Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in IT
This iconic Camaleonda Sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1973, has been newly upholstered in luxurious 100% Italian black cotton fabric.
Cotton
Mario Bellini Vintage "Camaleonda" Sofa, Lambskin Black Leather, 1970 B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa in Custom Black Lambskin Leather, Italy, 1970s An iconic example of Italian design, this vintage Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini embodies the sculptur...
Chrome
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered.
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of four.
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered.
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, eight elements.
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6.
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, three elements.
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" easy chair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage edition using...
Velvet, Plastic
Green Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda; Mario Bellini; Green Leather; Postmodern; Lounge Chair; Lounge Sofa; Modular Sofa; One-Seater; Seating Element; Seating Unit; Italian Design Classic; Iconic Design; B&B I...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" easy chair for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it was o...
Velvet, Plastic
Camaleonda Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless icon of 1970s design. Each chair features the signature bold curves and deep tufting that define the Camaleonda sy...
Velvet
'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Emerald Green Corduroy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four modular units make up this 'Camaleonda' seating system, upholstered throughout in deep emerald green corduroy fabric. Each unit features the design's signature bubble-form const...
Upholstery
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of five. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintag...
Velvet, Plastic
Italian modern brown velvet pouf Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown velvet pouf Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1960s Pouf Camaleonda with squared base and rounded corners, fully padded and upholstered in brown velvet.
Velvet
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda modular lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 and produced in 1972. This piece consists of one large square module (90 x 60 cm / 35.4 x 23.6 in) complete with ba...
Chrome
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of two. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage edi...
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of three. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage e...
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage ed...
Velvet, Plastic
$46,569Sale Price / set|28% Off
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are someone who seeks the absolute best of the best - this is for you. This is an all original modular Camaleonda sectional by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia made within the...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of three. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, ...
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it was...
Plastic, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of six. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of eight. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sof...
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of two. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Leather
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970 and produced circa 1972. This set is composed of one large module (90 x 90 cm / 35.4 x 35.4 in) complete wit...
Chrome
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, Set of two. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of six. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Leather
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of three. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desig...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of five. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, nine elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
Plastic, Velvet
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 5 elements: - 2 armchairs ( cm 71h x...
Metal, Chrome
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970 and produced in 1972. This set is composed of one large module (90 x 90 cm / 35.4 x 35.4 in), one smalle...
Chrome
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970 and produced in 1972. This set is composed of one large module (90 x 90 cm / 35.4 x 35.4 in), one smalle...
Chrome
Camaleonda brown modular sofa by Mario Bellini, B&B Italy, 1970 set pf 4
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Brown chameleon, set of 4, design by Mario Bellini, produced by B&B, Italy, 1970, internal structure in wood, padding in polyurethane foam, new upholstery in brown velvet, three modu...
Velvet
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest and two armrests. Green linen velvet upholstery. Fu...
Velvet, Foam, Linen
Mario Bellini Brown Alpaca Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features three modules with big backrest, and two modules with small backrest. Alpaca...
Velvet, Foam, Alpaca
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in
Newly Upholstered Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Authentic Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, completely re-upholstered 100% Italian cotton Velvet in dark blue color. Restored and reupholstered with Vel...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet "Camaleonda" Lounge Chair & Pouf for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Mario Bellini, 'Camaleonda' sofa, in brown velvet upholstery by Italy, 1972. The sofa is very comfortable and the fact this wonderful piece is modular, provides endless flexible s...
Steel
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Camaleonda Modular Lounge Sofa by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
This modular living room sofa was designed by Mario Bellini in 1971 and was manufactured first by C&B and later by B&B Italia. Every sectional element of this sofa can be used freely...
Leather
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Mario Bellini Green Velvet "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
Mario Bellini, 'Camaleonda' sofa, in green velvet upholstery by Italy, 1972. Composed of 2 big and 3 medium sized elements. It is upholstered with its original green velvet. Exc...
Steel
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Mario Bellini Green Velvet "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
Mario Bellini, 'Camaleonda' sofa, in green velvet upholstery by Italy, 1972. Composed of 4 big and 6 medium sized elements. It is upholstered with its original green velvet. Exc...
