Le Bambole

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

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

"Le Bambole" armchair, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

An armchair designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B, foam padding, leather upholstery. Model: Le bambole. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s-1980s.

A sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B, foam padding and leather upholstery. Model: Le bambole. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s-1980s.

Pair of modular chairs from the "Le Bambole" line designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy.

Beautiful two-seat "Le Bambole" sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Sofa is marked on the bottom ‘B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini’ and date, this specific example is from 1976 so an early one.

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

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.

Famous design like Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, Le Bambole.

This only increased the attention the chair received; Le Bambole has been in continuous production ever since.

The 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.

Sofa is marked on the bottom ‘C&B Italia (first pruduction by C&B), le Bambole, Mario Bellini’ and date, this specific example is from 1972 so a very early one.

Multiple award-winners and recipients of the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, Le Bambole is an expression of timeless international design.

Famous design like Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, Le Bambole

This design is a unique and sought after Mario Bellini design that is discontinued unlike the iconic Camaleonda and Le Bambole which are produced again by B&B Italia.

Sofa is marked on the bottom ‘B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini’. Hard to find in this nice red color.

This only increased the attention the chair received; Le Bambole has been in continuous production ever since.

The "Le Bambole-Bamboletto" daybed a rare edition design by the Italian architect and designer, Mario Bellini.

Unknown maker/designer but with their elegant curves they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia. A matching lounge chair ...

Unknown maker/designer but with their elegant curves they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia. Sofa: 30 H, 16 seat he...

Rare first edition “ Le Bambole-Bamboletto ” daybed designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia in 1976.

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

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

Sculptural form reminiscent of Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole sofa wth a boho organic hardwood case.

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.

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.

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

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...

We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Patricia Urquiola Fat Fat coffee table adjacent to a Mario Bellini Le Bambole, and not only does this sofa make a statement, ...

B&B Italia earned four prestigious Compasso d’Oro design awards: in 1979 for Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole, in 1984 for the Sisamo wardrobe system by Studio Kairos, in 1987 for Antonio ...

B&B Italia earned four prestigious Compasso d’Oro design awards: in 1979 for Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole, in 1984 for the Sisamo wardrobe system by Studio Kairos, in 1987 for Antonio ...

The 1970s was a decade of prolific design output for Mario Bellini; the same year of the Kar-a-Sutra, he designed Le Bambole arm chair and sofa for B&B Italia, a collaboration that w...

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 ...

By the early 1970s the company had already designed some of the most classic and timeless items of furniture, amongst which the Camaleonda sofa and the Le Bambole sofa, winer of the ...

By the early 1970s the company had already designed some of the most classic and timeless items of furniture, amongst which the Camaleonda sofa and the Le Bambole sofa, winer of the ...

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 ...

Daruma" grande disegnata da Sergi Asti nel 1969 per la Ditta Fontana Arte, realizzata da un vaso sferico in vetro opalino soffiato a mano sormontato da una piccola calotta anch'essa...

Daruma" Piccola disegnata da Sergi Asti nel 1969 per la Ditta Fontana Arte, realizzata da un vaso sferico in vetro opalino soffiato a mano sormontato da una piccola calotta anch'ess...

This Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' is in great condition and ready to bring comfort to your space.

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 has ...

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, limited edition in faux-fur.

Early edition. "Le Bambole" was awarded with the Compasso d’Oro in 1979.

Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious fabric, an exquisite addition to elevate any interior space.

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam and newly upholstered in ivory boucle.

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

Postmodern sofa 'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1970s. The starting point was a shopping bag that contained formless material that was shaped when the bag was set on the gro...

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in soft natural colored leather.

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" ottomans for B&B Italia, circa 1985.

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" lounge chair and ottoman for B&B Italia. 

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" settee for B&B Italia, circa 1972. This settee / sofa has been expertly restored in alpaca bouclé.

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

3-seat Mario Bellini for Cassina Le Bambole sofa. Early 1970s design, this model 3 years old!

A soft "Le Bambole" lounge chair with peaked corners, retaining original leather upholstery.

An example of Le Bambole is included in MoMA's permanent collection.