Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c
Fabric
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c
Fabric
"Tentazione" Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
"Tentazione," Model 685, a striking three-seat sofa, represents a significant work by the acclaimed
Steel
$2,664
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 28.75 in
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
This lounge two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s
Steel
$4,500
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 40 in
1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Steel
$6,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Divano vintage anni 70 "Tentazione" design Mario Bellini per Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
” disegnato da Mario Bellini per Cassina, anni ’70. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, potrebbe presentare
Fabric, Wood
$6,820Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Coppia di poltrone vintage anni 70 "Tentazione" design Mario Bellini per Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
” disegnate da Mario Bellini per Cassina, anni ’70. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, potrebbe presentare
Fabric, Wood
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Tentazione sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. Sofa has been reupholstered in a navy
Velvet
Mario Bellini Tentazione Sofa Cassina, Italy, 1973
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice 2 seater 'Tentazione' sofa model 685 designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by
Leather
Mario Bellini Tentazione Sofa for Cassina 1970s Made in Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Early 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina "Tentazione" sofa in original sage green cotton velvet with
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina Oversized Tentazione Sofa Chenille Fabric 1970s In
Chenille
Sold
H 29.5 in W 91 in L 29.5 in
Cassina Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini in Charcoal Mohair Midcentury
By Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1970s, the Tentazione sofa is considered model #685 by Cassina and was
Mohair
Sold
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Two-seat leather sofa, model Tentazione 685 by Mario Bellini, circa 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Two-seater sofa, model Tentazione N°685, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1970s. With
Foam, Leather
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Danville, CA
Beautiful sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy. Creme
Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini Tentazione three seater sofa B&B Italia - Italy, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Aptly called Tentazione (which means temptation in Italian) this three-seater sofa boasts a
Mohair
Sold
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 28.75 in
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Crème Leather Living Room Set for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy. Sofa- Model No: 685. Lounge chairs: Model
Steel
Mario Bellini Tentazione settee by Cassina
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon Bellini design is surprisingly comfortable and the sensuous curved form is
Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Tentazione' Leather Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Tentazione' sofa circa mid-1970s. This all original example has a
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Upholstered Sofa
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare B & B Italia Tentazione upholstered sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Features a
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 91 in D 34 in
Aged Cognac Leather Tentazione Three-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
incredible Tentazione sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina into any room and immediately this will complete the
Leather
Sold
H 29.5 in W 91 in D 34 in
Rose Pink Velvet Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, New Upholstery
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Place this incredible Tentazione sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina into any room and immediately
Velvet
1970s Tentazione Loveseat Two-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina "Tentazione" 2-seat sofa / loveseat (Model #685) in original
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 92.25 in D 29.25 in
1970s Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Original Sage Velvet
By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina "Tentazione" sofa (Model #685) in original sage / taupe
Metal
Sold
H 29.5 in W 70 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Cassina Tentazione Sofa or Loveseat by Mario Bellini in Gray Mohair
By Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1970s, the Tentazione loveseat is considered model #685 by Cassina and was
Mohair
Dakota Jackson Camel Mohair Iko Downs Sofa Settee
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
of Mario Bellini's midcentury Tentazione sofa. Heavy and solid with excellent joinery and
Steel
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Hudson, NY
Black leather, three seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Very comfortable, great
Steel
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini by Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-seat sofa, newly covered in very dark wine colored leather, by B&B Italia; distributed by
White Leather Tentazione Sofa Designed By Mario Bellini For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
En suite with a pair of lounge chairs we have listed on 1st dibs, this sofa is extremely
Leather
1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Striped Sofa in Dark Green
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This stunning 1970s Tentazione sofa, designed by the renowned Mario Bellini for Cassina, is a
Cotton
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in Hudson, NY
Three seat sofa, covered in natural linen, by B&B Italia; distributed by Atelier International
Sold
H 30 in W 81 in D 30 in
1970s Mario Bellini Tentazione Sofa by Cassina Upholstered in Black Mohair
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Denver, CO
Designed in the early 1970s, by Mario Bellini, the Tentazione 3-seat sofa is produced by Cassina
Mohair
$16,000
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large sof...
Foam, Chenille
$15,399
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$16,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag contain...
Faux Fur, Foam
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 73 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Tan Leather long loveseat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful light beige cream tan leather is soft and shows little sig...
Leather, Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,278 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
$6,159
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
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 coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$4,679
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2 and a half-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further! Maralunga 2 and a half-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests c...
Fabric, Bouclé
$17,176
H 29.53 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Leather
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Pfister Black Leather Sofa, 1971. Original leather
Leather
Morrison Naugahyde Sofa, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Morrison Naugahyde sofa, 1960. Original naugahyde. Measures 93" long, 32" deep overall height 32", seat height 16", seat depth 22" arm height 21".
Naugahyde
$20,137
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
$18,809
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 53.55 in
Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, Pure Alpaca, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris and produced in the mid 1970s. The sofa has been restored and is newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure Alpaca fabr...
Alpaca
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
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.
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.