Chaise longue in rattan and bamboo by Bonacina, Italy, 1950s

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Chaise longue in rattan and bamboo by Bonacina, Italy, circa 1950s This sculptural chaise longue features a curved bamboo structure with an open woven rattan seat and backrest. The fluid lines and lightweight construction reflect the relaxed elegance characteristic of Bonacina’s production during the period. The generous proportions and reclining form combine comfort with a strong architectural presence, while the natural materials give the piece a warm and timeless character. Suitable for both indoor and covered outdoor environments, this chaise longue embodies the refined craftsmanship and organic modernism associated with Italian rattan furniture design. Produced by Bonacina, Italy, circa 1950s

Creator:
Bonacina (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.7 in (80.5 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 65.75 in (167 cm)Seat Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bamboo,Rattan
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Piacenza, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1031650079952

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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.