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 Wicker and Teak Circular Bar Cart for Bonacina, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Tito Agnoli Wicker and Teak Circular Bar Cart for Bonacina, Italy 1960s
Metal
A lovely 1970s Italian woven bamboo, two drawer desk by Bonacina
By Bonacina
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1970s Italian woven bamboo desk by Bonacina, with two drawers with bamboo handles and lower woven bamboo shelf
Bamboo, Wood
$1,346
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Circular Walnut Drinks Bar Cart Trolley, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Savoy Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks impressive but is very functional ...
Walnut
Walnut Bar Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century modern bar cart designed by Jack Cartwright. Founders, maker. From the "Patterns" series, model 42190. Beautifully sculpted doors and concealed handles. An understated f...
Wood
$1,527
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 31.5 in
1960s Italian Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Dark Glass Top
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 1960s Hollywood Regency Italian two-tier brass and smoked glass bar cart. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, glamour and g...
Brass
Elegant Wooden Bar Cart Serving Trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian midcentury tea trolley or bar cart in the style of Ico Parisi. Including the original removable serving tray and the glass top.
Brass
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 44 in D 25 in
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell
By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell. Bent chrome tube structure with 3 drawers. Good vintage condition for its age shows wear and use to chrome and...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for bottles, cupboard for glasses and other necessities. Model # 5433 created out of waln...
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Two-drawer Desk Or Writing Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century mahogany writing table from England Very beautiful desk that has the perfect size neither too big nor too small. Ideal for working Elegant desk that has two dra...
Mahogany
$3,465
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Argelato, BO
Questa scrivania è il modello "Orix" prodotto da Molteni & C negli anni '70, progettato dai designer italiani Vittorio Parigi e Nani Prina. Si tratta di un pezzo iconico del design ...
Metal
George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart
By George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson style mid century oak bar cart Bar cart measures: 36.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 26 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Brass
$2,400
H 38.5 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Single Drawer Sculpted Curves Two-Tier Desk / Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak desk with sculpted curves and a two-tier work top. This desk is art deco era, dated circa 1930's-1940's. The piece has been refinished and shows very well. A single dovetail drawer on the front. Could be used as a small sideboard or entry way console. Desk dimensions...
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak desk, produced in Denmark in the 1970s. The desk can be used as free standing thanks to the finished back side. On the front there are three drawers with the or...
Teak
$1,530
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
1960s Italian Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Dark Glass Top
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 1960s Hollywood Regency Italian two-tier brass and smoked glass bar cart. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, glamour and g...
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 12.6 in D 14.18 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Corner Etagere, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan corner shelf by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1960, made with bamboo canes and wavy edge. Very good condition.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 29.14 in W 40.56 in D 9.45 in
Rack or Stand in Rattan by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rack or stand in rattan by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy - 1950s.
Rattan
Sold
H 16.75 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Rattan Bedside-Tables/ Wall-Mounted Shelves
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury rattan bedside-tables/ wall-mounted shelves. Vintage rare bedside wall-mounted tables/shelves in rattan attributed to Franco ...
Rattan
Sold
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in
Bamboo Pair of Nightstands Bonacina Design 1950 Rectangular Beige Shelves
By Bonacina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bamboo minimal pair of nightstands Bonacina design 1950 rectangular beige shelves.
Bamboo
Sold
H 18.51 in W 32.68 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Hooks Hanger by Bonacina Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Oval coat hooks in rattan by the Italian designer Bonacina, circa 1960.
Bamboo, Rattan
Bonacina Midcentury Italian Tiki Bar with 2 Stools, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
Vintage Italian tiki bar with 2 stools in wicker designed by Bonacina in the 1960s. Stools measures: Height 88 cm, diameter 47 cm Bar measures: Height 105 cm, width 149 cm, depth 1...
Bamboo, Wicker