Betty Cobonpue

Filipino

Filipino furniture designer Betty Cobonpue has since the 1980s created imaginative contemporary pieces, including her now-famous sculptural furniture made from laminated rattan vines, a technique she pioneered and for which her Scultura collection achieved renown.

Cobonpue studied interior and industrial design in New York before returning to Cebu in the Philippines. While she worked as an interior designer in New York for a short time, furniture design proved to be her overarching passion. By 1971, frustrated by multiple companies and designers copying her work, Cobonpue set up shop with a handful of carpenters in her backyard in Cebu to have full control over her products.

She was particularly inspired by the shape of a Chinese barrel and, with the help of her best carpenter, created a ribbon-like sash. Cobonpue’s designs follow a “no hard-edge” philosophy started by that first rattan ribbon. Every piece flows and contours around itself, giving each lounge chair a sense of inviting comfort and each center table a reinforced sturdiness.

Cobonpue passed on her company to her son, furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. The pair continue to collaborate on projects that are in demand with collectors for their distinctive shapes and inviting materials.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Betty Cobonpue building and garden elements, seating, tables and more.

Average Sold Price

$11,000

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Extraordinary Pair of Art Deco Style Loungers by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980

$26,500 / set

H 29 in W 30.25 in D 38.5 in

Extraordinary Pair of Art Deco Style Loungers by Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent pair of rare lounge chairs is unique on the market. They are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professional...

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1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs

$3,250 / set

H 26 in W 30 in D 24 in

Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs. In good condition with some reed losses at the base of chairs.

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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Reed

Unique Sculptural Mirror by Betty Cobonpue – “Sculptura” Collection

$3,395

H 49.61 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in

Unique Sculptural Mirror by Betty Cobonpue – “Sculptura” Collection

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Sculptural Mirror by Betty Cobonpue – “Scultura” Collection (matching console available separately) A striking sculptural wall mirror from the iconic Scultura collection by Fil...

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20th Century European Hollywood Regency Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Vintage Betty Cobonpue pink pencil reed ribbon coffee or side table, USA 1980s

$1,865

H 21.86 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in

Vintage Betty Cobonpue pink pencil reed ribbon coffee or side table, USA 1980s

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Hastings, GB

Vintage Betty Cobonpue pale pink pencil reed swagged ribbon coffee or side table, USA 1980s. Really hard to find these in the wild now. It's a great neutral subtle pink- matches well...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Cane

Breathtaking Trompe L'oiel Dining or Center Table Base by Betty Cobonpue

$12,000

H 29 in Dm 25 in

Breathtaking Trompe L'oiel Dining or Center Table Base by Betty Cobonpue

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A remarkable Tromp L'oiel style dining or center table by the visionary Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980. Steamed reed rattan with a stunning ribbon detail over solid mahogany construction...

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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Captivating Art Nouveau Influenced Rattan Palm Frond Console by Betty Cobonpue

$16,500

H 29 in W 43 in D 22.5 in

Captivating Art Nouveau Influenced Rattan Palm Frond Console by Betty Cobonpue

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent console table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation read...

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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge

$2,295

H 40 in W 24 in D 68.5 in

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan chaise lounge In the manner of Gabriella Crespi By Betty Cobonpue Circa 1980s Measures: 24"W x 68.5"D x 40"H. Seat height: ...

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Fabulous Coastal Modern Pair Betty Cobonpue Barrel Back Wicker Lounge Chairs

$6,250

H 29 in W 26.75 in D 29 in

Fabulous Coastal Modern Pair Betty Cobonpue Barrel Back Wicker Lounge Chairs

By Betty Cobonpue

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous Coastal Modern pair of signed Betty Cobonpue wicker barrel back lounge chairs. These are very rare and hardly ever seen for sale in the marketplace. Betty Cobonpue, create...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Betty Cobonpue

Materials

Wicker, Wood

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Betty Cobonpue Sale Prices

Sold Date

Sold Price

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Material

Creation Year

2026

$11,000

Credenzas

Rattan

Unknown

$11,000

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$11,000-$11,000

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Betty Cobonpue furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Betty Cobonpue furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of natural fiber and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Betty Cobonpue furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Betty Cobonpue were created in the mid-century modern style in southeast asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Budji Layug, Sun Cabinet, and Tendo Mokko. Prices for Betty Cobonpue furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $66,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,500.

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