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B&B Italia Furniture

Italian

In 1966, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli cofounded C&B Italia, a modern Italian furniture manufacturer, with Cesare Cassina in northern Milan. From the outset, Busnelli and Cassina set about recruiting the most talented modernists in Italy to conceive of creative furnishings manufactured in modern ways. In the early 1970s, the company split, with Cassina founding his own eponymous firm and Busnelli taking leadership of what became B&B Italia.

For decades, Busnelli cultivated relationships with the world’s best design talent, resulting in furniture pieces that remain iconic today — be they Gaetano Pesce’s outwardly curvaceous Up seating (made for C&B, reintroduced by B&B) or tables from industrial designer Paolo Piva, each more sophisticated than the next in their geometrically complex steel-tube bases. B&B Italia earned four prestigious Compasso d’Oro design awards: in 1979 for Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole, in 1984 for the Sisamo wardrobe system by Studio Kairos, in 1987 for Antonio Citterio’s modular Sity sofa and, in 1989, the first award given to a manufacturing company itself.

Other notable names who designed for B&B Italia over the course of its 54-year history include Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Ettore Sottsass and Vincent Van Duysen, to name a very few. And while these names bring star power to the B&B brand, in many cases, it was B&B Italia who helped usher in their celebrity, fostering a wave of design talent on the world stage.

The company’s forward-thinking vision manifested in its own headquarters, too: In 1972, B&B Italia tapped architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers to design a steel-framed, postmodern-style home for the brand, whose crisscrossing metal exoskeleton is reminiscent of the pair’s Centre Pompidou in Paris, which was built at roughly the same time. Now, B&B Italia manages a contract division and outdoor section as well as its residential arm, and it also controls production for Maxalto, a brand spun out with furniture designs by Antonio Citterio.

At 1stDibs, find a range of vintage B&B Italia furniture — including sofas, cocktail tables and more. 

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"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful "Le Bambole" 2-seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's. This lovely and very comfortable sofa is produced by B&B Italia. It is newly upholstered in very soft Ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture

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Bouclé

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia, reupholstered with Great Plains Boucle. Dimensions: Height is 29.50 The low part ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture

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Bouclé

Bambole bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lasne, BE
Bed in creamy white fabric. Model: Bambole by Mario Bellini. Stamp under the bed. No tears. Seat height: 36.5cm. Depth when closed: 127cm. Wear due to time and age of the bed.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture

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Fabric

Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Sofa, model Camaleonda by Mario Botta, Italian designer, for B&B Italia in the 70s (see picture with stamp) 5 modulated elements - ICONIC and original model! Structure in foam covere...
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Late 20th Century Italian B&B Italia Furniture

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Alpaca, Foam

Set of Four Mario Bellini for B and B Italia Vol Au Vent Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia. The chairs feature a molded steel and foam fra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Furniture

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Steel

Suite of 6 B&B Italia “Maxalto Simplice” Dining Chairs in Oak & Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a sublime, immaculately-presented suite of 6 B&B Italia “Maxalto Simplice” Chairs in Ivory “Gamma” Leather and Oak. In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create be...
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2010s B&B Italia Furniture

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Leather

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini, Sectional Sofa, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics; Postm...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern B&B Italia Furniture

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Wool, Foam

Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics; Postmod...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Furniture

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Wool, Foam

Pair of Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Original Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 2 iconic Organic Modern Amanta lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Brown zig-zag fiberglass shell houses seating upholstered in a very particul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern B&B Italia Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Italian Three-Seater Sofa Model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s Three-seater sofa model Diesis with armrests, with aluminum structure and padded cushion...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture

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Metal

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Furniture

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Alpaca

B&B Italia Free Time Sofa by Antonio Citterio, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A large, extremely comfortable and versatile sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, designed in the late 1990s. Chromed tubular steel lower frame, strap supports, loose seat cushio...
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1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, steel, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture

Materials

Steel

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' lounge chair in bouclé wool, Italy 1972. Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini. We can supply several pieces. This design became famous al...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern B&B Italia Furniture

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Wool, Foam

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Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
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Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
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Camaleonda Red Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
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Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 6
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'Erasmo' Sectional Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Sectional sofa 'Erasmo', made in Italy, early 1990s. This high quality sectional sofa contains one corner element and four straight elements - t...
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Rare Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
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The iconic Bambole sofa and Loungechair, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. This set especially, is unique, as the velvet bamboo print was designed and signed by an art...
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B&b Italia furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

B&B Italia furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of B&B Italia furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 329 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by B&B Italia were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Mario Bellini, Osvaldo Borsani, and Gianfranco Frattini. Prices for B&B Italia furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $52,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,530.
Questions About B&B Italia Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    B&B Italia makes their furniture at a company-owned factory in Novedrate, Como, Italy. The brand's headquarters are also in the city. To ensure quality, skilled artisans produce each piece by hand. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of B&B Italia furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The maker’s mark R&B is from the company Roberts & Belk. Originally known as Furniss, Poles and Turner in 1809, the company went through many different names until it landed on Roberts & Belk in 1864. Known for their silver flatware and cutlery, the brand became quite desirable. Shop a collection of authentic Roberts and Belk silver from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    No, B. Altman is not still in business. The last remaining B. Altman store closed in 1990 after the company went bankrupt. Benjamin Altman founded the retail department store chain in New York, New York, in 1865. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of B. Altman apparel.
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    How to clean a Bulgari B Zero ring depends on the material. You can clean the metal with a soft-bristled toothbrush, warm water and dish soap, and then rinse with lukewarm water. Use a cleaning product formulated for leather to clean leather rings. Wipe gemstones with a soft cloth. Bulgari recommends that you visit a Bulgari boutique once every year for professional cleaning. On 1stDibs, find a range of Bulgari B Zero rings.

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