$17,737 / set
H 26.38 in W 75.6 in D 37.8 in
Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in
Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood
Superb 'Camaleonda' Sofa, first edition signed by C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in HOOFDDORP, NL
A masterpiece, this first edition Mario Bellini Camaleonda modular sofa, in cognac leather
Leather
1970s Orange Camaleonda 4 Sectional Sofas by Mario Bellini, Italy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 orange Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini, 1970s. Original fabric! Mario Bellini
Suede, Wood
Camaleonda Lounge Chairs in Bright Orange Velvet
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, camaleonda, B&B Italia, Italy 1970s, easy chairs Newly reupholstered in bright
Velvet
B&B Italia Orange Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Basildon, London
The B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini in vibrant orange velvet is a striking blend of
Velvet
B&B Italia Orange Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Basildon, London
The B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini in vibrant orange velvet is a striking blend of
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mario Bellini B&B Italia, Camaleonda Sofa Set in Orange Upholstery, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa set of 4 elements in orange upholstery, made for B&B Italia in 1970
Fabric
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1970 in Orange
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have another six pieces available. These four sectional elements of this sofa can be used freely and apart from one another. The backs and armrests are provided with rings and ca...
Velvet
Camaleonda Sectional Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini's Camaleonda couch for C&B Italia, 1970s The pinnacle of Postmodern design The
Leather, Foam
"Camaleonda" Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Camaleonda modular sofa was designed by Italian architect Mario Bellini in 1971.This all
Leather
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Pink Modular Sofa for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
The Camaleonda sofa is a unique design piece that represents an Italian icon. The Camaleonda was
Velvet
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Orange Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini, modular 'Cameleonda' sofa in in orange corduroy, Italy 1972. The sectional
Fabric
Original Deep Orange Mario Bellini Camaleonda Elements
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini, modular 'Cameleonda' sofa in dark orange fabric, Italy, 1972. The sectional
Fabric
Camaleonda Sectional Sofa in Bright Orange
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini's 'camaleonda' sectional couch, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s Bright orange velvet
Velvet, Foam
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H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa Reupholstered in Tri-Tone Velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large modular 'Camaleonda' sofa, in orange upholstery by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972. The
Fabric
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa Reupholstered in Tri-tone Velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large modular Cameleonda sofa, in orange upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy
Fabric
Sold
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Italian Mario Bellini Camaleonda C&B Italia Mid-Century Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A modular sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. Italy, c1970s. Two pieces with a back rest, one pouf or flexible module. The modules can be re-arranged in different arran...
Fabric
Customizable Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' Sofa in Tri-Tone Velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini, 'Camaleonda' sofa, in orange upholstery by Italy, 1972. This sofa is made on
Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Rosewood, Leather
De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
Leather
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$23,058
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$15,985 / item
H 11.47 in W 37.8 in D 13.95 in
Customizable Tacchini Victoria Modular System by David Nicolas
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for COM Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas are behind this modular system comprising armchairs, corner sofas, chaises longues and ottomans offering luxurious comfort. A ...
Textile
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 5-piece Cloverleaf Sofa. Seats at least 9 people in a very interesting and creative fashion. Desi...
Fabric
$10,800
H 27 in W 89 in D 38 in
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Velvet
$2,400
H 14.17 in W 35.4 in D 11.81 in
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table (3) Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' table/seat elements for C&B (later B&B) Italy, circa 1970- 3 elements Three black polyurethane elements by Mario Bellini that can either be used ...
Plastic
$62,588Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 28 in W 122 in D 72 in
Set of Four Elements "Terrazza Landscape" Ds-1025 by Ubald Klug for De Sede
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-1025 is a sofa collection designed by Ubald Klug for the brand de Sede. DS-1025 is proposed in two modular versions for endless combinations. Available in a wide range of leathers...
Leather
$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 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
$24,600 / set
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Leather
$12,770 / item
H 25.99 in W 45.28 in D 35.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina, Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa. Th...
Metal
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.