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.
$2,000 / item
Pars Table I, by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Pars Side Tabel is a bent wood design made by Raka Studio. This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base. The proportions of the top and the ...
Wood, Bentwood
$2,000 / item
Pars Table ii, by Raka Studio, Minimalist Side Table
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Pars Side Tabel II is a bent wood design made by Raka Studio. This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base. The proportions of the top and t...
Wood, Bentwood
Pars Table III, by Raka Studio, Minimalist Side Table
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Pars side tabel III is a bent wood design made by Raka Studio. This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base. The proportions of the top and th...
Wood, Bentwood
Pars Tables, by Raka Studio, Minimalist Side Tables
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Pars side tables are a bent wood design made by Raka Studio. This piece's main element is bentwood's organic motion between the top and the base....
Wood, Bentwood
Side Table No. 5 - Vrksa Series, with a solid wood top by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece is the Side Table No. 5 from the Vrksa Series. The table is made using solid ash wood and it features vertically shaped strips of wood that have been bent and then carved...
Bentwood, Ash
$2,876
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Ola Side Table, Brushed Green Diabase Volcanic Stone, Studio Mohs
By Zeynep Saz
Located in Istanbul , Istanbul
A side table made entirely from marble gives this piece the appearance of a modern sculpture. The Ola side table can be crafted from different types of marble or green diabase volcan...
Stone, Marble
$1,590 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Arabescato Marble & Dark Walnut Axel Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$2,300 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Calcatta Viola Marble-Topped & Walnut Base Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 23.63 in
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its rich black pigment was achieved through burning the wood three times. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for ...
Wood, Fruitwood
$708Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood, Carved Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table with a wonderful hand-carved design on its exterior. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely ...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood with Arched Legs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its pigment and texture was achieved through meticulously sanding down the table and then finishing it with a clear coat. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece. This table features 3 arched legs...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its rich black pigment was achieved through burning the wood three times. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for ...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood with Ribbed Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its pigment and texture was achieved through meticulously sanding down the table and then finishing it with a clear coat. A uniquely sculpt...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Solid Teak Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This side table was crafted from a single block of teak wood. A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. I...
Teak
Azure Circular Acrylic Side Tables, Sheer by Carnevale Studio
By Carnevale Studio
Located in Providence, RI
This is Carnevale Studio’s first acrylic collection of tables. Shown first on 1stdibs. This collection consist of a coffee table, side table & bedside table. Jessica had been w...
Acrylic
Rubber Cyl II Side Table
By Arielle Assouline-Lichten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rubber and concrete cylinder cast with a brass inlay. Also available in speckled black, royal, and gris. Measures: Diameter 10" x height 20". Lead time: 6 weeks. Custom sizes ...
Brass
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke con...
Wood, Fruitwood
Agni Small Bentwood Side Table with Solid Wood Top by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A side table with its own raised platform made from Solid Ash wood. The solid wood top is raised by a bentwood design making this piece a fascinating one with a unique design element...
Bentwood