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
$1,368
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
$1,560
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 Willy Rizzo, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
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
$3,500
H 34 in W 34.25 in D 17.875 in
Walnut Bar Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders manner of 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
$11,100Sale Price|26% Off
H 29 in W 32.75 in D 19.75 in
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This innovative bar cart by Sergio Rodrigues was crafted in circa 1960 from Brazilian Rosewood with contrasting white formica interior, made in Brazil and recently imported to the states. Fully restored and ready to be used and cherished immediately. A highly sought-after collectors piece, this dry bar / trolley features a flip-top which becomes a usable platform...
Formica, Rosewood
Panoplie Scalloped Walnut Bar Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut bar cart made by Panoplie. Rectangular cart with two tiers and carved wavy scalloped detail on shelf edges. Curved wood handles and 3 bottle compartments on lower sh...
Walnut
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
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 of course the glass top.
Brass
$1,920
H 26.38 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Italy, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1970s Italian two-tier faux bamboo brass and glass bar cart with great brass wheels, green smoked glass tops and removable tray. Very good condition wit...
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
$4,500
H 15.75 in Dm 29.5 in
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina BT 2 Bamboo and Rattan Round Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
Tito Agnoli for Pierantonio Bonacina modernist round coffee table model BT 2 composed of woven bamboo and rattan ending in four sculptural curved legs, Lurago D'Erba, Italy, 1960s. T...
Rattan, Bamboo
$1,560
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 Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman, Maison Baguès
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
$3,200Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 30.25 in W 25.75 in D 18.25 in
Panoplie Scalloped White Oak Bar Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white oak bar cart newly made in Los Angeles. Rectangular cart with two tiers and carved wavy scalloped detail on shelf edges. Curved wood handl...
Oak
Vintage Bonacina Bar Cart
By Bonacina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rattan Italian bar cart by Bonacina. Open cylindrical cart on casters with interior bottom shelf and wood top with leather tie detailing. Unique piece!
Rattan, Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Italian Riviera Vittorio Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley
By Bonacina
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Riviera Vittorio Bonacina bamboo and rattan serving bar cart The bar has room for 3 bottles.
Bamboo, Rattan