Raka Studio Furniture
Pakistani
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.
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Creator: Raka Studio
Centre Table No. 7 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio made in Ash Wood and Leather
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A minimal design achieved by bending wood and leather which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The walnut stain finish enhances the natural grains of wood along with its cra...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
$8,000 / item
Flush Mount Light No. 5 - Vrksa Series
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. Four cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling lig...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$6,800 / 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...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$2,400 / item
Side Table No. 8 - 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...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,100 / item
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...
Category
2010s Streamlined Moderne Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Ash
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...
Category
2010s Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$2,000 / item
Floor Lamp No. 5 - Vrksa Series - Bent Wood Lamp in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This sculptural floor lamp is part of the Vrksa Series and derives its inspiration from The Forms line of works. The piece demonstrates the flow of wood, the emerging and the reducti...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
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 ...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak, Bentwood, Wood
Selene - Dining table by Raka Studio - Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Selene, in Greek, means the moon, is a dining table crafted by bending solid Ash wood. The studio tried to mimic the design elements of nature. All the forms at the base are genteell...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood, Lacquer
$19,500 / item
Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 003
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood.
The sculptures can...
Category
2010s Pakistani Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Ash
Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series.
The construction of the table is a clean design; showcasing details and flows of a bent-wood design. Wood emerges smo...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Flush Mount Light 3 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ebonised Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 3 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Five cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling li...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Side Lamp No. 3 - Vrksa Series, by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The table lamp 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...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Form No. 7 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Forms; our sculptural series aims to explore the possibilities that wood can reach and the working techniques used by the Studio to produce their works.
Form No. 7 exceeds conv...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Oak
Bent Wood Small Coffee Table with Brass Elements and Safety Glass by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The coffee table has an ascending bent wood design with intricate detail. The clear glass top is balanced using vertical brass. The single length of wood has been bent in a design to...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
2010s Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
$6,500 / item
Form No. 1 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form.
The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Console VI by Raka Studio - Bend wood console
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Console V1 is a part of the Vrksa Series of works.
The Console has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with natural flows to create the design. The handcrafted details...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood
$2,800 / item
Form No. 2 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form.
The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Table B4 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Black and Natural Bentwood with Brass
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Table B4 is a minimal bentwood design which has been used to hold the brass rods together which raise the top in place. The piece has been given an ebonised and natural finish to...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Brass
Center Table No. 1 - Fluentum Series - Abstract Coffee Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This table is the Center Table No. 1 of the Fluentum Series of works.
The piece embodies a sculptural base that has been designed with a clean form to focus on the flow of the wood...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Glass, Bentwood, Ash
I0I Centre Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The 101 cocktail table is crafted by bending ash wood to create the base frame which balances a clear glass top which is curved to complement the frame's curves. The continuous flowi...
Category
2010s Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
$4,000 / item
Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 002
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood.
The sculptures can...
Category
2010s Pakistani Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Ash
Statement Lighting, Sculptural Bentwood Chandelier by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A chandelier made in solid ashwood using wood bending techniques. A single light is placed in a wooden cocoon which releases light with linear gaps creating a distinct lighting ambia...
Category
2010s Unknown Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Ash
Modern Bent Wood Coffee Table with Safety Glass Top by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's earlier classic coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood which reveals beautiful details at a closer look. The clear smooth lacquer finish ...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Glass, Ash, 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....
Category
2010s Modern Raka Studio Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Raka Studio furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Raka Studio furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raka Studio furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Raka Studio were created in the modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Misaya, and Masaya. Prices for Raka Studio furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $38,909, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,400.
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