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Mario Bellini, 'Le Bambole' 2-Seater Sofa, Original Fabric, Italian Modern, 1972
Mario Bellini, 'Le Bambole' 2-Seater Sofa, Original Fabric, Italian Modern, 1972

Mario Bellini, 'Le Bambole' 2-Seater Sofa, Original Fabric, Italian Modern, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Odense, DK

Exceptionel Fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole 2 Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole 2 Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole 2 Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Hellouw, NL

Iconic 2 seat-sofa 'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 2007
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 2007

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 2007

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, 2007, special edition in Mongolian sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, 1980s
Pair of Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, 1980s

Pair of Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Stunning pair of “Le Bambole” armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Suede

'Le Bambole' Thick Hide Leather Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
'Le Bambole' Thick Hide Leather Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed

'Le Bambole' Thick Hide Leather Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible 'Le Bambole' loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia has thick gorgeous dark brown hide leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's

"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A beautiful "Le Bambole" 2-seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
Mid Century "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's

Mid Century "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A beautiful "Le Bambole" lounge chair, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

1970's Le Bambole Loveseat in Chocolate Mohair by Mario Bellini
1970's Le Bambole Loveseat in Chocolate Mohair by Mario Bellini

1970's Le Bambole Loveseat in Chocolate Mohair by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Culver City, CA

Such a gorgeous piece of modernism, this Le Bambole sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair

Le Bambole Sofa in Original Floral Fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Floral Fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Sofa in Original Floral Fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Almelo, NL

Original floral two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Grand 'Le Bambole' Sofa in Beige Patterned Fabric
Mario Bellini Grand 'Le Bambole' Sofa in Beige Patterned Fabric

Mario Bellini Grand 'Le Bambole' Sofa in Beige Patterned Fabric

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, fabric, Italy, 1972. This comfortable beige three seat sofa is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare and original vintage Le Bambole lounge chairs - Mario Bellini - B&B Italia
Rare and original vintage Le Bambole lounge chairs - Mario Bellini - B&B Italia

Rare and original vintage Le Bambole lounge chairs - Mario Bellini - B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Mario Bellini, B&B Italia — Le Bambole Armless Lounge Chairs, 1970s Thick Natural Leather Lounge Chairs with a Slender Armless Silhouette Introduced in 1972, Mario Bellini’s Le Bamb...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Leather Two-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Leather Two-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Leather Two-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Stunning ‘Le Bambole’ two-seat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1972.

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Le Bambole sofa is an icon of the Seventies and winner of the Compasso d’Oro in 1979.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Settee in Brown Upholstery
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Settee in Brown Upholstery

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Settee in Brown Upholstery

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, fabric, Italy, 1972. This comfortable red brown two seat sofa is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Le Bambole chaise lounge in butterscotch suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Suede

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking sofa blue leather. Designed Mario Bellini and made by B&B Italia. The sofa been cleaned, waxed and is from a non-smoker home. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair with footrest Mod Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair with footrest Mod Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Armchairs "Le Bambole" in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Pair of Armchairs "Le Bambole" in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Pair of Armchairs "Le Bambole" in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful pair of Le Bambole armchairs designed and engineered by Mario Bellini made entirely in black leather for B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Animal Skin

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Set, B&B Italia, White Corduroy 1970, Italian
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Set, B&B Italia, White Corduroy 1970, Italian

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Set, B&B Italia, White Corduroy 1970, Italian

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Set, B&B Italia, white corduroy set 1970, Italian Very rare full set in original white corduroy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mario Bellini Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Le Bambole, Italy
Mario Bellini Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Le Bambole, Italy

Mario Bellini Cognac Brown Leather Sofa Le Bambole, Italy

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Mario Bellini Cognac brown leather sofa Sofa set, beautiful deep cognac color. Beautiful vintage condition, Italy, 1970s. Measures: Sofa 30 inches high 63 inches wide 31 inc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Slipper Chair, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Slipper Chair, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Slipper Chair, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Designed in 1972 by industrial designer Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. With the intention to mimic an overstuffed pillow resting on the floor. There was no foam available that could p...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Le Bambole Chaise Longue Mario Bellini C&B, Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue Mario Bellini C&B, Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue Mario Bellini C&B, Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Chaise longue by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in leather, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Animal Skin

