Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972.
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Sofa For Cassina, Circa 1972.
Upholstery
$3,764
H 24.81 in W 92.92 in D 36.62 in
Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Le Mura’ daybed by Mario Bellini for Cassina – Italy, 1972.
Mohair, Velvet
$31,672 / item
H 25.99 in W 192.92 in D 102.37 in
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Reissued by Tacchini in 2022 while respecting its free and innovative spirit, Mario Bellini’s Le Mura represents the manifesto of 1970s radical design, addressing questions of aesthe...
Textile
$30,858 / item
H 25.99 in W 141.74 in D 112.21 in
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura XL Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Reissued by Tacchini in 2022 while respecting its free and innovative spirit, Mario Bellini’s Le Mura represents the manifesto of 1970s radical design, addressing questions of aesthe...
Textile
$24,535
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura Sofa – Designed by Mario Bellini Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s.
Leather
$20,278
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura Sofa – Designed by Mario Bellini Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s.
Leather
$20,275
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura Sofa – Designed by Mario Bellini Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s.
Leather
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These rare examples are prime candidates for a collection as it has such gorgeous naturally aged leather with attractive patina. Similar styling as Mario Bellini's Le Mura sofa and L...
Leather, Canvas
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura 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 a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to ...
Textile
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 all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
Upholstery
$8,677 / item
H 25.99 in W 74.41 in D 37.41 in
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 all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
Textile
$22,922 / item
H 25.99 in W 73.23 in D 75.99 in
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa 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 a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to ...
Textile
Le Mura - Armchair in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Its modularity and iconic design allow it to seamlessly integrate into contemporary interiors, while maintaining the visionary spirit of Mario Bellini. Design and Comfort Le Mura co...
Leather
$12,775Sale Price|51% Off
H 10.23 in W 41.85 in D 15.51 in
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Z - ZAREEN 03 CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all...
Leather
$12,775Sale Price|65% Off
H 25.98 in W 111 in D 37.99 in
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
CAT M- MALVA 02 WOOL PADDING MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIP T148 WITH CAL117 INTERLINER The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went ...
Velvet
$8,234
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Le Mura 2-Seater Sofa in original fabric by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
An original Le Mura modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1972.
Cotton, Velvet
$17,641
H 25.99 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 256cm (100.78 in)
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
From bold 1970s inspiration to contemporary interiors, Le Mura continues to embody Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit.
Fabric
$30,072
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 78.75 in
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.38 in)
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini – Tacchini Design: Mario Bellini, 1970s Description: Le Mura is more than a sofa—it is a true modular system and a manifesto of radical 1970s d...
Leather
$26,186
H 25.99 in W 151.19 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini – Tacchini Design: Mario Bellini, 1970s Description: Le Mura is more than a sofa—it is a true modular system and a manifesto of radical 1970s d...
Leather
Le Mura Day Bed
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Rare ‘Le Mura’ daybed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970.
Leather
$18,455
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 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
From bold 1970s inspiration to contemporary interiors, Le Mura continues to embody Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit.
Fabric
$26,186
H 25.99 in W 151.19 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura Modular Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini - Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Its modularity allows each composition to be unique, while its iconic design integrates effortlessly into contemporary interiors, preserving Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit. Design...
Fabric
$22,328
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 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
From bold 1970s inspiration to contemporary interiors, Le Mura continues to embody Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit.
Fabric
$22,700
H 25.2 in W 36.23 in D 93.71 in
Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' King Bed in Vibrant Green Corduroy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, corduroy "Phlox" by Raf Simons x Kvadrat, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972 The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 ...
Steel, Chrome
$22,328
H 25.99 in W 113.39 in D 39.38 in
Le Mura - Sofa in luxury fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm(113.3 in)
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
From bold 1970s inspiration to contemporary interiors, Le Mura continues to embody Mario Bellini’s visionary spirit.
Fabric
Mario Bellini "LE MURA" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, circa 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini "LE MURA" leather lounge chairs for Cassina, circa 1972.
Steel
Mario Bellini "LE MURA" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, circa 1972
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Bellini "LE MURA" leather lounge chairs for Cassina, circa 1972.
