For more than 130 years, Italian furniture producer 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 Bonacina 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.
In the 1950s, the company passed to Giovanni’s 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.
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.
On 1stDibs, find Bonacina seating, garden furniture, wall mirrors and more.
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H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 26.78 in
Rare Italian Rattan and Wicker Chaise Longues by Bonacina, Italy 30s
By Bonacina
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare rattan and wicker chaise longues or lounger armchair, with footstools was made in the 20s by Bonacina in Italy
Wicker, Rattan
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...
Rattan, Glass
$8,359
H 27.17 in W 120.87 in D 98.82 in
Bonacina Record Player Corner Sofa with Integrated Speakers & Pull-Out Bed
By Bonacina
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and playful vintage corner sofa by Bonacina, Italy, dating from the late 1960s–1970s. This exceptional piece combines seating, entertainment, and storage into one sculptural u...
Steel
$11,599
H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 37.41 in
Gio Ponti Continuum BP16 Armchair in Bamboo, Made by Bonacina 1970s-80s
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Brussels, BE
Continuum armchair in Bamboo, Designed by Gio Ponti, Made by Bonacina. This example dates to production from the 1970s-80s. Bamboo, wicker and original upholstery and cushion. Dimen...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
$3,036
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Easy Chair for Bonacina, 1960s Very rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for company Pierantonio Bonacina i...
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century bamboo Stool was designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina Italy in '60s. Stool is in top vintage condition. It is stable and ready to bring vintage, bohemian charm in your ...
Bamboo, Rattan
An Italian 1970s circular bamboo mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s circular bamboo mirror with woven pencil reed bamboo by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Bamboo
$3,012Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Tito Agnoli set of two bamboo cane armchairs 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Armchairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina late 1960s. Bamboo frame and natural cognac-colored Leather upholstery. Some stains on the leather
Animal Skin, Bamboo
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