poul Kjaerholm produced and stamped by E. Kold Christe...
Cut Steel
Katakana Desk by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana desk by Dare Studio Dimensions: W 120 x D 70 x H 85 Materials: American black walnut, black leather The Katakana desk is a bold and versatile...
Walnut
$6,798 / item
H 30 in W 66 in D 21 in
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in ebonized quarter-sawn white oak, oxidized walnut, and oxidized maple Measures: 66-72" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table s...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...
Walnut
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti.
Plastic
Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series. The construction of the table is a clean design; showcasing details and flows of a bent-wood design. Wood emerges smo...
Ash, Bentwood