$7,297 / set
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Set of six Break 401 armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of six Break 401 armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976 Polyurethane foam upholstered
Steel
$9,570 / set
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern Design 401 BREAK Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1980's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design "401 BREAK" model Armchair set of 6 by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Leather
$5,551Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 blue velvet chairs model 401 "Break" Mario Bellini Cassina 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Set di 4 sedie 401 Break disegnate nel 1976 da Mario Bellini per Cassina. Le sedie sono
Iron
$3,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 21.25 in D 20.75 in
2000s Pair of Mario Bellini 401 Break Arm Dining Chairs for Cassina in Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 401 Break Arm Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Antonio Belloni
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mario Bellini "401 Break" chair by Cassina. Modern leather chairs on wheels, perfect at your desk
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Armchairs for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
“401 Break” leather armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Rigid metallic structure covered in
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - Pair
By Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - a Pair. Item features
Leather
Sold
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - Set 6
By Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - Set of 6. Item features
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Style Blue Velvet Rolling Armchairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
modern armchairs. These chairs are in the style of the 401 Break chair by Bellini for Cassina. These
Metal
Mario Bellini 401 Break Chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Grey leather 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The chairs are
Leather
Pair of Mario Bellini 401 Break Chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of camel leather 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The
Leather
Leather Break 401 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
401, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s. Conditions: In good condition, they show signs of wear
Leather
Sold
H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 21.25 in
Mario Bellini 401 Break Gray Leather Arm Chairs for Cassina, Set of Ten
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of ten gray leather 401 Break dining arm chairs on casters designed by Mario Bellini for
Steel
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Cassina Break 401 leather dining chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Excellent set of 4 Cassina Break leather chairs in mint condition. The supple black leather shows
Leather
Mario Bellini 401 Break chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beige leather 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The chairs are
Leather
Mario Bellini 401 Break chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Blue fabric 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The chairs have 4
Fabric
Sold
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Turquoise Velvet Armchairs Mod. 401 by Ufficio Tecnico Cassina, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of two modern lounge chairs model 401, manufactured by “Ufficio Tecnico Cassina” in the 1940s
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 21.25 in D 20.75 in
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair Offered for sale is a pair
Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
6 Mario Bellini 401 Break Dining Chairs in Tan Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare set of 6 elegant tan leather 401 Break dining chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in marvelous
Leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
pair of wood and grey velvet armchairs mod. 401 from Cassina, Meda, 1940
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
Cassina model n. 401, produced end of 1940 re-upholstery in a grey velvet sabre-shaped hind feet and
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
A Pair of Break 401 POST-MODERN CHAIRS by MARIO BELLINI, CASSINA ed. Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful pair of "Break 401" model chairs / armchairs, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, Memphis
Leather
1976 401 Break Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Brown Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1976 Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 break leather chair! Amazing condition and creamy caramel
Leather
Sold
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mario Bellini Model '401 Break' Armchair by Cassina 1970s, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Model '401 Break' Armchair by Cassina 1970s, Set of 9.
Leather
$7,400 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by th...
Steel
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
$11,100 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Based on an earlier sketch by Carlo Scarpa, the design was finally re...
Leather, Walnut
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
Brass
Break Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sublimely spare and masterfully constructed arm or dining chair having a lean rectilinear form wrapped in supple oiled leather with piping, zippered side panels and a down-filled ...
Leather
Four Break Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four leather "Break" armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
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