Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-award winning furniture designer and manufacturer from Cebu, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987 while studying industrial design at Pratt Institute in New York.
While completing his studies, Cobonpue apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy. He went on to study furniture marketing and production at the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in Reutlingen, Germany, under a private and state scholarship program, and subsequently worked in Bielefeld and Munich.
Cobonpue returned home to Cebu in 1996 to manage Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., a furniture design and manufacturing company founded by his mother, Betty Cobonpue, in 1972. Discovering that modern design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Cobonpue created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the KENNETHCOBONPUE brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive roster of clientele, which includes Hollywood celebrities and royalty.
With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies in his work, designer and creative director Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his creative, organic and expressive pieces. Working closely with some of the world’s leading designers — from household names to emerging talents — Cobonpue has been pushing the envelope for design in the Philippines and sharing his vision with a global audience.
Awards to Cobonpue’s credit include five Japan Good Design Awards, the grand prize at the Singapore International Design Competition, the DFA Design for Asia Award from the Hong Kong Design Centre, the American Society of Interior Design Top Pick selection and the French Coup de Coeur award. Several of Cobonpue’s designs were selected for several editions of the International Design Yearbook published in London and New York. Phaidon’s book, & Fork, underscores Cobonpue’s position as a leader of a new movement incorporating new technologies in crafts. In 2007, TIME magazine called him “rattan’s first virtuoso.” Cobonpue was named the Designer of the Year in the first edition of Maison&Objet Asia held in March 2014 in Singapore.
Cobonpue reveals new work each year in the design shows from Milan to New York, and he speaks regularly about Southeast Asian design all over the world. He has also appeared in European television and in countless international magazines and newspapers around the world. Various Cobonpue designs have also appeared in full-length feature films and television, such as Oceans 13 and CSI.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Philia)
$4,732 / item
Yellow Bloom by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Microfiber, fiberglass reinforced polymer, and steel. Dimensions: 98 x 105 x H 87cm. Inspired by a...
Steel
$4,564 / item
Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet lounge chair indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polycotton, steel, stainless steel. Dimensions: 86cm x 110cm x height 136cm Get c...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,987 / item
Indoor Lolah Capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Lolah capsule 1 by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, Nylon. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 113.5 cm x 103 cm x H 220cm Created using cons...
Nylon, Rattan
$3,102 / item
Outdoor Matilda Easy Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor matilda easy chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene. Aluminum. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: 100cm x 81cm x H 63cm. The same ...
Aluminum
$4,732 / item
Tangerine Bloom by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Microfiber, fiberglass reinforced polymer, and steel. Dimensions: 98 x 105 x H 87cm Inspired by a d...
Steel
$2,038 / item
Indoor Lulu Club Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor lulu club chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: abaca, nylon, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 78 cm x 84 cm x H 80.5 cm. Lulu adds ...
Steel
$2,654 / item
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 75 cm x 77 cm x H 72 cm La Luna’s quiet sop...
Rattan, Foam, Maple
$4,732 / item
Tangerine Bloom by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Microfiber, fiberglass reinforced polymer, and steel. Dimensions: 98 x 105 x H 87cm Inspired by a d...
Steel
$1,515 / item
Indoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abacca, rattan, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 60 x 89 x H 42cm. Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at firs...
Steel
$2,028 / item
Indoor Lasso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor lasso ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: diameter 90 cm x height 40cm Drift away on a f...
Steel
$8,808 / item
Outdoor Lolah Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lolah sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, aluminum. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: 120 cm x 240 cm x ...
Aluminum
$6,231 / item
Parchment Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Parchment loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Maple, steel. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 89 cm x 155.5 cm x H 78.5cm Ins...
Steel
$1,748 / item
Parchment Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Parchment armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Maple, Steel. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 68 cm x 67.5 cm x H 79 cm Insp...
Steel
$1,910 / item
Marcel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Marcel easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Aluminum. Dimensions: 65cm x 69cm x H 80cm The Marcel collection complements any outdoor space with pieces t...
Aluminum
$6,051 / item
Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet lounge chair outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: acrylic fabric, steel, stainless steel. Dimensions: 86 cm x 110 cm x H 136 cm. Get cau...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,923 / item
Indoor Pigalle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, nylon, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request. Dimen...
Steel
$2,769 / item
Indoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, Nylon, Steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request. ...
Steel
$7,423 / item
Outdoor Matilda Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Matilda sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene. Aluminum. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: 100cm x 230 cm...
Aluminum
$1,256 / item
Chocolate Brown Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita chocolate brown stool by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel. Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46cm. Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Steel
$12,401 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Sofa Highback by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret sofa highback by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78cm x 214cm x H 100cm Cabaret wraps you in...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,410 / item
La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
Rattan, Foam, Maple
$2,641 / item
Indoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Lulu Easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Abaca, Nylon, Steel. Also available in other colors and for o...
Steel
$1,653 / item
Brown Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Microfiber, Urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28cm x 67cm x H 55cm ...
Stainless Steel
$1,256 / item
Sky Blue Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita sky blue stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel. Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x Height 46cm Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Steel
$3,500 / item
Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut tilt easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Natural walnut Also available in maple. Dimensions: 95 cm x 92 cm x H 62 cm Tilt is handmade in our workshops to very ...
