Sold|$21,000 / set
Set of Six Mario Bellini Cab Armchairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original camel
Steel
Sold|$18,000 / set
Set of Eight Mario Bellini Cab Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original
Steel
Sold|$16,000 / set
Set of Six Mario Bellini Cab Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, Italy, feature the original
Steel
Sold|$2,200 / item
Mario Bellini "Cab" Chairs in Camel Leather
By Cassina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic leather cab chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Great original patina to leather Priced
Leather
Sold|$2,200 / item
Mario Bellini "Cab" Chairs in Caramel Leather
By Cassina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic leather cab chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage
Leather
Sold|$18,000
12 Mario Bellini CAB Armchairs For Cassina
Located in Pawtucket, RI
over an enameled steel frame. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina. Each chair stamped
Steel
Sold|$12,500
12 Mario Bellini CAB chairs for Cassina
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Nice set of 12 CAB Chairs designed byMario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina,Italy. Set comprised
Steel
Midcentury Pair of Mario Bellini Cab Lounge Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of black leather Cassina cab lounge chairs by Mario Bellini. Good vintage condition with
Leather
Sold|$8,000 / set
Mario Bellini Cab Leather Lounge Chairs for Cassina, a Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of early production Cab leather lounge chairs with arms designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Leather
Sold|$1,647 / item
Cassina by Mario Bellini 'Cab' Black Leather Carver Dining Chairs
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Leather
Sold|$7,200 / set
Set of Four Mario Bellini Cab Side Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original red
Steel
Sold|$1,647 / item
Cassina Leather Cab Chair by Mario Bellini Cab 413 in Red
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab chair has since become a signature piece in
Leather
Mario Bellini CAB Chairs Cassina Black Thick Leather
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of 4 early edition CAB chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1977
Sold|$6,400 / set
Mario Bellini Cab Chairs in Oxblood Red Leather for Cassina, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina produced cab chairs by Mario Bellini. Set of six. Elegant and minimalistic CAB chairs
Leather
Sold|$14,000 / set
Set of 8 Italian Mario Bellini "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in San Antonio, TX
Stunning set of 8 Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, 1970s. The set of Mid-Century
Leather
Set of six Mario Bellini Cab 412 chairs Cassina, Italy, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini (b. 1935) has an instinct for designing pieces with an outsized
Leather
Sold|$3,393 / set
Set of two Mario Bellini Cab 412 chairs Cassina, Italy, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini (b. 1935) has an instinct for designing pieces with an outsized
Leather
Sold|$6,786 / set
Set of four Mario Bellini Cab 412 chairs Cassina, Italy, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini (b. 1935) has an instinct for designing pieces with an outsized
Leather
Sold|$7,200 / set
Mario Bellini CAB Lounge Chairs for Cassina - Oxblood/Red, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini
Located in Round Rock, TX
Desgined in the 1970s by Mario Bellini, the CAB lounge chair is a study in Italian modernism
Steel
8 Dark Brown Mario Bellini CAB Chairs For Cassina
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Nice set of 8 "CAB" Chairs in dark chocolate brown leather, designed by Mario Bellini and
Steel
Early Mario Bellini CAB 412 Chair for Cassina in Elephant Hide Grey
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic elephant hide grey leather CAB dining chairs designed by Mario Bellini in 1977 for Cassina
Steel
Sold|$15,000 / set
Mario Bellini Cab 413 Set of 6 Black Leather Dining Chairs, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 6 original 1980s cab 413 captains chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina We actually have up
Steel
Black leather Mario Bellini Cab dining chairs Italy, 1970s - set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 vintage black leather cab chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina These timeless
Leather
Sold|$3,921 / set
Cassina by Mario Bellini Cab 413 Red Leather Chairs, Set of Six
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab chair has since become a signature piece in
Leather
Sold|$4,922 / set
Cassina by Mario Bellini Cab 412 Black Leather Chairs, Set of Six
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab chair has since become a signature piece in
Leather
Sold|$8,594 / set
Cassina by Mario Bellini Cab 413 Red Leather Chairs, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab chair has since become a signature piece in
Leather
Sold|$6,588 / set
Cassina by Mario Bellini Cab 413 Red Leather Chairs, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab chair has since become a signature piece in
Leather
Sold|$13,767 / set
Mario Bellini Cab 412 sidechairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Red, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
A set of eight original Cab 412 side chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Originally
Leather
Sold|$8,800 / set
Set of 4 Cassina Mario Bellini Cab 410 Blue Leather Counter Stools
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely set of 4 Mario Bellini Cassina counter stools in a beautiful blue leather. These are the
Steel
Sold|$7,900 / set
