Pair of Vittorio Bonacina Attributed Wicker Chairs, Italy, 1950s

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Pair of Vittorio Bonacina Attributed Wicker Chairs, Italy, 1950s

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This pair of woven wicker chairs were designed by Vittorio Bonacina from the family-run Bonacina atelier, one of the handful of the surviving rattan ateliers in Europe. Bonacina has been weaving furniture according to the old, traditional techniques since 1889. The quality handwoven wicker makes this pair an outstanding example woven furniture from the 1950s in Italy. This pair features a classic design with rounded edges and an airy feel. The flowing lines of the frame and seat are visually striking, and paired with the organic material, give this pair an understated elegance. From the masterful use of natural fibers, to the visible joinery techniques, the expert craftsmanship is very visible. While the design of Bonacina has evolved over time, the construction process has barely changed in since the 19th century, therefore these chairs are timeless pieces that also guarantee longevity. About the designer: The historic Italian company, Bonacina 1889 is synonymous around the world with products in rattan and wicker with a very high formal and aesthetic quality. The Bonacina 1889 rattan furniture are the result of over 100 years of experience of one of the most important sector dynasties, the Bonacina family from Lurago d’Erba. Giovanni Bonacina started his business in 1889, combining two traditional crafts practiced in the area, basketry and furniture making, using the local materials reed and cane, with rattan from Southeast Asia. His hard work and experience produced excellent results, and his efforts were rewarded with awards in international expositions and numerous important commissions. His son Vittorio carried on and built upon what his father had passed down, taking the company yet another step forward. With an eye on the revolution in design and art that was taking place in the 1950s, and a new era in the company’s future design, visionary collaborations were created. By the winning combination of production experience, the collaboration with talented designers, and a shared willingness to push the materials and shapes into new expressive forms, Bonacina distinguished itself over and over. Many of the company’s designs are exhibited in the MoMA, The Museum of Art in Philadelphia, The Montreal Museum of Fine, The Vitra Design Museum in Weil Am Rhein and "Museo del Design alla Triennale" in Milan. The company remains faithful to the natural raw materials that mostly defined its history. Now as then, each piece is hand-crafted by specialized artisans who carefully and finely curve rattan canes, weave and bind rattan core and synthetic materials - such as Bopifil, Polypeel, Polycore and Rolon - giving birth to architects and designers projects, carrying out an international divulgative process. ~H. Condition: The cane and wicker have some scratches and marks. Dimensions: 23.22 in W x 30.31 in D x 32.28 in H; seat height: 16.53 in 59 cm W x 77 cm D x 82 cm H; seat height: 42 cm Shipping: This Pair of Wicker armchairs will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the works in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

Creator:
Bonacina (Manufacturer)
Attributed to:
Vittorio Bonacina (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 30.32 in (77 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wicker,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The cane and wicker have some scratches and marks.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202003841stDibs: LU2947319805902

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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.