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.
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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. ...
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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
$3,609 / set
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
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
$1,979
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
$1,863
H 26.58 in W 24.41 in D 40.56 in
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 Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of rattan armchairs were designed by Tito Agnoli in 1959. Rectangular base with scoop-form seats and curvy arms, these chairs work with or without cushions....
Rattan
$4,052Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
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
Poltrona Tre Cerchi in Rattan, Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La poltrona Tre Cerchi in rattan, progettata da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina, rappresenta un’icona del design italiano degli anni ’60. Caratterizzata da una struttura elegante e leggera,...
Rattan
Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rattan chair by Tito Agnoli. Use with a cushion or padding of your choice is recommended. Tito Agnoli (1931–2012) was an Italian architect and industrial designer notable for his ...
Rattan
$7,917 / set
H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 63.78 in
Tito Agnoli Attrib. Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Woven Chaise Longues
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant pair of chaise longues of Italian manufacture, dating from the mid-20th century attributed to Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. The frame is made entirely of steam-curved rattan cane...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,260
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 24.41 in
Minimal Rattan Chaise Longue by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Milan, IT
Rattan chaise longue by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
Rattan, Reed
Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this rattan armchair was designed by Tito Agnoli in 1950. Curvy and comfortable, this single chair can be used with or without a cushion. At the time of this posting,...
Rattan