Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in terracotta/ brick coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B
Velvet
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. An iconic piece of Italian design
Fabric
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. An iconic piece of Italian design
Leather
B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge cognac Neck Leather by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole. 1972 design by Mario Bellini. Italian chaise made of heavy
Leather, Foam
Pair of Le Bambole Lounge Armchairs B&B Italia, 1970s by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
The Bambole lounge chair, designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. New aniline leather
Leather
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Le Bambole Cognac Leather Daybed Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Catania, IT
"Le Bambole" daybed/ sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B ITALIA in Italy, 1970s. A comfortable
Leather
Le Bambole 2 Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Iconic 2 seat-sofa 'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia from the 1970s. It sits very
Fabric
Original 'Le Bambole' Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of early year (original) production 'Le Bambole' lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B
Leather, Canvas
Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with footrest Mod Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy. Upholstered
Bouclé
Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with footrest Mod Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy. Reupholstered
Bouclé
"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful "Le Bambole" 2-seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's. This lovely and very
Bouclé
Le Bambole Chaise Lounge in Butterscotch Suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Bambole chaise lounge in butterscotch suede by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole
Suede
'Le Bambole' Thick Hide Leather Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Le Bambole' loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia has thick gorgeous dark brown
Leather
Italian Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian grey fabric Le Bambola sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972. The sofas have been
Metal
Le Bambole Settee / 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
'Le Bambole' 2-seat sofa, designed in 1970s by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in
Steel
Mid Century "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful "Le Bambole" lounge chair, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's. This lovely and
Bouclé
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Black B&B Italia, Italy, 1974
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
marked on the bottom ‘B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini’ and date. Leather is reconditioned with a
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa Mod. Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern modular sofa mod. Le bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972 Modular
Fabric
Le Bambole Sofa in Original Floral Fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Original floral two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy
Fabric
Le Bambole Tan Buffalo Leather 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. This
Leather
Pair of Armchairs "Le Bambole" in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Le Bambole armchairs designed and engineered by Mario Bellini made entirely in
Animal Skin
Two-Seater Sofa 'Le Bambole' in Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Hellouw, NL
designer Mario Bellini. It was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979. This specific two-seater from the series
Leather
Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” 2 Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
the stuffing itself. Le Bambole was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979. Born in Milan in 1935, Mario
Cotton, Foam
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam
Upholstery
Le Bambole Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. The Bambole is an iconic piece of
Fabric
Le Bambole Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole 6-piece sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. The Bambole is an iconic
Fabric, Bouclé
Le Bambole 5-seater Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellni for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole sectional sofa, Mario Bellini, Brown wool, B&B Italia The Le Bambole is an iconic piece
Wool
Sold|$17,777
Set of Three Le Bambole Sofas
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great set of three grey leather sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Icon of modern design
Leather
Sold|$11,851 / set
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Group of Four Modular Elements, Italy, 1976
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Group of four modular elements, Italy, 1976. Signed B&B Italia.
Fabric
VINTAGE MARIO BELLINI Le BAMBOLE LOVESEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an amazing loveseat by mario bellini with fantastic age and patina.
Leather
Mario Bellini 'le Bambole' 3-seater , Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mario bellini's award winning design in it's original patinated leather.
Leather
Sold|$23,000 / set
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa Sectional B&B Italia 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the incredibly rare and authentic vintage 'Le Bambole' Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
Fabric, Bouclé
Sold|$10,480 / item
Le Bambole Sofa design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Available soon two Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa medium size, designed in 1980s manufactured by B
Foam, Velvet
Sold|$3,700
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
NEWLY upholstered Bambole Sofa , designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Sold|$1,500
"Le Bambole" Armchairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Fossano, IT
two armchairs by Mario Bellini for B&B italia designed in 1972 , upholstered with cotton fabric
Cotton
Vintage Mario Bellini Two-Seat Sofa, Le bambole, 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Vintage two-seat sofa, ” Le Bambole “, by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy
Leather
Sold|$3,500
Le Bambole Sofa By Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
LE BAMBOLE Sofa by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Settee by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with manufacturer's mark to underside: [B&B Italia Modelo Le Bambole Designe Mario Bellini].
Leather
"Le Bambole" Leather Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful "Le Bambole" chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in rich warm brown leather.
Leather
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berkeley, CA
Orange Suede Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Stains and scratches in suede
Suede
Mario Bellini Iconic Le Bambole Sofa in Original Fabric for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic three-seat Le Bambole sofa for B&B Italia designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 in original
Velvet
Pair of "Le Bambole" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, B&B Collection Italy, 1979
By Mario Bellini
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of incredibles original armchairs "Le Babole" designed by Mario Bellini whit an incredible
Leather
Sold|$3,318
Sofa "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini Prod B&B
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Fossano, IT
Four seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, beautiful cotton checkered fabric
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia black Leather Vintage
By Mario Bellini
Located in Gießen, DE
Pair of two Le Bambole 2-seater sofas designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. One from 1985, one
Leather
Le Bambole Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mario Bellini designed the Bambola lounge chair as part of the Le Bambole series in 1972 for B&B
Fabric
Le Bambole Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A 1970's classic, Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. This is the full chair version with
Canvas
B & B Italia Le Bambole Chairs and Ottoman by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Bridport, CT
Set of Le Bamboozle chairs with ottoman designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Dark grey denim
Upholstery
Modular Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Savona, IT
Three-Seat designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B & B Italia since, 1972. Two linear and
Fabric, Canvas
Le Bambole Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Savona, IT
This two-seat sofa, model Le Bambole, was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. It features a
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini Sofa Model 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia in fabric green
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Köln, NRW
B&B Italia 2-seater sofa Model Bambole Mario Bellini fabric green Reupholstered in green facric
Fabric, Foam
Le Bambole Bamboletto Collection by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia New Leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Bamboletto daybed - dormeuse from the 'Le Bambole' collection design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Leather
Exclusive, Leather Le Bambole Day-Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Castenray, NL
This Le Bambole day-bed was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. It features a
Sold|$2,607
Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in Lisbon, PT
Le Bamboozle chair by Mario Bellini, produced by B&B Italian, Italia, 1970s. Awarded by Compasso
Suede, Polyurethane
Vintage "Le Bambole" sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia with custom fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Up for sale is a rare and iconic "Le Bambole" sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia (then C
Fabric
Two Mario Bellini Sofas Model 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia in brown leather 1977
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Köln, NRW
Mario Bellini für B&B Italia, Sofas "Le Bambole", leather Alfa, Italien, 1977 This set from 1977
Leather
Le Bambole Armchair and Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in Epagny, FR
1 large SOFA & 1 large ARMCHAIR
Leather
Mario Bellini (Italy 1935-) Pair of Chairs-"Le Bambole"
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Furniture brand B&B Italia is the maker of Mario Bellini’s iconic "Le Bambole" armchairs.
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.