Originally produced in the 1960s by Pierantonio Bonacina, the Basket Collection has been reimagined by GUBI ? in rattan.

Designer Joe Colombo is known for his futuristic style, love of technology, and affinity for synthetic materials. How did the Basket Collection, made from rattan, come about" Originally produced in the late 1960s by Pierantonio Bonacina, who first commissioned Colombo, the furniture has been reimagined by GUBI. After being out of production for decades, you’ll see Colombo’s touches in the organic lines, modern aesthetic, and innovative materials. The Basket Collection’s new take stays true to the original while taking into consideration today’s proportions and ergonomics.
?Joe?s Basket Collection gives a new form to traditional materials, exploiting an innovative structure that had never before been used for such large and light products. It is really exciting to see it in production once again and to see Joe?s work reaching new audiences through the collaboration with GUBI,? said Colombo?s former assistant and current Director of Joe Colombo Studio, Ignazia Favata.
Colombo’s furniture has always been able to stand independently of its surroundings and architectural style and the Basket Collection stays true to that with its statement-making forms. It’s comprised of a three-seater sofa, a two-seater sofa, and a lounge chair that share the same construction. The initial inner fiberglass shell has been repl...