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
Sculptural Side Table Mango Wood Sanded 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. A uniquely sculptural and versatil...
Wood, Fruitwood
Greenery Meditation Stone Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This low stone table is shaped from a captivating material known as greenery stone, named for its naturally occurring patterns suggestive of trees, grasses and other plantlike forms....
Stone
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
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
"Clover" pedestal in rock crystal by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb "Clover" pedestal in sculpted rock crystal with a rotary support in gilt bronze. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Studio Made Sculptural Pedestal
By Michael Coffey
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This carved pedestal, constructed from unstained mahogany with a rosewood top supported by bronze bars, is a representative example of the 1980s craft movement, a period marked by a ...
Bronze
$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
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
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
$2,100 / item
H 44 in W 60 in D 21 in
Paper Table L, Console Table, in Stained Black Steel 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 t...
Steel
Sculptural Side Table Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
In its raw organic form, this wonderfully sculptural round side table features an elaborate hand hewn texture on its sides. Its narrow slender shape and mix of curves adds to its cha...
Wood, Fruitwood
"Duo" Pedestals by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Duo" pedestals in brass and blue Brita onyx tops. Creation by Studio Glustin. Two different heights in the set of 2: Ø 55 x H 66 cm Ø 45 x H 58 cm.
Onyx, Brass