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Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vienna, AT

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' table/seat elements for C&B (later B&B) Italy, circa 1970 3 black

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table (3) Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table (3) Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970

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

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia

Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1971.
Set of Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1971.

Set of Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1971.

By Mario Bellini

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Modular Coffee Tables model " Gli Scacchi " named after and inspired by the game of chess, is

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Vintage 1970s Italian End Tables

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Mario Bellini "Torre" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971
Mario Bellini "Torre" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971

Mario Bellini "Torre" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Torre" modular element from "Gli Scacchi" series for B&B Italy, leather, Italy, 1971

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini "Cavallo" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971
Mario Bellini "Cavallo" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971

Mario Bellini "Cavallo" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Cavallo" modular element from "Gli Scacchi" series for B&B Italy, leather, Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Set of 9 "Gli Scacchi" Pieces by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Mid-Century Modern Set of 9 "Gli Scacchi" Pieces by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Mid-Century Modern Set of 9 "Gli Scacchi" Pieces by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern set of 9 "Gli Scacchi" Pieces by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. Gli

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71
Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71

Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

The "scacchi" are parallelepipeds in self-skinning polyurethane. finishing technique used for car

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per B&B Italia 70’s
Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per B&B Italia 70’s

Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per B&B Italia 70’s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Padova, IT

With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

1st Edition C&B, Italy 1971 — Single Module from the “Gli Scacchi” Series Design
1st Edition C&B, Italy 1971 — Single Module from the “Gli Scacchi” Series Design

1st Edition C&B, Italy 1971 — Single Module from the “Gli Scacchi” Series Design

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Milano, IT

1st Edition C&B, Italy 1971 — Single Module from the “Gli Scacchi” Series
Designed by Mario Bellini

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

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Two Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1970
Two Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1970

Two Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1970

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H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Two Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1970

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ongar, GB

Mario Bellini designed the Gli Scacchi pieces meaning "The Chess" in 1971 for C&B Italia. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements
Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

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H 21.26 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Four "Gli Scacchi" (the chess), modular and movable seating and low tables, designed by

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Three-Element Model Gli Scacchi Side Tables
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Three-Element Model Gli Scacchi Side Tables

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Three-Element Model Gli Scacchi Side Tables

By Mario Bellini

Located in Redfern, SYDNEY NSW

Three pieces comprising two stairs and one U shape. Black plastic and duraplum, circa 1971. Can be used as both seating and side tables. Stairs W 90 x D 30 x H 55cm each. U shape ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Modular Sofa Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1960s
Modular Sofa Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1960s

Modular Sofa Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1960s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Torino, Italy

Modular sofa tables in pressed sponge. Model: Gli Scacchi Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofa Tables

Materials

Plastic, Polystyrene

Pair of Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces
Pair of Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces

Pair of Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces

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H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Piece for C&B Italia, Italy 1971
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Piece for C&B Italia, Italy 1971

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Piece for C&B Italia, Italy 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Mid-Century Italian Side Table C&B Italia
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Mid-Century Italian Side Table C&B Italia

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Mid-Century Italian Side Table C&B Italia

Located in London, GB

A single segment of the 'Gli Scacchi' modular side tables that often accompany. Italy, c1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

PVC

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971
Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971

Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s. Mario Bellini's Gli

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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Set of 7 Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Set of 7 Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

Set of 7 Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s. Mario Bellini's Gli

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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Pair of side tables in dark brown bakelite - France, 1970s
Pair of side tables in dark brown bakelite - France, 1970s

Pair of side tables in dark brown bakelite - France, 1970s

Located in London, GB

silhouette and solid presence, they recall Marco Bellini’s Gli Scacchi series. Brutalist in disposition, but

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Bakelite

Mario Bellini for B&B Gli Scacchi Elemento
Mario Bellini for B&B Gli Scacchi Elemento

Mario Bellini for B&B Gli Scacchi Elemento

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H 14.57 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in

Mario Bellini for B&B Gli Scacchi Elemento

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Gli Scacchi' element in black polyurethane, Italy, 1971. These

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Plastic

Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' di Mario Bellini  C&B Italia Anni 70
Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' di Mario Bellini  C&B Italia Anni 70

Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' di Mario Bellini C&B Italia Anni 70

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, IT

Mario Bellini, si presentano in buone condizioni generali e riportano il marchio della manifattura.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' Mario Bellini per C&B Italia
Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' Mario Bellini per C&B Italia

Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' Mario Bellini per C&B Italia

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H 21.46 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Tavolini 'Gli Scacchi' Mario Bellini per C&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Milano, IT

Mario Bellini, si presentano in buone condizioni generali e riportano il marchio della manifattura.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Gli Scacchi Mid-Century Side Table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Gli Scacchi Mid-Century Side Table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

Gli Scacchi Mid-Century Side Table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

A single side table often paired with a Camaleonda sofa. Italy, c1970s. Gli Scacchi model

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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Side Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Set of Four Side Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Set of Four Side Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This great set of four modular elements ‘Gli Scacchi,’ designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Tables

Cameleonda Modular Sofa and Gli Scacchi Table by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Cameleonda Modular Sofa and Gli Scacchi Table by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Cameleonda Modular Sofa and Gli Scacchi Table by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Bridgeport, CT

struck. Also including a rare set of red 'Gli Scacchi' Elements sculptural table by Mario Bellini

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements
Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

By C&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Gli Scacchi" (the chess), modular and movable seating and low tables, designed by the Italian

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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968
Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968

Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Naples, IT

Gli Scacchi modular tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968 Amazing set of 3 modular tables

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini Early Edition 'Gli Scacchi' Elements for C&B Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini Early Edition 'Gli Scacchi' Elements for C&B Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini Early Edition 'Gli Scacchi' Elements for C&B Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in amstelveen, NL

