Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Settee for B&B Italia, circa 1980
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" settee for B&B Italia, circa 1980.
20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Settee for B&B Italia, circa 1980
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" settee for B&B Italia, circa 1980.
Fabric
Sold|$15,000 / set
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chairs for B&B Italia, circa 1985
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs for B&B Italia, circa 1985.
Bouclé
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, B&B Italia An icon newly restored.
Mohair
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa for B&B Italia. First designed in 1972, and awarded with the Compasso d’Oro in 1979 for its stunning design and comfortability.
Leather
Sold|$10,500 / set
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" lounge chair and ottoman for B&B Italia.
Fabric, Bouclé
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true icon of 1970s Italian style, this Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia was originally designed in 1972 and subsequently awarded with the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.
Leather, Foam
Sold|$9,800
Mario Bellini "le Bambole"
Located in New York, NY
A great original aged leather sofa by Mario Bellini . Matching chair available.
Leather
Sold|$4,800
Mario Bellini "le Bambole" Chair
Located in New York, NY
An original Mario Bellini Chair with great aged leather.
Leather
Sold|$9,600
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A great aged brown leather classic by Mario Bellini. Very comfortable. Original label.
Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three-seat sofa for B&B Italia, 1971 This a timeless Postmodern design icon.
Sheepskin
Sold|$16,800
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern sofa 'Le Bamboles' by Mario Bellini, Italy, the 1970s.
Suede
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Grey Leather Love Seat
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' textured grey leather sofa.
Leather
Sold|$12,000
Mario Bellini "le Bambole" 3 Seater Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The large 3 seat version of the famed "le Bambole" sofa by Mario Bellini. Original Tag.
Leather, Foam, Rubber
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé fabric, an exquisite addition to elevate any interior space.
Bouclé
Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia.
Cotton, Foam
Pair of Mario Bellini "le Bambole" Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brown leather "le Bambole" club chairs circa 1978. A matching 3 seater "le Bambole" available soon. Original Label.
Leather
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Lounge Chair in Original Cognac Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning ‘Le Bambole’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy 1972.
Steel
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chaise Lounge B&B, Italia, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic 'le Bambole' chaise longue designed by Mario Bellini, manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy, 1973.
Leather
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Three-Seat Couch in Tan Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1970s, cognac tan leather The starting point was a shopping bag that contained formless material that was shaped when the bag was set on the ...
Upholstery
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Seating Reverse Leather Sofa for Atelier Int.
By Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular seating designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for Atelier Int. Circa 1970’s. This large modular seating is called “Le Bambole” and maintains its original reversed leather in a b...
Leather
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Blue-Grey Suede Loveseat for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'le Bambole' blue-grey suede loveseat.
Suede
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Three-Seat in Light Tan Leather by B&B, Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare new covered Le Bambole three-seat in mint condition with original labeled fabric on the bottom. High quality aniline tan leather.
Leather
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' three seater sofa for B&B Italia - Italy, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, the Le Bambole sofa is an icon of Italian design.
Wool, Alpaca
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia, Italy 1986
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Original iconic Le Bambole chair and ottoman, rendered in molded full foam structure with original cotton upholstery and burlap base.
Fabric, Burlap, Foam
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Le Bambole' dark brown leather loveseat designed by legendary Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972 and awarded with the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.
Leather
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Le Bambole' brown leather loveseat designed by legendary Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972 and awarded with the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.
Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
Two seater an original sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s.
Bouclé
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed Sofa in Brown Velvet for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post-modern daybed couch by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s In it's original brown black checkered velvet upholstery. The piece is still in good condition, no damage. It looks...
Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Loveseat 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1986
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Ready to be reupholstered. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy 1986
Fabric, Burlap, Foam
Mario Bellini“Le Bambole” Vintage Two-Seat Sofa Missoni Fabric B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare pair of " Le Bambole" in Missoni Fabric settees by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Fabric
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1973 for B&B Italia in Neck Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Munster, NRW
Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1973 (see stamp signature underneath) Original good condition with patina - very thick and soft buffalo leather!
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The iconic Le Bambole sofa (two.-seater) in black padded suede designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972.
Leather, Suede
Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, upholstered in a stunning jacquard Etro fabric.
Jacquard
Sold|$16,904 / set
Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in soft creme-colored leather.
Leather
Mario Bellini B&B Italia, Le Bambole Armchair in Original Upholstery, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Mario Bellini Le Bambole armchair in its original upholstery, made for B&B Italia in 1972.
Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s.
Leather
Pair of Brazilian Tufted Deerskin Small Sofas
Located in Hanover, MA
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.
1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
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.
Sold|$8,800
Mario Bellini Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mario Bellini's iconic "Le Bambole" chocolate leather 2 seat sofa.
Leather
Sold|$13,700
'Le Bambole' Loveseat by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Long Island City, NY
'Le Bambole' Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, newly reupholstered in Woolen Velvet.
Wool, Velvet
Sold|$7,495
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini. Iconic design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Fabric, Foam
Sold|$9,500
Le Bambole sette by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Le Bambole" settee with peaked corners. By B&B italia. Newly upholstered. Side chairs also available as are multiple sofas: see listing U1008028903229.
Upholstery
Sold|$9,326
Mod "Le Bambole" Armchair by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mod. "Le Bambole" armchair by Mario Bellini. Italy, circa 1972.
Fabric, Foam
Sold|$6,062
Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Throughout their history, Le Bambole have seen slight adaptations in shapes, proving that they are able to stay in step with the times. In addition to appearance, comfort is a key de...
Velvet
Chaise Longue Model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chaise lounge model "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini. Italy, circa 1972.
Leather, Polystyrene
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Le Bambole sofa is a midcentury design sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, in 1972.
Steel
Sold|$6,412
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia
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, version re-edited in perfect condition, original fabric.
Fabric
Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La Chaise Longue Le Bambole, progettata da Mario Bellini per B&B nel 1970, rappresenta un’icona del design italiano.
Leather
"Le Bambole" sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Divano “Le Bambole“, singolo pezzo, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italia, periodo di produzione anni 90 (progetto originale 1972).
Fabric
Mod. "Le Bambole" Armchairs with Armrests by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mod. "Le Bambole" armchairs with armrests by Mario Bellini Italy, circa 1972.
Polystyrene, Suede
B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Le Bambole" rare chaise in brown leather. Produced by B&B Italia. In original worn condition with deep patina. Visible staining, consistent with its age and usage.
Sold|$9,500
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sofa in black leather. Designed Mario Bellini and made by B&B Italia. The sofa been cleaned, waxed and is from a non-smoker home. Great original condition.
Leather
Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of "Le Bambole" lounge chairs with peaked corners. By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$10,259
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 2 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in grained cowhide, Le Bambole is an iconic pi...
Animal Skin
Sold|$13,523 / set
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 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 piece of...
Fabric, Cotton
Sold|$21,801 / set
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in bouclè fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...
Fabric
Sold|$9,000 / set
Two Model "Le Bambole" Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two mod. "Le Bambole" modular elements by Mario Bellini Italy, circa 1972 manufactured by B&B.
Fabric, Wood
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.