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.
Console Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series in bent ash wood by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The console is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are fluid in the...
Hardwood, Bentwood, Ash
Console Table No. 5 - Fluentum Series - Solid Wood Console Table
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Console Table No. 5 of the Fluentum Series, derives its design from the Studio’s Working Desk No.1 and was a custom design for a client’s space. The piece is made in red oak and ...
Ash, Oak, Bentwood, Wood
Centre Table No. 12 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Vrksa Series is based on bending solid wood to create the pieces, this has allowed us to design handmade furniture in a unique aesthetic in which the natural flow of the wood tak...
Glass, Bentwood
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
Oculus Centre Table by Raka Studio, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Oculus centre table is designed using the ancient Japanese technique of wood bending. At Raka Studio we create designs using this technique which are ...
Glass, Bentwood
Foyer Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
he foyer table has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with natural flows to create the design. The handcrafted details on the piece such as the curves, varying thickness o...
Wood, Glass
Allen Console by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Allen console by Madheke Dimensions: D 38 x W 150 x H 90 cm. Materials: Leather, veneer, metal. Bronzed finish body, with soft edged lacquered parchment upper and lower surface....
Metal
Allen Console Table by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
A refined interplay of material and form, Allen’s classic language is made distinct through its encased parchment leather top with a high-gloss finish. A brushed antique brass frame...
Metal, Brass
Sampha Console by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Sampha Console blends rustic charm with modern sophistication. Solid, robust, leather-wrapped legs anchor the piece with a sense of grounded resilience and its hand-finished woo...
Metal, Brass
Orta Bridge Console Table by NITUSH AROOSH
Located in Geneve, CH
Orta Bridge Console Table by NITUSH AROOSH Dimensions: D 40 x W 135 x H 100 cm. Materials: Stainless steel and tinted glass. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Please contact us. Aroosh and Nitush Mahipal, the creative minds behind Nitush-Aroosh, were born and raised in New Delhi, India, amidst a vibrant cultural and artistic milieu. Their parents instilled in them a love of beauty and creativity from a young age, and they were fortunate to travel extensively to different parts of the world, where they were exposed to diverse forms of art, design, and architecture. From childhood, Aroosh and Nitush were captivated by the stainless steel available at their family’s factory, spending countless hours creating their toys and honing their skills. This fascination laid the foundation for their future design and art endeavors, eventually leading to the birth of Nitush-Aroosh. The Mahipal brothers use innovative techniques to create a crumbled effect on stainless steel, resulting in sculptural pieces that appear to be made of a different material altogether. Their sculptural objects, including furniture, lights, sculptures, and wall installations, are carefully crafted to invite the viewers to embark on self-discovery and introspection. The Mahipal brother’s maiden international art exhibition at the Marbella Art...
Stainless Steel
Convivium Console by De Castelli
Located in Geneve, CH
Convivium Console by De Castelli Dimensions: W 140 x D 43 x H 85 cm Materials: DeErosion Brass Other versions are available. Please contact us for any requests. Inspired by the tabl...
Brass
Form Console by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Form Console by DAaZ Dimensions: D 47 x W 220 x H 76 cm. Materials: Ash wood, glass fiber reinforced polymer. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape o...
Fiberglass, Wood
