Skip to main content

Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa

to
9
36
22
30
28
26
25
23
4
3
56
22
22
1
Sort By
Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972
Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972

Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972. Four Elements with original brown

Category

Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964

Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bellini's Le Mura sofa and Le Bambole chairs. This pair of Quartet armchairs / club chairs by Mario

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa  by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa  by Mario Bellini in STOCK

Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by  Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by  Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through

Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

price listed for starting fabric The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of

Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

free and innovative spirit, Mario Bellini’s Le Mura represents the manifesto of 1970s radical design

Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

Mario Bellini’s original project, Tacchini enhances the natural comfort of the Le Mura collection with a

Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

price listed for starting fabric The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of

Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 5

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 5

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of five

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3. Mario

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of two

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3. Mario

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Alcamo, IT

contemporary interiors, Le Mura continues to embody Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit. Design and Comfort Le

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Alcamo, IT

contemporary interiors, Le Mura continues to embody Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit. Design and Comfort Le

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Brown, 1972
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Brown, 1972

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Brown, 1972

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" three-seater modular sofa for Cassina, brown velvet and wood, Italy, 1972

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" three-seater modular sofa for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, 1971
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, 1971

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, 1971

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" three-seater modular sofa for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" modular sofa for Cassina, brown mohair velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, five

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1964 Original 932-Quartet Leather Sofa Sectional Mario Bellini for Cassina 2pcs
1964 Original 932-Quartet Leather Sofa Sectional Mario Bellini for Cassina 2pcs

1964 Original 932-Quartet Leather Sofa Sectional Mario Bellini for Cassina 2pcs

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Basel, BS

superb additions to any serious collection. The styling aligns closely with Bellini’s famed Le Mura and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, Argilla Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchairs for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, set of two

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa Cassina 1972
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa Cassina 1972

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa Cassina 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina modular 'Le Mura' four-piece sectional sofa in original mohair

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Exceptional and extremely rare three-piece Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy – 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Exceptional and extremely rare three-piece Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Le Mura Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Le Mura Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Le Mura Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in amstelveen, NL

Exceptional and rare three-piece Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. The sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK

Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

LEATHER - ZAHIR 10 CLASP AND ZIPPER ANCIENT COPPER T147 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

- MIRABILIS 02 MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIPPER T148 WITH CAL 117 FR FOAM The project Le Mura by Mario

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Tacchini Le Mura Leather  sofa & lounge chair by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Tacchini Le Mura Leather  sofa & lounge chair by Mario Bellini in STOCK

Tacchini Le Mura Leather sofa & lounge chair by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s

Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Exceptional and rare “Le Mura” 4-seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina

Category

Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Le Mura Black Leather Sectional Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Mura Black Leather Sectional Sofa for Cassina, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Mura Black Leather Sectional Sofa for Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modular Cassina sectional sofa designed by Mario Bellini. Beautiful Italian design piece from the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Modular Four-Piece Sectional Sofa, Signed
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Modular Four-Piece Sectional Sofa, Signed

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Modular Four-Piece Sectional Sofa, Signed

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mario Bellini for Cassina modular 'Le Mura' four-piece sectional sofa in mohair, signed with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Le Mura 4-Seater Sofa in taupe cotton velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Le Mura 4-Seater Sofa in taupe cotton velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s

Le Mura 4-Seater Sofa in taupe cotton velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in amstelveen, NL

Exceptional and rare 4-piece sectional Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. The

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Le Mura 3-Seater Sofa in taupe cotton velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Le Mura 3-Seater Sofa in taupe cotton velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s

Le Mura 3-Seater Sofa in taupe cotton velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in amstelveen, NL

Exceptional and rare 3-seater sectional Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Cotton

Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini

Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Surbiton, GB

detailing after Mario Bellini's Le Mura. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 66 Width: 226 Depth: 97 In good

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ronnie - Tacchini Set of Four Le Mura Modular Sofa

Ronnie - Tacchini Set of Four Le Mura Modular Sofa

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

Le Mura - 4 pieces (2 left & 2 right) upholstered in aniline leather category Z color 03 zipper

Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Utrecht, NL

&B Italia. This lounge chair model named “Le Mura” is part of the eponymous sofa range, which

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Rare Original Mario Bellini Le Mura Modular Sofa, Cassina, 1970s
Rare Original Mario Bellini Le Mura Modular Sofa, Cassina, 1970s

Rare Original Mario Bellini Le Mura Modular Sofa, Cassina, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original and very rare Mario Bellini Le Mura modular sofa (can also be used as two chairs), made

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

New Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
New Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK

New Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

- ZANTE 01 CLASP AND ZIPPER T148 MATT BLACK NICKEL The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile, Fabric

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1972, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1972, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1972, Set of 4

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, 1972, set of 4. Mario

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Mura' Lounge Chair in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Mura' Lounge Chair in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Mura' Lounge Chair in Mohair Velvet by Cassina, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Exceptional and extremely rare Le Mura lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. We

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Le Mura 2 seater Sofa *Showroom sample
Le Mura 2 seater Sofa *Showroom sample

Le Mura 2 seater Sofa *Showroom sample

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Carson, CA

Le Mura Designed by Mario Bellini Le Mura cannot be defined as a simple sofa: it is a modular

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK

Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Keely set of Furniture in STOCK
Keely set of Furniture in STOCK

Keely set of Furniture in STOCK

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

- MIRABILIS 02 MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIPPER T148 WITH CAL 117 FR FOAM The project Le Mura by Mario

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Leather, Fabric

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Padova, IT

Rare Sofa ""Le Mura"", designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for Cassina Spa, Italy. Sofa range of four

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mario bellini le mura sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mario bellini le mura sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, textile and upholstery. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage mario bellini le mura sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mario bellini le mura sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mario bellini le mura sofa made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Mario Bellini Le Mura Sofa?

Prices for a mario bellini le mura sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $7,919 and can go as high as $28,398, while the average can fetch as much as $16,781.

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 Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.