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.
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
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. 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 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
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
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...
Ash, Bentwood
Krasnogorov Studio, "Watiya Juta Chandelier", Chandelier
By Krasnogorov Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Watiya Juta" is the name of the Australian species of the Acacia tree. Aboriginal peoples have used the design motif – the inspiration for this chandelier - for thousands of years a...
Sapele Wood
Krasnogorov Studio, "Pearl" Original, Chandelier, 2019
By Krasnogorov Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note that the Pearl Chandelier's dimensions do not include the ceiling suspension arm length. There is three sizes for the Pearl Chandelier, with this listing being for the Original size. Please inquire for more details on fixture dimensions with our sales team. The pearl chandelier is clearly inspired by organic forms, lily pads, oyster shells, plant tendrils, but at the same time is a rationally conceived, architectural form that is driven by the material of its construction: wood. Woodworkers must work within the discipline imposed by the strengths and limitations of their medium. Like the triangulated trusses of a timber form barn, the carved arms and supports are shaped to carry their weight, and function as members of a well-balanced wooden structure. Carving of this quality declined with the passing of the great masters of Art Nouveau, Gaudi, Majorelle, Guimard, etc. The pearl is a modern reinvention of this tradition one hundred years later. The furniture and lighting of Thomas Newman Studio...
Wood
Twist Echino Chandelier by LAFABLIGHT
Located in Geneve, CH
Twist Echino Chandelier by LAFABLIGHT Dimensions: D 87 x H 125 cm Materials: Wooden structure woven with ecru cotton, textile cable with metal/wood rosette. LAFABLIGHT was born from...
Metal
Chandelier Cocon by Friedel Wauer for GOLDKANT
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
German chandelier Cocon manufactured in the sixties by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Metal
Large Contemporary Chandelier, Sculptural Collectible Design "Bosei" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
- Colours are customisable both on the interior and exterior (Please see the colour chart). - Voltage can be set to 120V or 230V. - If you require colour/material samples, please fee...
Brass
Krasnogorov Studio, "Pearl" Akoya, Chandelier, 2019
By Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note that the Pearl Chandelier's dimensions do not include the ceiling suspension arm length. There is three sizes for the Pearl Chandelier, with this listing being for the Akoya size. Please inquire for more details on fixture dimensions with our sales team. The pearl chandelier is clearly inspired by organic forms, lily pads, oyster shells, plant tendrils, but at the same time is a rationally conceived, architectural form that is driven by the material of its construction: wood. Woodworkers must work within the discipline imposed by the strengths and limitations of their medium. Like the triangulated trusses of a timber form barn, the carved arms and supports are shaped to carry their weight, and function as members of a well-balanced wooden structure. Carving of this quality declined with the passing of the great masters of Art Nouveau, Gaudi, Majorelle, Guimard, etc. The pearl is a modern reinvention of this tradition one hundred years later. The furniture and lighting of Thomas Newman Studio...
Wood
