“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
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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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 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 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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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Le Bambole armchair and pouf designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of Le Bambole armchair and pouf designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane
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Le Bambole armchairs and pouf designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of Le Bambole armchairs and pouf designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two. The
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1971, set of
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, White, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, steel, foam and white faux-fur, Italy
Faux Fur, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971, set of two
Foam
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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"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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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' Midcentury Italian Armchair for B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A scarce early Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, esteemed Italian designer. Italy, circa
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set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather
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
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“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
(originally C&B) in 1972, Le Bambole is one of the most significant icons of Italian industrial design. It
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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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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 Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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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
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” living room set for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three
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
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971 The search for a
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Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful large Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in luxury pure Alpaca
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Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated
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"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini B&B ani 70s 2 green velvet seats
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Poltrone modulari "Le Bambole" disegnate nel 1972 da Mario Bellini per B&B Italia. Le sedute si
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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
: Italy Additional note: A matching Le Bambole armchair (one-seat version) upholstered in the same fabric
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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
$13,154Sale Price / set|20% Off
Cab 413 Set of Six Armchairs in Multicolor Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Traversetolo, IT
for B&B Italia: the Camaleonda sofa and the family of sofas and armchairs Le Bambole, a project
Steel
Unavailable|$14,700 / set
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Armchairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Moscow, RU
About designer Mario Bellini is an architect and designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and 25 of his works are in the permanent design ...
Fabric, Foam
Unavailable|$5,912 / set
Le Bambole Armchairs by Mario Bellini for B&B, Set of Four
By Mario Bellini
Located in Nice, FR
This set of four armchairs was designed by Marion Bellini in 1972 and later manufactured by B&B
Aluminum
Unavailable|$7,177
Le Bambole chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70's
By Mario Bellini
Located in LYON, FR
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini B&B Italia edition Vintage Le Bambole armchair designed by
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“Le Bambole” Armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Leather
Mod. "Le Bambole" Armchairs with Armrests by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mod. "Le Bambole" armchairs with armrests by Mario Bellini Italy, circa 1972. Manufactured by B&B
Polystyrene, Suede
Mario Bellini B&B Italia, Le Bambole Armchair in Original Upholstery, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Mario Bellini Le Bambole armchair in its original upholstery, made for B&B Italia in 1972. Original
Fabric, Foam
Sold|$9,459
Mod "Le Bambole" Armchair by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mod. "Le Bambole" armchair by Mario Bellini. Italy, circa 1972. Manufactured by B&B. Enlarged
Fabric, Foam
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia, 1970. Polyurethane padding, original
Fabric, Cotton
B&B Italia "Le Bambole" Armchair - In Blue "Sila" Boucle
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the rarest of the rare, it being a superb B&B Italia "Le Bambole
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“Le Bambole” Armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, Mid-Century Modern
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” Armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchair. The
Leather
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Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia
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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By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
"Le Bambole" armchair, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Italy, circa 1970. Original
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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
Fabric, Cotton
Sold|$6,148
Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Throughout their history, Le Bambole have seen slight adaptations in shapes, proving that they are
Velvet
Sold|$3,547 / item
Le Bambole Pair of Armchairs, Mario Bellini B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Le Bambole, Mario Bellini B&B Italia armchairs, original condition, with slight defects due
Animal Skin, Goatskin
Armchair 'Le Bambole' Designed by Bellini Foam Velvet B&B Production 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair 'Le Bambole', designed by Mario Bellini. Foam padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in
Foam, Velvet
Le Bambole pair of leather armchairs by M.Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great pair of oversize brown leather Armchairs Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B ITALIA with
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.
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.