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.
Captivating Art Nouveau Influenced Rattan Palm Frond Console by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation read...
Rattan, Mahogany
Rattan Console Table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare console table in natural rattan. Very simple and elegant deign typical of the seventies. High quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
Rattan
Ebonized Mahogany Cane Top Asian Influence Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oriental Asian midcentury style carved base high quality craftsmanship console table with caned top.
Mahogany
Rattan Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 57" W x 20" D x 30" H, this stunning piece combines natural beauty with functional design, making it a perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with high-quality rattan, ...
Rattan
Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Console Table
By Bielecky Brothers, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking 1970s midcentury pencil reed rattan console table, constructed in the Organic Modern and Tropical styles after McGuire and Bielecky Bros. The sofa table features a sculptu...
Rattan, Reed
Rattan Natural Console Table
Located in Paris, FR
Console Table Rattan Natural with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Palm Beach Regency Coastal Modern Split Rattan Console with 2 Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Palm Beach Regency Coastal Modern Split Rattan Console with 2 Drawers Offered for sale is a vintage Palm Beach Regency or Coastal console table. The piece is clad in woven split rat...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Natural Rattan Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in natural rattan, this stunning table combines modern design with coastal charm. It features three spacious drawers for all your storage needs and an open lower shelf perfec...
Rattan, Wood
$1,553Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 42.33 in D 21.46 in
Beech Vienna Secession Art Nouveau Console Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Vienna Secession Art Nouveau console table. Design by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech base with original la...
Beech
Vintage Serge Roche Designer Palm Console
By Serge Roche, Frances Elkins
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Serge Roche, or "after" Serge Roche Console. Difficult to determine the exact age and designer/maker of the table. No markings or labels....
Composition
French Art Nouveau Marble Pastry Table Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French Art Nouveau pastry table or console table featuring a dark green marble slab top. The thick marble is supported by a bronze mounted steel decorative arts base with w...
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Art Nouveau console table, Portugal, 1910s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant console table in pure Art Nouveau style, 1910’s Has a brass plaque indicating the manufacturer: "Lusitana Marcenaria" based in Coimbra, Portugal, founded in 1911 Very good co...
Wood
Art Nouveau side table/console in painted wood, circa 1900
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Art Nouveau - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 110x69cm H:80cm Material : Bentwood painted black Art Nouveau side table, in the style of the Gebrüder Thonet company, renowned for ...
Bentwood
Reed Console with Ribbon and Bow by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Reed console by Betty Cobonpue for her Scultura line from the 1980s. The console is signed underneath with a metal oval plaque. Console measures 62" wide, 21" deep and 29" high.
Reed, Rattan
Betty Cobonpue Console Desk for Scultura Philippines 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Camden, ME
Betty Cobonpue console desk hand crafted for her Scultura line from the 1980s. This could be used as a writing table. A neoclassic design. The console is signed underneath with a met...
Reed
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H 29 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Contemporary Organic Modern Betty Cobonpue Ribbon Rattan Console Table, 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, "Ribbon" console table, made of bent rattan, by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980s. In great condition. The dimensions are 60" (5') W x 19.5" D x 29" H...
Rattan