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B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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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
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four Camaleonda modular sofa elements with backrest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This iconic seating system is one of the...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B/B&B Italia, 1970s, set of 5
''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B/B&B Italia, 1970s, set of 5

''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B/B&B Italia, 1970s, set of 5

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Quarrata, IT

Modular sofa model ''Le Bambole'' by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, B&B Italia, 1970s. Composed of 5 elements of which two corner elements can form different compositions.

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1970s Italian Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Rubber

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

“Camaleonda” sofa, in red cotton upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfo...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Cotton

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two big modules with two backrests and one armrest. Green linen velvet upholster...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Italian modern white sofa Carrera by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi B&B, 1970s
Italian modern white sofa Carrera by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi B&B, 1970s

Italian modern white sofa Carrera by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi B&B, 1970s

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, B&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white sofa Carrera by De Pas, D'urbino and Lomazzi for B&B Italia, 1970s Modular sofa model Carrera in white fabric by Pierre Frey. The couch, composed of five mod...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s
Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s

Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s Erasmo modular sofa upholstered in black alpaca fabric with light brown lines. The couch consists of two si...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Plastic

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfort...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Chenille

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen

Vintage Iconic ‘Camaleonda’ Seating Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
Vintage Iconic ‘Camaleonda’ Seating Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s

Vintage Iconic ‘Camaleonda’ Seating Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia

Located in Zagreb, HR

Iconic six-piece seating set designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia (B&B Italia), comprising of three first-edition Camaleonda modules and three ‘Gli Scacchi’ side tabl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Metal

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

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 four large and two smaller seatin...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of three. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa des...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Brussels, BE

The Original Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a renowned piece of furniture from the 1970s. It comprises three large and two smaller seating elements with ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet

Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1972
Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1972

Camaleonda Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' sectional sofa in bouclé wool, Italy, 1972. Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini. The listing includes two seating cushions, two back cush...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Foam

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, nine elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 5

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of five Camaleonda modular sofa elements with backrest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This iconic seating system is one of the mos...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini, Sectional Sofa, 1970's
Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini, Sectional Sofa, 1970's

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini, Sectional Sofa, 1970's

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics; Postm...

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Foam

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia is one of the most influential works of Italian design from the 1970s. This original vintage example consists of two modular elemen...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda modular lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 and produced in 1972. This piece consists of one module (90 x 60 cm / 35.4 x 23.6 in) complete with backrest. Origi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda modular lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 and produced in 1972. This piece consists of one large square module (90 x 90 cm / 35.4 x 35.4 in) complete with ba...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of two Camaleonda modular sofa elements with backrest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This iconic seating system is one of the most...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's

Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics; Postmod...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Foam

Camaleonda Three-Seater in Boucle Wool with 2 Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
Camaleonda Three-Seater in Boucle Wool with 2 Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's

Camaleonda Three-Seater in Boucle Wool with 2 Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Antwerp, BE

Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics; Postm...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Foam

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Beige “Serra” Cashmere
B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Beige “Serra” Cashmere

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Beige “Serra” Cashmere

By B&B Italia

Located in Barrowford, GB

This is a huge, iconic “Charles” Sectional L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a CH156S, a CH228D and a CH156C section) from the “Maxalto” range of seating from the world renown Italian furn...

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2010s B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Wool

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970 and produced in 1972. This set is composed of one large module (90 x 90 cm / 35.4 x 35.4 in), one smalle...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Chrome

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini
Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini

Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' lounge chair in bouclé wool, Italy 1972. Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini. We can supply several pieces. This design became famous al...

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Foam

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970 and produced in 1972. This set is composed of one large module (90 x 90 cm / 35.4 x 35.4 in), one smalle...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

B&b Italia sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

B&B Italia sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas by Mario Bellini, Cini Boeri, and Saporiti Italia. Prices for B&B Italia sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $52,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,422.
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