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.
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
$923Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 35.83 in D 4.34 in
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Coat Rack by Bonacina, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Coat Rack by Bonacina, 1960s Elegant wall-mounted coat rack in bamboo and woven rattan manufactured in the 1960s by iconic bamboo firm Bonacina...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coat Rack in Polished Brass
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
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
Ico Parisi Wall Coat Rack for Stildomus, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi 'Regolo' Model 1802 wall coat rack for Stildomus, Italy 1959.
Brass, Nickel
Tito Agnoli bamboo and leather coat rack for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This rattan coat hanger, designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in the early 1960s, reveals the quiet precision of Italian craftsmanship from that period. The structure combines curved...
Leather, Bamboo
Italian Coat Rack by Acerbis, 1970s
By Acerbis
Located in bruxelles, BE
Italian coat rack in satin-finish steel and marble base made by Acerbis in the 1970s. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Makio Hasuike Towel Rack or Coat Rack for Gedy, Italy, 1970s
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant and highly functional towel rack or coat rack designed by Makio Hasuike for Gedy, exemplifying the designer's refined approach to everyday objects. Combining clean geometr...
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Coat Rack for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Model A4 coat rack for Azucena in nickel-plated brass and black resin globes, Italy, 1950s.
Nickel
Franco Albini and Franca Helg Rattan Coat Hook
By Bonacina, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini and Franca Helg rattan coat hook Produced by Bonacina Italy, circa 1960’s Oversized rattan coat hook Natural color variations in the rat...
Rattan
$2,200
H 9 in W 33 in D 3.75 in
Italian Bamboo Mounted Coat Rack Attribute to Franca Helg & Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian wall-mounted coat rack attributed to Franca Helg and Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Crafted from bent bamboo and rattan, the composition features four interlock...
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,531
H 12.21 in W 30.32 in D 3.15 in
Italian Expandable Solid Brass Coat Rack by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Italian expandable wall coat rack entirely made in heavy solid brass. This refined and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to the master...
Brass
Italian Rattan Coat Rack
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Rattan Wall-Mounted Coat Racks, Italy 1960s Constructed with natural woven rattan and wicker with three large loop bamboo hooks One available
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Bamboo Coat Rack
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely large scale wall hanging coat rack with floating wood hooks hanging from black leather - a built in floating umbrella holder. Incredi...
Bamboo, 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, Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Vittorio Bonacina
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
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 46.86 in W 76.78 in D 78.75 in
Italian Brass, Rattan 1960s Bedframe by Ferruccio Grassi for Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful and decorative bedframe was designed in Italy by Ferruccio Grassi and manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina in the early 1960s. It is made from four rattan elements and it...
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 19.3 in D 12.21 in
1960s Rattan Magazine Rack or Holder by Franca Helg for Bonacina, Italy
By Franca Helg, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury magazine rack in rattan by Franca Held for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, circa 1960.
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand Attributed to Vittorio Bonacina, 1970s
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Impressive in scale and super sturdy with wonderful patina. An object for itself.
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 33.86 in W 70.08 in D 78.75 in
Vittorio Bonacina Bamboo Bed Mid-Century Modern Italian Design, 1950
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Bonacina bamboo bed Mid-Century Modern Italian design, 1950. Mattress net measures cm: 190 x 170.
Bamboo
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H 41.74 in W 66.93 in D 78.75 in
Vittorio Bonacina Bamboo Bed Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Bonacina bamboo bed Mid-Century Modern Italian design 1950. Mattress net measures cm.190x160
Bamboo
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H 10.63 in W 12.21 in D 2.76 in
Italian Rush Single 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 is made from rush and remains in good condition.
Rush