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Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
An early production of Bellini’s Bambole series, this sofa is finished in its original cream linen
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

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Linen

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
$12,000
H 31.5 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bellini's Bambole sofa, only the lines on this silhouette are a bit more tailored. This particular example
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Bambole Sofa By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Bambole Sofa By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia  1970's Upholstered in Creme Wool Fabric The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé

Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia. Cozy softness, plush
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The Bambole series today is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
$12,041
H 28.35 in W 68.51 in D 36.62 in
Le Bambole sofa 2 seats designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 2 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia. Polyurethane padding, grained
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s- 2
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic two seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, originating from the 1980s. (Two available
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
$10,356 / item
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
$7,465
H 27.96 in W 68.51 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia,1970s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia,1970s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
$9,272
H 27.96 in W 68.51 in D 37.41 in
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in red fabric, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 42 cm. Stamped B&B Italia and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
$8,670
H 27.96 in W 67.72 in D 35.44 in
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. Features Pollack
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

Le Bambole modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly cosy so called 'Bambole' 2-seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
$10,837
H 28.75 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fur, Foam

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
design enthusiast, this vintage Le Bambole sofa set by Mario Bellini, manufactured by B&B Italia, is a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
$29,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two also sold separately. Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971. This is a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Velvet

Le Bambole Sofa in Cognac Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing Le Bambole Sofa’s by Mario Bellini in Cognac leather. Le Bambole sofa is a design classic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978. Price per
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

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Textile, Upholstery

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
$18,062 / set
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Le Bambole modular sofa 3 seats by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

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Velvet

Le Bambole natural leather sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
The "Le Bambole" sofa by Mario Bellini is an iconic piece of Italian design, created in 1972. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Suede

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric sofas, from the Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, black lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Foam, Fur

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Bibambola” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Original vintage version from 1976
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular sofa for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
$18,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Faux Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
$16,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Le Bambole sofa in original leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original dark brown leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Two-seater Sofa 'Bambole' in Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Hellouw, NL
A key figure in postwar Italian design, Mario Bellini created the Bambole series for B&B Italia to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. This pair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

'Le Bambole' Two-seater Sofa in New Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Bambole collection, crafted by the iconic Italian designer Mario Bellini, is a hallmark of mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Alpaca

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Italian modern brown leather sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s Modular sofa model Le
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 “Bibambola” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Original vintage version from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
$22,518 / set
H 29.53 in W 106.3 in D 35.04 in
Le bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Le bambole designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. Reupholstered in 100% black linen, with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Linen

Le bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
$6,020
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 30.71 in
Le Bambole sofa series by Mario Bellini for B&B
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Torino, IT
Divano della serie Le Bambole di Mario Bellini per B&B. Iconico divano della serie Le Bambole. La
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Metal

Le Bambole sofa series by Mario Bellini for B&B
Le Bambole sofa series by Mario Bellini for B&B
$8,670
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” pouf for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless Postmodern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
$5,100
H 16.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
geometry of stitches and covers. The whole 'Bambole' collection compromised a sofa, daybed, chaise longue
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

Divano Le Bambole Di Mario Bellini Per B&B Granbambola 3 posti
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ghedi, IT
Il divano *Le Bambole* (in questa versione le GranBambole) di Mario Bellini, progettato nel 1972
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Alpaca

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Price for the foot
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chairs for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971, set of two. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Foam

Sofa 4 modules design "Bambole" by M.Bellini for B&B 70s green velvet
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Stupendo Set di 4 moduli della serie "Le Bambole" di Mario Bellini per B&B italia. Versione
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Jute, Velvet

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Bellini Bambole Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bellini bambole sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every bellini bambole sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bellini bambole sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bellini bambole sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Bellini Bambole Sofa?

Prices for a bellini bambole sofa start at $618 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $9,600.

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 Sofas for You

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.