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.
An Italian 1970s woven bamboo and brass ceiling light by Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s woven bamboo and brass ceiling light by Franco Albini for Bonacina, with black lacquered ceiling rose. Re wired with new brass fitting, black cord flex and PAT test...
Brass
$1,403
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier or Ceiling Light by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic brass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the Seventies. The chandelier it also can be used as a ceiling or wall light not using brass cili...
Brass
1970s Glass Ceiling Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible,
Metal
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s Hollywood Regency
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian brass and Murano glass pendant light. The height is adjustable. Five E14 bulbs. Diameter 40 cm.
Brass
$330 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in
1970s Italian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Ceiling Light
By Cortem
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Italian explosion proof ceiling light Made by Cortem a manufacturer of explosion proof electrical equipment these lights were specifically designed to light up hazardous areas within industrial settings, close to the operator and equipment. Substantial cast aluminium base with numbered glass...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti, Jacques Adnet
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant ceiling lamp created by Valenti in the 1970s, this is a truly exclusive version inspired by the designs of Jacques Adnet, adapting his visual language into a suspended piece....
Brass
$1,079
H 7.09 in Dm 15.36 in
Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal and Glass Flower Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Hollywood Regency style gilt metal and glass flower ceiling light, 1970s A charming Italian ceiling light in the Hollywood Regency style, dating to the 1970s. This sculptura...
Metal
1970s Murano Ceiling Light My Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful bell shaped Murano ceiling light my Mazzega, 1970s. Rough white coloured surface on transparent glass with caramel board. Details Creator: Mazzega, Murano Dimensions...
Metal, Brass
$1,200
H 41.34 in Dm 17.72 in
Extraordinary Aluminium and Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Mazegga, 1970s, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful Murano glass hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The light is made of thick Murano. It has an amazing color and it is very solid. The three glass parts are secure to...
Aluminum
Bamboo and Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Handcrafted rattan cane pendant lamp in the Gabriella Crespi style in the shape of a dome with brass details from the 1970s with a circular design. This pendant lamp has a bell-shape...
Brass
Italian Gilt Metal Foliate Ceiling Light, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency gilt metal four-light ceiling lamp with foliate detailing. This decorative ceiling light, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, reflects the opulent fla...
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Rattan, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and bamboo rattan pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 63.25"H x 24.0"W x 24.0"D Stem Length (inches): 49.0" Dimensions of ...
Brass
Murano glass and brass pendant light by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Lyon, FR
Murano glass and brass pendant light crafted by renowned Murano glassmaker La Murrina in Italy during the 1970s. It features a hand-blown Murano glass shade in a soft pink hue, topp...
Brass