1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored.
Upholstery
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, 1971, set of two.
Faux Fur, Foam
Italian Modern Le Bambole Striped Daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
This Le Bambole day bed was designed by Mario Bellini in 1972 and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1976.
Cotton, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 5 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 4 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large s...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 2 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two.
Velvet
Pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pair of Le Bambole two-seat sofas designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972 and produced in Italy in 1976.
Canvas, Cotton, Foam
Vintage 2 Seater Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini produced by B&B ca. 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage 2 seater sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini produced by B&B Italia ca. 1970s.
Fabric
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Le Bambole two-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972 and produced in Italy in 1976.
Canvas, Cotton, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of six (two corners + four easy chairs).
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of five (two corners + three easy chairs).
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of four (two corners + two easy chairs).
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three.
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chairs for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971, set of two.
Leather, 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
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1971, set of three.
Faux Fur, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s- 2 available Sold individually.
Leather
Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca.
Alpaca
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.
Fabric
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 2 seater
Located in Ghedi, IT
Progettato nel 1972 per B&B Italia, Le Bambole nasce dalla geniale intuizione di Bellini di creare un sistema di imbottiti che sembrano “sculture abitabili”.
Velvet
1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Experience the allure of Italian design and elevate your living space with this remarkable Le Bambole sofa set today. Purchase the vintage Le Bambole sofa set by Mario Bellini, manu...
Wool, Upholstery
1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Experience the allure of Italian design and elevate your living space with this remarkable Le Bambole sofa set today. Purchase the vintage Le Bambole sofa set by Mario Bellini, manu...
Wool, Upholstery
Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This "Le Bambole " sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, is a true icon of Italian design history.
Fabric
Perfect patinated Le Bambole original leather sofa by Mario Bellini - B&B Italia
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Perfect patinated Cognac/Brown Leather Lounge Sofa with Sculptural Soft Form Designed in 1972, Le Bambole stands as one of t...
Leather
Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Two-seater sofa, model "Le Bambole", designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970s and manufactured by B&B Italia.
Jute, Velvet
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Three-seater sofa, model "Le Bambole", designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970s and manufactured by B&B Italia.
Jute, Velvet
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 widely regarded as one of the most influential seating designs of the 20th century.
Fabric, Foam
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 and widely regarded as one of the most influential seating designs of the 20th cent...
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Like other celebrated designs of the era,such as Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole or the Ligne Roset Togo, this sofa is constructed entirely of foam, resulting in a sculptural form with ex...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak “Medea” Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, will win this prize in the following editions.
Iron
20th Century Italian "Alanda" Coffee Table By Paolo Piva For B&B Italia c.1980
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The first was for Studio Kairos’ Sisamo Wardrobein 1974, and later Bellini’s Le Bambole in 1979, and Citterio’s Sity Sofa in 1987.
Metal
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Like other similar Sofas of the period like Mario Bellinis Le Bambole and Camaleonda or Ligne Roset Togo this Model is made almost completly of foam and the base is made of wood with...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vittorio Nobili Mid-Century Teak Medea Table, 1956
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, will win this prize in the following editions.
Iron
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Ash Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
Other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, will win this prize in the following editions.
Iron
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1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery.
Upholstery
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 6
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
This award later honored other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, solidifying Medea's significance in the evolution of Italian fur...
Iron
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 4
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
This award later honored other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, solidifying Medea's significance in the evolution of Italian fur...
Iron
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.