Mario Bellini desiged the 'gli scacchi' meaning 'the chess' in 1971. Self-skinning polyurethane was

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rubber

Tavolini modulari ''Gli Scacchi'' di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia, 1970s, 3
Tavolini modulari ''Gli Scacchi'' di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia, 1970s, 3

Tavolini modulari ''Gli Scacchi'' di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia, 1970s, 3

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Quarrata, IT

Set di tavolini componibili ''Gli Scacchi'' di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia, 1970s, set di 3

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Coffee Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
Italian Coffee Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s

Italian Coffee Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian coffee tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s Trio of modular coffee

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Three Gli Scacchi Side/Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Three Gli Scacchi Side/Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

Three Gli Scacchi Side/Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Three Gli Scacchi coffee/side tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. C&B be was the first

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

" Gli Scacchi " by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Modular Black Coffee Table
" Gli Scacchi " by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Modular Black Coffee Table

" Gli Scacchi " by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Modular Black Coffee Table

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rubber

Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968
Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968

Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968

By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Naples, IT

Gli Scacchi modular tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1968 Amazing modular tables by Mario

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Coffee Tables Gli Scacchi by Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Coffee Tables Gli Scacchi by Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Coffee Tables Gli Scacchi by Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century coffee tables Gli Scacchi by Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s. Trio of modular

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Italian modern black coffee tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1971
Italian modern black coffee tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1971

Italian modern black coffee tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black coffee tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1971. Set of seven modular

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set Of 3 C&B Italia Gli Scacchi Sidetables Ottomans By Mario Bellini, 1970s
Set Of 3 C&B Italia Gli Scacchi Sidetables Ottomans By Mario Bellini, 1970s

Set Of 3 C&B Italia Gli Scacchi Sidetables Ottomans By Mario Bellini, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Nice set of three Gli Scacchi Sidetables or ottomans designed by Mario Bellini For C&B Italia 1970s

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Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Scala coffee tables, the Gli Scacchi, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1971
Italian Scala coffee tables, the Gli Scacchi, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1971

Italian Scala coffee tables, the Gli Scacchi, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Scala coffee tables, the Gli Scacchi, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1971. Scala five modular

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Seven "Gli Scacchi" Seats or Low Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1971
Set of Seven "Gli Scacchi" Seats or Low Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1971

Set of Seven "Gli Scacchi" Seats or Low Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1971

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of seven "Gli Scacchi" seats or low tables designed by Mario Bellini for C&B in 1971. These

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 70’s
Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 70’s

Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 70’s

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Padova, IT

With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Table 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- Sold and

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Table 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 black

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess pieces
Set of three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess pieces

Set of three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess pieces

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H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in

Set of three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess pieces

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Hitchin, England

A set of two pieces from the Gli Scacchi series, translated meaning ‘The Chess’ designed in 1971 by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia
Pair of Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia

Pair of Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Mario Bellini designed the "Gli Scacchi" meaning "The Chess" side tables or stools in 1971 for B&B

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

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H 9.06 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Wien, AT

Gli Scacchi side table by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The table is inspired by the game of chess

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Foam

Red Variant 'Gli Scacchi' Tables, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1971
Red Variant 'Gli Scacchi' Tables, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1971

Red Variant 'Gli Scacchi' Tables, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1971

By Mario Bellini

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Italian architect, Mario Bellini, in 1971. Red 'Gli Scacchi' elements are extremely rare, nearly

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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofa Tables

Materials

Foam, Plastic

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Side Table Element 'Gli Scacchi'
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Side Table Element 'Gli Scacchi'

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Side Table Element 'Gli Scacchi'

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, side table element 'Gli Scacchi', black polyurethane, Italy, 1971

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

'Gli Scacchi' Modular Side Tables
'Gli Scacchi' Modular Side Tables

'Gli Scacchi' Modular Side Tables

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H 14.5 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

'Gli Scacchi' Modular Side Tables

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Toronto, CA

renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini (b.1935) proves that fluidity is fun. Part of his ‘Gli Scacchi’ or

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements
Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

Mario Bellini for C&B, Gli Scacchi Elements

By C&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Gli Scacchi" (the chess), modular and movable seating and low tables, designed by the Italian

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Gli Scacchi Modular Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1968
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Italian Scala coffee table, Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1971

Italian Scala coffee table, Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

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Italian Scala coffee table, Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1971. Scala modular coffee

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Set of Four Side Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Set of Four Side Tables Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

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Set of 4 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71
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5 Elements Tables / Stools Gli Scacchi, Mario Bellini, Italy
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Five Plastic Elements Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini, 1971, B&B Itlay. Good Original Condition.

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Gli Scacchi Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
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Gli Scacchi Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

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Gli Scacchi coffee tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Designer - Mario Bellini

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Set of Gli Scacchi Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
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Designer - Mario Bellini Producer - B&B Italia Model - Gli Scacchi coffee tables Design Period

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Set of Gli Scacchi Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Set of Gli Scacchi Coffee Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

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Designer - Mario Bellini Producer - B&B Italia Model - Gli Scacchi coffee tables Design Period

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Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables "Gli Scacchi" by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
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Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables "Gli Scacchi" by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

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Located in Brussels , BE

Mid-Century Modern coffee tables "Gli Scacchi " by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bellini Gli Scacchi For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bellini gli scacchi you’re looking for. A bellini gli scacchi — often made from plastic, foam and polyester — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bellini gli scacchi you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bellini gli scacchi is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bellini gli scacchi has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and C&B Italia are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a bellini gli scacchi at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $23,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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