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Chameleon Sofa

Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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Camaleonda Light Blue Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1971
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Foam

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1971
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 7 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary Classic. The playful, modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Dark “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 197
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 7 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modular “Camaleonda” Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black 'Camaleonda' Five Section Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa Belini used 'chameleonte' or chameleon to express the sofas versatility and ability to change form
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Ottoman in Boucle Vintage C & B, Italia, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia
Located in San Diego, CA
. The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé

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Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
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Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
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Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
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$14,963 / set
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
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Located in LEWES, GB
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Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
$7,533
H 30.71 in W 55.91 in D 26.78 in
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Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
$2,150 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
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By Kiwano Concept
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Travertine Narrow Bowl
Travertine Narrow Bowl
$304 / item
H 2.96 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
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Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
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Chameleon Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chameleon sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chameleon sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage chameleon sofa now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chameleon sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chameleon sofa, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Maarten Baptist each produced at least one beautiful chameleon sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chameleon Sofa?

The average selling price for a chameleon sofa at 1stDibs is $13,973, while they’re typically $287 on the low end and $34,128 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.