$9,750
H 29 in W 92 in D 36 in
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A celebrated icon of Italian design, this 'Le Bambole' daybed was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1972.
Fabric, Suede, Foam
$15,309
H 30 in W 100 in D 72 in
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
$7,654
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
An example of Le Bambole is included in MoMA’s permanent collection.
Velvet
$7,654
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le bambole bed in green velvet By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
An example of Le Bambole is included in MoMA’s permanent collection.
Velvet
$10,598
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Brown leather Le Bambole folding bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Iconic Le Bambole folding bed / daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in its original brown leather.
Leather, Fabric
$22,700
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 66.93 in
Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Cognac Leather 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The "Le Bambole-Bamboletto" daybed a rare edition design by the Italian architect and designer, Mario Bellini.
Leather
$22,700
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 66.93 in
Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Grey Frosted Leather 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The "Le Bambole-Bamboletto" daybed a rare edition design by the Italian architect and designer, Mario Bellini.
Leather
$9,700
H 28.35 in W 68.12 in D 92.92 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Bamboletto' Daybed from 'Le Bambole' Series
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Bamboletto' daybed / bed from 'Le Bambole' series, fabric, Italy, 1972 Introducing the Bamboletto bed, designed by the acclaimed Italian designer ...
Fabric
$22,700
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 66.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Daybed “Le Bambole – Bamboletto” by Mario Bellini for B&B
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This mid-century modern daybed, model “Le Bambole – Bamboletto”, was designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s.
Leather
$21,197
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 59.06 in
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
Unavailable
H 30 in W 36 in D 95 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing our remarkable vintage 'Le Bambole' daybed sofa, designed by the renowned Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Italian Modern Le Bambole Striped Daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
This Le Bambole day bed was designed by Mario Bellini in 1972 and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1976. It features a tubular steel structure, polyurethane foam and a blue and beige st...
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Exlusive, Leather Le Bambole Day-Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Le Bambole day-bed was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. It features a tubular steel structure, polyurethane foam and new white leather upholstery. Closed, ...
Leather, Foam
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Very Exclusive Leather Day-Bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Brussels, BE
This Le Bambole day-bed was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. It features a tubular steel structure, polyurethane foam and new white leather upholstery. Cl...
Leather
Pair of Le Bombole daybeds designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a stunning duo of Le Bambole daybeds, masterfully crafted by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970.
Linen
Sold
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in L 28.35 in
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed Sofa in Brown Velvet for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post-modern daybed couch by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s In it's original brown black checkered velvet upholstery. The piece is still in good condition, no damage. It looks...
Velvet, Foam
"Bamboletto" by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The "Le Bambole-Bamboletto" daybed a rare edition design by the Italian architect and designer, Mario Bellini.
Fabric
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' daybed for B&B, 1970s, white
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed anni '70 della serie 'Le Bambole' disegnato da Mario Bellini e prodotto da B&B.
Fabric
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' daybed for B&B, 1970s, white
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed anni '70 della serie 'Le Bambole' disegnato da Mario Bellini e prodotto da B&B.
Fabric
Le Bambole Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic "Le Bambole" collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable bed: "The Bambolettone".
Fabric
Le Bambole Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic "Le Bambole" collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable bed: "The Bambolettone".
Alpaca, Velvet
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 leather, linen and cotton mattress.
Leather, Cotton, Linen
Le Bambole Bed In Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
An example of Le Bambole is included in MoMA’s permanent collection.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
An example of Le Bambole is included in MoMA’s permanent collection.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le Bambole Bed in Buffalo Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic "Le Bambole" collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable bed: "The Bambolettone".
Leather, Canvas
Il Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare first edition “ Le Bambole-Bamboletto ” daybed designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia in 1976.
Suede, Fabric
Sold
H 30.32 in W 67.33 in D 92.92 in
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Le Bambole Cognac Leather Daybed Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Catania, IT
"Le Bambole" daybed/ sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B ITALIA in Italy, 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le Bambole Bamboletto Collection by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia New Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Bamboletto daybed - dormeuse from the 'Le Bambole' collection design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Exclusive, Leather Le Bambole Day-Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Castenray, NL
This Le Bambole day-bed was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. It features a tubular steel structure, polyurethane foam and new white leather upholstery. Closed, ...
$13,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 69.3 in D 37.41 in
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
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$1,884 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Mortsel, BE
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...
Metal, Chrome
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$8,361 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,178 / set
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 14.57 in
Space Age Style Lacquered Wooden Cabinets, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of white lacquered cabinets of excellent quality, generously thick carved and shaped wood. Furniture that can be used in bathrooms, offices. The design style is close to Joe Col...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,695
H 15.75 in W 81.75 in D 36.75 in
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping, Teak and Black Metal
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer combines sleek enameled metal with warm teak end caps and includes a new black mattress and cylindrical bolster. Developed in 1953 for Royal Aupin...
Metal
$8,600 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$1,766 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Brutalist Wrought Iron Knotted Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s, Sweden. A pair of wall candle sconces crafted in Sweden with a tapered edge design. Designer is unknown and pieces are unmarked. Priced & sold as a pair.
Wrought Iron
$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
Harvey Probber Style Chaise Lounge, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern chaise lounge newly upholstered in Kravet velvet. A piece most likely by Harvey Probber, although we have been unable to confirm. The frame is in very...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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.
An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.
Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.
All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.
Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.
On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.