Italian Modern Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey fabric Le Bambole sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972 The sofas have been made
Metal
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for C&B Italia, Italy, 1972
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and comfortable three-seat 'Bambole' sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in
Leather
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Brown 1 B&B Italia, Italy, 1974
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing quality and comfortable 3-seat ‘Bambole’ sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in
Leather
Sold|$21,925 / set
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Le Bambole sofa is an original, outstanding design work realized in 1979 by Mario Bellini (Milan
Leather
Sold|$6,710
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Iconic leather sofa designed by world renowned architect and designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Leather
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true icon of 1970s Italian style, this Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia was
Leather, Foam
Le Bambole sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning ‘Le Bambole’ sofa in new black leather.Designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Le
Leather
Sold|$10,073 / set
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
Metal
Sold|$5,333
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super comfortable 2-seat so called 'Bambole' sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B
Leather
Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original cognac buffalo neck leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B
Leather
Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original light brown buffalo neck leather designed by Mario Bellini
Leather
Le Bambole sofa in original leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original dark brown leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Velvet
Le Bambole Sofa In Original Mohair Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original thick mohair/ alpaca velvet in dark brown designed by Mario
Velvet
Extreme Rare Leather 3 seater Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
a scandal in Paris while sun bading on a Bambole sofa last weekend. Olivieri Toscani advertising
Leather
Sold|$8,000 / item
Vintage Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978
By Mario Bellini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Le Bambole sofa Designed by Mario Bellini. Produced by B&B Italia, C. 1978. The body of
Fabric
Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair in original beige jute and linnen upholstery, designed
Jute, Linen
Sold|$8,800
Mario Bellini Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mario Bellini's iconic "Le Bambole" chocolate leather 2 seat sofa. Original tag.
Leather
Sold|$9,500
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sofa in black leather. Designed Mario Bellini and made by B&B Italia. The sofa been
Leather
Sold|$9,955
Mario Bellini “Bambole” sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
“La Bambole” model sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This 2-seat
Wool
Sold|$16,800
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern sofa 'Le Bamboles' by Mario Bellini, Italy, the 1970s. This is a custom listing
Suede
Sold|$9,600
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A great aged brown leather classic by Mario Bellini. Very comfortable. Original label.
Leather
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Red B&B Italia 1974
By Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice and comfortable so called ‘Bambole’ 2 seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and
Leather
Sold|$17,777
B&B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Tan Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia the series was an icon for the 1970s and won the "Compasso d'Oro" award in 1979. This all original piece has been newly upholstered in Italia...
Leather
Sold|$9,800
Mario Bellini Leather "le Bambole" Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An early "Le Bambole" leather sofa love seat by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia .A great overall
Leather
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Checkered Velvet by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. This iconic sofa retains its
Upholstery
Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa and Hocker B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Bambole has been in continuous production ever since. This example was produced in november 1973 (label
Leather
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in fabric with ottoman. Wear due to time and age of the sofa (see photo) Dimensions ottoman
Fabric
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in white fabric. Stamped under the seat. New fabric. Measure: Seat height: 40cm.
Fabric
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
White fabric sofa. B&B label on armrest. Measures: Seat height: 43cm. Wear due to time and age of
Fabric
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 37 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on the
Fabric
''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Quarrata, IT
Stunning two seating sofa ''Le Bambole'' designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia
Leather, Jute
Golden Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Aartselaar, BE
fabric, done by a professional craftsman. It's the perfect sofa for any retail or hospitality project
Faux Leather, Leather
Vintage Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978. Original blue linen
Upholstery
Mario Bellini 1972, B & B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Chocolate Neckleather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Munster, NRW
Vintage two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy during
Leather
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia
Leather
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa in Brown B&B Italia 1973 3-Seater
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic 'Bambole' 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy 1973
Leather
1972 Mario Bellini 4-Piece Suede Leather Bambole Sofa Set for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Very early "Le Bambole" sofa set designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia). An icon
Suede
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three-seat sofa for B&B Italia, 1971 This a timeless Postmodern
Sheepskin
Mario Bellini 1972, B & B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Red-Brown Neckleather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Munster, NRW
Vintage two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy
Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Two seater an original sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the
Bouclé
Le Bambole Sofa In Cognac Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Leather
Le Bambole Sofa In Mustard Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Velvet
Le Bambole Sofa In Coral Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Velvet
Sold|$28,443 / set
''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 2
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Set of two sofas ''Le Bambole'' designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia from the
Leather, Jute
Italian Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian grey fabric Le Bambola sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972. The sofas have been
Metal
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia / C&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The previous owner had the sofa reupholstered, looks like new.
Metal
Sold|$17,777
B&B Italia Le Bambole sofa in Suede Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia the series was an icon for the 1970s and won the "Compasso d'Oro" award in 1979. This all original piece has been newly upholstered in the fi...
Leather
Sold|$12,000
Mario Bellini "le Bambole" 3 Seater Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The large 3 seat version of the famed "le Bambole" sofa by Mario Bellini. Original Tag.
Leather, Foam, Rubber
Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Linen By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Linen
Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Leather
Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970:
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Leather
Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970:
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Leather
Le Bambole Sofa In Off White Linen By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
Velvet
Sold|$4,503
Bambole, Two-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Bambole sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. Original vintage sofa, newly
Velvet
12 Pieces of Sectional Bambole Sofa, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Tan Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
New upholstered set with two corner pieces, nine side and one ottoman pouf. The set is upholstered in a high quality aniline tan leather. We had to replace some of the bottom fabrics...
Leather
1972 Mario Bellini Leather 'Le Bambole' Sofa for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark brown leather soft form sofa 'Le Bambole' designed by legendary Italian designer Mario Bellini
Leather
Limited Edition Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Limited edition Le Bambole 2-seater sofa with velvet S. Dall'Alba print by Mario Bellini for B&B
Velvet
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.