Set of 6 Mario Bellini Cab Chairs for Cassina - 4 Arms, 2 Sides
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of Cab chairs, designed by Italian designer and architect Mario Bellini for Cassina in the
Leather
Sold|$6,000 / set
Set of 2 Mario Bellini CAB 414 Chairs in Black Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 2 Mario Bellini 414 CAB armchairs. Made by Cassina in Italy in the 1980s. Flexible steel
Leather
Sold|$12,000 / set
Set of 6 Mario Bellini CAB 412 Chairs in Black Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Dining set of 6 Mario Bellini 412 CAB chairs. Made by Cassina in Italy in the 1980s. Flexible
Leather
Pair of Vintage Mario Bellini CAB White Leather Bar Chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Zagreb, HR
The iconic, CAB white leather barstools by Mario Bellini for Cassina, produced in Italy during the
Leather
Mario Bellini "Cab-413" Set of 10 Leather Armchairs for Cassina, 1980s, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 10 armchairs/ dining room chairs designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by high quality
Steel
Cassina by Mario Bellini 'Cab' Black Leather Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Leather
Cassina by Mario Bellini Cab 142 Black Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Leather
Mario Bellini CAB Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1970s - Oxblood/Red, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Round Rock, TX
Designed in the 1970s by Mario Bellini, the CAB lounge chair is a study in Italian modernism
Leather
Early Edition Mario Bellini "Cab-412" Set of 6 Leather Chairs for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 6 dining room chairs designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by high quality design
Steel
Early Edition Mario Bellini "Cab-412" Set of 4 Leather Chairs for Cassina, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 dining room chairs designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by high quality design
Steel
Set of six Mario Bellini CAB 412 chairs by Cassina in tan leather- Italy, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing the Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 412 Chairs in Luxurious Leather: Elevate your living
Leather
Vintage Leather 413 ‘Cab’ Chairs by Mario Bellini, Model 413, Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Round Rock, TX
Striking set of four original Mario Bellini ‘CAB’ chairs, designed in 1977 for Cassina. These
Cowhide, Leather
Sold|$6,974 / set
Mario Bellini Ivory "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini CAB Ivory "412" armchairs for Cassina, 1977, set of 4. Set of four CAB armchairs
Steel
Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite pair of original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design
Leather
Brazilian Midcentury De Couro Deep Red Leather Bar Stools, Set of Two
By Mario Bellini, De Couro
Located in Miami, FL
qualities to the Mario Bellini CAB stools for Cassina.
Steel
4 x CAB 413 Armchairs & 6 x CAB 412 chairs in Black Leather for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 4 Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs + 6 CAB 412 chairs, made by Cassina. Flexible steel frame
Leather
Sold|$800 / item
Cassina Blue CAB Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini "CAB" leather dining chairs for Cassina, 1977, set of 12. Set "413" CAB chairs
Steel
Sold|$6,000 / set
Cassina Cognac CAB Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini "CAB" leather dining chairs for Cassina, 1977, set of 4. Set "413" CAB chairs
Steel
Sold|$3,200 / set
Black Leather 'Pasqualina' CAB Dining Chairs
By Enrico Pellizzoni, Grassi & Bianchi 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs comparable to Mario Bellini's CAB chair Nice wear and great vintage condition. Measures: H 81
Leather
Sold|$3,200 / set
Black Leather 'Pasqualina' CAB Dining Chairs
By Enrico Pellizzoni, Grassi & Bianchi 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs comparable to Mario Bellini's CAB chair Nice wear and great vintage condition. Measures: H 81 cm
Leather
Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Black Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Early pair of original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured
Leather
Pair of Mario Bellini for Cassina "Cab 414" Lounge Chairs, Signed, circa 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Cab lounge chairs in exemplary condition, signed Cassina
Steel
Sold|$4,650
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
By Poul Kjærholm, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
but we prefer this original patina. The pictured Mario Bellini CAB chairs by Cassina are for reference
Steel
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern De Couro Black Leather Dining Chairs - Set of Four
By De Couro
Located in Miami, FL
qualities to the Mario Bellini CAB chairs for Cassina.
Leather
Sold|$495
Mario Bellini Style Cab Chairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of three Cab style chairs in the style of Mario Bellini for Cassina. Great candy apple red
Leather
Sold|$2,400 / item
Cab Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Black cab armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Leather has wonderful patina and is in excellent
Leather
Sold|$1,500
Mario Bellini Leather Cab Chair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
An original 1970s all leather cab chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
Sold|$2,200
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Armchairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Russian red leather has wonderful patina and is in excellent condition.
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.