B&B Italia Seating
Italian
In 1966, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli cofounded C&B Italia, a modern Italian furniture manufacturer, with Cesare Cassina in northern Milan. From the outset, Busnelli and Cassina set about recruiting the most talented modernists in Italy to conceive of creative furnishings manufactured in modern ways. In the early 1970s, the company split, with Cassina founding his own eponymous firm and Busnelli taking leadership of what became B&B Italia.
For decades, Busnelli cultivated relationships with the world’s best design talent, resulting in furniture pieces that remain iconic today — be they Gaetano Pesce’s outwardly curvaceous Up seating (made for C&B, reintroduced by B&B) or tables from industrial designer Paolo Piva, each more sophisticated than the next in their geometrically complex steel-tube bases. B&B Italia earned four prestigious Compasso d’Oro design awards: in 1979 for Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole, in 1984 for the Sisamo wardrobe system by Studio Kairos, in 1987 for Antonio Citterio’s modular Sity sofa and, in 1989, the first award given to a manufacturing company itself.
Other notable names who designed for B&B Italia over the course of its 54-year history include Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Ettore Sottsass and Vincent Van Duysen, to name a very few. And while these names bring star power to the B&B brand, in many cases, it was B&B Italia who helped usher in their celebrity, fostering a wave of design talent on the world stage.
The company’s forward-thinking vision manifested in its own headquarters, too: In 1972, B&B Italia tapped architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers to design a steel-framed, postmodern-style home for the brand, whose crisscrossing metal exoskeleton is reminiscent of the pair’s Centre Pompidou in Paris, which was built at roughly the same time. Now, B&B Italia manages a contract division and outdoor section as well as its residential arm, and it also controls production for Maxalto, a brand spun out with furniture designs by Antonio Citterio.
At 1stDibs, find a range of vintage B&B Italia furniture — including sofas, cocktail tables and more.
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Creator: B&B Italia
Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a leather mattress...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
B&B Italia Green Tulip Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett
By B&B Italia, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in London, GB
Designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia in 2000, the Tulip armchair balances soft curves with sleek straight lines to create a timeless design.
Constructed with a tubular steel frame, the chair swivels 360 degrees on the brushed aluminium base.
Newly and fully reupholstered in a deep green velvet...
Category
Early 2000s Italian B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric
Chaise Lounge Sofa Baisity by Antonio Citterio B&B Black Bouclé by Brioni
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Antonio Citterio chaise lounge, circa 1982, custom made black Bouclé corduroy upholstery by Brioni.
Chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, 1982. Elegant settee ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Luta Barstools. You can buy these in any quantity up to six. The Iuta bar stools are a B&B Italia icon. The seat is a molded technical wire m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Wire
Lauriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1978
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uppsala, SE
Lauriana 2-seat sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1978 for Italian luxury manufacturer B&B Italia. Dark chocolate brown removable velvet upholstery with light brown piping. Mou...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Sofa by B&B Italia by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Designers
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
B&B Italia brown leather sofa Modell Coronado designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 1960s.
The leather is in good condition with only beautiful sign of time on the leather.
I...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Leather B&B Italia Leather Lounge Chairs
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice warm grey leather upholstery lounge chairs by B&B Italia.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
B&B Italia Sofa or Loveseat
By B&B Italia
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly upholstered Italian B&B sofa and or loveseat is from the 1980s. It is in an off-white textural checkerboard upholstery fabric. The sculptural arms add a dimension. It has ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Leather Chaise Lounge Black Sofa Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise longue featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a m...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This luxurious contemporary modern lounge chair was designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. An unusual Italian design that boasts extremely low sloping arm rests and a chrome base with tapered legs. A comfortable mid-century style arm chair with thick padded seating and a removable back cushion. This retro style lounge chair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Chrome
Four Leather Dialogo Dining Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Dialogo leather dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The frames have been freshly refinished and the leather seats are in fantastic original condition. This unique a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Modernist Black Enamel and Bone Hued Leather Bench by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
This austere and refined bench was realized by the celebrated design firm B&B Italia, in Italy circa 1980. It features a four rectangular legs and a square apron of the same thicknes...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Enamel
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, ivory, pure alpaca fabric. Marked on the under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Alpaca
"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Skokie, IL
"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
This is a beautiful example of a "Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. "Le Stelle" was originally designed ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Wool
Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic “Le Bambole” collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable bed: “The Bambolettone”. The bed can be used as a daybed, lounge sofa, dormeuse, and ...
Category
1970s Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Chaise longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, anni '70
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rivoli, IT
Chaise longue anni '70 della serie 'Le Bambole' disegnato da Mario Bellini e prodotto da B&B. Tessuto originale nei toni del marrone, riporta l'etichetta della manifattura sotto la s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Velvet
Postmodern Antonio Citterio B&B Italia Maxalto Apta Lounge Chair
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A vintage designed open armed lounge chair designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia as part of the APTA line. Late 20th century, made in Italy.
The legs & arms are made of flat b...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in BREDA, NL
A sofa extravaganza in soft calf leather. Made by B&B Italia, designed by Antonio Citterio. The set named 'LUIS' contains 7 modular units that can be combined in several set-ups.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Coronado Leather Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucija, SI
Coronado armchair in black leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Produced by B&B Italy in the 70s.
In good condition with some signs of use on the leather. All visible on the p...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italy, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Camaleonda modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy in 1970, stands as a hallmark of iconic furniture design. Its distinctive features include...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Velvet
Antonio Citterio, Charles Sofa, B&B Italia, Creme Beige, Two Parts Sofa
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, BE
Super comfortable sofa by the famous Designer Antonio Citterio. The two-part sofa was manufactured by Charles for B&B Italia and designed 1997.
