B&B Italia Seating
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
Arcadia Leather Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s, Set of 4
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Set of four dining chairs by designer Paolo Piva, manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy in the 1980s.
The chairs have a high back, which is co...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Suite of 8 B&B Italia “Arcadia” Dining Chairs in White “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular, beautifully-presented 8-piece suite of B&B Italia “Arcadia” Dining Chairs...
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2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Stelle Loveseat
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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 ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Diesis armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Diesis armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s,
Armchair with metal and leather frame and upholstery covered in brown fabric, trademark present.
Excellent condition
measu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel
Large Model Amanta Modular Sofa set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Huge set of vintage model 'Amanta' sofa's/lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Space age design classic that never gets old.
Black leather upholstery with black ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
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 ...
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2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Armchair mod. Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B, Italy, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair mod. Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972 Purple leather upholstery, upholstered frame. Good conditions overall, original patina. Provenance: private home.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
B&B Italia “Arne A252C_1” 4-Seat Curved Sofa in Purple Velvet
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a sublime, rare “Arne A252C_1” curved, 4-Seat Sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of B&B Italia.
In a world of temporary pleasures, B&B Italia create beaut...
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2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Velvet
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Modernist Black Enamel and Bone Hued Leather Bench by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
This austere and refined bench was realized by the celebrated design firm B&B Italia, in Italy circa 1980. It features a four rectangular legs and a square apron of the same thicknes...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Armchairs by B&B Italia, Late 20th Century
By B&B Italia
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of modern armchairs featuring a chrome-plated metal frame with wide support straps. Generously cushioned and upholstered in a brick-red fabric, these chairs combine comfort with...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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 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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 2
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 two
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa/ Five Seats, Italy 1970s
Looking for a grand and comfortable sofa that can accommodate your entire family? Look no further than the "Ama...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sofa "Baia" by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced for B&B Italia, original upholstery in very good vintage condition. This example purchased new by the previous owner in 1981.
Measure: Width: 230 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Bibambola” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Original vintage version from 1976, recently reupholstered by the previous owner with a light grey fabric.
This comfortab...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Two-seater Sofa 'Bambole' in Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A key figure in postwar Italian design, Mario Bellini created the Bambole series for B&B Italia to challenge traditional ideas of structure and comfort. The Bibambola, a two-seater f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 10
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 ten.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Suite of 4 B&B Italia “Metropolitan ME84” Armchairs in Tan “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, superb suite of 4 B&B Italia “Metropolitan ME84” Armchairs dressed in a beautiful, peerless, top-grade “Gamma” leather in a light tan-brown.
In a world of temporar...
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2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
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.
...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
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2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
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1990s Italian Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel
1990s Pair of Oriente Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio in Grey and Red Fabric
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 6
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 six
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Baisity leather armchair designer A. Citterio for B&B Italia 1980's
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage 1980s Baisity armchair in two-tone burgundy red and English green leather.
The chair is in good overall condition with normal signs of use of time.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
B&b Italia seating for sale on 1stDibs.
B&B Italia seating 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 seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 272 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and Gio Ponti. Prices for B&B Italia seating 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 $7,455.
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