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Bambole Chaise Longue

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Animal Skin

Le Bambole Chaise Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. Polyurethane foam

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'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy
'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy

'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Le Bambole chaise lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Made in Italy and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac
Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac

Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Catania, IT

La Chaise Longue Le Bambole, progettata da Mario Bellini per B&B Italia nel 1970, rappresenta

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Rubber

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Raleigh, NC

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

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H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 55.12 in

Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Wien, AT

The Bambole chaise longue is part of the Le Bambole series, which was designed in 1973. Bambole is

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chaise Lounge B&B, Italia, 1973
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chaise Lounge B&B, Italia, 1973

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chaise Lounge B&B, Italia, 1973

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic 'le Bambole' chaise longue designed by Mario Bellini, manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Animal Skin

Le Bambole Chaise Longue in Cognac Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue in Cognac Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue in Cognac Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

The iconic “Le Bambole” chaise longue, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This

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Le bambole chaise longue in brown leather By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
Le bambole chaise longue in brown leather By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

Le bambole chaise longue in brown leather By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

The iconic “Le Bambole” chaise longue, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This

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Suede

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge by Mario Bellini
B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge by Mario Bellini

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge by Mario Bellini

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H 27.56 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole. 1972 design by Mario Bellini. Italian chaise made of heavy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Foam

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Athens, Attiki

This chaise long is part of Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Foam

Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s

Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 33.47 in

Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues

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Velvet

Chaise Longue Model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini
Chaise Longue Model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini

Chaise Longue Model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini

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H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in

Chaise Longue Model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Chaise lounge model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini. Italy, circa 1972. Manufactured by B&B

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Polystyrene

Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970
Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970

Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970

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H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 51.19 in

Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La Chaise Longue Le Bambole, progettata da Mario Bellini per B&B nel 1970, rappresenta un’icona del

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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

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H 27 in W 33 in D 52 in

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Greensboro, NC

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini. Iconic design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Retains

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Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Raleigh, NC

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Le Bambole" rare chaise in brown leather. Produced by B&B Italia. In original worn condition with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Le Bambole chaise lounge in butterscotch suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Le Bambole Chaise Longue Mario Bellini C&B, Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue Mario Bellini C&B, Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue Mario Bellini C&B, Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Chaise longue by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in leather, 1972.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues

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Animal Skin

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge cognac Neck Leather by Mario Bellini
B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge cognac Neck Leather by Mario Bellini

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge cognac Neck Leather by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole. 1972 design by Mario Bellini. Italian chaise made of heavy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

Located in Raleigh, NC

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam

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Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

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Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1972 for C&B Italia Smooth Neckleather
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1972 for C&B Italia Smooth Neckleather

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1972 for C&B Italia Smooth Neckleather

By De Sede, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Munster, NRW

1st series version of the legendary chaise lounge Le Bambole, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Berkeley, CA

Orange Suede Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Stains and scratches in suede

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bambole Chaise Longue For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bambole chaise longue available at 1stDibs. Each bambole chaise longue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and foam. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bambole chaise longue, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bambole chaise longue, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Bambole Chaise Longue?

Prices for a bambole chaise longue start at $5,046 and top out at $29,885 with the average selling for $9,800.

Mario Bellini for sale on 1stDibs

Milan-born architect and designer Mario Bellini just may be the closest thing to a modern-day Renaissance man: His creative output spans genres, from electronics to furniture to architecture to cars, comprising iconic designs in each. Vintage Mario Bellini sofas, dining chairs and other seating pieces are widely coveted, and the designer has been the recipient of multiple prestigious Compasso d’Oro awards. More than 20 of his works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Born in 1935, Bellini studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan before founding his own firm in his native city in the early 1960s. He soon branched out beyond architecture, however, first for the tech manufacturer Olivetti, where he served as chief industrial design consultant from 1963 to 1991. During that time, Bellini oversaw the design of some of Olivetti’s most popular typewriters.

His penchant for electronic design didn’t stop there: Bellini also designed cameras for Fuji, televisions for Brionvega and a slew of audio devices for Yamaha, then served as design consultant for Renault and devised the interior of the 1980 Lancia Trevi for Fiat. Meanwhile, his architecture work spans continents, including such modern gems as the Museum of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the National Gallery of Victoria extension in Melbourne, the Dubai Creek Complex and the Milan Convention Centre in his hometown.

And then there’s the furniture: Over the last 70 years, Bellini has designed office furniture for Vitra; lamps for Artemide, Erco and FLOS; porcelain for Rosenthal and long-admired sofas and other seating for Kartell, Natuzzi, B&B Italia, Cassina and more.

His oft-imitated 1977 Cab chair for Cassina, comprising 16 individual pieces of saddle leather that create a “skin” over a minimal metal frame, remains one of the manufacturer’s best sellers today. His pudgy-legged, round tables for Cassina foreshadow Faye Toogood’s widely loved Roly Poly line. His postmodern Summa armchairs for Kartell, as well as his elegant Chiara floor lamp, still lure collectors on vintage furniture websites.

Bellini’s most famous contribution to furniture design, though, may be his 1970 Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia (then C&B Italia). An entrant to the 1972 MoMA show “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape,” the seat takes its name from the Italian words for chameleon and wave. Its bulbous, modular form makes it infinitely flexible. The sofa was a runaway hit at the show and, once discontinued, remained so popular among vintage dealers that B&B Italia reissued it in 2020 with all recycled materials and interchangeable seat covers. “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom,” Bellini said.

Browse an expansive collection of vintage Mario Bellini furniture — including dining tables, armchairs, mid-century sofas and more — today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Chaise-longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.