In the 1950s, Italian furniture producer Bonacina was passed from founder Giovanni Bonacina to his 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.
For more than 130 years, 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 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.
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 vintage Vittorio Bonacina furniture.
Rush and Rattan Midcentury Round Coffee Table by Franca Helg for Bonacina, 1955
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and rare low table was designed by Franca Helg in 1955 and produced by Bonacina. Overall good condition: The main structure remains in very good condition, but the top...
Rush
Italian White Painted Rush Coat Rack by Franca Helg for Vittorio Bonacina, 1961
By Franca Helg, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Italian coat rack was designed by Franca Helg and manufactured in Italy by Vittorio Bonacina in the early 1960s. It was made of rattan and later painted white. Excellent vintage...
Rush
Tito Agnoli P3 Chaise Longue by Vittorio Bonacina, Blue Rattan, 1960
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV048 Tito Agnoli (1931-2012) P3 blue rattan chaise longue in perfect conditions. This chaise longue in blue rattan had been custom made as a unique piece. Manifacture, Bona...
Rattan
Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coat Rack in Rose Gold Finish
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking coat rack is in stainless steel with a rose gold finish. Made entirely of stainless steel, its vertical element rests on a round base and is covered by a series of butt...
Brass
Chaise longue
Located in Porto, PT
Chaise longue. Made of mahogany wood; upholstered in beige velvet. Rests on four turned legs. Dimensions: 80x165x63 cm.
Wood
Midcentury Style Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round coffee table. Influenced by the work of the French Modernists, this table features figured walnut veneer, in a radial slip match pattern. Legs are solid waln...
Wood
Midcentury Italian Round Glass Top Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian round coffee table with handwoven bamboo and rattan base with circular glass top, 1950s. This beautiful organic bamboo and rattan coffee table would compliment any...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Round Rattan Coffee Table
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 41" W x 41" D x 19" H, this stunning piece combines natural beauty with functional design, making it a perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with high-quality rattan,...
Rattan
$1,526
H 24.41 in Dm 22.45 in
Midcentury Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round coffee table in bamboo, rattan and wicker with lower shelf. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
MidCentury Italian Round Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding midcentury round coffee table in curved bamboo and rattan. This lovely piece was designed in italy in the 1970s. This beautiful two tier round coffee table has a sturdy ...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
$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 Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
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...
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,696
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 15.95 in
Large Rattan and Wicker Elephant Side Table by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and rare midcentury elephant-shaped side table with removable tray fully made in hand-woven wicker. This stylish organic piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coat Rack in Polished Brass
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking coat rack is in stainless steel. Made entirely of stainless steel, its vertical element rests on a round base and is covered by a series of butterflies positioned at different heights and angles, offering a versatile array of places to hang coats...
Brass
Midcentury Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern round coffee table with double shelves completely in bamboo and rattan made in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Italian Midcentury Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous organic coffee table made of organic bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The table is in very good and dry condition and was professionally cleaned. It can be use...
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,753
H 19.69 in W 25.99 in D 22.45 in
Midcentury Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval hand-crafted coffee table with curved legs in rattan and bamboo by Tito Agnoli. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A highly decorative bamboo and rattan coffee tab...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Jules Leleu Round Coffee Table, France, 1955
By Jules Leleu
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jules Leleu Round Coffee Table, wood, brass and glass, France, 1955 Designed in 1955, this round coffee table distills Jules Leleu’s mature language into a quiet, composed gesture. ...
Brass
Midcentury Round Coffee Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing round coffee table in bamboo/rattan with curved legs and top in glass. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Good general conditions, the glass surface has some scratches.
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Gio Ponti & Lio Carminati 'Biancamano' Lounge Chair in Cane
By Vittorio Bonacina, Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati for Vittorio Bonacina, 'Biancamano', lounge chair, rattan, Italy, 1950s In collaboration, Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati conceived the Biancamano lounge cha...
