A unique chest of drawers made of hand-carved fiberboard

Kenneth Cobonpue is a regularly award-winning designer and manufacturer of designer furniture from Cebu in the Philippines. His transition to design began in 1987, studying industrial design at Pratt Institute in New York. During his studies, he completed leather and wood workshops in Florence, Italy. He then studied furniture marketing and production at Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg in Reutlingen, Germany. All of this was part of private and government scholarship programs. Kenneth returned home to Cebu in 1996 to manage the Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., a furniture design and manufacturing company founded by his mother Betty Cobonpue in 1972.

Discovering that innovative design can have a new face using natural fibers and materials, Kenneth created functional art pieces that offer an alternative to Western definitions of modern design. Today, the KENNETH COBONPUE brand is known worldwide for its captivating designs and a rich clientele, including Hollywood stars and members of royal families.

Garden furniture or interior furniture?

Many available products are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. They differ in finish with special materials appropriate for the conditions. This allows us to enjoy using the same pieces of furniture both at home and in the garden.

Global designers

Thanks to his masterful combination of nature, traditional craftsmanship, and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has received international awards and recognition for his creative, eco-friendly, and distinctive works. Collaborating with some of the world's leading designers—from local names to emerging talents—Kenneth started designing in the Philippines and shared his vision with a global audience.

Numerous awards and recognitions are his personal achievements. The top five include the Japan Good Design Awards, the main award at the Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award in Hong Kong, the American Society of Decorators' Best Brand selection, and the French Coup de Coeur award. His projects have been featured in several editions of the International Design Yearbook published in London and New York. Phaidon’s book titled "& WIDELEC" highlights Kenneth’s position as a leader of a new movement combining new technologies with craftsmanship. In 2007, TIME magazine named him "the first rattan virtuoso." Kenneth was named Designer of the Year at the first Maison et Objet Asia held in March 2014 in Singapore.

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