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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' 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 for C&B Italia 'Bamboletto' Daybed from 'Le Bambole' Series
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Bamboletto' Daybed from 'Le Bambole' Series

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Bamboletto' Daybed from 'Le Bambole' Series

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The Bamboletto bed forms an integral part of the celebrated 'Le Bambole' furniture series conceived in 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric

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

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Padova, IT

B&B Italia, the company that produces "Le Bambole," it's worth highlighting why this brand is considered the "gold standard" of Italian industrial design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

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

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’ 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

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 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, B&B Italia

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

Large design sofa "Le Bambole" original 80s Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Large design sofa "Le Bambole" original 80s Mario Bellini B&B Italia

Large design sofa "Le Bambole" original 80s Mario Bellini B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, MI

Autentico simbolo del design italiano, il divano “Le Bambole” firmato da Mario Bellini per B&B Italia rappresenta una delle icone più riconoscibili e desiderate nel mondo dell’ar...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Daybed “Le Bambole – Bamboletto” by Mario Bellini for B&B
Mid-Century Modern Daybed “Le Bambole – Bamboletto” by Mario Bellini for B&B

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather

Italian Modern Le Bambole Striped Daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976
Italian Modern Le Bambole Striped Daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Rare and iconic Bambole sofa, designed in 1973, featuring bold, sculptural lines and unmistakable Italian flair. Upholstered in its original cotton twill fabric, this piece captures ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976
Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976

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 “Le Bambole” Lounge Chair for B&B Italia 1972
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Lounge Chair for B&B Italia 1972

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Lounge Chair for B&B Italia 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Bambole collection designed by Mario Bellini, this luxurious lounge chair embodies the perfect balance of sculptural form and relaxed comfort. Upholstered in rich ivory fabric...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Raleigh, NC

1970s Mario Bellini Bambole set newly upholstered, B&B Italia. A classic from the Italian designer with neutral patterned upholstery. Listed as a four piece set, 2 chairs, 2 pouf...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

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

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Berlin, DE

The Bambole series stands as one of the defining statements of Italian design in the 1970s—an object that treats seating not as a frame with padding, but as a continuous upholstered...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Bambole" Settee
Mario Bellini "Bambole" Settee

Mario Bellini "Bambole" Settee

By Mario Bellini

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Le Bambole settee by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Italy, 1970's Beautiful greyish black leather with perfectly worm vintage patina

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Settees

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s- 2 available Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972

Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The Le Bambole collection marked a breakthrough in exploring the artistic possibilities of stuffed furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca.

Category

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

Materials

Alpaca

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Bambole Lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Bambole Lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Bambole Lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Wien, AT

The Bambole lounge chair is part of the Le Bambole series, which was designed in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bamboleuse by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970
Bamboleuse by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970

Bamboleuse by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole is an iconic piece of Italian design. included in the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, Timeless icons, one of the most significant expressions of Made in Ital...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini

1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini

Located in Hanover, MA

It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery. The outside back, sides and skirt are flat panels The sides, front and back are attached with zipper...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 sofa B&B Italia Italy 1973
Mario Bellini Bambole 2 sofa B&B Italia Italy 1973

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 sofa B&B Italia Italy 1973

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This highly sought-after ‘Le Bambole’ 2-seater sofa, designed by the legendary Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1973, represents the very essence of 1970s Italian desi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Cognac Leather 1970s
Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Cognac Leather 1970s

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.

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Grey Frosted Leather 1970s
Bamboletto by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Grey Frosted Leather 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak “Medea” Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak “Medea” Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Teak “Medea” Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Vicenza, IT

Other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, will win this prize in the following editions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair

COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair

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

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Ash Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Ash Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Ash Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of Four

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Vicenza, IT

Other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, will win this prize in the following editions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mario Bellini Vintage Four Cream Dining Chair Armchair Tentazione Cassina 1970s
Mario Bellini Vintage Four Cream Dining Chair Armchair Tentazione Cassina 1970s

Mario Bellini Vintage Four Cream Dining Chair Armchair Tentazione Cassina 1970s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Vienna, AT

Mario Bellini creates so many beautiful and iconic furniture and industrial design as the famed designs Camaleonda sofa, Tentazione chairs, CAB Chairs, Le Bambole sofa, and many many...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Upholstery

Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa
Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa

Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Like other celebrated designs of the era,such as Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole or the Ligne Roset Togo, this sofa is constructed entirely of foam, resulting in a sculptural form with ex...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

20th Century Italian "Alanda" Coffee Table By Paolo Piva For B&B Italia c.1980
20th Century Italian "Alanda" Coffee Table By Paolo Piva For B&B Italia c.1980

20th Century Italian "Alanda" Coffee Table By Paolo Piva For B&B Italia c.1980

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The first was for Studio Kairos’ Sisamo Wardrobein 1974, and later Bellini’s Le Bambole in 1979, and Citterio’s Sity Sofa in 1987.

Category

20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 6
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 6

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 6

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Vicenza, IT

This award later honored other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, solidifying Medea's significance in the evolution of Italian fur...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 4
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 4

Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 4

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Vicenza, IT

This award later honored other iconic pieces, such as Soriana by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Le Bambole by Mario Bellini, solidifying Medea's significance in the evolution of Italian fur...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964

Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Similar styling as Mario Bellini's Le Mura sofa and Le Bambole chairs. This pair of Quartet armchairs / club chairs by Mario Bellini for Italian maker Cassina can be placed separa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

1964 Original 932-Quartet Leather Sofa Sectional Mario Bellini for Cassina 2pcs
1964 Original 932-Quartet Leather Sofa Sectional Mario Bellini for Cassina 2pcs

1964 Original 932-Quartet Leather Sofa Sectional Mario Bellini for Cassina 2pcs

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Basel, BS

The styling aligns closely with Bellini’s famed Le Mura and Le Bambole designs, and you can also see these paired in a space alongside Mario Beliini's 413 Cab Chairs to just help tha...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's

"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's

By Steve Chase

Located in Culver City, CA

This sofa is currently in the gallery with a Paul Evans coffee table, flanked by a B&B Italia Le Bambole lounge chair and not only does this sofa hold its own, it steals the show.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Brooklyn, 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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini Pair of 'Le Bambole' Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini Pair of 'Le Bambole' Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini Pair of 'Le Bambole' Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vienna, AT

Mario Bellini pair of 'Le Bambole' lounge chairs, Italy, 1970s. Signed B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Dallas, TX

This overstuffed pillow shaped lounge chair is called Le Bambole and was designed by Italian architect Mario Bellini.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Footrest by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Footrest by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Footrest by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Budapest, HU

The Le Bambole lounge chair, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, offers a sense of profound comfort and relaxation.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Montréal, QC

Le Bambole Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.

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20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70's
Le Bambole chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70's

Le Bambole chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70's

By Mario Bellini

Located in LYON, FR

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini B&B Italia edition Vintage Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini in 1972 for B&B Italia.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Le Bambole Sofa Design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Le Bambole Sofa Design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

Le Bambole Sofa Design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa medium size, designed in 1980s manufactured by B&B Italia, production of this sofa 1980s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Discover the allure of the vintage Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa, a timeless masterpiece that embodies the essence of Italian design.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

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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.