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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Creator: B&B Italia
Coronado Navy Leather Ottoman by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Made in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Couchtisch B&B Italia Paolo Piva Metall Glas Design Klassiker 1980
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Couchtisch des renommierten Herstellers B&B Italia aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Modell wurde von Paolo Piva entworfen und gilt heute als D...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Metal
B&B Italia Club Chair
By B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Get ready to fall in love with this stylish B&B Italia club chair! Wrapped in a fabric that mimics the elegance of grey English velvet, this chair is all about understated luxury wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$1,699
Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Coronado armchairs with high backrest designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia. Upholstered in original black leather.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Three "Fulgens" Counter Stools by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous set of three contemporary "Fulgens" counter stools, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto, circa 2000s. The stools are truly exceptional pieces of furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Stelle Loveseat
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Toronto, CA
"Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini, designed in 1974 for B&B Italia.
An early Postmodern design by Mario Bellini that would work in a host of environments - especially given ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / item
B&B Italia “Fat-Fat” Coffee Table
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
featuring a removable lid that allows for storage. This piece is in great vintage condition, but the leather does have some minor scuffing
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather
B&B Italia Sofa Lunar James Irvine Couch Zweisitzer Dreisitzer
By James Irvine, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Zwei-/ Dreisitzer von B&B Italia (Modell: Lunar) zum Verkauf an. Das umklappbare Sofa gilt als wahrer Designklassiker und besticht durch seine zeitlose...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Steel
B&B Italia Michel Club Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the epitome of luxury and comfort - the Michel Club Modular Sofa by B&B Italia. Crafted with the finest materials and designed with the utmost attention to detail, this s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Metal
$21,747 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Sofa model Coronado in brown leather with high back. The seats, armrests and backrest have curved and ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
B&B Italia Timo Rug by Studio Juma
By B&B Italia
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the B&B Italia Timo Rug by Studio Juma, a luxurious addition to any home. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this rug boasts a sleek and modern design that will ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Wool
Baisity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian design sofa produced by B&B Italia based on a design by Antonio Citterio circa 1986.
Modern and eye-catching piece of furniture, designed to be placed in any kind of environ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
B&B Italia Maxalto Lithos Coffee Table
By B&B Italia
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the B&B Italia Maxalto Lithos Coffee Table, a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with the finest materials, this coffee table features a slee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of six
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 8 Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed in the early 1970s by the visionary duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the Dialogo chair is a masterclass in quiet complexity. This set of eight exemplifies the pair’s commitment to structural clarity and understated luxury — a dialogue between geometry, material, and human presence.
The sculptural black lacquered frames contrast elegantly with the warm brown leather seats, which show just the right amount of wear to speak of authenticity without distraction. Precision-cut joints, fluid contours, and a balanced tension between line and volume reflect the Scarpas’ architectural...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 12
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, leather, Italy, 1973, set of twelve.
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of the 121...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of two
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Modern Print on Paper for the Milan Furniture Fair by Beb Italia, 1983
By B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Print on paper for the Milan Furniture Fair by BeB Italia, 1983
Print on paper in Metaphysical style representing a square with mod...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of B&B Italia Contemporary Modern Crinoline and Stainless Steel Chairs
By B&B Italia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of B&B Italia crinoline and stainless steel chairs. A gorgeous set of accent chairs featuring a classic design but a unique set of materials. These chairs feature a stainless ...
Category
Late 20th Century B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
The chairs are composed of a natural ash structure and a fib...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
B&B Italia “George” Sofa 2.5-Seat Sofa in Brown Alcantara Suede
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, superb “George GS197” 2.5-Seat Sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house, B&B Italia.
In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create beautiful furni...
Category
2010s B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Suede
Set of 4 Vintage 'Dialogo' Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four 'Dialogo' chromed dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s.
The 'Dialogo' model, also known as 'Dessau' model in later production (or 'Dialogo Dessau...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of B&B Italia “Harry H85” Armchairs in Brown “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, impeccable identical pair of “Harry H85” Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house, B&B Italia.
In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create ...
Category
2010s B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 10
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of ten.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Coronado in brown leather ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$2,842 Sale Price / set
20% Off
B&B Italia Sofa - "Maxalto Febo" 3 Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A striking and rare B&B Italia Maxalto “Febo 2803BCT” 3-seater sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio, upholstered in a luxurious fuchsia pink wool fabric.
This statement piece embodie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Wool
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of twelve.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974
The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctiv...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian modern Brown leather and wood chair by B&B, 1980s
By B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather and wood chair by B&B, 1980s
Chair with square seat and backrest padded and covered in dark brown leather. The square section structure is made of wood.
...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of fourteen.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of four
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1990s Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Cina Two Seat Sofa in Cream Fabric
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Cina’ two-seater sofa, initially designed by Antonio Citterio for B & B Italia in the early 1990s. The listed price includes one sofa, and we currently have two availa...
Category
1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Steel
1990s Pair of Oriente Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio in Grey and Red Fabric
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of postmodern Oriente Lounge Chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in the 1990s. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs as shown. Their design ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Steel
B&B Italia “Luis” 3-Seat Chaise-End Sofa in Oxblood Deep Red “Alfa” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a drop-dead-gorgeous “Luis” 3-Seat Sectional Sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of B&B Italia.
In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create beautif...
Category
2010s B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Boho Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Leather Lounge Chair
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the legendary comfort and iconic style of the "Coronado" lounge chair, a celebrated 1960s design by the master Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This chair is a triump...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Tobia Scarpa for B&b Italian Leather “Coronado” Loveseat
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the iconic comfort and sculptural elegance of this vintage "Coronado" loveseat, a masterpiece designed by Tobia Scarpa for the esteemed B&B Italia. This exquisite piece, a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between Steelcase Grade A and Grade B is condition. A previously owned chair that has been inspected by Steelcase and found to be in like-new condition receives the Grade A designation. On the other hand, a piece that has minor issues, such as scuffs on the frame, receives a Grade B classification. Shop a collection of Steelcase chairs on 1stDibs.
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