Testimonials

I have worked with Ricky for years and visited his remarkable factory in Bombay. His furniture is not only perfect for projects in the tropics - where I have decorated entire houses with his pieces, they also work in cities. In fact I'm wracking my brain to think of somewhere I haven't included something of his .He is extremely collaborative, enthusiastic and intelligent……. in fact I'd like to be Ricky when I grow up.

I was introduced to Ricky Lamba by my dear friend and fellow Interior Designer Tom Scheerer. Tom is a genius at his métier. Tom found Ricky on the internet and made the journey to Mumbai to see him. There he discovered Ricky's magical enterprise which uses artisans to create hand carved furniture with centuries-old techniques.We all got a glimpse of these pieces as they began year by year to bring wonder at the Lyford Cay Club during Tom's decade long transformation/freshening of this Colonial gem in the Bahamas.Ricky's interpretations of seriously classical pieces for the Main Club as well as whimsical pagoda shaped cabana furniture for the pool captured our imagination.What we learned from Tom is that Ricky reveled in the challenge.Ricky's own encyclopedic knowledge of classical furniture and scale made this collaboration wondrous for Tom and Ricky.Ricky started to collect Indian antique furniture as a young boy. He currently has the largest collection of Antique furniture in india. A young obsession turned into a masterful life of collecting and creating.In my own design business we cannot do a project without these very special pieces from Ricky. They resemble nothing else. They are truly hand carved and created and finished. They are special.Ricky guides and designs and advises daily on projects. His knowledge and ability is world class.

Working with Ricky Lamba and The Raj Company has been a complete pleasure. Their style, quality and attention to detail is unmatched anywhere. Whether we're working on a house in the Bahamas or a thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, they always find the perfect way to make our vision come to life.

My long association with The Raj Company has been nothing but a pleasure. Many years ago, during my first visit to Bombay a whole new world opened up to through Ricky Lamba. His fantastic collection of Anglo Indian and Portuguese colonial furniture serves as a wonderful starting off point for beautifully made reproductions, made for modern times. Through the Raj Company we have been able to supply our clients with specifically scaled, beautifully made and durable reproduction furniture that has the quality of the originals. Further , the Raj Company has made several container loads of wonderful "western style" case good and occasional furniture in teak and other woods for Tom Scheerer Inc, all with the same attention to detail and quality. Bravo Ricky! May you outlive me so I don't have to do without you!

The pieces are beautiful! I could not be happier! I cannot wait to see them in person! Thank you so very much for your kindness and understanding throughout this process. I am deeply grateful for your attention to the details of this process. I hope to someday make use of The Raj Company's amazing services and talents in the future.

It's been an amazing experience working with you guys. It's really commendable the finishing and quality of the products you've manufactured. Working with you was super easy, you made the whole process really smooth and streamlined. I am definitely recommending you guys to many of my designer peeps and colleagues.

I just returned from Key West and am happy to report the Raj pieces are installed and both client and I are very pleased.  The quality of your furniture is excellent!  I want to thank you for all your help with the design and selection phase as well as the shipping.

Just a short note of thanks and appreciation for the amazingly gorgeous furniture. It all arrived in perfect condition -- great craftsmanship and your packing crew went above and beyond.The little antique chest is superb, and thank you for the finishing touches. The bed is spectacular and went together perfectly. Table and glass top are mint condition, as are the two benches.You and your teams do such great work -- thanks again!

The furniture is absolutely gorgeous Ricky We were right down to the wire but let me tell you this is beauty, durability and utility embodied - such beautiful craft you have created here. Those are those old western ideals of good design - I hope we will work together for the next decades to learn from you and your team  your principles and continue to build beautiful, durable, useful things and places across the globe. So thrilled.Thanks for all your support and effort.

Thanks so much for sending the pictures of the now finished-finished bed! I don’t just like it … I love it … very much!!! A big, big thanks to you and the team who helped to make this happen .I am extremely happy about the end result; the bed looks magnificent. It one of those truly one-of-its-kind pieces that you and the team managed to bring back to life … and not just that, you improved on the original design which is exceptional work.