Rattan, Walnut
$3,474 / item
Outdoor Balou Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 98.5 x 101.5 x H 75cm Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort ...
Steel
$8,256 / item
Walnut Lowback Suzy Wong Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut lowback suzy wong sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 83 cm x 193 cm x H 64 cm Woven panels create a ...
Rattan, Walnut
$6,480 / item
Oasis Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasis loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, aluminum. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 110.5 cm x 140 cm x H 76 cm Inspired by the delicate shape o...
Aluminum
$1,410 / item
La Luna Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, polyurethane foam, maple. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: diameter 53 cm x height...
Rattan, Foam, Maple
$871 / item
Dreamcatcher Small Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher small stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Dimensions: Diameter 50cm x height 45cm. Reflecting the positive spirit of the Native Amer...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$9,744 / item
Dragnet Hanging Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet hanging chair indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polycotton, steel, stainless steel. Dimensions: 111.5cm x 110cm x H 176.5 cm Get caught in Dragnet’s comfort and eye-catching latticework. With fabric twisted...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,615 / item
Calyx Highback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Dimensions: 73 cm x 91 cm x H 100.5cm Like the lustrous diamond, Calyx features a matrix of interwoven polye...
Steel
$1,653 / item
Moss Green Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: microfiber, urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28 cm x 67 cm x H ...
Stainless Steel
$1,515 / item
Outdoor Balou Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 60 x 89 x H 42cm Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at first gl...
Steel
Maple Highback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple highback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 75 cm x 164.5 cm x height 122 cm Woven panels cre...
Rattan, Maple
Cabaret Outdoor Loveseat Highback by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret loveseat highback by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78cm x 147cm x H 100cm Cabaret wraps yo...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,102 / item
Outdoor Balou Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 105 x 167 x H 75cm Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at first ...
Steel
Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, stainless steel, steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 cm...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,730 / item
Outdoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: 59 ...
Steel
$10,117 / item
Russell Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Russell loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethyelene, Aluminum. Dimensions: 160cm x 202cm x H 220cm Russell brings the allure of escape to your space. Rest in its air...
Aluminum
$1,153 / item
Dreamcatcher Medium Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher medium stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other sizes. Dimensions: Diameter 80cm x height 26cm. Reflecting the pos...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,525 / item
Indoor Noodle Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, nylon, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 59 cm x 61 cm x H 78cm Spontaneous an...
Steel
$4,802 / item
Indoor Balou Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 105 x 167 x H 75cm Named after the bear from The Jungle Boo...
Steel
$2,038 / item
Dreamcatcher Extra Large Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher extra large stool by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other sizes. Dimensions: Diameter 120cm x ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,397 / item
Parchment Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Parchment easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: maple, steel. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 78 cm x 74.5 cm x h 71.5cm Inspired by bound manuscripts, the...
Steel
Walnut Lowback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Lowback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 83 cm x 162 cm x H 64 cm Woven panels create...
Rattan, Walnut
$4,974 / item
Maple Lowback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple lowback suzy wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 83 cm x 162 cm x H 64 cm. ...
Rattan, Maple
$4,602 / item
Mermaid Chaise Lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Mermaid chaise lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene. aluminum. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 170 cm x 69 cm x H 88 cm. The mermaid is a unique and...
Aluminum
Maple Lowback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple lowback suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 76 cm x 71 cm x H 64 cm. Woven panels create ...
Rattan, Maple
Maple Highback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple highback Suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 75 cm x 74 cm x H 122 cm Woven panels creat...
Rattan, Maple
Outdoor Balou Medium Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: Diameter 90 x height 42.5cm. Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes c...
Steel
$5,443 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78cm x 81cm x H 100cm. Cabaret wraps you in the w...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,295 / item
Forma Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, steel. Also available in right or left. Dimensions: 80 cm x 113 cm x H 103 cm. A contemporary collection perf...
Steel
$1,307 / item
Adesso Sky Blue Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethylene. auminum. Dimensions: 56 x 59 x H 80 cm. The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman and ch...
Aluminum
$3,729 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 73cm x 71.5cm x H 64cm Cabaret wraps you in the w...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,974 / item
Maple Lowback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple lowback suzy wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 83 cm x 162 cm x H 64 cm ...
Rattan, Maple
$2,025 / item
Calyx Lowback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: polyethelene, steel. Dimensions: 65.5cm x 62 cm x H 70.5cm Like the lustrous diamond, Calyx features a matrix of interwoven polye...
Steel
$7,599 / item
Cabaret Indoor Loveseat Highback by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret loveseat highback by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyester fabric, urethane foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78cm x 147cm x H 100cm Cabaret wraps you...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,371 / item
Hagia Side Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Hagia side chair b by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, nylon. steel. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 54 cm x 55 cm x H 83 cm. Bask in Hagia’s regal luxury...
Steel
$833 / item
Stacking Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Stacking armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethylene, steel, stainless steel. Dimensions: 60cm x 60cm x 76cm The signature dents in t...
Steel, Stainless Steel