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Betty Cobonpue Seating

Filipino

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.

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Creator: Betty Cobonpue
Restored Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chair by Betty Cobonpue
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Betty Cobonpue Seating

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Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
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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". ...
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1980s Organic Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue Seating

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Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Betty Cobonpue
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A gorgeous sculptural organic modern split reed rattan chaise lounge By Betty Cobonpue 1980s Measures: 24.5" W x 69.25" D x 39" H. Seat height: 11.5". Very good original ...
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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...
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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, "Scultura" Collection, 1980s Measures: 24.5" W x 69.25" D x 39" H. Seat heig...
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1980s Organic Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue Seating

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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...
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue Seating

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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...
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue Seating

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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...
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue Seating

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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...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue Seating

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Betty Cobonpue seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Betty Cobonpue seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of natural fiber and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Betty Cobonpue seating, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Betty Cobonpue were created in the mid-century modern style in southeast asia during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Tropi-cal, Tendo Mokko, and Junzo Sakakura. Prices for Betty Cobonpue seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,750 and can go as high as $66,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,500.

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