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
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...
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2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Suede
"Ottomama" Four Seater Sofa Designed in Italy by B&B Italia, Dated 1985
By B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage four seater sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by B&B Italia.
The sofa is part of the "Ottomama" collection and manufactured for the American branch of B&B Italia that ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 2 Seater 'Erasmo' Black Leather Sofa + Table B&B Italia 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This black leather 2 seater + matching table version 'Erasmo' sectional sofa was produced in 1976 and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973
The black laminated tab...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Plywood
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sof...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Price for the foot rest only ! The Le Bambole Sofas are available i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
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...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Steel
1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dessau" black chair
Afra Tobia Scarpa
1974, B&B Italia
Black plastic seat and chrome metal tubolar frame
Excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Ornate Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless piece of furniture that emerged in the design scene during the 1970s. Comprising three large and three smaller sea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
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Fabric
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa/ Four Seats, Italy 1970s
Looking for a grand and comfortable sofa that can accommodate your entire family? Look no further than the "A...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Antonio Citterio Leather Corner Sofa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Milano, IT
This wonderful leather sofa was designed by Antonio Citterio for the fine manufacturer B&B Italia in the '80s. Manufacturer's mark and name of the designer are present. The sofa is completely made of black leather, very elegant and chic. The shape is angular and composed of 3 blocks, including a corner one, a smaller two-seater and a larger one with a beveled, semi-curved end. There are 6 big cushions...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
$8,537 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
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Late 20th Century B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dialogo Mid-Century chairs in plastic and wood by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Busnago, IT
Dialogo plastic and wood chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s. Set of four Dialogo chairs made of plastic and wood. The black plastic seat and back are slightly curved. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” pouf for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971.
This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fur, Foam
Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ghedi, IT
Poltrone Amanta (x3): Dimensioni 83 cm (larghezza) x 82 cm (profondità) x 73 cm (altezza), con altezza della seduta di 44 cm. Le poltrone presentano una struttura in fibra di vetro n...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Alpaca
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
B & B Italia Antonio Citterio Richard Chaise Lounge Sofa in Blue Grade S Fabric
By B&B Italia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A B&B Italia "Richard" chaise lounge sofa designed by Antonio Citterio. A gorgeous lounger decorated in a stunning, lush blue bouclé grade S fabric. This fabric has a rich, deep colo...
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20th Century Italian B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric
MINT Black UP5 La Big Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ottoman Gaetano Pesce B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful original Gaetano UP5 + UP6, marked and labeled.
Chair and ottoman set, sold together.
Incredible like new condition. Mint, exquisite condition.
This is a truly stunning exa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 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" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 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
Italian mid-century modern Chair in curved wood and black metal, 1960s
By B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in curved wood and black metal, 1960s
Chair with shaped seat and back in curved wood. On the backrest it has a decorative oval hole and round metal s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$2,845 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Armchair “Arcadia” by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair in the rare version with curved backrest designed by Paolo Piva. The seat cover is manufactured of dark blue leather while all metal parts are of blackened metal, emphasizin...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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...
Category
2010s B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Velvet
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, Set of two.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, e...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 14
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 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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Vintage 'Dialogo' Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
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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