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.
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
Flush Mount Light No. 4 by Raka Studio - Bent Wood - Red Oak
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light No. 4 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using red oak by bending the wood. Two wooden pods bear the light bulbs, dispelling light from in between. T...
Oak, 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...
Oak, Bentwood, Ash
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. 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
Wall Light No. 001
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Strips of wood have been used to create this wall light. The strips create an organic flow and allow for the light to slip through the strips which creates a unique lighting experien...
Wood, Bentwood
SLAMP Fabula Small Ceiling/wall Light Prisma by Constantino Morosi
By Constantino Morosin, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Fabula appears to be a long, silky piece of fabric wound around itself. The new, iridescent versions for ceiling and wall are 60 cm in diameter, handmade with Lentiflex®, and feature...
Other
SLAMP Fabula Large Flush Light in Prisma by Constantino Morosin
By Constantino Morosin, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Fabula appears to be a long, silky piece of fabric wound around itself. The new, iridescent versions for ceiling and wall are 60 cm in diameter, handma...
Other
Handcrafted, "Iris", Walnut Ceiling Lamp by MacMaster, United Kingdom, 2020
By Mac Master
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted ceiling lamp designed by the British lighting studio "MacMaster". This lamp, model "Iris", is composed of 18 curved wood leaves that create an organic shape and ambient light.
Walnut
Silk over Metal "Sikus" Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
The Sikus wall fixture is part of the Orchestra Family of lighting designs. Its rounded sculptural form can add drama to any space, and this wall light is particularly evocative in o...
Silk
SLAMP Veli Large Flush Light in Prisma by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...
Other
LZF Link Wood Veneer Pendant Chandelier Large Size Hand-Made in Spain
Located in Highwood, IL
The LZF Link Wood Veneer Pendant chandelier was designed by Ray Power. For those of you who are familiar with our Old Plank inventory, you will notice that this very modern style chandelier is quite out of character for us. However, there is something so fluid and organic about Ray’s chandelier design, that it constantly draws one's eye to it and we love it. LZF veneer chandeliers are hand-made in Spain and tend to give out a warm light. LZF lighting...
Stainless Steel