Steel
Camaleonda Black Leather Lounge chair
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original black leather camaleonda pieces.
Leather
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Original Sectional Sofa in Black
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda sectional modular sofa, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s Black original upholstery This design became famous almost immediately after it was featured in the exhibiti...
Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini's 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda lounge chairs, Mario Bellini, black original leather, B&B Italia This modular sofa was designed by Mario Bellini in 1971 and was manufactured first by C&B and later by...
Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini's 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda lounge chairs, Mario Bellini, black original leather, B&B Italia This modular sofa was designed by Mario Bellini in 1971 and was manufactured first by C&B and later by...
Leather, Foam
Camaleonda Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Mario Bellini
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini modular camaleonda sofa in original high quality black leather upholstery, Italy — 1972.
Chrome
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Original Piece in Black Leather, Three Available
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda sectional modular sofa, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s Black leather original upholstery This design became famous almost immediately after it was featured in the ...
Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Original Piece in Black Leather, Three Available
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda seat, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s Black leather original upholstery This design became famous almost immediately after it was featured in the exhibition 'Italy ...
Leather, Foam
Italian 1970s Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1970s Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" sofa.
Cotton
Sold
H 19.69 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Black Velvet Camaleonda Modular Seating Elements C&B Italia, 1971
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of elements from the Camaleonda Modular seating series by Mario Bellini.
Metal
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Italian Midcentury Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A two-seat rare sofa by Italian design legend Mario Bellini. The much loved and desired “Camaleonda” model for C&B Italia. Original 1970s. The adjustable sofa was designed in s...
Suede
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa in Mohair
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A three-piece modular "Camaleonda" sofa deigned by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Fully restored and upholstered in mohair.
Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini designed this modular sectional sofa for C&B Italia in the 1970s. This is a rare edition from before 1973 when C&B Italia became B&B Italia. Newly upholstered in green ...
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 125.5 in D 37 in
Black 'Camaleonda' Five Section Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 5 Section 'Camaleonda' modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for renowned manufacturer B&B Italia in original black leather.
Metal
1970s Original Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Toronto, CA
Iconic 1970s Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia, in 5 segments. Original vintage condition with heavy patina. Price reflects the shown configuration of 5 segments (seats...
Leather
Mario Bellini Original Fabric 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini, modular 'Cameleonda' sofa in original grey fabric, Italy, 1972. This sofa consists out of modular elements. The design became famous almost immediately after it was f...
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.01 in
Italian modern Black leather modular sofa Camaleonda by Bellini for B&B, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Camaleonda entirely padded and covered in black leather.
Metal
Camaleonda Modular Sofa in "Moca" Leather by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini for B & B Italia "Camaleonda" modular sofa system, 1970s.
Leather
Chocolate Brown Mohair Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' 7-Piece Modular Sofa in Chocolate Brown Mohair, Designed by Mario Bellini Produced by B&B Italia Italy, 1970s An iconic expression of radical 1970s ...
Mohair
Camaleonda Sofa, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modular Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia by Italian architect Mario Bellini in original orange and grey corduroy velvet. Designed in 1970, the Camaleonda was named both for its abilit...
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini ‘Camaleonda’ Modular System for B&B
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B since 1970. Padded in polyurethane foam, covered in original fabric in excellent condition, 70s edition branded B&B...
Fabric, Foam
Leather Italian Mid-Century Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A good looking original leather Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini. Two segment sofa. Italy, c1970s. For B&B Italia. The original leather is retained but has wear and u...
Leather
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Wien, AT
"Camaleonda" is a rediscovered icon. It is one of the truly modular sofa designs that move through modern living rooms like a wonderfully soft wave. Bellini has reinterpreted the pos...
Leather
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Divano modulare Camaleonda disegnato da Mario Bellini nel 1970 per C&B Italia. Una prima produzione C&B Italia ( Cassina - Busnelli ) in velluto mohair originale color Dark Brown/ ne...
Metal
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.