In 1966, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli cofounded C&B Italia, a modern Italian furniture manufacturer, with Cesare Cassina in northern Milan. From the outset, Busnelli and Cassina set about recruiting the most talented modernists in Italy to conceive of creative furnishings manufactured in modern ways. In the early 1970s, the company split, with Cassina founding his own eponymous firm and Busnelli taking leadership of what became B&B Italia.
For decades, Busnelli cultivated relationships with the world’s best design talent, resulting in furniture pieces that remain iconic today — be they Gaetano Pesce’s outwardly curvaceous Up seating (made for C&B, reintroduced by B&B) or tables from industrial designer Paolo Piva, each more sophisticated than the next in their geometrically complex steel-tube bases. B&B Italia earned four prestigious Compasso d’Oro design awards: in 1979 for Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole, in 1984 for the Sisamo wardrobe system by Studio Kairos, in 1987 for Antonio Citterio’s modular Sity sofa and, in 1989, the first award given to a manufacturing company itself.
Other notable names who designed for B&B Italia over the course of its 54-year history include Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Ettore Sottsass and Vincent Van Duysen, to name a very few. And while these names bring star power to the B&B brand, in many cases, it was B&B Italia who helped usher in their celebrity, fostering a wave of design talent on the world stage.
The company’s forward-thinking vision manifested in its own headquarters, too: In 1972, B&B Italia tapped architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers to design a steel-framed, postmodern-style home for the brand, whose crisscrossing metal exoskeleton is reminiscent of the pair’s Centre Pompidou in Paris, which was built at roughly the same time. Now, B&B Italia manages a contract division and outdoor section as well as its residential arm, and it also controls production for Maxalto, a brand spun out with furniture designs by Antonio Citterio.
At 1stDibs, find a range of vintage B&B Italia furniture — including sofas, cocktail tables and more.
"Tufty Time" sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New wool Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully designed and crafted "Tufty-Time" sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured by B&B Italia. The lounge piece has been newly reupholstered high quality wool ...
Wool
Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a leather mattress...
Steel, Aluminum
Chaise Lounge Sofa Baisity by Antonio Citterio B&B Black Bouclé by Brioni
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Antonio Citterio chaise lounge, circa 1982, custom made black Bouclé corduroy upholstery by Brioni. Chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, 1982. Elegant settee ...
Steel, Aluminum
Citterio "Sity" Chaise Lounge for B&B Italia in Black Leather on Black Leather
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Strikingly chic and elegant chaise lounge by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. One of the most desirable and rare pieces of the Sity range from 1986. Thi...
Steel
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam and newly upholstered in leather A great design from ...
Leather
Paolo Nava & Antonio Citterio Diesis Chaise Lounge
By B&B Italia, Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in Astoria, NY
Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia "Diesis" Chaise Lounge, designed 1979, silk blend upholstery with leather trim and steel frame, marked "B&B / Italia" to armres...
Steel
Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Catania, IT
The Chaise Longue Le Bambole, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970, represents an icon of Italian design. This extraordinary piece of furniture captures the essence of th...
Leather, Rubber
Italian modern orange Landscape chaise lounge, Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia, 1999
By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange Landscape chaise lounge, Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia, 1999. Landscape model chaise longue armchair, with chromed steel structure and bright orange fabric coveri...
Stainless Steel
$5,181Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.75 in W 99.22 in D 63 in
B&B Italia Charles Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
The Charles Sectional Sofa by B&B Italia is an iconic piece, crafted with high quality materials and impeccable attention to detail. The sleek and modern design of the sofa is co...
Metal
$12,557
H 24.75 in W 112 in D 59 in
Grey Upholstered Tufty-Time Right Sectional Sofa by B&B Italia - Available Now
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Tufty-Time sofa series, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is one of B&B Italia’s most consolidated successes, finding effective answers to the themes of modularity, comfort, and...
Steel
Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge
By Eugen Schmidt, Hans Hartl
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare Soloform model 5008 chaise lounge designed by Hans Hartl (1899-1980) for Eugen Schmidt, Darmstadt, Germany, 1953. Measures: 72 1/2" W x 35 3/4" D x 30 1/4" H Known as the Shell Couch (Schalencouch) channel tufted white leather upholstered hardwood frame with elastic straps and foam on tubular chrome base. Very rare and beautiful Avant Garde freeform chaise longue produced in very few numbers. This is one of the few post WWII designs produced by Hartl and exemplifies the link between art and design during this progressive period. Hartl was a high profile architect, decorator and furniture designer during the late 1920s-1930s period whose works were published alongside those of greats such as Josef Hoffmann, Le Corbusier, Mendelsson, Pier Luigi Nervi...
