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.
Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs. In good condition with some reed losses at the base of chairs.
Reed
Extraordinary Pair of Art Deco Style Loungers by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of rare lounge chairs is unique on the market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professional...
Rattan
Fabulous Coastal Modern Pair Betty Cobonpue Barrel Back Wicker Lounge Chairs
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Coastal Modern pair of signed Betty Cobonpue wicker barrel back lounge chairs. These are very rare and hardly ever seen for sale in the marketplace. Betty Cobonpue, create...
Wicker, Wood
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan chaise lounge In the manner of Gabriella Crespi By Betty Cobonpue Circa 1980s Measures: 24"W x 68.5"D x 40"H. Seat height: ...
Rattan, Reed
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue 1980s Measures: 25.5"W x 71"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: 12". Very good origin...
Rattan, Reed
Extraordinary Set of 8 Trompe L'oiel Dining Chairs by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Bamboo, Mahogany
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue Circa 1980s Measures: 23.75" W x 77" D x 33" H. Seat height: 13". Very goo...
Rattan
Majestic Restored Rattan Emperors Seat by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Emperors seat by the wickedly Talented Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980. Steamed reed rattan with a stunning detail over solid mahogany constructi...
Rattan, Mahogany
Extraordinary Set of 14 Trompe L'oiel Arm Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Bamboo, Mahogany
Extraordinary Set of 12 Trompe L'oiel Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Bamboo, Mahogany
$1,400Sale Price|56% Off
H 36 in W 59 in D 30 in
Antique Split Reed Chaise Lounge, Hand-Crafted, 1930s, Vintage Style
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique split reed chaise lounge, 1930's.
Reed
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling walnut base with blue fabric. Fabric is old and should be replaced.
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club/lounge chairs, dating from the 1970's. Reupholstered in a luxurious and rich emerald green jewel tone velvet. Very comfortable, stylish and elegant vintage midcentury chairs...
Velvet
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Club Chair Ottoman, John Wisner Campaign Style
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair Ficks Reed rattan Campaign style lounge or club chairs plus one ottoman with interesting brass cap accents by John Wisner for the Far Horiz...
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of rattan lounge chairs are new arrivals from Sweden. Made in the 1950s both chairs are in remarkably good condition showing no major signs of wear, damage or repair. We di...
Rattan
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Argentina, circa 1935
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant pair of fabulous Art Deco Club chairs. Brought back from Argentina this pair is in fabulous condition. Corded fabric has mellowed to a charcoal grey. Some fading has occurred...
Cord, Oak
$2,850
H 30.25 in W 34.75 in D 49.75 in
Vintage Braided Rattan Chaise Lounge From the Estate of Roberta Flack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage chaise lounge is a stunning example of organic modernism, originally hailing from the personal estate of the legendary singer Roberta Flack. Expertly crafted...
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Woven Rattan Ikea Chaise Lounge
By IKEA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage IKEA "Karlskrona" chaise lounge, designed by Nike Karlsson, is a masterclass in Scandinavian modern design, merging sculptural fluidity with organic materiality. Hand-wo...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$2,800
H 34 in W 36 in D 36 in
Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Michael Taylor, Wicker Works
Located in Bensalem, PA
Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker Works San Francisco CA By Peter Rocchia
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage Bent Rattan Chaise Lounge - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exceptional vintage chaise lounges represent the height of 1970s organic modernism. Expertly crafted from high-quality bent rattan, the frames feature a striking concentric rin...
Rattan
Restored Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chair by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A gorgeous sculptural organic Post modern split reed rattan lounge chair with matching ottoman By Betty Cobonpue circa 1980 . This rare set includes the rounded "Scultura" looped fo...
Rattan
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H 35.44 in W 64.57 in D 33.86 in
Rare Vintage Sculptural Pencil Reed & Wood Sofa by Betty Cobonpue, Usa 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare sculptural pencil reed & wood sofa by Betty Cobonpue, USA 1980s. From her 'Scultura' range. There's not a bad angle on this beauty. Seat cushion has its original self-pattern...
Fabric, Cane, Reed, Wood
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H 34 in W 23 in D 52 in
Restored Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Betty Cobonp
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A gorgeous sculptural organic modern split reed rattan lounge chair with ottoman By Betty Cobonpue 1980's Chair measures: 23.5" W x 52" D x 33.5" H. Seat height: 18" Ottoman measures...
Rattan
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H 34 in W 22 in D 26 in
Betty Cobonpue Scultura Pencil Reed Rattan and Boucle Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four, 1980s bentwood pencil reed rattan and boucle dining chairs. These vintage chairs retain their original tags and are part of the Scultura li...
Rattan, Bentwood
Betty Cobonpue designed "Scultura" Chair, Matching Sofa Also Listed
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful chair, made in the 80's, is in great condition showing the appropriate age wear on the original "bone wash" color. We have also posted a sofa of the same lineage. The ...
Rattan, Wood
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H 35 in W 86 in D 29 in
Betty Cobonpue designed "Scultura" Sofa, Also Posted - Coordinating Chair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful piece, made in the 80's, is in great condition showing the appropriate age wear on the original "bone wash" color. We have also posted a chair of the same lineage. The...
Rattan, Wood
Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A gorgeous sculptural organic modern split reed rattan lounge chair with ottoman By Betty Cobonpue 1980's Chair measures: 23.5" W x 52...
Rattan
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan low lounge chairs By Betty Cobonpue Circa 1980s Measures: 32"W x 27"D x 25.5"H. Seat height 7.5". Arm height 18". V...
Rattan
Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A gorgeous sculptural organic modern split reed rattan lounge chair with ottoman By Betty Cobonpue 1980's Chair measures: 23.5" W x 52...
Rattan
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounges, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounges By Betty Cobonpue 1980s Measures: 23.75"W x 77"D x 33"H. Seat height: 13". Very good origina...
Rattan, Reed
Sold
H 30 in W 37 in D 41 in
Extraordinary Pair Trompe L'oiel Club Chairs by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of rare club chairs is unique on the World market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the ...
Bamboo, Mahogany
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural organic modern split reed rattan low lounge chairs By Betty Cobonpue 1980s Measures: 30"W x 27.5"D x 26"H. Seat height 7.5". Arm height 18.5". ...
Rattan, Reed