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.
$8,000 / item
Chandelier No. 8 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This Lighting Piece is a bent wood chandelier with four lighting pods that illuminate the room. The signature style of Raka Studio for coving the lighting module is used in this piec...
Wood, Bentwood
Statement Lighting, Abstract Bentwood Chandelier by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A chandelier made in solid ashwood using wood bending techniques. The piece is a complex design, giving it a varying look from each angle. Three-light are placed in a wooden cocoon-l...
Bentwood
Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
Ash, Bentwood
Chandelier No. 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio made in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Chandelier No. 2 from the Vrksa Series is made in solid ash wood using wood bending techniques. The piece is a complex design, giving it a varying look from each angle. Spotlight...
Wood, Ash, Bentwood
Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
Bentwood, Ash
Chandelier No. 7 - Vrksa Series - Bent Wood Pendant Chandelier Light
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece is a pendant styled lighting piece with down lights installed at each of its three ends. The design initiates from a single point and spreads as it flows in an abstract fo...
Wood, Bentwood, Ash, Oak
Chandelier, wooden chandelier, lighting piece, Bent Wood Design by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The chandelier has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with beautiful flows to create the design. The handcrafted details on the piece such as the curves, varying thickness...
Ash, Bentwood
$10,500 / item
Chandelier No. 1 - Fluentum Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece follows a linear form with lighting points at each end - designed for hanging over tables. A minimally designed piece to retain focus on the craftsmanship and on how the w...
Wood, Bentwood
Chandelier No. 6 - Vrksa Series - Solid Wood Chandelier - Minimal Design
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A minimally designed piece made using elements from the Studio's flush mount lights; creating an elongated piece with lighting pods at each end. Its linear design allows it to fit el...
Ash, Oak, Bentwood
$7,500 / item
Chandelier No. 9 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This piece is a pendant styled lighting piece with lights installed at each of its 5 ends. The design initiates from a single point and spreads as it flows in an abstract form. It i...
Hardwood, Bentwood
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The ceiling light provides a warm, diffused glow...
Brass
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. Perfectly scaled for entryways, hallways, or restr...
Brass
On Hold|$6,500
H 51.19 in Dm 25.99 in
Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Wood Cream Pleated Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic five arm pendant lamp made of stained wood and brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s....
Brass
Large Flush Mount Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large flush mount light. Measures: Diameter 56 cm. Height 28 cm. Four E27 bulbs.
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
Porcelain, Glass
Brass Opaline Glass Pendant Light Bent Karlby for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Bent Karlby
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass shade with brass element, fitted with one E27 socket. Designed by Bent Karlby and made by Fog & Mørup in the 1950s. Up to 4 available, price per lamp.
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. Perfectly suited for entryways, hallways, or restr...
Brass
Large Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron Spain, 1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate, g...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Sunburst Pendant Light or Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Metal, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hollywood Regency Spanish Gold Leaf Gilt Iron Sunburst Foliage Pendant Lamp, 1940s. This sunburst chandelier was nicely constructed. It has two layers ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condi...
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
Chrome
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H 14 in W 86 in D 29 in
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern Chandelier, Bentwood, LED, 21st C.
By Raka Studio
Located in Stamford, CT
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern Sculptural Chandelier, Bentwood, LED, 21st C. Large limited edition hanging chandelier designed and produced by Raka Studio. This work features lacquered, sculpted, and carved ash and bentwood with integrated LED lighting strips. Greenwich Living Design...
Ash, Bentwood
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H 18 in W 89 in D 24 in
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern Chandelier, Bentwood, LED, 21st C.
By Raka Studio
Located in Stamford, CT
Raka Studio, Contemporary, Organic Modern Sculptural Chandelier, Bentwood, LED, 21st C. Large limited edition hanging chandelier designed and produced by Raka Studio. This work feat...
Ash