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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$2,400 / item
Side Table No. 9 - Vrksa Series - wooden Side Table
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base. The proportions of the top and the base are made to enhance the centre design of the piece. The p...
Hardwood
Foyer Table No. 3 - Vrksa Series - Pedestal Table in Black by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This table is the Foyer Table No. 3 of the Vrksa Series of works. The foyer table has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with natural flows to create the design. The han...
Bentwood, Ash
$433Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 20.87 in
Striped Artisan Made Wooden Column Table Side Table Pedestal with Burl wood Top
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautiful one-of-a-kind Pedestal or side table has been made by a woodworker expressing different technics of woodworking. The beautiful placement of different woods, which wrap...
Wood, Hardwood, Burl
Sculptural Side Table Mango Wood Bleached Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural round side table features a ribbed pattern along its sides. The table's neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. It was crafted from a solid block ...
Wood, Fruitwood
Pedestal black marble Table
Located in Mexico City, MX
Table in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional business day...
Marble
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table with clear coated finish. Its neutral pigment and wood texture makes it perfect for any space. Carved from a solid trunk of mango wood, the ...
Wood, Fruitwood
Murano Glass Pedestals by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of brass pedestals with tainted Murano glass tops. Creation by Studio Glustin. Measures: ø 60 x H 62 cm / ø 40 x H 52 cm.
Brass
$1,700 / item
H 44 in W 20 in D 15 in
Paper Table, Square, Console Table in Stained Black Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness and calls for strong industrial motifs - the I/ the H, the beam / the cross, the Paper Table is a play on our own sense of balance. It questions the ...
Steel
Duo Pedestals by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of brass pedestals with 2 different heights, with tops in amber tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Dimensions: ...
Brass
Pair of Pedestal Tables in Travertine by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestal tables in patinated brass with a travertine top. Creation by Studio Glustin. Brass finishes and stone top customizable. (Can...
Travertine, Brass
$14,589
H 29.93 in Dm 55.12 in
No33 Scarpa Dining Table – Round Top with Customizable Wooden Base Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No33 Scarpa Dining Table – Round Top with Customizable Wooden Base by Joel Escalona ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer...
Hardwood
Black Pedestal Cube End Table
Located in New York, NY
A black gloss laminate veneered pedestal or cube end table, '70s Modern/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s or later. A great piece for sculpture, art, display, or as a...
Laminate, Wood
$14,589
H 29.93 in Dm 55.12 in
No16 Scarpa Table by NONO – Custom Round Dining Table with Sculptural Wooden Bas
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
No16 Scarpa Table by NONO – Custom Round Dining Table with Sculptural Wooden Base ——— Introducing the Scarpa Collection, a homage to the legendary Italian architect and designer, C...
Hardwood
Custom Periwinkle Pedestal Table by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom pedestal table with oval base and rectangular top. Periwinkle lacquer finish. Pristine condition. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio...
Lacquer, Walnut