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Cassina 415

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather

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

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Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red
Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red

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. It´s the thick

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Vintage Livingroomset 415 Cab in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy
Vintage Livingroomset 415 Cab in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Mario Bellini for Cassina 415 Cab Leather Sofas, Set of 2
Mario Bellini for Cassina 415 Cab Leather Sofas, Set of 2

Mario Bellini for Cassina 415 Cab Leather Sofas, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Basildon, London

the Cassina furniture collection. The sofa is constructed from a steel frame, completely covered in

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Large 415 Cab Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Large 415 Cab Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina

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.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Cassina Cab Cognac Leather 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini
Cassina Cab Cognac Leather 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini

Cassina Cab Cognac Leather 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini

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H 31.89 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in

Cassina Cab Cognac Leather 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Basildon, London

the Cassina furniture collection. The sofa is constructed from a steel frame, completely covered in

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Leather

Italian Vintage Cab 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
Italian Vintage Cab 415 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s

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

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Vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Leather Chair, Circa 1980s
Vintage Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Leather Chair, Circa 1980s

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

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CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s

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

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MARIO BELLINI FOR CASSINA CAB 415 ARMCHAIR & SOFA SADDLE LEATHER, ITALY 1980s
MARIO BELLINI FOR CASSINA CAB 415 ARMCHAIR & SOFA SADDLE LEATHER, ITALY 1980s

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

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Mario Bellini Pair Leather Cab Lounge Chairs, Model 415, Italy 1970
Mario Bellini Pair Leather Cab Lounge Chairs, Model 415, Italy 1970

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

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Stunning Cab 415 chair in natural cognac leather - Mario Bellini - CASSINA Italy
Stunning Cab 415 chair in natural cognac leather - Mario Bellini - CASSINA Italy

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. A

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CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s

CAB 415 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in amstelveen, NL

These beautiful and luxury original CAB 415 lounge chairs from the 1980's are designed by Mario

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Cassina Cab Chair 415 Designed by Mario Bellini, No Longer in Production
Cassina Cab Chair 415 Designed by Mario Bellini, No Longer in Production

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

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Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab #415' Buffalo Leather Club Chairs, Signed, 1980s
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab #415' Buffalo Leather Club Chairs, Signed, 1980s

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab #415' Buffalo Leather Club Chairs, Signed, 1980s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cassina Cab 415 club armchairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern home or penthouse apartment but

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Italian Vintage Cab 415 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2
Italian Vintage Cab 415 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2

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

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Buffalo Cognac Leather Club Chairs Italy 1980s
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Buffalo Cognac Leather Club Chairs Italy 1980s

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 Buffalo Cognac Leather Club Chairs Italy 1980s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Almelo, NL

Cassina Cab 415 club armchairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern home or penthouse apartment but

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

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Mario Bellini for Cassina Pair of Cab 415 Leather Club Chairs Signed Italy 1980s
Mario Bellini for Cassina Pair of Cab 415 Leather Club Chairs Signed Italy 1980s

Mario Bellini for Cassina Pair of Cab 415 Leather Club Chairs Signed Italy 1980s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Roma, IT

tailored suit. These Mario Bellini club armchairs for Cassina Cab 415 in buffalo leather would work

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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

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CAB 415 Easy Chairs, Mario Bellini, Cassina
CAB 415 Easy Chairs, Mario Bellini, Cassina

CAB 415 Easy Chairs, Mario Bellini, Cassina

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H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 30.71 in

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

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Vintage 415 Cab Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987, Pair
Vintage 415 Cab Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987, Pair

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage 415 Cab Two-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987
Vintage 415 Cab Two-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1987

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

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Mario Bellini Two-Seater CAB Sofa 415, Cassina Italy, 1987
Mario Bellini Two-Seater CAB Sofa 415, Cassina Italy, 1987

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather

CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s
CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s

CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s

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H 32.29 in W 63.39 in D 30.32 in

CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in GENDT, NL

CAB 415 sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s. Think saddle leather upholstery. Sofas is in

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Leather

Cab 415 sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Cab 415 sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Cab 415 sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina

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H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

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Leather

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Cassina 415 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cassina 415 available at 1stDibs. A cassina 415 — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cassina 415 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right cassina 415, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Cassina 415?

Prices for a cassina 415 start at $3,800 and top out at $15,829 with the average selling for $9,385.

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.

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