Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cab 415 sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cab 415 sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
Steel
Vintage Black Leather Cab 415 Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional early example of the iconic “CAB 415” settee designed by legendary Italian architect and furniture designer Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Greensboro, NC
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather This example is circa early 2000s and shows beautifully with minimal wear to leather. 37" x 31" x 32" Seat 16.75"
Leather
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 63.78 in D 31.89 in
Vintage Livingroomset 415 Cab in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
This livingroomset was designed in the eighties by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The set features a armchair and a twoseater sofa with enamelled steel frame. Back and arms with foam and...
Leather
Italian Vintage Cab 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Italian Vintage Cab 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s A Cab 415 sofa in brown leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 30.71 in
CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina CAB 415 lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s The CAB chair has an enamelled steel frame, the very strong black buffalo leather upholstery is zippered over the...
Leather
Vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Leather Chair, Circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 leather chair in black. Designed similar to the Cab dining chairs, the lounge club chair is a much larger and deeper version and w...
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 36.23 in
Stunning Cab 415 chair in natural cognac leather - Mario Bellini - CASSINA Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Introducing the exquisite Cab 415 armchair, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1970s.
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 30.71 in
MARIO BELLINI FOR CASSINA CAB 415 ARMCHAIR & SOFA SADDLE LEATHER, ITALY 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolutely stunning, very high-quality, and rare Mario Bellini for Cassina model "CAB 415" armchair and 2seater sofa made of thick black saddle leather, Italy, 1980s.
Stainless Steel
Large 415 Cab Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great 415 cab chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in soft Hermes toned reddish orange leather.
Leather
Cassina Cab Cognac Leather 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab sofa has since become a signature piece in the Cassina furniture collection. The sofa is constructed from a steel frame, comple...
Leather
Black Leather 415 Cab Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Leather 415 Cab Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987
Leather
Mario Bellini Pair Leather Cab Lounge Chairs, Model 415, Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Bellini Pair Leather Cab Lounge Chairs, Model 415, Italy 1970's. Excellent original condition.
Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina 415 Cab Leather Sofas, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab sofa has since become a signature piece in the Cassina furniture collection. The sofa is constructed from a steel frame, comp...
Leather
CAB 415 Easy Chairs, Mario Bellini, Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Matching pair of stunning CAB 415 easy chairs. Beautiful original vintage condition with normal signs of use.
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 30.71 in
CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
These beautiful and luxury original CAB 415 lounge chairs from the 1980's are designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy.
Leather
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H 31.89 in W 36.62 in D 31.89 in
Italian Vintage Cab 415 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Italian Vintage Cab 415 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2 Set of two Cab 415 armchairs in brown leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 37 in D 30 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab #415' Buffalo Leather Club Chairs, Signed, 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of four (4) rare out-of-production Mario Bellini Model #415 'Cab' Club Chairs in incredible thick Buffalo leather, by Cassina (signed), designed in the 1970s, these e...
Leather
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H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 30.71 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Buffalo Cognac Leather Club Chairs Italy 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
A beautiful set of four (4) rare out-of-production Mario Bellini Model 415 'Cab' Club Chairs in incredible thick Patinated Buffalo Cognac leather, by Cassina (signed), designed in th...
Leather
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H 31.89 in W 36.62 in D 29.93 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Pair of Cab 415 Leather Club Chairs Signed Italy 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful set of two rare club ArmChairs by Mario Bellini, model 415 "Cab" out of production in incredibly thick patinated buffalo leather, by Cassina (signed), designed in the 197...
Metal
Model 415 CAB Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Danville, CA
CAB 415 Lounge Chair in Russian Red by Mario Bellini for Cappellini.
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 36.5 in D 31.75 in
Cassina Cab Chair 415 Designed by Mario Bellini, No Longer in Production
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful 415 leather cab chair designed by architect and designer Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
Sold
H 31.9 in W 36.6 in D 31.9 in
Vintage 415 Cab Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987, Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Commodious, understated, elegant, and touchable beyond compare these vintage 415 Cab armchairs in cognac leather by Mario Bellini are incredible examples of seating design.
Steel
Sold
H 31.9 in W 63.8 in D 31.9 in
Vintage 415 Cab Two-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Commodious, understated, elegant, and touchable beyond compare—this vintage 415 cab two-seat sofa in cognac leather by Mario Bellini is a incredible piece of seating design.
Steel
CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in GENDT, NL
CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s.
Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Model 415 Low Lounge
Located in Hudson, NY
Club chair from the Cab series, wide and low, in black saddle leather. Great condition. Made by Cassina. This chair has been reduced in price from $3800 to $2650. No further discoun...
Mario Bellini Two-Seater CAB Sofa 415, Cassina Italy, 1987
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
CAB Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1987. Heavy Leather, fantastic quality. Very good Condition. Worldwide shipping.
Leather
Cab 415 sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Paris, FR
Cab 415 vintage black leather sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1980's
Leather
Pair of Black Leather Cab Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the early 1980s, these handsome 415 Cab armchairs exemplify fine Italian design, with their enameled steel frames entirely covered in black sa...
Steel
$6,560 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Leather
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
$1,250
H 8.47 in W 22.64 in D 22.64 in
Piero De Martini for Cassina 'Naviglio' Coffee Table in Walnut and Slate
By Piero De Martini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piero De Martini for Cassina, 'Naviglio' coffee table, walnut, slate, metal, Italy, 1980s This low table features are modernly structured, featuring a clear square table top execute...
Slate, Metal
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Early Elephant Hide Grey Cassina Cab 414 Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of very early Mario Bellini Cab 414 arm chairs made by Cassina, with elephant hide grey saddle leather upholstery zippered over the steel frame. Many years of careful use gave t...
Steel
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.