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Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extremely rare first-year production example of Mario Bellini's iconic Le Bambole sofa, manufactured by C&B Italia in 1972, the same year Bellini introduced the design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bed Le Bambole in velvet & linen upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972
Bed Le Bambole in velvet & linen upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

Bed Le Bambole in velvet & linen upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton velvet and linen.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, mustard velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cush...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini, "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Italian Mid Century Modern, 1972
Mario Bellini, "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Italian Mid Century Modern, 1972

Mario Bellini, "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Italian Mid Century Modern, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally fine example of the iconic ‘Le Bambole’ two-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton/linen by Mario Bellini for B&B Italian 1972
Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton/linen by Mario Bellini for B&B Italian 1972

Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton/linen by Mario Bellini for B&B Italian 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber, Cotton, Linen

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971, Set of 2

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, White, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, White, 1971, Set of 2

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972
Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972
Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

Pair of Le Bambole lounge chair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 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 d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Suede

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful large pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4

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

If we take apart "Le Bambole", we get cushions in part because they are a natural free shape, difficult to describe in a product drawing, but easy to perceive and analyze.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s

"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1971, Set of 2

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Pair of le Bambole lounge chair in cotton fabric by Bellini for B&b Italy 1972
Pair of le Bambole lounge chair in cotton fabric by Bellini for B&b Italy 1972

Pair of le Bambole lounge chair in cotton fabric by Bellini for B&b Italy 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 d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic pie...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian modern brown fabric bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s
Italian modern brown fabric bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s

Italian modern brown fabric bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brown fabric bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s Bamboletto double bed or daybed, from the Le Bambole series, fully upholstered and covered in brown fabric.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in amstelveen, NL

An exceptional and highly collectible “Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, one of the most celebrated icons of 20th-century Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1971, Set of 2

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Perfect patinated Le Bambole original leather sofa by Mario Bellini - B&B Italia
Perfect patinated Le Bambole original leather sofa by Mario Bellini - B&B Italia

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” chairs for B&B Italia, brown leather and foam, Italy, 1971, set of two.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, black lapin fur, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Fur

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 2 seater
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 2 seater

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”.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6

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).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5

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).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 4

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).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Suede, Foam

Le Bambole Lounge chair with ottoman in bouclé By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia
Le Bambole Lounge chair with ottoman in bouclé By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia

Le Bambole Lounge chair with ottoman in bouclé By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful “Le Bambole” lounge chair with ottoman in grey bouclé, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Pair of fabric sofas, from the Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, Italian production, bearing the B&B brand.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Later, in order 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 Ba...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976
Pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, ecru velvet three-seater sofa, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Jute, Velvet

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Two-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 197...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wool

Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s
Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s

Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Jute, Velvet

'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy
'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy

'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Le Bambole chaise lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Brown leather Le Bambole folding bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Brown leather Le Bambole folding bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Le Bambole Bambola Armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, ItalyOriginally des
Le Bambole Bambola Armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, ItalyOriginally des

Le Bambole Bambola Armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, ItalyOriginally des

Located in Las Vegas, NE

Part of the celebrated Le Bambole collection, Bambola is characterized by its generous, sculptural form and the apparent absence of a conventional load-bearing structure.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Nylon, Polyester

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 B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Pair of ‘Le Bambole’ lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
Pair of ‘Le Bambole’ lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

Pair of ‘Le Bambole’ lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Sittard, LI

Pair of Le Bambole lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972 for B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen

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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.