$3,600 / set
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 great postmodern or modernist chairs that would work well at the head of dining ta...
Leather
$3,400 / set
Break Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original fabric
Fabric
$2,100 / item
Break Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
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
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 sheetsteel frame with removable leather covers and feather filled cushion on ABS feet.
Steel
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
$5,274Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 blue velvet chairs model 401 "Break" Mario Bellini Cassina 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set di 4 sedie 401 Break disegnate nel 1976 da Mario Bellini per Cassina.
Iron
$8,500 / set
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
1970: Pair of cream leather Break armchairs by Mario Bellini, Cassina edition
By Mario Bellini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970: Pair of cream leather Break armchairs by Mario Bellini, Cassina edition Pair of 401 armchairs, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Leather
2000s Pair of Mario Bellini 401 Break Arm Dining Chairs for Cassina in Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 401 Break Arm Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Metal
$130,726 / item
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 masterpiece designed by Gaetano Pesce.
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 or around a dining table.
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Armchairs for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
“401 Break” leather armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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 almost no signs of wear, the plastic glides are all undamaged.
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 included in the 20th century design and architecture collection of the Metropolitan Museum...
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.
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.
Metal
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.
Leather
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.
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 style and comfort to these chairs! 2 Additional armless models available as well! Ch...
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.
Leather
Leather Break 401 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of chairs with wheels with tubular steel structure and black leather upholstery. Model Break 401, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s.
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 Cassina Spa.
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.
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.
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
These chairs are in the style of the 401 Break chair by Bellini for Cassina. These chairs feature a very bright blue velvet tufted upholstery.
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 in striped velvet fabric with black leather and zipper details. Loose seat cushion f...
Down, Fabric, Leather
Sold
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 of iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1980s.
Metal
Sold
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 condition.
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 construction.
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, geometric structure with armrests and seat cushions in Prussian blue leather, by Ma...
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.
Leather
Break Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Saint Paul, MN
This piece is designed and created by Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini, who is credited with creating many of Cassina's iconic designs. This set of 8 dining chairs is par...
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
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 upholstered in blue mohair velvet, with exposed zipper detail at both back edges.
$3,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in L 31.7 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, natural leather, Italy, 1978, set of two The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relati...
Leather
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in L 31.7 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, natural leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...
Leather
$14,800 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1978, set of six The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...
Leather
$4,774 / set
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in
Mario Bellini Vintage Four Cream Dining Chair Armchair Tentazione Cassina 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage four ( 4 ) dining room chairs or armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s Italy. An amazing set of four dining room chairs or armchairs model Tentazione designed b...
Canvas, Upholstery
$15,750 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in L 31.7 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1977, Set of 5
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco dark brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of five. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed ...
Leather
$6,820 / set
H 35.04 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Tito Agnoli x Calligaris Italian Postmodern Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s, Italy
By Calligaris, Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A set of six Postmodern sculptural dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and handmade by Calligaris in Italy, 1980s. They feature a metal construction covered with thick black leathe...
Leather
$10,200 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1978, set of six The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relation...
Leather
$13,600 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relati...
Leather
$9,234 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Black Leather Cab 412 Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in London, London
A set of six ‘Cab’ 412 dining chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first introduced in 1977. The design is notable for its innovative construction, in which a saddle-stitche...
Leather
$2,159 / set
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" black leather chair for Cassina, 1977. Italy A true icon of Made in Italy, Cab is the first chair in the world characterized by a self-supporting leather str...
Metal
$6,251 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in L 31.7 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco dark brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed b...
Leather
$15,000 / set
H 31.75 in W 22.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of 6 Mario Bellini 413 Cab Armchairs, Leather, Mid-Century Modern
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Bellini 413 Cab Armchairs in a very dark gray. This set is about 25 years old and have been beautifully maintained by their original owners! 2 years ago the covers were remov...
Leather
Amanta Modular Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1976. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previously reupholstered in beige leather. Rare and hard to find.
Leather, Plastic
$8,184 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of 6 Chairs "CAB T4" In Black Leather, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic set of 6 chairs Mod. Cab designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s. This was the world's first chair with a self-supporting steel frame fully covered in stitched lea...
Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed 1977, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back of each leg fe...
Steel
Cab Armchair 2 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Mario Bellini featuring handstitched black leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, ...
Leather
"Bold" Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A natural stone side table that redefines minimalistic elegance. Crafted from premium travertine, the BOLD side table features elegant lines and a clean design, making it a versatile...
Travertine
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
$1,426
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
Vintage French Turned Column Side Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
A French pedestal table with a turned column screw stem & square top & base, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. The table form most probably dates from the early 20th C...
Wood
$7,275 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
Meander Single Sconce with Longer Leather Wrapped Flex arm
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Customizable leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This listing shows the Meander Sconce with an upward angled 20" leather wrapped flex arm, co...
Brass
$7,000 / set
H 78.88 in W 7.25 in D 2.5 in
Set of Seven Vintage "Gronda" Wall Mirrors / Coat Racks by Luciano Bertoncini
By Luciano Bertoncini, Elco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of seven (four mirrors with coat racks have sold) modular "Gronda" coat rack/mirrors designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Elco (ca. 1970s, Italy). Composed of rectangul...
Metal
$335Sale Price|47% Off
H 11.82 in W 7.29 in D 7.49 in
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:30cm W:18,5cm D:19cm
Iron
$5,400 / 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
Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
Sterling Silver
1960's Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bern, BE
1960's blown glass ashtray. Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy. A unique piece and beautiful shape and colour. Waves of beautiful peridot green. A genuin...
Murano Glass
$2,450
H 41.5 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Antique Green Painted Pine Cabinet, Western Hungary, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Charming green painted pine cabinet with single drawer and set of doors. This delightful cabinet exhibits wonderful patina and character, with a well-aged green paint finish and or...
Pine, Paint
$903,720
H 36.82 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,011 / set
H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Midcentury Pair of Gold Metal Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Postmodern Pair of Gold Wall Sconces by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: A-1184 Oro. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 198...
Metal
$6,800 / set
H 29 in W 22.25 in D 21 in
Set of 6 1960's Italian Armchairs, White with Purple Suede Seats
Located in Toronto, CA
1960's dramatic white Italian armchairs with a just-right purple suede seat and back. The set of six chairs is sculptural and impactful, and manage to look great from every angle. In...
Suede, 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.