Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Italy Reupholstered in furrish brown fabric.
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Chairs
Fabric
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.
Up5 La Mamma Chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Italy Reupholstered in furrish brown fabric.
Fabric
Coronado Chair + Ottoman by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Made in Italy. Ottoman: 27.5L 20W 13.5H
Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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 distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal soluti...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of two. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of ...
Leather, Walnut
Amanta Modular Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1976. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Previously reupholstered in beige leather. Rare and hard to find.
Leather, Plastic
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac 1973, set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of eight. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121”...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair. Once...
Leather, Walnut
B & B Italia Armchair Set by Paolo Piva (2 pieces)
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
B&B Italia armchair set of 2, desiged by Paolo Piva. The leather is in poor condition.
Metal
'Le Bambole' Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s Italy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Le Bambole chaise lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Made in Italy and presented here with its original 1970s wool felt upholstery in Camel in fantastic condition...
Fabric, Foam
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 12
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of twelve. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 2
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of two. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121”...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of four. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of six. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solutio...
Leather, Walnut
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.
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973 This set of four Dialogo chairs features: - Natural beechwood structure - Black lacquered plastic sea...
Plastic, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 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, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of fourteen. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
Leather, Walnut
$2,050Sale Price|50% Off
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Pony Hair Leather J.J. Armchair
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
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
Set of 4 "Miabi" chairs Japanese design by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia 1980
By Kazuhide Takahama, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of four "Miabi" chairs, designed by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia, circa 1980s. Frame made of black painted metal, with padded seat and backrest. The ba...
Iron
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...
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 10
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of ten. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solutio...
Leather, Walnut
Mario Bellini "Le Stelle" Lounge Chairs Original B&B Italia 1974
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Designed by Mario Bellini, the “Le Stelle” 1974 for B&B Italia lounge chair is a celebrated example of Bellini’s sculptural and highly sensual approach to furniture design. Defined b...
Leather, Linen
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of six. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of eight. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal soluti...
Leather, Walnut
$2,477Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of B&B Italia Maxalto Imprimatur Antonio Citterio Armchairs
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, White Leather, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973 The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair. For...
Leather, Walnut
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. ...
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of four. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121...
Leather, Walnut
$47,586Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Yellow Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa, Set of Ten
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Papilio Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any dining room. Crafted with high quality materials, this chair features a uniqu...
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 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 o...
Leather, Walnut
B&B Italia Armchair Set of Six by Paolo Piva, Leather, Vintage, 1989
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
B&B Italia armchair set of 6, desiged by Paolo Piva. The leather is in poor condition.
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 4
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 four The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
Leather, Walnut
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...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 8
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 eight. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the ...
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Chairs, Light Wood & Leather 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
Set of four Dialogo model chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, produced in the early 70s. The most distinctive feature is the light wood structure with a trestle construction...
Animal Skin, Beech
Steel Armchair "Web" Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 2000s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
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
Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Luta Barstools. You can buy these in any quantity up to six. The Iuta bar stools are a B&B Italia icon. The seat is a molded technical wire m...
Steel, Chrome, Wire
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...
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Eight Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973 This set of eight Dialogo chairs features: - Natural beechwood structure - Black lacquered plastic s...
Plastic, Beech
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...
Metal
Italian 21st Century White Metal Steel Web Armchairs by Citterio for B&B, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
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
$28,552Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Yellow Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa, Set of Six
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Papilio Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any dining room. Crafted with high quality materials, this chair features a uniqu...
Leather
Dialogo Mid-Century chairs in plastic and wood by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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...
Plastic, Wood
$19,034Sale Price / set|30% Off
B&B Italia Yellow Papilio Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa, Set of Four
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Papilio Chair by B&B Italia, a stunning addition to any dining room. Crafted with high quality materials, this chair features a uniqu...
Leather
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...
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...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 10
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 ten. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair...
Leather, Walnut
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...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 12
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 twelve. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the...
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bamboo and Rattan Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Madrid, ES
Six chairs, model Basilian, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by B&B Maxalto in the 1970s. The structure of these square chairs is made of dark brown painted bamboo ...
Bamboo