Steel
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, signed with Cassina and Atelier International labels.
Mohair, Velvet
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare, large scale "Le Mura" club chair in original leather. Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1972.
Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
It is classic and modern at the same time, carrying with it the timeless Italian charm of Bellini and Cassina. Le Mura was manufactured with the innovative system of hooks created...
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 92.52 in
Mario Bellini 'Le Mura' Daybed, Designed in 1972 for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Hitchin, England
A daybed from the hard to find 'Le Mura' series by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1972.
Fabric
Sold
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
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 1970s. In black original leather. Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan...
Chrome
Sold
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
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.
Mohair, Velvet
Sold
H 24.41 in W 106.3 in L 24.41 in
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.
Mohair, Velvet
Sold
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Le Mura Poufs for Cassina in New Leather, Italy, circa 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare Le Mura poufs by Mario Bellini fo Cassina, Italy, circa 1970.
Leather
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century modular sofa upholstered in soft green corduroy and featuring strap and buckle detailing after Mario Bellini's Le Mura. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 66 Width...
Fabric
Sold
H 24.81 in W 106.3 in D 37.41 in
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.
Mohair
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Z - ANILINE LEATHER - ZAHIR 10 CLASP AND ZIPPER ANCIENT COPPER T147 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the It...
Leather
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, Italy, in the 1970s.
Metal
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA ELEMENT 90 LEFT, CENTRAL ELEMENT 90 & LE MURA ELEMENT 90 RIGHT CLEME90T148MIR02 CAT V - MIRABILIS 02 MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIPPER T148 WITH CAL 117 FR FOAM The project...
Velvet
Sold
H 25.99 in W 136.23 in D 38 in
Tacchini Le Mura Leather sofa & lounge chair by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Z - ANILINE LEATHER - ZAHIR 10 CLASP AND ZIPPER ANCIENT COPPER T147 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the It...
Leather
Sold
H 24.5 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
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 Cassina and Atelier International labels.
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 141.74 in D 37.41 in
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.
Velvet
Sold
H 25.6 in W 106.3 in D 37.41 in
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.
Velvet, Cotton
Ronnie - Tacchini Set of Four Le Mura Modular Sofa
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Le Mura - 4 pieces (2 left & 2 right) upholstered in aniline leather category Z color 03 zipper: Matt Black Nickel
Textile
Sold
H 24.81 in W 73.23 in D 37.01 in
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 by Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Fabric
Sold
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
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.
Leather
Sold
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
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.
Mohair, Velvet
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 system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s, that combines elements of various ...
Upholstery
Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Le Mura Armchair upholstered in Zahir 10 cat. Z aniline leather Zipper T47 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through ...
Leather
New Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Z - ZANTE 01 CLASP AND ZIPPER T148 MATT BLACK NICKEL The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design ...
Textile, Fabric
Sold
H 25.99 in W 136.23 in D 38 in
deposit Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Z - ANILINE LEATHER - ZAHIR 10 CLASP AND ZIPPER ANCIENT COPPER T147 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Itali...
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 136.23 in D 38 in
balance Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Z - ANILINE LEATHER - ZAHIR 10 CLASP AND ZIPPER ANCIENT COPPER T147 The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Itali...
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 92.52 in
Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Double Bed in Green Upholstery
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, Kvadrat x Raf Simons PHLOX 0933 fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972.
Steel, Chrome
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.
Velvet
Sold
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini, Dark Brown Velvet "Le Mura" Sofa Range, Cassina Spa, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Sofa "Le Mura", designed in 1972 by Mario Bellini for Cassina Spa, Italy.
Velvet
$38,500
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultra...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
$350 / item
H 19 in W 13 in D 7 in
Animal Print le Tiger Lumbar Pillow with Down Fill Custom Variations Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif Tiger Print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. Front features gorgeous thick velvet animalia print. Back features a crisp cream. Down filled. Knife edge with zipper. In ...
Cotton, Velvet, Down
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
$18,600 / set
H 41 in W 36 in D 33 in
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
Sheepskin
$6,886 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$19,881 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Bouclé, Plastic
$16,500 / set
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
Velvet
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, 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.