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)
$6,762 / item
Outdoor Balou Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 105 x 227 x H 75cm. Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou...
Steel
$4,025 / 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
$10,381 / 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
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
$7,152 / item
Indoor Balou Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abacca, rattan, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 105 x 227 x H 75cm. Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Bal...
Steel
Walnut Highback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut highback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 75 cm x 164.5 cm x H 122 cm Woven panels c...
Rattan, Walnut
$5,104 / 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
$5,104 / 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
$4,052 / item
Forma Loveseat Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma loveseat indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan. Dimensions: 66 cm x 84 cm x H 82 cm. A contemporary collection perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces, the bala...
Rattan
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
$6,394 / 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
$6,552 / item
Outdoor Noodle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor noodle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, stainless steel, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors....
Steel, Stainless Steel
$7,798 / 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
$5,025 / item
Outdoor Pigalle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request. Dime...
Steel
$4,927 / 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
$5,236 / 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
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
$6,512 / item
Indoor Noodle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, nylon, stainless steel, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 96 cm x 153 cm x H 85 c...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,052 / item
Cabaret Indoor Loveseat Lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret loveseat lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyester fabric, urethane foam, steel, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78 cm x 147 cm x H 64 cm Cabaret wraps you in t...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$7,439 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Loveseat Lowback 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 64cm Cabaret wraps you ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,650 / 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
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Plastic
$5,710 / item
H 29 in W 59 in D 39 in
Green New York Velvet Loveseat Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) The new New York collection designs by Sergio Bicego still retains a contemporary soul a...
Velvet
Roly Poly Polyethylene Sofa in Ochre by Faye Toogood
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Outdoor Armless Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions....
Mahogany
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Fabric
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 59.5 in D 32 in
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in grayish blue leather, it is in good, original condition, showing l...
Leather
"Le Stelle" Loveseat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Knoll, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970s. Newly reupholstered in white Knoll boucle, the sofa features angled arm rests and Bellini's signatu...
Bouclé
Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This sofa/pouf is characterized by a flexible linear structure tied in a knot shape. The 'Knot' was the first piece created by the duo Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog, when designing furniture was still seen as a hobby by both of them. A few years later, when they came across the cover of an Italian magazine that showed a piece of furniture by the Campana brothers (the Boa sofa...
Fabric, Upholstery
Suelo Modern Loveseat
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern loveseat is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This ...
Hardwood
$8,710 / item
+ 8 moreH 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Ghidini 1961 Katana 2-Seat Sofa in Fabric by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
Fabric
1960s Loveseat in Larsen Fabric
Located in New York, NY
1960s loveseat in original Larsen fabric. Nicely made with sculptural arms and two pillows.
Fabric
Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage suede "Cloud" loveseat made in Italy, circa 1970s. This loveseat is wrapped by a padded edge that makes it look even more like a cloud, it h...
Suede, Wood