Mid-Century Italian Rattan Malacca Daybeds by Franca Helg, 1950s, Set of 2

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Acquire a rare matching pair of mid-century italian organic daybeds with verified historical provenance. Designed by renowned italian architect franca … Read more Acquire a rare matching pair of mid-century italian organic daybeds with verified historical provenance. Designed by renowned italian architect franca helg (historic collaborator of franco albini) and manufactured in lurago d'erba by vittorio bonacina, these pieces represent a documented model variation of bonacina’s celebrated late-1950s production.

as referenced in domus magazine, no. 358 (september 1959, p. 36), this design highlights bonacina’s mastery of bent-malacca frames and indian cane structural joinery. The defining structural detail, clearly visible in the archival publication, is the sweeping, continuous bent-malacca joint connecting the legs to the upper frame, offering both architectural lightness and exceptional stability.

constructed with heavy hand-bent malacca wood frames and open woven rattan lattice headboards and footboards, these versatile daybeds function as twin single beds, standalone lounge daybeds, or joined together into an expansive sectional sofa arrangement.

are these suitable for outdoor use?
these are vintage interior design pieces. While suitable for covered verandas or sunrooms protected from rain, they should remain indoors to preserve the natural wood and historic patina.

w.200 / h.80 - 70 / d.88 (cm) - suitable mattres 190 x 80 cm (not included)
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