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 Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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 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
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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
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
$3,550 / set
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 25 in
Ico Parisi Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman in New Boucle Mid Century Modern
By Ico Parisi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman, in the style of Ico Parisi, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivory color boucle and refinished in b...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,016
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
$4,295 / set
H 36 in W 24.25 in D 33 in
Ico Parisi Style Mid Century Italian Sculpted Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Ico Parisi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ico Parisi Style Mid Century Italian Sculpted Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24.25 wide x 33 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height/chair clea...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,320
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Mid-century modern Tito Agnoli P3 rattan lounge chair by Bonacina, 1960 Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
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
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Mid Century Brown Jordan Cantilevered Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2 Piece
By Brown Jordan
Located in Basel, BS
Rare designer, sleek cantilevered outdoor lounge chair and matching ottoman set, perfect for your mid century ranch garden / patio / poolside, you na...
Chrome
$4,127Sale 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, 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
$3,320
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
$2,964
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli Organic Bamboo Wicker Armchair for Bonacina. ca. 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
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
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
$6,950 / set
H 39.59 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
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
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 Franco Albini, Bonacina
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