An exciting project in Mexico called for the in depth expertise of an 18th C Artisan. The Mexican east coast steeped in architecture did not replicate such fine antiqued pieces on the scale needed. Already a trusted friend of my clients, to look half way across the globe to Ricky's Mumbai emporium replicating pieces rich in Portuguese heritage was an easy segeway, we were able to fit out a 20,000 sq.ft. project with all of the nuances needed to compliment our architecture, on time and with toe curling beauty. Now, not only a respected colleague but a true friend, a recommendation is hardly needed, he is indeed a treasure that maybe I shouldn't share!!

I first heard of The Raj Company when I was looking for a four poster bed for a client in New York City. From conception to completion and delivery the entire journey was a pleasure. Ricky was extremely helpful, professional and prompt. When the bed was delivered my clients were positively delighted. The colonial four poster bed fits well in the chic lower Manhattan large bedroom with high ceilings. I am looking forward to visiting Mumbai later this year. There is so much more I want to create with The Raj Company!

Ricky and I were introduced by an American hall of fame decorator type who had used his workrooms to produce some of the most charming Anglo-Indian furnishings that I have seen to date…really the Ceylonese never had it so good. A scholar, gentleman and a master of all he pursues, Ricky is the best. It was refreshing during the course of our first few calls and emails to speak with Ricky, who has a rare in depth knowledge of 18th century and 19th century methods of construction, carving and detailing. He knew exactly what I was talking about that I found him once or twice completing my very sentences before they’d escaped my lips. Within a short period of time we were embarking on one of my most ambitious pieces to date: a suite of Robert Adam inspired library cabinets executed in Teakwood for the seaside library of one my most adventurous and particular clients, an African American billionaire and his beguiling wife. Please come see a later version in my New York City showroom, where one can also see other pieces we have collaborated on: a set of Jacob Frères inspired bergere and a large set of Chippendale dining chairs, both executed in teak and upholstered in Sunbrella, divine for the terrace in any chic seaside setting, yet also perfectly at home in a glamorous Manhattan loft. Towering faux bamboo etageres in the Chinese Export taste house my rare book collection nearby and are also of our collaboration. I look forward to our next production, which will likely be any day now. If considering production of Anglo-Indian, Burmese Colonial, Anglo – Ceylonese furniture for either a house or a chic luxury hotel, there is no short list of carvers and cabinet makers from which to choose from..…there is just Ricky Lamba & The Raj Furniture Company. I can be reached by email or telephone for verification of anything written here.

By sheer chance, several years ago while visiting Mumbai, my husband and I stepped into Ricky Lamba’s fabulous emporium.  We were just in the planning stages of our hacienda on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast.  We knew exactly what we wanted, but hadn’t yet begun.  As we walked through room after room of glorious antiques and exquisite reproductions, redolent of craftsmanship, each piece with its own soul, we were completely astonished.  My husband immediately proceeded to buy ten antique carved South Indian beds, as well as many other fine antique and reproduction pieces.  Our good friend and most excellent interior designer, June Scott of DWG Design Studio, worked closely with Ricky Lamba over the next year to create all of the furniture to complement her extraordinary design work on our hacienda in the Yucatan.  The house and the furniture were ready on time and, shortly thereafter, the entire project had the desired feel of having been there for a hundred years.  I thank my good friend Ricky Lamba and I would always hope to work closely with Ricky and June on any projects we might embark upon in the future.

Hi Ricky I could go on and on singing your praises. Here you go:I discovered Raj Company while admiring a beautiful project in Veranda Magazine, and upon further investigation, I learned they have made exquisite pieces for many established designers around the world. Their extensive collection of colonial antiques and reproductions seemed perfectly suited for my work in Florida and the Caribbean, and they have custom capabilities of working in any style. Due to my tight deadline, I was reluctant to place an order in the midst of the global pandemic, but proceeded with a half dozen pieces. Not only did they deliver on time, but they were one month ahead of schedule. More importantly, their attention to detail, craftmanship and communication were top notch. We received progress photos every step of the way, along with suggestions and recommendations. Working with Ricky and his team has been a wonderful experience and I look forward to many future projects with them.