$750 / item
H 30.6 in W 19.8 in D 19 in
2010s Mario Bellini for Cassina Bull 422 Dining Chair in Brown Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 422 Bull Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 2008. These
Steel
$19,768
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare BULL Sofa 1987 by Gianfranco Frattini for CASSINA only 1 year produced
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
optional piece. Bull 3 Seater Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1987 Bicolor Leather Sofa in Black
Leather
$31,535 / set
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Rare BULL Sofa set 1987 by Gianfranco Frattini for CASSINA only 1 year produced
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Bull Sofa Set (3+2) by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1987 Bicolor Leather Sofa Set in Black and
Leather
Cassina 2-Seater Bull Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Toronto, CA
The Bull Sofa stands as Gianfranco Frattini’s final project for Cassina, created in the mid-1980s
Fabric, Rubber, Wood
$3,647 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini “Bull” Side Chairs for Cassina, Set of Four, 1990s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four Bull dining chairs in dark BROWN leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The Bull chair
Metal
$6,365
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 3-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 3-seater sofa
Leather, Wood
$7,472
H 32.68 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in
Rare Bull Sofa in Terra Alcantara by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant two-seat loveseat designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1987 and is covered in
Ultrasuede
Gianfranco Frattini Bull Sofa Set Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Amazing looking sofa set designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987. This set is no
Leather, Wood
Bull Leather Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Amazing and rare sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1987. The sofa is made
Leather
Gianfranco Frattini Bull Sofa Set for Cassina 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing looking sofa set designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1987. This set is no
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini "Bull" Chairs, Cassina, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
design by Mario Bellini that offer a classic Italian styling to your space. Set of six, made by Cassina.
Leather
Gianfranco Frattini Bull Sofa Set Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing looking sofa set designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987. This set is no
Leather, Wood
Bull sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Spectacular and extremely rare 3 seater Bull sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured
Leather
Bull set by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Spectacular and extremely rare Bull sofa and lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
Leather
Sold
H 39.5 in W 43.5 in D 39.5 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy Iconic Bull Lounge Chair, 1987
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare 1980s Bull chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. All Cassina hallmarks present. Removable
Steel
Sold
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in L 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Bull lounge chair in black leather for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable lounge chair (model Bull) by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy. Large black
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood Armchair Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and wood armchair bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s Armchair bull
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Sofas and Armchair Bull by Frattini Cassina, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather Sofas and armchair Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s Set of a 3
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 Bull chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1987. This set is no longer in production and was only produced for 1 year. They
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Rare Vintage Bull Sofa in Grey Leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Bull sofa in a mint vintage condition. Original dark grey leather with the perfect patina
Leather
Sold
H 39.5 in W 43.5 in D 39.5 in
Rare Gianfranco Frattini Cassina Bull Chair in Black Leather and White Boucle
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Culver City, CA
This Gianfranco Frattini Cassina Bull lounge chair is absolutely stunning. This piece was designed
Leather, Bouclé, Hardwood
Mario Bellini “Bull” Side Chairs for Cassina, Set of Six, 1990s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Bull dining chairs in dark brown leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The Bull chair
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 2seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 2-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 2-seater sofa
Leather, Wood
"Bull" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Brussels , BE
"Bull" sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1980s Sold without the tiger.
Wood
Bull Leather Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Bull armchair. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly rare
Metal
Bull 2-seater sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Bull armchair. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly rare. Remarkable
Metal
Bull dining chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1990s, set of 10
By Mario Bellini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Set of rare Bull dining chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Not to be mistaken with the 1987 Bull
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Bull 3-seater red leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Bull sofa. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly rare. Remarkable
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Sold
H 32.29 in W 90.56 in D 36.23 in
Bull 3-seater red leather sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Bull sofa. Only produced in 1987 by Cassina, this design is becoming increasingly rare. Remarkable
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Sold
H 33 in W 65 in D 35.5 in
"Bull" Black Leather Settee Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1987
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, elegant two-seat loveseat designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina covered in the
Leather, Wood
$1,176
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, features the original caramel-colored leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Leather
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
Travertine
$1,650 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Casina, 'Carimate' dining chairs, model '115' leather, stained beech, Italy, 1963 This large set of dining chairs belongs to the 'Carimate' line, one of Vico M...
Leather, Beech
$3,700 / 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 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
Leather
$1,750 / item
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of one. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
$9,413 / set
H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Italian modern Leather chairs mod CAB 414 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Leather chairs mod CAB 414 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s Set of fantastic and comfortable 6 chair mod. CAB 412 in black leather. The leather follows the shapes ...
Leather
$450 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
Steel, Chrome
$2,650 / item
H 29.5 in W 32.25 in D 32.75 in
2023 Sebastian Herkner for Ligne Roset Taru Armchair in Gentle Bordeaux
By Sebastian Herkner, Ligne Roset
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two Taru Armchairs (each is sold separately) made of a tubular steel and wood frame covered in a Gentle Bordeaux red colored velvet fabric. The chair was designed...
Steel
$900 / item
H 34.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
2005 Paolo Piva for B&B ltalia Arcadia Dining Side Chair in Tan Leather
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Arcadia armless dining chairs, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in 1989. These particular examples date to 2005. They feature a simplistic modern design ...
Steel, Chrome
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