Vittorio Bonacina Bamboo Rattan Daybed Designed by Mario Cristiani, Italy, 1960s

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Vittorio Bonacina Bamboo Rattan Daybed Designed by Mario Cristiani, Italy, 1960s

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This bamboo and rattan daybed designed by Mario Cristiani in the early 1960s is a beautiful and rare piece of furniture that exudes a sense of exoticism and glamour. Its unique design is characterized by the use of natural materials and a combination of organic shapes and clean lines. Manufactured in Italy by Vittorio Bonacina, a renowned furniture company known for its expertise in the use of natural materials, this particular daybed has been remarkably preserved over the years and remains in very good and original condition, exhibiting a rare patina that enhances its overall aesthetic appeal. References: - Domus n. 414, May 1964, p.16, - Casa Novità/Abitare, nr. 1, June 1961 --------------- About Vittorio Bonacina: Vittorio Bonacina is an Italian furniture manufacturer that has been in business since the 19th century. The company was founded in 1889 by Vittorio Bonacina in Lurago d'Erba, a town near Como in northern Italy. Initially, the company produced wicker baskets and chairs for local use. However, it soon expanded its production to include furniture and accessories for homes and gardens. In the 1920s and 1930s, Vittorio Bonacina became known for its innovative use of materials such as bamboo, rattan, and other natural fibers in furniture design. During the post-war period, Vittorio Bonacina continued to grow and expand its range of products, including collaborations with well-known designers such as Gio Ponti and Franco Albini. In the 1950s and 1960s, the company became known for its modernist designs, which incorporated both traditional and contemporary materials. Today, Vittorio Bonacina remains a leading manufacturer of high-end furniture and accessories, with a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship. The company's products are sold worldwide and can be found in prestigious hotels, resorts, and private residences.

Creator:
Eugenio Gerli and Mario Cristiani (Designer),Vittorio Bonacina (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 84.65 in (215 cm)Depth: 34.65 in (88 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bamboo,Rattan
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Item sold without mattress and bed springs.
Seller Location:
Chiavari, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6764233507072

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Vittorio Bonacina

In the 1950s, Italian furniture producer Bonacina was passed from founder Giovanni Bonacina to his son, Vittorio Bonacina. Vittorio had a finger on the pulse of modern furniture design and moved Bonacina forward through collaborations with acclaimed mid-century creators like Gio Ponti, Renzo Mongiardino, Gae Aulenti, Joe Colombo and Franco Albini. Albini’s Margherita chair endures as one of Bonacina’s most iconic designs.

For more than 130 years, Bonacina has fostered the fine art of rattan weaving. The company’s vast collection of alluring furniture pieces was developed under four generations of the Bonacina family. Bonacina is now leading a rattan resurgence with its line of beautiful and stylish chairs, including lounge chairs and armchairs.

Bonacina was founded in 1889 by Giovanni in the renowned Italian furniture-making region of Brianza. He drew on the area’s history of basketry, using local cane and reed, in addition to Southeast Asian rattan, to weave furniture. Every piece of Bonacina furniture was and continues to be handmade.

Vittorio’s son, Mario Bonacina, helmed the company in the 1980s. Mario embarked on a project to release updated versions of some of Bonacina’s historical pieces. He continued working with modern designers and encouraged a company ethos of environmental sustainability.

Mario’s son, Elia Bonacina, joined the company in 2012. In 2013, Elia designed the Eris rattan lighting fixture, bringing a fresh perspective to the company's catalogue. In 2015, he acquired the Italian furniture brand Pierantonio Bonacina, which was started by another Bonacina family branch, and established a joint venture named Bonacina1889 s.r.l.

Bonacina’s exceptional designs have earned the company accolades at international exhibitions, including top prizes at the Triennale Milano and multiple Compasso d’Oro awards. Today, Bonacina retains the use of traditional materials and techniques while looking to the future. Most recently, it expanded into the outdoor furniture market.

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