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Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A great aged brown leather classic by Mario Bellini. Very comfortable. Original label.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Mongolian Sheepskin for B&B Italia, 1971

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa Settee
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa Settee

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa Settee

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD MAY 2012 The genius of Mario Bellini is apparent in the Le Bambole sofas. Winner of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Suede

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara

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. This is a custom listing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Grey Leather Love Seat
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Grey Leather Love Seat

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. Iconic and distinctive curved

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "le Bambole" 3 Seater Sofa
Mario Bellini "le Bambole" 3 Seater Sofa

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Rubber

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 Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia

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. Cozy softness, plush

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Pair of Mario Bellini "le Bambole" Club Chairs
Pair of Mario Bellini "le Bambole" Club Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Lounge Chair in Original Cognac Leather
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Lounge Chair in Original Cognac 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. Early edition with

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chaise Lounge B&B, Italia, 1973
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chaise Lounge B&B, Italia, 1973

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Three-Seat Couch in Tan Leather
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Three-Seat Couch in Tan 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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Seating Reverse Leather Sofa for Atelier Int.
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Seating Reverse Leather Sofa for Atelier Int.

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Seating Reverse Leather Sofa for Atelier Int.

By Atelier International, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modular seating designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for Atelier Int. Circa 1970’s. This large

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Blue-Grey Suede Loveseat for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Blue-Grey Suede Loveseat for B&B Italia

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Blue-Grey Suede Loveseat for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'le Bambole' blue-grey suede loveseat. Iconic and distinctive soft

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Suede

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Three-Seat in Light Tan Leather by B&B, Italia
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Three-Seat in Light Tan Leather by B&B, Italia

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' three seater sofa for B&B Italia - Italy, 1973
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' three seater sofa for B&B Italia - Italy, 1973

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. Made by B&B

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Alpaca

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia, Italy 1986
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Chair and Ottoman for B&B Italia, Italy 1986

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Burlap, Foam

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Le Bambole' brown leather loveseat designed by legendary Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Dark Brown Leather Loveseat for B&B Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic 'Le Bambole' dark brown leather loveseat designed by legendary Italian designer Mario

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in The Hague, NL

Two seater an original sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed Sofa in Brown Velvet for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed Sofa in Brown Velvet for B&B Italia

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Loveseat 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1986
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Loveseat 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1986

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Loveseat 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1986

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Miami, FL

Original iconic Le Bambole loveseat 2-seater sofa, rendered in molded full foam structure with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Burlap, Foam

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1973 for B&B Italia in Neck Leather
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair, 1973 for B&B Italia in Neck Leather

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seater Sofa in Black Suede by B&B 1972 Italy

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacquard

Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini B&B Italia, Le Bambole Armchair in Original Upholstery, 1972
Mario Bellini B&B Italia, Le Bambole Armchair in Original Upholstery, 1972

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. Original

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

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

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

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Brazilian Tufted Deerskin Small Sofas
Pair of Brazilian Tufted Deerskin Small Sofas

Pair of Brazilian Tufted Deerskin Small Sofas

Located in Hanover, MA

they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas

Mario Bellini  Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa
Mario Bellini  Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

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. Original tag.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Le Bambole' Loveseat by Mario Bellini
'Le Bambole' Loveseat by Mario Bellini

'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.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

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. Retains

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Foam

1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair
1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair

1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

with their elegant curves they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Le Bambole sette by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole sette by Mario Bellini

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972

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. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

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

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

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970
Le Bambole Chaise Longue, Mario Bellini B&B, 1970

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

"Le Bambole" sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972
"Le Bambole" sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972

"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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini 1972
Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini 1972

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1972

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin

Two Model "Le Bambole" Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, 1972
Two Model "Le Bambole" Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, 1972

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole - 2 seater, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Le Bambole - 2 seater, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Le Bambole - 2 seater, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

By Mario Bellini

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Designed in 1972 by industrial designer Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia). With the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

2000s Pacific Green Cayenne Loveseat Sofa in new Palm Leaf Upholstery Palm wood
2000s Pacific Green Cayenne Loveseat Sofa in new Palm Leaf Upholstery Palm wood

2000s Pacific Green Cayenne Loveseat Sofa in new Palm Leaf Upholstery Palm wood

By Pacific Green

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

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

Category

Early 2000s Fijian Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

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

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

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, IT

Modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, composed by six pieces. All the pieces was

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970's
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970's

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970's

By Mario Bellini

Located in LYON, FR

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia Vintage Le Bambole armchair created by Mario

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roma, IT

Le Bambole sofa is an original, outstanding design work realized in 1979 by Mario Bellini (Milan

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1970s for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1970s for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1970s for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Waasmunster, BE

Very unique "Le bambole" sofa From Mario Bellini. The sofa is professionaly restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mario bellini le bambole for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every mario bellini le bambole was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mario bellini le bambole — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mario bellini le bambole is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mario bellini le bambole that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Atelier International produced versions that are worth a look.

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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.