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.
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
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Ico Parisi, Bonacina
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
$2,064
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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
$2,125Sale Price|30% Off
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 37.41 in
Italian Bonacina Tito Agnoli Armchair Rattan Mid-Century Model BP9
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Historical armchair Produced by Bonacina to a design by Tito Agnoli in the 1950s, in Curved and Shaped Rattan with net, model BP9.
Rattan
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tito Agnoli was an Italian designer and the Architect during 20th century. Tito Agnoli rattan chairs are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts. Clean lines and a s...
Leather, Rattan
Rattan armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1959
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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
$7,800 / set
H 29 in W 33 in D 34 in
Elegant Pair of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of Italian modern lounge chairs features elegant sculpted seats with stylish vintage upholstery. The unique and comfortable seat backs paired with tapered brass leg...
Upholstery
$6,295 / set
H 28 in W 36 in D 40 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Mid Century Togo Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset mid century togo lounge chair with ottoman The chair measures: 36 wide x 40 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 12 inches The ottoman measures: 36 w...
Upholstery
$4,834 / set
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
$3,400
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
Ico Parisi for Bonacina Woven Rattan Pouf, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Footstool or pouf made entirely of round rattan with central hole, composed of many concentric parallel strides and interlacing between them, italian designed by Ico Parisi for Bona...
Bamboo, Rattan
Pouf in vimini di Tito Agnoli per Bonacina, 1960s, set di 2
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Quarrata, IT
Pouf in vimini, realizzati a mano, disegnati da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina negli anni ‘60.
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Pouf in vimini di Tito Agnoli per Bonacina, 1960s, set di 2
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Quarrata, IT
Pouf in vimini, realizzati a mano, disegnati da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina negli anni ‘60.
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 24.41 in
Franco Albini, Large vintage mid-century rattan cane 'Lobster Pot' Ottoman stool
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina (attr.) Ottoman, late 1950s / early 1960s Rattan cane A striking looking and versatile piece of furniture, a great addition to any room. Lovely or...
Rattan
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Pouf Mod. Margherita by F. Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan pouf mod. Margherita by F. Albini for Bonacina, 1960s rattan pouf model Margherita with structure without legs with a circular base, made of cane cane...
Rattan
Pair of Woven Rattan Ottomans by Franco Albini
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched pair of woven natural rattan round ottomans / poufs / seats by Franco Albini - Italy - circa 1950. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section.
Rattan