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.
Pendant Rattan Chair ‘Eureka’ by Giovanni Travasa, Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural hanging chair in woven rattan, designed by Giovanni Travasa and produced by Vittorio Bonacina in Italy during the 1950s. Model ‘Eureka’ features an oval, cocoon-like for...
Metal
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
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
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Easy Chair for Bonacina, 1960s Very rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for company Pierantonio Bonacina i...
Bamboo, Wicker
"Foglia" Wicker Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
"Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing wicker shell with padded seat.
Wicker
"Foglia" Yellow Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow "Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing wicker shell with padded seat.
Wicker
Tito Agnoli Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs and Table, Bonacina, Italy 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
Pair of Italian Franco Albini Rattan Margherita Chairs for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Margherita rattan chairs designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy. These sculptural chairs are beautifully crafted and present a rich, desirable patina that enhances t...
Rattan
Mid-century modern Tito Agnoli P3 rattan lounge chair by Bonacina, 1960 Italy
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Renens, CH
Model P3 lounge chair by Tito Agnoli produced by Bonacina in Italy in 1964. The tubular metal frame gives a slender and elegant shape to this iconic rattan lounge chair. The perfec...
Cane, Rattan
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Bonacina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956 Designed in 1956 by Ico Parisi for the illustrious Bonacina company, renown...
Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan
$4,500
Bonacina Lounge Chair
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural design highlighting the color and beauty of natural rattan. All original, manufactured by Bonacina in Italy, who also included designers such as Franco Albini. The c...
Rattan
$3,450 / set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau Leather Lounge Chairs by, Italy 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s Magnific set of two lounge chairs manufactured by Poltr...
Leather
Set of two leather Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Bonacina Miss B2 chairs by Tito Agnoli with leather straps.
Steel
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
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
Iconic Rattan and Bamboo Stool by Tito Agnoli, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This stylish rattan and bamboo stool, designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1960s, showcases the designer's signature blend of elegance and functionality. Measuring 40 cm in diameter and 39...
Bamboo, Rattan
$6,518 / item
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
Fabric, Wood
$3,275
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
Easy Chair by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milan, IT
Easy chair by Isa Bergamo. Sinuous upholstered chair with original fabric and brass feet.
Brass
Bonacina Lounge Chair
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural design highlighting the color and beauty of natural rattan. All original, manufactured by Bonacina in Italy, who also included designers such as Franco Albini. The c...
Rattan
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and yellow fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Minor rust spot on front facing lower metal rod on right ...
Metal
Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Mid-century round Ottoman stool made of curved rattan and bamboo. This stool was designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs, Italy 1960s Mid-century bentwood lounge chairs with original upholstery manufactured and designed in Italy 1960s. It is in lovely vintage cond...
Fabric, Bentwood
Gio Ponti Bamboo Lounge Chair, Model BP16, Bonacina, 1963
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare bamboo lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Bonacina, Lurago d'Erba, model BP16, 1963. The chair is crafted in steam-bent bamboo with elegant, flowing lines th...
Bamboo
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H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Giovanni Travasa Organic Bamboo Wicker Easy Chair for Bonacina. ca. 1950 Very rare to find easy chair or armchair designed by Italian designer Giovanni Travasa for company Pieranton...
Bamboo, Wicker
Sold
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1960's
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs designed in 1960's by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy. Natural cognac leather upholstery with thick rattan structure.
Leather, Rattan
Sold
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Ciuingam chairs in leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967
By Paolo Lomazzi, Jonathan de Pas, Bonacina, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Ciuingam chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967 Details Designer: Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi Manufacturer: Bonacina Country: Ita...
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Sold
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Very rare Ciuingam chair in original leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi - 1967
By Jonathan de Pas, Paolo Lomazzi, Bonacina, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare Ciuingam chair in original leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967. This listing features one chair. The second chair is available but has some tears in...
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Set Of Two Nastro Lounge Chairs By Joe Colombo For Bonacina 1889, Italy 2016
By Bonacina, Joe Colombo
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Nastro lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Bonacina 1889. Joe Colombo was perhaps one of the most idiosyncratic designers of the twentieth century. With his progressive and...
Fabric, Rattan
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H 24.81 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Tito Agnoli safari lounge chairs for Bonacina 1960 with original leather
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning pair of bamboo and leather designed by Tito Agnoli in the 60ties. Chairs are in good vintage condition with some small stains and patina on the leather.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian Bonacina Bent Bamboo Lounge Chairs
By Bonacina
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of bent bamboo Lounge Chairs by famous Italian Brand Bonacina that is known for its amazing craftsmanship of bamboo furniture. The condition on this pair is superb and the chair...
Bamboo, Leather, Canvas
Sold
H 39.25 in W 29 in D 30 in
Italian Bonacina Rattan and Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1959
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
An oversized rattan and leather lounge chair, the 'Tre Cerchi' designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1959. A highly sculptural design, highlighting the beauty of the natural wood, t...
Leather, Rattan
Pair of Bamboo Lounge Chairs for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Bamboo Lounge Chairs by famous Italian Brand Bonacina that is known for its bamboo furniture. The condition on this pair is superb...
Bamboo
Sold
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina, Midcentury Rattan Chair "Gala", 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini for Bonacina, midcentury rattan chair "Gala", 1951.
Rattan
Sold
H 27.75 in W 38 in D 32 in
Giovanni Travasa "Eva" Lounge Chairs, Moulded Bamboo Fabric Bonacina Italy 1965
By Bonacina
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of early production moulded bamboo and fabric "Eva" lounge chairs. Designed by Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1965.
Fabric, Bamboo