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Later, to improve comfort, the metal frame that was inside in the beginning, and that was required for support, was removed, and it was filled with the stuffing itself. Le Bambole wa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini Cognac Brown Leather Chair and Ottoman Le Bambole Set, Italy
Mario Bellini Cognac Brown Leather Chair and Ottoman Le Bambole Set, Italy

Mario Bellini Cognac Brown Leather Chair and Ottoman Le Bambole Set, Italy

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in New York, NY

Mario Bellini Cognac brown leather chair and ottoman Bambole set, Italy. Sofa set, beautiful deep cognac color. Beautiful vintage condition, Italy, 1970s. Actual color less red and...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Armchairs B&B Italia, 1970s by Mario Bellini
Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Armchairs B&B Italia, 1970s by Mario Bellini

Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Armchairs B&B Italia, 1970s by Mario Bellini

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Berlin, DE

The Bambole lounge chair, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. New aniline leather upholstery.        

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat for B&B Italia

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Miami, FL

Original vintage ale Bambole two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, rendered in Canvas over foam. Sofa is in original fabric, reupholstery in COM is incl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Rare Pair of All Original 1970s Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini
Rare Pair of All Original 1970s Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini

Rare Pair of All Original 1970s Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From a very prestigious designer residence in Indian Wells, Ca are a pair of all original Mario Bellini "Le Bamole" lounge chairs. They were ordered by the decorator in 1980 for the ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Italian Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
Italian Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972

Italian Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian grey fabric Le Bambola sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972. The sofas have been made with a steel frame and cold foam padding. Very good condition Measures: 85 x 183...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Two-Seater Sofa 'Le Bambole' in Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
Two-Seater Sofa 'Le Bambole' in Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

Two-Seater Sofa 'Le Bambole' in Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Hellouw, NL

The 'Bambole' line is a famous mid-century design classic designed by the legendary Italian designer Mario Bellini. It was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979. This specific two-seate...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Milan, IT

"Le Bambole" lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

"Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Milan, IT

Two "Le Bambole" lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia

Mario Bellini Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Le Bambole is included in MoMA's permanent collection.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Mario Bellini Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Mario Bellini Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Mario Bellini

Located in Chicago, IL

Mario Bellini lounge chair and ottoman for B&B Italia from Le Bambole series. This model received the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Easy Chairs by Mario Bellini
Pair of Easy Chairs by Mario Bellini

Pair of Easy Chairs by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Soho, London, GB

Pair of easy chairs Le Bambole in polyurethane foam and leather Made by B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Bambole Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B + B Italia
Bambole Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B + B Italia

Bambole Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B + B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic and rare seven piece "Le Bambole" leather sectional sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Fabric

Mario Bellini Bambole Lounge Chair, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Bambole Lounge Chair, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini Bambole Lounge Chair, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Chair is marked on the bottom ‘B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini’ and production number hand signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Black B&B Italia, Italy, 1974
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Black B&B Italia, Italy, 1974

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Black B&B Italia, Italy, 1974

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Sofa is marked on the bottom ‘B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini’ and date. Leather is reconditioned with a leather care product special for vintage leather.    

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set Of Neutral Upholstered Armchair, B&B Italia
Set Of Neutral Upholstered Armchair, B&B Italia

Set Of Neutral Upholstered Armchair, B&B Italia

By B&B Italia

Located in Tulsa, OK

Le Bambole ‘07 By B&B Italia Originating in the 1970s and awarded a Compasso d’Oro in 1979, the Le Bambole ‘07 armchair is ‘sculpted’ from a single material.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Leather 'Bambole' Living Room Set by Mario Bellini, 1972, Original Period Labels
Leather 'Bambole' Living Room Set by Mario Bellini, 1972, Original Period Labels

Leather 'Bambole' Living Room Set by Mario Bellini, 1972, Original Period Labels

By Mario Bellini

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

B&B Italia opted to launch Le Bambole in an approach connected with the icon of the moment, jeans.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Postmodern travertine shamrock coffee table in the style of Jean Royère
Postmodern travertine shamrock coffee table in the style of Jean Royère

Postmodern travertine shamrock coffee table in the style of Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

In the last picture you see the piece presented between two 'Le Bambole' couches by Mario Bellini

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Gerard Van Den Berg for Monti 'Ringo' Sofa in Buffalo Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg for Monti 'Ringo' Sofa in Buffalo Leather

Gerard Van Den Berg for Monti 'Ringo' Sofa in Buffalo Leather

By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The sofa is comfortable and shaped as a large cushion, and also resembles Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' sofa . The absence of straight lines in this model enhances the grand cushion f...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gerard Van Den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather

Gerard Van Den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather

By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The sofa is comfortable and shaped as a large cushion, and also resembles Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' sofa. The grand feeling of the thick arm- and backrest in this model enhances t...

