kenneth cobonpue collection

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FURNITURE

Kenneth Cobonpue began his passage to design in 1987, studying Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his degree, he apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy. In 1994, he studied Furniture Marketing and Production in Reutlingen, Germany.

He returned home to the Philippines in 1996, to manage Interior Craft of The Islands Inc, a company founded in 1972 by his mother, Betty Cobonpue, a designer famous for creating new techniques in working with rattan. Discovering that modern design could have a new face using natural fibres and materials as the medium, he slowly created the pieces which form his collection today.

Integrating locally sourced organic materials with innovative hand made production techniques offered an alternative to the Western Definition of modern design. His creations have earned him recognition at home and abroad. Awards to his credit include 12 Mugna and 4 Jatha Awards for design excellence at the annual Philippine International Furniture Exhibition.

BLOOM lounge chair

Dimensions: H81cm x W105cm x D95cm

BLOOM is the latest design to burst to life from the imagination of KENNETH COBONPUE. As always KENNETH takes inspiration directly from the materials, forms and textures that surround his home in Cebu. Always striving to 'bring the outdoors in', this chair is no exception and a worthy addition to KENNETH'S extensive and varied collection.
Deep, soft folds of microfibre are stitched into a bowl shaped resin seat with a steel disc base. Offering not only comfort but a striking piece of art, when not in use.

NOODLE collection

The Noodle collection consists of stained rattan vines handwoven and tied over a frame of steel. Colours: whitewash and wenge. Additional models can also be mounted on an oak veneered base which offers in in-built side table.
The lastest addition to the highly sought after NOODLE collection, is this colourful collection of armchairs. Offering an array of frame and cushion colours to cradle the user, the NOODLE brings a bit of fun to the table.