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.
Pair of Iconic Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, pink Toile de Jouy fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Bambola armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. Upholstered in a pink Toile de Jouy-style fabric with pastoral scenes. Fully padded structure with no visi...
Fabric
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, mustard velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
Leather
“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Very good condition, the upholstery has been expertly redone in an original super bouclé, only the original lower part with the signature has been kept Designed by Mario Bellini for...
Bouclé
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...
Fabric, Plastic
Antonio Citterio, pair of armchairs mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
A pair of armchairs in black leather by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, a classic post-modern design. A geometric interplay of tubes, a thick disk, the square and castors gives the...
Metal
"Metropolitan" Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia
By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair designed by Jeffrey Bernet and manufactured in Italy by B&B italy. The chair was produced in 2002 and we just had it reupholstered in a beautiful cream leather. The seat...
Aluminum
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
NOT A 2000 SERIES Since its first appearance, the Up Series, designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce, has been one of the most talked about examples of modern furniture design. The excep...
Fabric
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushio...
Velvet
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...
Metal
Pair of Mario Bellini Tentazione armchairs for Cassina - Italy, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A pair of generously proportioned and plush Piccola Tentazione armchairs by Milanese architect Mario Bellini. They are a fine example of the pieces that he designed for Cassina from ...
Mohair
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 5 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furnitur...
Foam, Chenille
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Mohair Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion....
Foam
Coronado armchair by Tobia Scarpa Anni 70-80 Production B&B in red leather.
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with foam padding, leather upholstery.
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Mustard Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, mustard velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion....
Velvet
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Athens, Attiki
B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini. Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...
Metal
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large s...
Velvet
$1,993Sale Price|30% Off
Baisity leather armchair designer A. Citterio for B&B Italia 1980's
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
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.
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 "Iuta" Swivel Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian design - decoration - Vintage Dimensions: 63 x 56 cm - Height: 77 cm - Seat height: 44 cm - Armrest height: 64 cm Frame: Polished chrome-plated steel Materials: Steel and l...
Steel
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, White, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, steel, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a larg...
Faux Fur, Foam
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the ...
Alpaca
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cush...
Velvet
Pair of B&B Italia “Lazy “05” Armchairs in Pale Grey Blue “Gamma” Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, identical pair of B&B Italia “Lazy ’05” Armchairs dressed in a beautiful, peerless, top-grade “Gamma” leather in a pale-grey/blue. In a world of temporary pleasu...
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia...
Alpaca
$2,848Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 ...
Leather, Plastic
PAIR Original 70s Brown Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia 'Dialogo' Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Madison, WI
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, ‘Dialogo’ Chairs, Chromed Metal and Natural Leather, Italy, 1974. This listing is for a PAIR, of 2 chairs. We have three chairs total. One more...
Metal, Chrome
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, White, 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 white faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a n...
Faux Fur, Foam
Pair of jacquard fabric armchairs, Mario Bellini, "Le stelle" B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A pair of 1970s armchairs by Italian designer Mario Bellini, produced by B&B Italia, model "La Stelle." Made with a metal frame and upholstered in original linen and cotton Jacquard ...
Metal
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upho...
Velvet
$3,838Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 20thC "Camaleonda" Green Fabric Armchair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A “Camaleonda” armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970, upholstered in green fabric. This sculptural, modular design is defined by its deep, generous...
Fabric
Italian 21st Century White Metal Steel Web Armchairs by Citterio for B&B, 2000s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian 21st century White metal and steel Web armchairs by Citterio for B&B, 2000s Pair of Web chairs in chromed steel. The rectangular backrest and seat ...
Metal, Steel
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for uphol...
Foam
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful large pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Makers mar...
Alpaca
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” living room set for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. (sofa + two armchairs) The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all...
Velvet
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Brown Suede, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, brown suede, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: ...
Foam
$5,602Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Metropolitan Armchair & Footstool
By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Metropolitan Armchair & Footstool by B&B Italia - a perfect harmony of modern design and luxurious comfort. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of 2 "Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic piece of Italian design. Characterized by its distinctive and innovative form, the chai...
Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini Piccola Tentazione armchair B&B Italia - Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
Convexing and concaving contours shape this ‘Piccola Tentazione’ armchair. Enveloping, plush, soft; its arms lay outstretched. This armchair is one of the several plump pieces that t...
Upholstery
Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
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.
Metal
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like...
Foam, Chenille
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion...
Foam, Leather
Pair of B&B Italia Maxalto Imprimatur Antonio Citterio Armchairs
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of high back B&B Italia hand made in Italy Maxalto Imprimatur armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio RRP £6000. The chairs ar...
Chrome, Nickel
$2,045Sale Price|50% Off
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Pony Hair Leather J.J. Armchair
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
A stunning piece of modern design, the J.J Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia is the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary. Using contrasting materials, th...
Ash, Leather
Two 'Amanta' Armchairs by Mario Bellini Production B&B Italia Anni 70 in leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Three 'Amanta' model armchairs with plastic frame, foam padding and leather upholstery, original to the period. They show some signs of time as visible in the photographs.
Leather
Three 'Amanta' Armchairs by Mario Bellini Production B&B Italia Anni 70 in leather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Three 'Amanta' model armchairs with plastic frame, foam padding and leather upholstery, original to the period. They show some signs of time as visible in the photographs.
Leather
Steel Armchair "Web" Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare "web" armchair designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Chromed steel structure, seat and back in metal mesh, silicone feet Measure cm. height 70 cm, width 65 ...
Steel
Italian modern red leather armchairs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Pair of armchairs model Coronado in brown-red leather. The seats, armrests and backrest have sof...
Leather
Angolar Armchair "Baia" design Antonio Citterio e Paolo Nava for B&B, 1970s
By Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in taranto, IT
ara angular armchair model "baia", design Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for b & b Italia, 1970s polyurethane structure with padded fabric cover a...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,450Sale Price|38% Off
B&B Italia "Theo 3D" White Leather Lounge Chair
By Vincent Van Duysen, B&B Italia
Located in Astoria, NY
B&B Italia "Theo 3D" White Leather Upholstered Chrome Lounge Chair, designed by Vincent van Duysen, label to underside. 30" H x 27" W x 27" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a 3...
Chrome
Slope Back Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This luxurious contemporary modern lounge chair was designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. An unusual Italian design that boasts extremely low sloping arm rests and a chrom...
Chrome
Diesis armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
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...
Steel
Le Bambole armchair Mario Bellini B&B Italy 1972 new purple leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Bambole armchair, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972 Purple leather upholstery, padded frame. Good overall condition, new purple leather upholstery. Provenance: private home. Mid-cen...
Leather
Pair of ‘Tulip’ Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia / Maxalto
By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Striking pair of “Tulip” lounge chairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia’s Maxalto collection in 2000. These chairs combine modern Italian elegance with American design sens...
Aluminum
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 4 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...
Velvet
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 ...
Leather
Solo Armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy, 2002
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, these Solo armchairs exemplify a rigorous yet understated approach to contemporary seating. The softl...
Chrome