Mario Bellini “Break” Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
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 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
$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
$7,213 / 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
$9,459 / 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
$3,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 21.25 in D 20.75 in
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
$135,985 / 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 Cassina, Mario Bellini
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
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
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 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
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
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
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$3,925 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...
Wood, Leather
$4,450 / item
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$7,508 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$5,199 / item
H 89 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Horizontal P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaa...
Metal
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$6,503
H 13.39 in W 53.15 in D 28.75 in
Roger Capron Signed Herbier Ceramic Coffee Table, circa 1965, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Roger Capron signed ceramic oval coffee table, circa 1965. Herbier model. Ceramic tiles, grass motifs, tinted oak frame and feet. Signed R. Capron on one ceramic tile. Good Co...
Ceramic, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Unavailable|$4,480 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Vintage Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair Made by STOL Kamnik 1960s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair made by Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1960s
Bentwood
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
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.