Chrome
$16,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag contain...
Faux Fur, Foam
$5,711
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 50.79 in
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
Fabric
$10,709
H 23.63 in W 149.61 in D 56.7 in
Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery
Fabric
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Loveseat by B&B Italia, Suede, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 1970s Italian modernism. The distinctive curved silhouette c...
Leather
$5,854Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Italian Three-Seater Sofa Model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s Three-seater sofa model Diesis with armrests, with aluminum structure and padded cushion...
Metal
$14,219
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Le Bambole 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, reupholstered
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
The Bambole series stands as one of the defining statements of Italian design in the 1970s—an object that treats seating not as a frame with padding, but as a continuous upholstered...
Leather
$7,920
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 35.04 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Mohair Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion....
Foam
$10,996
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca
$11,661
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 36.23 in
Italian modern black leather sofa Diesis by Citterio Nava for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather sofa Diesis by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, 1980s Three-seater Diesis sofa in black leather. The seat and backrest are composed of rec...
Brass, Steel
B&B italia chaise lounge sofa by Patricia Urquiola
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patricia Urquiola "Bend" sofa chaise lounge. Deep, firm, soft foam wrapped in incredible auto-CAD inspired wool blend fabric with biomorphic cross stitching. D68 W42 H25.5 SH12.5 ...
Fabric, Foam
Original B&B Italia Sofa Charles Couch Design Chaiselongue
By B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Chaiselongue vom italienischen Traditionshersteller B&B Italia zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel besticht durch seine einfache, zeitlose und minimalistische Form...
Leather
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H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 59.06 in
"Tufty Time" Lounge Chaise by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, New Upholstery
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully designed and crafted "Tufty-Time" Love seat chase lounge piece designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured for B&B Italia. The lounge piece has been newly reupholster...
Bouclé
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H 29.53 in W 82.29 in D 31.89 in
B&B Italia by Jean-Marie Massaud Black Leather Terminal 1 Chaise Longue Armchair
By B&B Italia, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Rochester, England
This black chaise lounge was created in 2008 by French architect, inventor and designer Jean-Marie Massaud. The flowing lines of the seat contrasts strikingly with the linear, struct...
Leather
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam and newly upholstered in leather A great design from t...
Leather
Sold
H 32 in W 102.5 in D 36 in
B & B Italia Antonio Citterio Richard Chaise Lounge Sofa in Blue Grade S Fabric
By B&B Italia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A B&B Italia "Richard" chaise lounge sofa designed by Antonio Citterio. A gorgeous lounger decorated in a stunning, lush blue bouclé grade S fabric. This fabric has a rich, deep colo...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Camaleonda chaise longues sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Bellini Camaleonda chaise lounge sofa for C&B Italy, the 1970s. Reupholstered in a stunning burned orange Pierre Frey Chenille fabric. This lu...
Chenille
Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rivoli, IT
1970s chaise longue from the 'Le Bambole' series designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B. Original fabric in shades of brown, bears the manufacture's label under the seat G...
Velvet
B&B Italia Charles Chaise Longues By Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
An extremely comfortable B&B Italia 'Charles' corner sofa/chaise. Designed by Antonio Citterio in the 1990s, this examples comes upholstered in B&B's Adria 100 fabric, a white, soft ...
Cotton
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H 28.35 in W 85.83 in D 38.59 in
Patricia Urquiola "Fat" Sofa for B&B Italia, New Boucle Upholstery
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully designed and crafted sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured for B&B Italia. The "FAT" sofa features distinctive and welcoming shapes, simultaneously round, ...
Steel
Sold
H 25.2 in W 122.05 in D 58.27 in
Patricia Urquiola "Tufty-Time" Sectional Sofa for B&B Italia, 2005, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully designed and crafted "Tufty-Time" chase lounge sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured for B&B Italia, 2005 circa Italy. This sectional sofa comes with 4 mod...
Bouclé
Post-Modern Terminal 1 Chaise Lounge Chair by B&B Italia
By Jean-Marie Massaud, B&B Italia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Terminal 1 is a modern-day design classic. French designer Jean-Marie Massaud created this Chaise lounge for B&B Italia in 2008 that also functions as an armchair. Beautiful fluid s...
Steel