Bonaldo, 90 Years of Italian Design

In 2026, Bonaldo celebrates an important milestone: 90 years of history that mark the beginning of a new chapter, where a legacy built over time continues to inspire a forward-looking vision.

 

Founded in 1936 as an artisanal workshop, Bonaldo is now led by the third generation of the family, with Alberto Bonaldo serving as Managing Director. Entirely family-owned, the company is driven by a long-term industrial vision that combines the strength of its heritage with a constant focus on the future and international markets.

 

“Throughout our journey, we have always responded thoughtfully to the evolution of the industry, while staying true to our identity,” says Alberto Bonaldo. “Today, design calls for a systemic vision. Sustainability, sensory quality and design flexibility are no longer secondary attributes, but fundamental elements. Our goal is to strengthen Bonaldo as a global design platform, capable of connecting industrial expertise with strategic vision, while expanding the scope of furnishing towards an increasingly complete and integrated living experience.”

 

 

Today, the company is present in 99 countries, with more than 900 retail partners and 52 mono-brand spaces, including Flagship Stores, Bonaldo Spaces, corners within multi-brand stores, and Bonaldo Studios, showrooms dedicated to the world of design and architecture. Recent openings, from Manila and Houston to Mumbai, Doha and most recently Milan, reflect a steady and carefully curated growth strategy, built on an increasingly distinctive international positioning.

 

At the heart of this growth lies a supply chain that remains deeply rooted in the local area. More than 90% of Bonaldo’s production takes place within a 100-kilometre radius of its headquarters near Padua. This integrated ecosystem ensures a comprehensive and coordinated offering, spanning living and dining areas, bedrooms and accessories, through to decorative elements such as lighting and textiles.

 

Featured below are some of the products from the 2026 Collection, presented at the latest edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano:

 

 

Bonaldo’s design vision extends beyond the individual product, embracing furnishing as an integrated living system. The newly opened flagship store in Milan is its clearest expression, a space where culture, design and product come together. Here, design is meant to be experienced and lived. Every element engages in dialogue with the space, reflecting the company’s philosophy and transforming furnishings into emotional architecture.

 

Below, the new Milan Flagship Store, located at Via Larga 16:

 

 

For Bonaldo, celebrating 90 years is, above all, about reaffirming a vision: shaping the future through a culture of design, the quality of Made in Italy and an ever-evolving idea of living. The company’s history serves as a foundation for embracing the challenges of tomorrow, because every new milestone is not an endpoint, but the beginning of an even more ambitious journey.