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Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé
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Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Bambole series won the Compasso
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“Le Bambole” Armchair and Ottoman by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” Armchair and Ottoman by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1970s Ottoman :105x52x40cm
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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
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Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
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Day bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pair of daybed Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in
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Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100
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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
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
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown
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Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, White, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, steel, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971. The
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B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa – Design 1972 Produced 1988
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic "Le Bambole" two-seat sofa by B&B Italia, originally designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini and
Fabric, Foam
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972. The Bambole series won the
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Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972. The Bambole series won the
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Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, bouclè
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Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in
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Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972. Polyurethane padding, original
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Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso
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Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso
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Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the
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1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. Features Pollack
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Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, bouclè
Fabric, Rubber, Cotton
“Le Bambole” Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia - 1970s - New Upholstery
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia - 1970s - New Upholstery
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“Le Bambole” Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia - 1970s - New Upholstery
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia - 1970s - New Upholstery
Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular sofa for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five
Faux Fur, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Brown Suede, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, brown suede, Italy, 1971. The search for a new
Foam
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971. The search for
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"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on
Leather
"Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic
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"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in red fabric, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 42 cm. Stamped B&B Italia and
Fabric
Le Bambole" armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Manzano, IT
Poltrone “Le Bambole” di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 1970 Marchio di attribuzionQuesto pezzo ha un
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, original cognac leather, Italy, 1971 The
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Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The
Foam, Chenille
Le Bambole armchair Mario Bellini B&B Italy 1972 new purple leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Bambole armchair, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972 Purple leather upholstery, padded frame. Good
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Le bambole bed in green velvet By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic “Le Bambole” collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable
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B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Lounge or Armchair – Design 1972 Produced 1980's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic "Le Bambole" Lounge or Armchair by B&B Italia, originally designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini
Fabric, Foam
Le Bambole modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
Fabric
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
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Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
-upholstered in a high quality, wax finished aniline leather. The Le Bambole series is renowned for its soft
Leather, Foam
Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original light brown buffalo neck leather designed by Mario Bellini
Leather
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped
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Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” pouf for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless Postmodern
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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
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"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
5-piece modular sofa in zebu leather by Mario Bellini, Le Bambole model. Stamped under the seats
Leather
Pair of 2 "Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic
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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
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Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970's
By Mario Bellini
Located in LYON, FR
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia Vintage Le Bambole armchair created by Mario
Fabric
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971, set of
Foam, Chenille
Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Catania, IT
La Chaise Longue Le Bambole, progettata da Mario Bellini per B&B Italia nel 1970, rappresenta
Leather, Rubber
1970s Bamboletto Series "Le Bambole" bed daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Biella, IT
1970s Bamboletto Series "Le Bambole" bed and daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia with document.
Textile
Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia , Polyurethane structure, bouclè
Fabric, Rubber
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet
Alpaca
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971. This is a
Foam, Velvet
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Athens, Attiki
Italy excellence combining research and creative flair, Le Bambole have provided a very personal answer
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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.
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.