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.
Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of armchairs represents an iconic testament to postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini in 1951 and produced by the historic Vittor...
Bamboo, Rattan
Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Armchair "Eva," Italy 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Poltrona Mod. Eva, designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965 for the Italian company Bonacina. The frame is made of hand-bent reed (also often called Manao or Malacca). The seat consists ...
Fabric, Rush
$9,775Sale Price|40% Off
Gio Ponti Continuum BP16 Armchair in Bamboo, Made by Bonacina 1970s-80s
By Bonacina, Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Continuum armchair in Bamboo, Designed by Gio Ponti, Made by Bonacina. This example dates to production from the 1970s-80s. Bamboo, wicker and original upholstery and cushion. Dimen...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair Tre Cerchi Tito Agnoli Bonacina 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair Tre Cerchi Tito Agnoli Bonacina 1960s Armchair mod. Tre Cerchi with round base in rattan. The structure is based on three circles that cros...
Leather, Rattan
Italian Rattan and Bamboo Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. Italy 60s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Rattan armchair designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Bonacina Made in Italy in the 60s
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s Chaise longue or armchair mod. P3 entirely in rattan. The structure is composed of a single component...
Rattan
$934Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1960s bamboo ARMCHAIR in the style of Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vintage Bonacina style armchair made of bamboo and faux leather dating from 1960. Beautiful object constructed from curved bamboo cane and bound with wicker. The original seat was m...
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Armchair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. This item has a wonderful patina due tu age and use. In the seat and in the back as well a piece of rattan is ...
Rattan
$4,064Sale Price / set|40% Off
Poltrone in Cuoio e Bambù Tito Agnoli per Bonacina 1970's
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Milano, MI
Set di due Poltrone disegnate da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina agli inizi degli anni 70. Struttura in Bambù e Tappezzeria in Cuoio naturale color cognac. Le poltrone si presentano in condizioni molto buone con patina vintage...
Leather, Bamboo
Tito Agnoli Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs and Table, Bonacina, Italy 1960
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Italian bamboo armchairs designed by Tito Agnoli for Pierantonio Bonacina. Majestic in size and with great sculptural shape. They are rare and elegant, although not roc...
Bamboo
1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic pair of “Margherita” rattan armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Italian modernist Franco Albini for Bonacina. A pioneering blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist ...
Rattan
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the center of...
Fabric, Rattan
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s Rattan armchair or deckchair mod. 981 with armrests and footrest. The structure is painted dark red, with...
Metal
Italian Mid Century Rattan B4 Armchair and Pouf, Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair and pouf by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s Armchair mod. B4 with armrests and curved backrest complete with footrest, entirely in ratt...
Rattan
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the centre of the se...
Rattan
Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1962
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Chaise Longue is an original decorative design furniture realized by Tito Agnoli in 1962. Rare example of P3S rattan chaise longue designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the 60s. ...
Other
Unavailable|$14,015 / set
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini PL19 Pair of Three Piece Armchairs for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
The "Modello PL19" or "I tre Pezzi" armchairs, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholste...
Iron
Tito Agnoli 1960s Italian Rattan Stool
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960's Italian circular rattan stool by Tito Agnoli. Original rattan with nice age and patina. Great as stool or table.
Rattan
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s. The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Rattan
$3,270
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 24.41 in
Minimal Wicker Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
Wicker chaise longue by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
Wicker
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - cleaning.
Fabric, Wood
$1,985
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 36.62 in
Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s Gorgeous armchair or lounge chair, Mod. B3, designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by Pierantonio Bon...
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Armchair in Bouclé
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in white Boucle fabric - carefully refurbished
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Gala chair postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini in 1951 and produced by the historic Vittorio Bonacina & C. factory, specializing in ...
Rattan
Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s. The stools feature a ...
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Freshly upholstery.
Velvet
$3,270
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Living room armchair mod. BP4 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960
By Bonacina 1889, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, RM
Living room armchair mod. BP4 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960 Product details Dimensions: 70 L x 100 H x 90 P cm Materials: rattan Manufacturer: Bonacina 1889 The armchair is...
Rattan
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...
Rattan, Glass
Poltrona 'Margherita' di Franco Albini anni 50-60
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona realizzata in legno e canna d'India in buone condizioni generali con qualche segno del tempo come visibile in foto. Cuscino assente.
Wicker, Wood
Sold
H 38.59 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of rattan armchairs Margherita by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Margherita armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1950s Two white-painted pieces, excellent condition, minor signs of aging. After the war, Albini experimented with elastic...
Rattan
Sold
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.08 in
Iconic Margherita armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Margherita armchair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, Italy, 1950s The iconic Margherita armchair, designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina. The armchair is made of rattan. At the time, Albi...
Rattan
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H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Renzo Mongiardino Pair of Wicker Armchairs for Bonacina, Italy 1977
By Bonacina, Renzo Mongiardino
Located in Milan, IT
Renzo Mongiardino Pair of Wicker Armchairs for Bonacina, Italy 1977 Model: Astrea A Timeless Mongiardino Interiors Classic
Fabric, Wicker, Rush
Rattan armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1959
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Armchairs in rush by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1959 Entirely handcrafted in woven wicker/rattan (rush). Elegant, enveloping lines on a sustainable base. Measures 95 × 65 × h 87 cm. ...
Rattan
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H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Iconic Margherita armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Margherita armchair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, Italy, 1950s The iconic Margherita armchair, designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina. The armchair is made of rattan. At the time, Albi...
Rattan
Sold
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Franco Albini pair of armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of...
Rattan
Sold
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Wicker Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Franco Albini armchair model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The piece pays homage to th...
Rattan
Sold
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs Margherita by Albini Bonacina, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Rattan armchairs Margherita by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1950s Pair of armchairs mod. Margherita entirely in rattan with a round base. The backrest and s...
Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
Sold
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair rattan Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair rattan Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1951 Armchair mod. Margherita entirely in rattan with a round base. The backrest and seat follow curved lin...
Rattan
Sold
H 38.19 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Margherita Wicker Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of Iconic armchairs model "Margherita" designed in 1951 by Franco Albini and manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italia...
Wool, Bouclé, Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker
Gio Ponti for Bonacina Continuum BP 16 Lounge Chair, Italy 1963
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rare bamboo 'Continuum' lounge chair model BP16 designed by Gio Ponti, manufactured by Bonacina. The chair is completely made of bamboo and wicker and still has its original upholste...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan