Vintage Rattan Wall Mirror by Bonacina, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Name: Vintage Rattan Wall Mirror by Bonacina, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Brand: Bonacina
Price: 1318.05 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This Rattan Wall Mirror is an original decorative object manufactured by the Italian company Bonacina between 1950s/1960s. The material of this mirror is the so-called midollino, that is rattan , a sort of climbing palm widespread in tropical and sub-tropical areas. The name of midollino probably derives from the fact that it is obtained from the innermost part of the rattan plant, that is, from the 'pith'. Considered as one of the poorest materials in the fashion world, this material was protagonist of a golden age during the '50s and '60s, when women loved wearing accessories made of straw, rope and bamboo; how can we forget the famous Gucci Bamboo bag, which still retains the handle of this material today. Bonacina was a well-known company active in the furniture and industrial design sector. Although it has not existed since 2014, its products, characterized by a high quality and great attention to detail, are still appreciated today. Introduce some interesting decor into your home like this rattan wall mirror!

Creator:

Bonacina (Workshop/Studio)

Dimensions:

Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Art Glass

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1950s-1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.

Seller Location:

Roma, IT

Reference Number:

Seller: T-1372421stDibs: LU2698332502042

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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.

On 1stDibs, find Bonacina seating, garden furniture, wall mirrors and more.