Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-award winning furniture designer and manufacturer from Cebu, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987 while studying industrial design at Pratt Institute in New York.
While completing his studies, Cobonpue apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy. He went on to study furniture marketing and production at the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in Reutlingen, Germany, under a private and state scholarship program, and subsequently worked in Bielefeld and Munich.
Cobonpue returned home to Cebu in 1996 to manage Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., a furniture design and manufacturing company founded by his mother, Betty Cobonpue, in 1972. Discovering that modern design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Cobonpue created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the KENNETHCOBONPUE brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive roster of clientele, which includes Hollywood celebrities and royalty.
With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies in his work, designer and creative director Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his creative, organic and expressive pieces. Working closely with some of the world’s leading designers — from household names to emerging talents — Cobonpue has been pushing the envelope for design in the Philippines and sharing his vision with a global audience.
Awards to Cobonpue’s credit include five Japan Good Design Awards, the grand prize at the Singapore International Design Competition, the DFA Design for Asia Award from the Hong Kong Design Centre, the American Society of Interior Design Top Pick selection and the French Coup de Coeur award. Several of Cobonpue’s designs were selected for several editions of the International Design Yearbook published in London and New York. Phaidon’s book, & Fork, underscores Cobonpue’s position as a leader of a new movement incorporating new technologies in crafts. In 2007, TIME magazine called him “rattan’s first virtuoso.” Cobonpue was named the Designer of the Year in the first edition of Maison&Objet Asia held in March 2014 in Singapore.
Cobonpue reveals new work each year in the design shows from Milan to New York, and he speaks regularly about Southeast Asian design all over the world. He has also appeared in European television and in countless international magazines and newspapers around the world. Various Cobonpue designs have also appeared in full-length feature films and television, such as Oceans 13 and CSI.
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(Biography provided by Galerie Philia)
Calyx Dining Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx dining table by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Stonecast. Dimensions: diameter 100 cm x height 74cm Like the lustrous diamond, Calyx features a matrix ...
Steel
Forma Dining Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma dining table by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: fiberglass, steel. Dimensions: diameter 90 cm x height 74 cm. A contemporary collection perfect for both indoor and outdoor sp...
Rattan
Acacia Dining Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dining table by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, steel, glass. Whitewash top, natural base. Dimensions: 150 x 58.5 x H 74 cm Inspired by the ancient baobab, the table collect...
Steel
Acacia Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Acacia dining table, Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan and steel. Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 120 x H 74 cm. Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer from Cebu, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy. He went on to study Furniture Marketing and Production at the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in Reutlingen, Germany, under a private and state scholarship program, and subsequently worked in Bielefeld and Munich. Kenneth returned home to Cebu in 1996 to manage Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., a furniture design and manufacturing company founded by his mother Betty Cobonpue in 1972. Discovering that modern design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive roster of clientele, including Hollywood celebrities and members of royalty. With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his creative, organic, and expressive pieces. Working closely with some of the world’s leading designers, from household names to emerging talents, Kenneth has been pushing the envelope for design in the Philippines and sharing his vision to a global audience. Awards to his credit include five Japan Good Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award of Hong Kong, the American Society of Interior Design Top Pick selection and the French Coup...
Steel
Calyx Bistro Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Stonecast. Dimensions: Diameter 60 cm x height 65cm. Like the lustrous diamond, Calyx features a matrix of i...
Steel
Amaya Dining Table, Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Amaya dining table, Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, steel. Dimensions: D 76 x W 76 x H 74 cm. Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer from Cebu, Philippines. His passage to design began in 1987, studying Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy. He went on to study Furniture Marketing and Production at the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in Reutlingen, Germany, under a private and state scholarship program, and subsequently worked in Bielefeld and Munich. Kenneth returned home to Cebu in 1996 to manage Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., a furniture design and manufacturing company founded by his mother Betty Cobonpue in 1972. Discovering that modern design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created pieces of functional art, offering an alternative to the Western definition of modern design. Today, the Kennethcobonpue brand has become known globally for its unique designs and extensive roster of clientele, including Hollywood celebrities and members of royalty. With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his creative, organic, and expressive pieces. Working closely with some of the world’s leading designers, from household names to emerging talents, Kenneth has been pushing the envelope for design in the Philippines and sharing his vision to a global audience. Awards to his credit include five Japan Good Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award of Hong Kong, the American Society of Interior Design Top Pick selection and the French Coup...
Steel
Aro Grand Dining Table, By ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Aro Grand Dining Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Indoor and Outdoor finishes available. All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, w...
Onyx, Quartz, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Dining Table Design by Joel Escalona Fishes No25 Family Table
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dining Table Design by Joel Escalona Fishes No25 Family Table Fishes Dining Tables is a collection of sculptural dining tables inspired by Fish (1930), one of the most iconic works...
Hardwood
Dining Table Design by Joel Escalona Fishes No5 Walnut Table
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dining Table Design by Joel Escalona Fishes No5 Walnut Table Fishes Dining Tables is a collection of sculptural dining tables inspired by Fish (1930), one of the most iconic works ...
Hardwood
Socle Console Tables, Sleek Design by Joel Escalona No24
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle Console Tables, Sleek Design by Joel Escalona No24 —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table collection, env...
Hardwood
Socle Console Tables, Sleek Design by Joel Escalona No24
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle Console Tables, Sleek Design by Joel Escalona No24 —— Introducing the "Socle Dining Table Series" by NONO, a distinguished expansion of our beloved side table collection, env...
Hardwood
Nice Paul Legeard dining table
By Paul Legeard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table à diner par Paul Legeard pour design steel
Stainless Steel
For the exhibition “Materia Perpetua,” the gallery asked an international group of makers — including Tagliaferri — to explore the possibilities of a surprisingly versatile material: onyx.
With an impressive slate of international exhibitions, the Geneva-based gallery raises the profiles of emerging designers.