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gerard van den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Gerard van den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather

Gerard van den Berg for Label 'Mancha' Sofa in Cognac Leather

By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The sofa is comfortable and shaped as a large cushion, and also resembles Mario Bellini's 'Le Bambole' sofa. The grand feeling of the thick arm- and backrest in this model enhances t...

Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1972 Mario Bellini 4-Piece Suede Leather Bambole Sofa Set for C&B Italia
1972 Mario Bellini 4-Piece Suede Leather Bambole Sofa Set for C&B Italia

1972 Mario Bellini 4-Piece Suede Leather Bambole Sofa Set for C&B Italia

By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Very early "Le Bambole" sofa set designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Suede

Mario Bellini for B and B Italia La Bambole Three-Seat Leather Sofa
Mario Bellini for B and B Italia La Bambole Three-Seat Leather Sofa

Mario Bellini for B and B Italia La Bambole Three-Seat Leather Sofa

By Mario Bellini

Located in Pasadena, TX

Sculptural in form, extremely comfortable and molded with soft contour foam with steel frame. Marked B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini . Newly reupholstered in Oxblood leath...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

COR Model Corbi Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat
COR Model Corbi Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat

COR Model Corbi Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat

By COR, Klaus Uredat

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Vittorio Nobili Mid-Century Teak Medea Table, 1956
Vittorio Nobili Mid-Century Teak Medea Table, 1956

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Rolf Benz Vintage Togo Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Mossgreen Sectional Sofa
Rolf Benz Vintage Togo Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Mossgreen Sectional Sofa

Rolf Benz Vintage Togo Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Mossgreen Sectional Sofa

By Rolf Benz

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Like other similar Sofas through the ages like Mario Belinis Le Bambole or Ligne Roset Togo this Model is made completly of foam.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Mario Bellini's Colonnata Marble Table Black
Mario Bellini's Colonnata Marble Table Black

Mario Bellini's Colonnata Marble Table Black

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic designs include the Amanta chair (1966) and Le Bambole Sofa (1972) both for B&B Italia; the Kar-a-Sutra van (1972) for Citroën, which was exhibited at Italy: The New Domestic ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Eric Jourdan Snowdonia Modern Sofa for Ligne Roset in Black and White Boucle
Eric Jourdan Snowdonia Modern Sofa for Ligne Roset in Black and White Boucle

Eric Jourdan Snowdonia Modern Sofa for Ligne Roset in Black and White Boucle

By Eric Jourdan, Ligne Roset

Located in Culver City, CA

We have the sofa as styled with a Paul Evans cube table, and in the gallery we have it alongside a Togo sofa as well as a B&B Italia Le Bambole and not only does this sofa make a sub...

Category

Early 2000s Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Model 685 'Tentazione' Club Lounge Chairs in Leather, Signed
Mario Bellini Model 685 'Tentazione' Club Lounge Chairs in Leather, Signed

Mario Bellini Model 685 'Tentazione' Club Lounge Chairs in Leather, Signed

By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Atelier International

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Similar in style to the Le Bambole but with the appearance of draped fabric over subtle curves.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mario Bellini Midcentury "Amanta" Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Mario Bellini Midcentury "Amanta" Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of Mario Bellini Midcentury "Amanta" Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs, 1960s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Roma, IT

Iconic designs include the Amanta Chair (1966) and Le Bambole Sofa (1972) both for B&B Italia; the Kar-a-Sutra van (1972) for Citroën, which was exhibited at Italy: The New Domestic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Iconic designs include the Amanta Chair (1966) and Le Bambole Sofa (1972) both for B&B Italia; the Kar-a-Sutra van (1972) for Citroën, which was exhibited at Italy: The New Domestic ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

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Le Bambole For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the le bambole you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A le bambole — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the le bambole you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right le bambole, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made le bambole over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Atelier International are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Le Bambole?

Prices for a le bambole can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $618 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,800.

Mario Bellini for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.