Filipino furniture designer Betty Cobonpue has since the 1980s created imaginative contemporary pieces, including her now-famous sculptural furniture made from laminated rattan vines, a technique she pioneered and for which her Scultura collection achieved renown.
Cobonpue studied interior and industrial design in New York before returning to Cebu in the Philippines. While she worked as an interior designer in New York for a short time, furniture design proved to be her overarching passion. By 1971, frustrated by multiple companies and designers copying her work, Cobonpue set up shop with a handful of carpenters in her backyard in Cebu to have full control over her products.
She was particularly inspired by the shape of a Chinese barrel and, with the help of her best carpenter, created a ribbon-like sash. Cobonpue’s designs follow a “no hard-edge” philosophy started by that first rattan ribbon. Every piece flows and contours around itself, giving each lounge chair a sense of inviting comfort and each center table a reinforced sturdiness.
Cobonpue passed on her company to her son, furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. The pair continue to collaborate on projects that are in demand with collectors for their distinctive shapes and inviting materials.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Betty Cobonpue building and garden elements, seating, tables and more.
Unique Sculptural Mirror by Betty Cobonpue – “Sculptura” Collection
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Sculptural Mirror by Betty Cobonpue – “Scultura” Collection (matching console available separately) A striking sculptural wall mirror from the iconic Scultura collection by Fil...
Rattan, Mirror, Wood
Sculptural Leather Wall Mirror
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural leather wall mirror.
Leather
$2,886Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 29.14 in D 3.94 in
Contemporary Unique 'Al Fresco' Mirror by Superpoly
By Superpoly
Located in Copenhagen, DK
During their residency at the Palazzo Monti, French design duo Superpoly were inspired by the large Italian family-style dinners they had with the fellow artists and designers, which paved the way to the creation of this mirror, encircled with the reminiscence of those evenings: a reaching hand, part of a shellfish and a lemon slice.
Cotton, Mirror
Sculptural Contemporary Brutalist Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural contemporary Brutalist mirror. Patinated metal frame.
Metal
$18,542
H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 4.73 in
Unique Oversized Sunburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood by Francisco Hurtado, 1940s
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Oversized Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood Manufactured by Francisco Hurtado, Spain, 1940-1950. Francisco Hurtado was an spanish cabinet maker from the mid-...
Gold Leaf
Unique Custom Wooble Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique custom wooble mirror by Kim Thome Dimensions: Custom Materials: Glass, architectural reflective film Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in L...
Glass
Sculptural Mirror
By Salvino Marsura
Located in London, GB
An organic, sculptural mirror with an irregular, handcrafted metal frame. Its raw, textured finish and asymmetrical shape make it a striking statement piece.
Bronze
Unique Three Dimensional Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking Mid-Century Modern wall mirror featuring Brutalist design elements. The piece is framed in rich walnut with a distinctive center panel showcasing bold, sculptural square rel...
Wood, Walnut, Mirror
Unique Handmade Grisaille Alice Mirror by Slow Design
By Slow Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique handmade Grisaille Alice mirror by Slow Design Available colors: Gold on clear mirror, grey on clear mirror, black mirror Materials: glass and steel hanger / Technique: gri...
Glass, Mirror
Custom Modernist Sculptural Mirror by Carmen Spera
By Carmen Spera
Located in New York, NY
This mirror was custom made in 1987 for a New York City apartment. It features hand painted mirror with frosted and etched design and polychromed and gilt wood accents. A wonderful e...
Mirror
Sculptural Starburst Nail Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural sunburst nail mirror, American, circa 1960s. Handmade with welded patinated nails. Overall diameter is 32 inches, diameter of mirror is inches...
Metal
Bespoke Sculptural Slate Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke sculptural slate mirror. Please note that this mirror is made in France and can be customizable to your specifications with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. One mirror is currently...
Slate
Unique Colourful Lacquered Fabric Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique colourful lacquered fabric mirror by Karl Springer Provenance: Property from the personal collection of Jeff Schuerholz of Fat Chance, the iconic Los Angeles store for the Ho...
Fabric
Sold
H 42.52 in W 29.93 in D 2.76 in
Postmodern Rattan Mirror in the Shape of a Ribbon with Bow by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This charming and romantic mirror has a frame in the shape of a ribbon with a large bow on top. It was produced circa 1980, made of steamed rattan. Its designer is Betty Cobonpue, f...
Rattan, Mirror