Cane
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H 40.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Giovanni Travasa per Vittorio Bonacina Poltrona in Rattan "Foglia", Italia 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Poltrona Mod. Foglia di Giovanni Travasa per la famosa Ditta Italiana Vittorio Bonacina anni '70. Struttura in rattan e seduta con nuovo rivestimento in tessuto arancio. An archite...
Fabric, Rattan
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H 18 in W 49 in D 4 in
Franca Helg & Franco Albini Large Rattan Wall Coat Rack, Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina 1889, Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
A large and decorative wall-mounted Riviera Style coat & hat rack with five hooks from the 1960s. Designed by Italian designers Franca Helg & Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Ita...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Eva mod. chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rivoli, IT
Designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965, Eva is an elegant armchair made of supple curved rush with a comfortable cushion as a seat. The version for sale comes in cream coloring, with ...
Fabric, Rush
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H 25.99 in W 34.26 in D 26.38 in
Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original Eva armchair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1965. Beautiful sculptural bent palm frame which are shaped together like ribbons with...
Mohair, Palmwood
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H 25.99 in W 34.26 in D 26.38 in
Eva Chairs by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original Eva armchairs by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy 1965. Beautiful sculptural bent palm frame which are shaped together like ribbons wit...
Mohair, Palmwood
Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage rattan round pouf designed by Franco Albini in the 1950s and manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s. An ingeniously designed stool that's composed solely of bent-ra...
Rattan
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H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
A pair of Vittorio Bonacina split cane bamboo mirrors with bamboo hanging chains
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in London, GB
A pair of orignal 1970s Vittorio Bonacina split cane bamboo mirrors, both with bamboo hanging chain and orignal plates.
Bamboo, Mirror
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H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 26.38 in
Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original Eva armchair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1965. Beautiful sculptural bent bamboo frame which are shaped together like ribbons with a large cushioned sea...
Mohair, Bamboo
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H 33.86 in W 18.31 in D 20.48 in
Tito Agnoli Bamboo, Velvet and Cane Dining Chairs for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This set of eight dining chairs, designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Italian design of the period. The chairs are made f...
Bamboo, Cane
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H 23.63 in W 84.65 in D 34.65 in
Vittorio Bonacina Bamboo Rattan Daybed Designed by Mario Cristiani, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This bamboo and rattan daybed designed by Mario Cristiani in the early 1960s is a beautiful and rare piece of furniture that exudes a sense of exoticism and glamour. Its unique desig...
Bamboo, Rattan
Bonacina pair of Bamboo Fireplace Chairs
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
Set of two fireplace chairs production Bonacina 60s. In Lurago d'Erba Giovanni treasured the art of the ancient craft of basket weaving and, more than ...
Bamboo
Vittorio Bonacina coat racks from the sixties
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
Italian production bamboo cane coat rack 3 places by Vittorio Binacina In Lurago d'Erba Giovanni treasured the art of the ancient craft of basket weaving and, more than a century ag...
Bamboo
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H 34.65 in W 27.96 in L 34.65 in
Pair of Tito Agnoli P3 Wicker Easy or Garden Chair for Vittorio Bonacina, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of two authentic P3 lounge chairs designed in the '60s by Tito Agnoli and produced in the late 1970s by Vittorio Bonacina. Labelled with the manufacturer metal plaque and equipped with their original cushions, they are in almost perfect vintage condition since they come from and in-house swimming pool. Built on a light metal tubular structure covered with an hand knotted cane, these chairs have a minimalistic design which can fit both, indoor and outdoor use. Dimensions: 88 x 71 x 66 cm [D x W x H] Condition: No repairs. The original cane is in excellent condition. Matching original cushions present. Label: manufacturer’s Label on the back of the seat Reference: Pierantonio Bonacina distributor’s catalog. Available a set of four chaise...
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 81.5 in D 40.16 in
Italian Bamboo Daybed Designed and Produced by Vittorio Bonacina in the 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Bonacina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful daybed designed and produced by Bonacina in the 1960s. In its original excellent vintage condition with a great patina. Dimensions: 207x102x65cm (DxWxH).
Bamboo