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B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Charles Cases
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Charles Cases, Nicely sized, minimal modern cabinets by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia's Maxalto line. Each long and low case features three ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

"Basilian I" Rattan Bookcase by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1975
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Koper, SI
The Basilian 1 was a series of furnishing designed by Italian architects Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin in 1974 and issued y B&B from 1975, that in order to support its production cr...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Alanda" chest of drawers by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover a work of art of design-the rare chest of drawers from the "Alanda" line by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. This unique chest of drawers features a unique postmodern design, with...
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1970s Italian Vintage B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Naoto Fukasawa minimal model "X" shelf storage unit in Corian for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Skokie, IL
Naoto Fukasawa minimal model "X" shelf storage unit in Corian for B&B Italia, Italy circa 2005 Additional Information: Materials: White Corian Dimensions: 57 1/4" H x 51 5/8" W x 14...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Corian

Maxalto B&B Italia Mida Dark Oak and Red Cabinet
By B&B Italia, Maxalto
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Maxalto in 2003, the Mida storage range is a fantastic example of modern Italian design. Constructed from grey oak, the cabinet sits on a slimline steel bas...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

B&b Italia Athos Credenza, Paolo Piva, 2000's
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now i have an Athos credenza by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. The credenza is a glossy dark grey lacquer with polished stainless legs and handles. The credenza has slid...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Antonio Citterio "Domus" Wall Unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antonio Citterio "Domus" wall unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995.
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20th Century Italian Modern B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

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Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
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Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk elements made of walnut laminate with different color hardwood overlay. The top in burr walnut veneer. The front of the side doors and the central drawer covered in cognac l...
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Bespoke Industrial Shelving and Storage Unit
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
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B&b Italia Athos Credenza, Paolo Piva, 2000's
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Culver City, CA
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B&B Italia Eucalipto Console Table
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Antonio Citterio "Domus" Wall Unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995
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'Apta' Dresser or Media Console by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Signed
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Cabinet, 1975
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona cabinet, walnut and leather, Italy, circa 1975 The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact the first line ever produced by Maxalto, the specialist di...
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Pair of B&B Italia Nightstands Antonio Citterio
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Pair of amphora nightstands designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia by Maxalto. Light oak, made in Italy. In very good to excellent condition.
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Early 2000s Italian B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers by Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s Mid-Century Modern style chest of drawers is designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. The chest is made of teak wood ebonized in a rich black color with a flat finish....
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Rolling Ten-Drawer Dresser by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Walnut wrapped chest of drawers by B&B Italia. Drawers are geometric patterns of green-blues with leather tab pulls. Piece is an incredible find and a versatile piece.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

B&b Italia case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

B&B Italia case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of B&B Italia case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by B&B Italia were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by FIAM, Andrea Branzi, and Officina Rivadossi. Prices for B&B Italia case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,056 and can go as high as $27,839, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,700.
Questions About B&B Italia Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    B&B Italia makes their furniture at a company-owned factory in Novedrate, Como, Italy. The brand's headquarters are also in the city. To ensure quality, skilled artisans produce each piece by hand. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of B&B Italia furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The maker’s mark R&B is from the company Roberts & Belk. Originally known as Furniss, Poles and Turner in 1809, the company went through many different names until it landed on Roberts & Belk in 1864. Known for their silver flatware and cutlery, the brand became quite desirable. Shop a collection of authentic Roberts and Belk silver from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, B. Altman is not still in business. The last remaining B. Altman store closed in 1990 after the company went bankrupt. Benjamin Altman founded the retail department store chain in New York, New York, in 1865. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of B. Altman apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How to clean a Bulgari B Zero ring depends on the material. You can clean the metal with a soft-bristled toothbrush, warm water and dish soap, and then rinse with lukewarm water. Use a cleaning product formulated for leather to clean leather rings. Wipe gemstones with a soft cloth. Bulgari recommends that you visit a Bulgari boutique once every year for professional cleaning. On 1stDibs, find a range of Bulgari B Zero rings.

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