The Sofa has L-shaped aluminium legs,...
Category
1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia and Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of poufs mod. Coronado lightly padded and covered in brown le...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Arcadia chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 Arcadia chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in the 80s (publisher embossed under the seat)
Structure in metal covered with a black leather
Curved backrest.
2 sets of 6 avail...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Black leather modular sofa Camaleonda by Bellini for B&B, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather modular sofa Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
Modular sofa mod. Camaleonda entirely padded and covered in ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Renewed Sina Swivel Chairs by Uwe Fischer for B&B Italia - Set of 4
By Uwe Fischer, B&B Italia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions chair: H 29,13" / W 24,40" / D 36,22" SH 17.33"
Impressive Set of four reupholstered SINA chairs, designed in the 90s by the visionary Uwe Fisch...
Category
1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Chrome
B & B Italia Arcadia Dining Leather Chairs by Paolo Piva - Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions:
High back chairs
H 44.3" / W 18.3" / D 22" / Seat interior depth: 16.2"/ Height from floor to seat: 19.8" Back height: 25.4"
Low back chairs
H 35" / W 18.3" / D 22" /Seat...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Chrome
B&B Italia by Patricia Urquiola Purple Bend Three Piece Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia in 2010, the Bend sofa is a fantastic example of contemporary design.
With a bold and undulating...
Category
2010s Italian B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric
Antonio Citterio Diesis 2 Seater Leather Sofa B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, BE
Leather Sofa called ,,Diesis“ by the famous designer Antonio Citterio manufactured by B&B Italia.
Measurements: 217x95x80 cm, Seat height
44cm
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel
B&B Italia Tulip Model Red Leather Armchairs by Jeffrey Bernett
By B&B Italia, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: Width: 25" / Seat depth: 19.7" / H 28" /Height from floor to seat: 17.8" /Back height: 12.4"
A wonderful pair of B&B Italia Tulip designed swivel armchairs covered in lo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Bambole Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rotterdam, NL
‘Le Bambole’ modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy 1972. Early edition, which varies from the newer production; the original shape is mor...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, ivory, pure alpaca fabric. Marked on the under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Alpaca
B&B Italia Flair O' Swivel Dining Chair in Forest Green Satin - Available Now
By B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Flair O' Swivel Dining Chair, designed by Monica Armani for B&B Italia, is a small domestic throne that sits atop a truncated pyramid with rounded edges to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel
B&B Italia Mart Lounge Chair Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
Mart lounge chair designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Mart features a leather silhouette shape which is used to convey the idea of relaxatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Chrome
Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, consisting of two single seat Bambole Sofa elements that form either two single lounge chairs or one sofa when combined.
We have select...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of six by Uwe Fischer 'SINA' chairs for B&B ITALIA, Label
By Uwe Fischer, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
B&B Italia's Sina chairs, designed by Uwe Fischer in 1990 and still sold as one of the best vintage chairs of the 1990s. Beautifully constructed with two c...
Category
1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1973 for B&B Italia in Neck Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Munster, NRW
Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1973 (see stamp signature underneath)
Original good condition with patina - very thick and soft buffalo leather!
The thick ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Post-Modern Sofa Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Post-Modern Sofa model "Diesis" by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, signed by B&B Italia.
Designed 1980. from the 90th only produced on demand.
Very comfortable sof...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Aluminum
B&B Italia Set of Four Upholstered Tubular Chrome Chairs
By B&B Italia
Located in Miami, FL
B&B Italia set of four upholstered tubular chrome chairs
Offered for sale is a set of four sleek modern armchairs with chrome tubular frames. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Chrome
Early 'Diesis' Loveseat Sofas by Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, c 1979 Italy, Signed
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia, Paolo Nava
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 'Diesis' loveseat sofas were designed by Paolo Nava along with Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 1979, and these examples are early production 'originals', likely produ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Black Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia black leather Camaleonda sectional modular sofa system.
Iconic design piece featured in MoMA exhibition in 1972.
5 piece unit with four 3 x 3 sea...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' lounge chair in bouclé wool, Italy 1972.
Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini.
We can supply several pieces.
This design became famous al...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Wool, Foam
B&b Italia seating for sale on 1stDibs.
B&B Italia seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of B&B Italia seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 272 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by B&B Italia were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and Gio Ponti. Prices for B&B Italia seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $52,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,455.
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Questions About B&B Italia Seating
- Where is B&B Italia made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022B&B Italia makes their furniture at a company-owned factory in Novedrate, Como, Italy. The brand's headquarters are also in the city. To ensure quality, skilled artisans produce each piece by hand. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of B&B Italia furniture.
- What does R&B mean on silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The maker’s mark R&B is from the company Roberts & Belk. Originally known as Furniss, Poles and Turner in 1809, the company went through many different names until it landed on Roberts & Belk in 1864. Known for their silver flatware and cutlery, the brand became quite desirable. Shop a collection of authentic Roberts and Belk silver from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Is B. Altman still in business?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, B. Altman is not still in business. The last remaining B. Altman store closed in 1990 after the company went bankrupt. Benjamin Altman founded the retail department store chain in New York, New York, in 1865. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of B. Altman apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to clean a Bulgari B Zero ring depends on the material. You can clean the metal with a soft-bristled toothbrush, warm water and dish soap, and then rinse with lukewarm water. Use a cleaning product formulated for leather to clean leather rings. Wipe gemstones with a soft cloth. Bulgari recommends that you visit a Bulgari boutique once every year for professional cleaning. On 1stDibs, find a range of Bulgari B Zero rings.
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