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.
Midcentury italian rattan Gala armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Gala armchair designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s. Designed during Franco Albini's celebrated collaboration with Bonacina, the Gala armchair is one of the most refin...
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
Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Wicker Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
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
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
Pair of "BP16 Continuum" armchairs, design Gio Ponti for Bonacina, Italy 1963
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: G. Gramigna, Repertory of Italian Design 1950- 1980, p. 93, Mondadori, 1985; S. Bouilhet-Dumas, D. Forest, S. Licitra, Gio Ponti Archi-Designer, p. 14, Silvana Editoria...
Bamboo, Reed
Pair of Biancamano Wicker Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Biancamano armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati in the 1950s and produced by Bonacina. Handcrafted in woven wicker, these chairs stand out for their sculptural s...
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
$3,960Sale Price / set|40% Off
Poltrone in Cuoio e Bambù Tito Agnoli per Bonacina 1970's
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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 Chaise Longue, Woven Rattan, Italy, Vintage Design, 1962
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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
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
Tito Agnoli Bamboo Armchair Set with Table, Italy, Circa 1960
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair pouf Tito Agnoli 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 B4 armchair and pouf in finely woven rattan. The armchair features a rounded backrest, se an...
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
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, "Tre Cerchi" Rattan Armchair, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
An undisputed masterpiece of Italian design, the “Tre Cerchi” armchair, designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by the historic Bonacina furniture manufacturer, represents a perfect syn...
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
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 Italian design. The piece pays hom...
Rattan
$15,023 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
$11,950
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Fabric, Wood
$5,918Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 85 in W 95 in D 90 in
Pair of Italian Decorative armchairs from the 1950s in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of original 1950's armchairs, completely well restored We have used a stain resistant velvet with classic prints in the mid 20th century Italian manner, a great result for somet...
Velvet, Wood
$3,528 / set
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 36.23 in
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair pouf Tito Agnoli 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 B4 armchair and pouf in finely woven rattan. The armchair features a rounded backrest, se an...
Rattan
$5,007
H 39.77 in W 24.41 in D 38.59 in
Armchair mod. BP 16 Continuum, design Giò PONTI for P. BONACINA. Italy, 60s
By Gio Ponti, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair mod. BP 16 Continuum, design Giò PONTI for P. BONACINA. Italy, 60s ORIGIN Italy PERIOD Anni 60 DESIGNER Gio PONTI (1891-1979) MARK Pierantonio BONACINE MODEL BP 16 Cont...
Rattan
Mid Century 1950s Model 803 Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in London, London
Armchair by Gio Ponti Model 803 New upholstery Stained beech legs Made by Cassina Retailed by Illums Bolihus (label attached) Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric with...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lugo, IT
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina Defects on the Vienna cane, as shown in the photo. Good condition. Thank you.
Wood
Italian Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
44This Italian armchair, attributed to the iconic style of Gio Ponti, beautifully embodies mid-century modern design. With its elegant lines and sophisticated silhouette, the chair f...
Cotton, Linen
$3,200 / set
H 33.08 in W 21.46 in D 22.05 in
Gio Ponti - Spirit - Pair of Armchairs - Loop Arms - Italy - 1950 - Mid-Century
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Pair of Armchairs with Loop Arms in Walnut and Ochre Velvet, Italy, 1950 Like silhouettes drawn in a single fluid gesture, this pair of Italian armchairs captures the poetics of pos...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,983 / set
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Giò PONTI. Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio PONTI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1940s AUTHOR Attributed to Giò PONTI (1891-1979) MATERIALS Mixed Materials DIMENSIONS Height:- 98cm Width: 74 cm...
Fabric, Wood
$1,934 / set
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of mid-century armchairs entirely made of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These charming organic modern chairs were produced in Italy during the 1960s and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$20,486 / set
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Fabric, Wood
a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Designer : Gio Ponti Item: a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs Manufacturer: (Pierantonio) Bonacina Material: ...
Bamboo
$1,422
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini. The uniqueness of this armchair is due t...
Bamboo, Rattan
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
'Margherita' armchair by Franco Albini, 1950s-60s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair made of wood and guinea cane in good overall condition with some signs of time as visible in photos. Absent pillow.
Wicker, Wood
Sold
H 42.92 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
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...
Rattan, Reed
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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
Sold
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
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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 37 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
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
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H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs Margherita by Albini Bonacina, 1950s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
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
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H 38.19 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Margherita Wicker Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
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
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H 39 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Tito Agnoli Attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Rattan, Bamboo
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Stamford, CT
Tito Agnoli Attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Rattan, Bamboo This charming pair of wicker and cane chairs, attributed to Tito Agnoli and likely produced by Bonaci...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood