Le Bambole Settee by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with manufacturer's mark to underside: [B&B Italia Modelo Le Bambole Designe Mario Bellini].
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Leather
Le Bambole Settee by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with manufacturer's mark to underside: [B&B Italia Modelo Le Bambole Designe Mario Bellini].
Leather
Le Bambole Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mario Bellini designed the Bambola lounge chair as part of the Le Bambole series in 1972 for B&B Italia. The series has earned numerous awards, including the prestigious Compasso...
Fabric
Vintage Mario Bellini Two-Seat Sofa, Le bambole, 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Vintage two-seat sofa, ” Le Bambole “, by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.
Leather
Sold|$11,671 / set
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Group of Four Modular Elements, Italy, 1976
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Group of four modular elements, Italy, 1976.
Fabric
"Le Bambole" Leather Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful "Le Bambole" chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in rich warm brown leather.
Leather
Mario Bellini (Italy 1935-) Pair of Chairs-"Le Bambole"
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Furniture brand B&B Italia is the maker of Mario Bellini’s iconic "Le Bambole" armchairs. Originally designed in 1972.
Le Bambole '07 Re-Upholstered in Full Grain Cognac Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Ostend, BE
Le Bambole '07 in the version of two-seat sofa (Bibambola) Icon of modern design, comfortable shapes without stiff supports, pleasant to touch.
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berkeley, CA
Orange Suede Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.
Suede
Mario Bellini Iconic Le Bambole Sofa in Original Fabric for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic three-seat Le Bambole sofa for B&B Italia designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 in original velvet fabric.
Velvet
Le Bambole Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A 1970's classic, Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. This is the full chair version with arms and is covered in it's original red twill canvas.
Canvas
Le Bambole Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Savona, IT
This two-seat sofa, model Le Bambole, was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$10,480 / item
Le Bambole Sofa design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Available soon two Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa medium size, designed in 1980s manufactured by B&B Italia, production of this sofa 1980s.
Foam, Velvet
Two Mario Bellini Sofas Model 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia in brown leather 1977
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Köln, NRW
Combining research and creative flair, Le Bambole are a very personal response to the aspect of sitting.
Leather
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.
Mario Bellini Sofa Model 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia in fabric green
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Köln, NRW
Icon of the seventies and winner of the "Compasso d'Oro" in 1979, Le Bambole is timeless. What makes it so unique is the apparent absence of a supporting frame, the exceptionally n...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia black Leather Vintage
By Mario Bellini
Located in Gießen, DE
Pair of two Le Bambole 2-seater sofas designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Leather
Sold|$23,000 / set
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa Sectional B&B Italia 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It seems almost natural that Le Bambole won the Compasso D’Oro award in 1979.
Fabric, Bouclé
Pair of "Le Bambole" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, B&B Collection Italy, 1979
By Mario Bellini
Located in Florence, IT
Icon of modern design, COMPASSO D'ORO international award in 1979, one of the most effective expressions of made in Italy that combines research and creative flair. "Le Bambole" armc...
Leather
Sold|$3,700
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
NEWLY upholstered Bambole Sofa , designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$1,500
"Le Bambole" Armchairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Fossano, IT
two armchairs by Mario Bellini for B&B italia designed in 1972 , upholstered with cotton fabric flowers
Cotton
VINTAGE MARIO BELLINI Le BAMBOLE LOVESEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an amazing loveseat by mario bellini with fantastic age and patina.
Leather
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|$2,567
Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Le Bamboozle chair by Mario Bellini, produced by B&B Italian, Italia, 1970s. Awarded by Compasso d'Oro in 1979. In polyurethane foam with beige suede upholstery. Printed marking on u...
Suede, Polyurethane
Vintage "Le Bambole" sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia with custom fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Up for sale is a rare and iconic "Le Bambole" sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia (then C&B) in between 1970 and 1972.
Fabric
Le Bambole Armchair and Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in Epagny, FR
1 large SOFA & 1 large ARMCHAIR
Leather
Mario Bellini 'le Bambole' 3-seater , Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mario bellini's award winning design in it's original patinated leather.
Leather
Sold|$3,268
Sofa "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini Prod B&B
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Fossano, IT
Four seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, beautiful cotton checkered fabric in very good condition, dove gray, brown and ecru color. Also the upholstery is i...
Fabric, Foam
B & B Italia Le Bambole Chairs and Ottoman by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Bridport, CT
Set of Le Bamboozle chairs with ottoman designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Dark grey denim style upholstery with red stitching. Excellent condition, very comfortable and extre...
Upholstery
Modular Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Savona, IT
Three-Seat designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B & B Italia since, 1972. Two linear and one corner modules can be arranged in a variety of ways. Metal frame covered in ex...
Fabric, Canvas
Sold|$15,000
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for B & B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
“Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Italy, circa 1970s Freshly reupholstered in leather Measures: 29 ?”
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bamboie Settee for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with makers mark to underside: (B&B Italia Modelo Le Bambole Desegno Mario Bellini). Original fabric.
Sold|$4,085
Chaise longue design Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Verona, IT
Rare Chaise long design Mario Bellini, brown leather, perfect condition, model Le Bambole, manufacturing B & B.
Leather
Sold|$4,200
Mario Bellini Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Brown soft cushion sofa with two ottomans from the "Le Bambole" line by MARIO BELLINI for B&B Italia
Chaise Lounge by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Savona, IT
Chaise lounge designed by Mario Bellini for the Le Bambole series produced by B & B Italia since 1972.
Leather, Canvas, Polyurethane
Mario Bellini II Colonnato Oval Dining Table, 1977
By Mario Bellini
Located in South San Francisco, CA
Milanese architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating monumental and conceptual pieces of design, such as the Camaleonda sofa (1971) and Le Bambole. His distinctive architectur...
Marble
Sold|$1,800
"Le Bambole" Ottoman by Mario Bellini
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waltham, MA
Rarely seen "Le Bambole" ottoman by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Upholstery
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Two Modular Elements, Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' two modular elements, pair of lounge chairs, Italy 1976.
Fabric
Le Bambole Leather Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Savona, IT
The Le Bambole chair was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
B&B Italia Le Bambole Designer Sofa Fabric Grey Black Two-Seat Couch Modern
By B&B Italia
Located in Cologne, DE
Dark grey colored original B&B Italia Le Bambole designer sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, made for pure comfort and style.
Leather
Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa in Turquoise Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Zagreb, HR
Genuine vintage Le Bambole sofa upholstered in very rare turquoise leather.
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs for B&B Italia, Italy 1975
By De Sede, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of cognac leather "Le Bambole" lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Leather
Fully Restored Le Bambole Sofa Design Mario Bellini, Cotton Velvet
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Marion Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa designed in 1970s manufactured by B&B Italia, production of this sofa 1980s.
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$16,500
Mario Bellini 1972, Le Bambole Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Really comfortable two-seat sofa in original thick chocolate neck leather. Almost 40 years old, but the sofa remains in good condition.
Leather
Sold|$22,000
Mario Bellini 1972, Le Bambole Sofa, Three-Seat
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Really comfortable three-seat sofa in original thick chocolate neck leather. Almost 40 years old, but the sofa remains in good condition.
Leather
Double Bed "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Savona, IT
Double bed produced by B&B in the 1970s based on a design by Mario Bellini. Metal skeleton, padded with polyurethane foam of different densities and lined with fabric. Headboard wi...
Fabric
Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Armchairs B&B Italia by Mario Bellini
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Original matched pair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Done in a Light mint colored canvas type material. Extremely comfortable and in great condition.
Canvas, Upholstery
Four Le Bambole Sofa Chairs by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Canaan, CT
1976 first run sofa set my by Mario Bellini. Rare and quite collectible, this set consists of two generous size armchairs and two slipper chairs. Slipper chairs can be connected to ...
Cotton
Vintage Le Bambole Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
This leather sofa was designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia during the 1950s. The icon of modern design won the “Compass D’oro International Award” in 1979. The lovese...
Leather
Vintage Mario Bellini Bambole Leather Lounge Chair by for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Ostend, BE
Le Bambole lounge chair, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$11,700
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for B & B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
“Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Italy, circa 1970s leather Measures: 29 ?”
Leather
1970s Red Bambola Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Dorchester, MA
Mario Bellini designed Le Bambole for B&B Italia in 1972, armchairs and sofas shaped in their entirety like large cushions.
Wool
Mario Bellini 'Bambole' leather Large Sofa for B&B Italia, circa 1980s restored
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Original 1980s Le Bambole sofa design by Mario Bellini produced by iconic company B&B Italia, completely restored with leather or high quality material.
Leather
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.