Mario Bellini “Break” Chairs for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of “Break” chairs designed by Mario Bellini. Executed in soft supple leather, the chairs are
Leather
Break Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sublimely spare and masterfully constructed arm or dining chair having a lean rectilinear form wrapped in supple oiled leather with piping, zippered side panels and a down-filled ...
Leather
$3,400Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 33.5 in W 21.25 in D 20.75 in
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair Offered for sale is a pair
Metal
$7,380 / set
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Set of six Break 401 armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of six Break 401 armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976 Polyurethane foam upholstered
Steel
$13,000 / set
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
6 Mario Bellini 401 Break Dining Chairs in Tan Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare set of 6 elegant tan leather 401 Break dining chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in marvelous
Leather
$9,679 / set
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern Design 401 BREAK Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1980's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design "401 BREAK" model Armchair set of 6 by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Leather
Four Break Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four leather "Break" armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
$139,144 / item
H 70.87 in W 77.17 in D 19.69 in
Gaetano Pesce Paravento Risacca Room Divider For Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Paravento Risacca Room Divider For Cassina Waves breaking on the shore become a
Resin
"Break" Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Bucharest, RO
This multicolored armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1976s.
Leather, Fabric, Plastic
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Antonio Belloni
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mario Bellini "401 Break" chair by Cassina. Modern leather chairs on wheels, perfect at your desk
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Armchairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
“401 Break” leather armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Rigid metallic structure covered in
Metal
Set Lounge Break, Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Rare set lounge textile upholster in lobster color. Dark leather details. Feather padding.
Leather, Textile, Plastic
Armchairs Break by Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1980
By Mario Bellini
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Armchairs in steel structure covered in polyurethane foam. Upholstery in blue velvet. Zippers on the corners and leather details.
Velvet
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Cassina Break 401 leather dining chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Excellent set of 4 Cassina Break leather chairs in mint condition. The supple black leather shows
Leather
Set of 9 Cassina Break Chairs by Mario Bellini
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of nine Break chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina...shown in brown leather.....Break is
Steel
Break Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Danville, CA
Gorgeous break chair in "Pelle Naturale" leather by the master, Mario Bellini, for Cassina- Italy
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - Pair
By Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - a Pair. Item features
Leather
Mario Bellini 401 Break Chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Grey leather 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The chairs are
Leather
Sold
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Set of 3 Italian " Break" Armchairs, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Set of 3 Break Armchairs with armrests, a harmonious blend of elegance and functionality. Crafted
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - Set 6
By Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Armchair Copper Leather Dining Chair - Set of 6. Item features
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of 6 Break Armchairs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Mario Bellini Break Armchairs in a top grain dark blue leather. Down-filled cushions add
Metal
Pair of Mario Bellini 401 Break Chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of camel leather 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The
Leather
Leather Break 401 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with wheels with tubular steel structure and black leather upholstery. Model Break
Leather
Sold
H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 21.25 in
Mario Bellini 401 Break Gray Leather Arm Chairs for Cassina, Set of Ten
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of ten gray leather 401 Break dining arm chairs on casters designed by Mario Bellini for
Steel
Mario Bellini 401 Break chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beige leather 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The chairs are
Leather
Mario Bellini 401 Break chairs for Cassina, 1990s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Blue fabric 401 break chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina. The chairs have 4
Fabric
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 Break Style Blue Velvet Rolling Armchairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
modern armchairs. These chairs are in the style of the 401 Break chair by Bellini for Cassina. These
Metal
Mario Bellini Break Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Very comfortable lounge chair by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Cassina. Upholstered
Down, Fabric, Leather
Set of Four Mario Bellini Break Chiars
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining or side chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina Italy. Polyurethane foam over steel
Pair of Late 1970s "Break" Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the late 1970's. A pair of "Break" lounge chairs custom
Sold
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
A Pair of Break 401 POST-MODERN CHAIRS by MARIO BELLINI, CASSINA ed. Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful pair of "Break 401" model chairs / armchairs, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, Memphis
Leather
1976 401 Break Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Brown Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1976 Mario Bellini for Cassina 401 break leather chair! Amazing condition and creamy caramel
Leather
"Break" Sofa Settee Loveseat by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Bucharest, RO
This multicolored sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1976.
Steel
Sold
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mario Bellini Model '401 Break' Armchair by Cassina 1970s, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Model '401 Break' Armchair by Cassina 1970s, Set of 9.
Leather
Break Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Saint Paul, MN
for Cassina is a timeless piece that adds an air of sophistication to any dining room. Crafted with
Leather
$3,400 / item
H 15 in W 71 in D 9.5 in
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other domestic or commercial spaces that...
Aluminum
Decorative Faux Bois Jardinière by Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This faux bois jardinière or planter was created by the French decorator Jean-Michel Frank. It is sophisticated made of black lacquered forged metal. The planter is in good condition...
Metal
$5,081
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
$5,100 / item
H 14.57 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
Kanyon Coffee Table, Oval with Marble Top, Contemporary Sculptural Smoked Oak
By Fulden Topaloglu, Studio Kali
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kanyon is an authentic cocktail table which combines functionality and sculptural posture with simplicity, beautiful materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Inspired by the topograp...
Stone, Marble
Art in Vienna 1898-1918, 4th Edition book
Located in New York, NY
The rebel artists of Vienna overwhelmed the artistic establishment of Europe at the end of the 19th century, having seceded from the traditional Viennese institutions of fine art and...
Paper
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in King or Queen, inquire for o...
Brass
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chair for Cassina in Hazelnut Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mario Bellini for Cassina model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses...
Leather, Plastic
Chrome Finish Art Deco Countertop Industrial Juicer
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome finish Art Deco countertop Industrial juicer, Sunkist Growers, Los Angeles Ca. Excellent condition , works properly .
$3,950Sale Price|53% Off
H 86.5 in W 65.75 in D 19 in
French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This was most likely an old turn of the century French store fitting or display cabinet. Our old plank restoration department thoroughly restored the carcass before sending it into t...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Pair of gestural dining chairs by International Furniture Corp. Great sculptural form and graphic style. DIMENSIONS: 19.5" W x 18.5" D x 29" H; Arm Height, 28 7/8" H; Seat...
Bentwood
Rectangular Model Andre Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Delft, NL
Rectangular Model Andre dining table by Tobia Scarpa. Tobia Scarpa, Model Andre dining table for manufacturer Gavina , late in the 60s it has been taken over by the manufacturer K...
Chrome
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,999Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
By Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of rare 1960s AFKA guest/side chairs by Krueger metal products. These chairs feature a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame and solid walnut armrests. Chairs hav...
Chrome
$5,251Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues in Lacquered Wood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modern "Augusto" round coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues, 1991 Black lacquered wood and marble top Sergio and Adolpho were already old acquaintances when, in 1991, the entr...
Marble
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.