Mario Bellini 1972, B & B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Chocolate Neckleather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Munster, NRW
Vintage two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.
Leather
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 upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, ivory, pure alpaca fabric.
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, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a high quality, brown / grey luxurious 100% alpaca.
Alpaca
Mario Bellini, 'Le Bambole' 2-Seater Sofa, Original Fabric, Italian Modern, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptionel Fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s.
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971.
Iron
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, special edition in Mongolian sheepskin.
Sheepskin
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 terracotta/ brick coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.
Velvet
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Fabric
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa for B&B Italia in Off-White Wool
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Dallas, TX
Design by brilliant architect Mario Bellini the "Le Bambole" sofa was birthed in the 1970s and manufactured by B&B Italia.
Wool
Le Bambole 2 Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Iconic 2 seat-sofa 'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia from the 1970s.
Fabric
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 design icon.
Faux Fur
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 2007
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, 2007, special edition in Mongolian sheepskin.
Sheepskin
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown leather, Italy, 1972.
Leather
Bambole Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B + B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic and rare seven piece "Le Bambole" leather sectional sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.
Leather, Foam, Fabric
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Leather Two-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning ‘Le Bambole’ two-seat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1972.
Leather
14 Pieces of Sectional Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
New upholstered bambole set by Mario Bellini in a waxed vintage look leather that developed a beautiful patina while using.
Leather
Two Model "Le Bambole" Modular Elements by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Two mod. "Le Bambole" modular elements by Mario Bellini Italy, circa 1972 manufactured by B&B.
Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini by B & B Italia 'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B & B Italia, 'Le Bambole' lounge chair, brown leather, Italy, 1972.
Leather
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 made with a steel frame and cold foam padding. Very good condition Measures: 85 x 183...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Mod. Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern modular sofa mod. Le bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972 Modular sofa of Le Bambole series, made with a steel structure and cold foam padding, with new...
Fabric
Le Bambole Tan Buffalo Leather 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
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.
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The iconic Le Bambole sofa (two.-seater) in black padded suede designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972.
Leather, Suede
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Velvet, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, later upholstered in velvet.
Alpaca
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Le Bambole Cognac Leather Daybed Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Catania, IT
"Le Bambole" daybed/ sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B ITALIA in Italy, 1970s.
Leather
Two-Seater Sofa 'Le Bambole' in Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Hellouw, NL
The 'Bambole' line is a famous mid-century design classic designed by the legendary Italian designer Mario Bellini.
Leather
Sold|$17,560
Set of Three Le Bambole Sofas
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great set of three grey leather sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Icon of modern design, “Compasso d’Oro_International Award” in 1979, one of the most effective expressions o...
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 1976, recently reupholstered by the previous owner with a light grey fabric.
Cotton, Foam
Six Pieces of Sectional Bambole Sofa, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Tan Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
New upholstered set with one corner piece, four lounge chairs and one ottoman pouf. The set is upholstered in a high quality aniline tan leather. We had to replace some of the bottom...
Leather
Six Pieces of Sectional Bambole Sofa, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 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...
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Three-Seat in Light Tan Leather by B&B, Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare new covered Le Bambole three-seat in mint condition. High quality aniline tan leather. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Settee for B&B Italia, circa 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" settee for B&B Italia, circa 1972.
Bouclé
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Settee in Brown Upholstery
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, fabric, Italy, 1972.
Fabric
Mario Bellini Pouf Tribambola Red Canvas Lining "Le Bambole" by B&B
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mario Bellini designed Le Bambole for B&B Italia in 1972, armchairs shaped in their entirety as large cushions. Combining extraordinary comfort and style, this Tribambola pouf is cov...
Canvas
Le Bambole Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Fabric
Le Bambole Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole 6-piece sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Fabric, Bouclé
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" easy chairs for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
Metal
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Set in Faux-Fur for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular set for B&B Italia, faux-fur, 1971, set of 5. The starting point was a shopping bag that contained formless material that was shaped when the bag...
Faux Fur
Le Bambole 5-seater Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole sectional sofa, Mario Bellini, Brown wool, B&B Italia The Le Bambole is an iconic piece of Italian design.
Wool
Gerard Van Den Berg for Monti 'Ringo' Sofa in Buffalo Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The sofa is comfortable and shaped as a large cushion, and also resembles Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' sofa .
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The sofa is comfortable and shaped as a large cushion, and also resembles Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' sofa.
Leather
Gerard van den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The sofa is comfortable and shaped as a large cushion, and also resembles Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' sofa.
Leather
Le Bambole Sectional Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Bambole sectional Brown Leather sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s One corner and two armchairs.
Leather
Sold|$6,200
Bambole Loveseat by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, bambole, two-seat sofa, fabric upholstery, B&B Italia.
Fabric, Foam
Iconic "Bambole" Sectional Corner Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Large "Le Bambole" sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B.
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage ale Bambole two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, rendered in Canvas over foam.
Fabric, Foam
"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful "Le Bambole" 2-seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's.
Bouclé
Le Bambole Settee / 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
'Le Bambole' 2-seat sofa, designed in 1970s by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy.
Steel
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Floral Fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Original floral two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.
Fabric
1972 Mario Bellini 4-Piece Suede Leather Bambole Sofa Set for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Very early "Le Bambole" sofa set designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia).
Suede
Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Loveseat, Made in Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in West Hartford, CT
This loveseat sofa looks similar to the earlier designed Bambole sofa by Bellini for B&B Italia, it's a bit higher but has similar lines and comfort.
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Sold|$15,000
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for B & B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
“Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Italy, circa 1970s Freshly reupholstered in leather Measures: 29 ?”
Leather
Sold|$3,980
Bambole, Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Nwely upholstered Bambole sofa, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$3,700
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
NEWLY upholstered Bambole Sofa , designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$2,926
Bambole, Two-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Bambole sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972.
Sold|$4,273
Bambole, Two-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered bambole sofa, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$4,273
Bambole, Two-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Bambole sofa, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
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.