C&B Italia Seating
Italian
In 1966, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli cofounded C&B Italia, a modern Italian furniture manufacturer, with Cesare Cassina in northern Milan. The Camaleonda sofa — a darling of the design world — is an iconic C&B piece created in 1970 by Milanese architect and designer Mario Bellini, which became a hit after its star turn in the 1972 exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Soon afterward, however, the company split, with Cassina founding his own eponymous firm and Busnelli taking leadership of what became B&B Italia.
From the outset at C&B, Busnelli and Cassina set about recruiting the most talented modernists in Italy to conceive of creative furnishings manufactured in modern ways. As B&B, for decades, Busnelli cultivated relationships with the world’s best design talent, resulting in furniture pieces that remain legendary 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 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. 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 vintage C&B Italia furniture including sofas, armchairs, tables and more.
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Creator: C&B Italia
1970s 'Camaleonda' C&B Italia Seven Piece Beige Velvet Sofa Set by Mario Bellini
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1970-1972 production 7 Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (which become B&B Italia in 1973) in beige velvet. Comes with three black step side table pieces....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Velvet
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchairs Set of Two 1973
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and relief ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970.
The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric.
Original label. Prod. C&B, Italia, Noved...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Mario Bellini Sofaelements, Modell "Amanta" for C&B Italia 1960
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The set consists of four beige leather modular sofa elements, designed by Mario Bellini for the renowned manufacturer C&B Italia, which is now known as B&B Italia. The elegant pieces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Fiberglass
Early Production Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Sofa Set + Table C&B Italia 1966
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and early "Amanta' Modular sofa set by Mario Bellinio for C&B Italia
C&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli (C&B was a joint venture between Cassina and Bus...
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1960s Italian Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Upholstery, Fiberglass, Rubber
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca.
Original C&B Label.
Wood, Metal and Leather
Height: 65cm
Width: 95cm
Depth: 95 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Le Bambole lounge chairs, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s.
Reupholstered in a fabric of stunning contrasting jute and soft chenille yarns. It’s a modern take on a tra...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Chenille, Jute
Sofa 5 modules "Camaleonda" leather by M.Bellini for C&B original 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Camaleonda" sofa designed by Mario Bellini for C&B
This rare specimen represents one of the earliest series of Camaleondas produced.
Gazie the presence of modules of different sizes ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
1970s Brown Leather Amanta Lounge Chair Mario Bellini C&B Italia (Pair Avail.!)
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia
Located in Basel, BS
Very hot version of the original C&B 1970s Mario Bellini Amanta Chair. Iconic. In brown leather with the white frame, on black round legs. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Plastic
Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Le Bambole lounge chair, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s.
Reupholstered in a fabric of stunning contrasting jute and soft chenille yarns. It’s a modern take on a trad...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Chenille, Jute
Amanta Modular Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1966
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini's Amanta modular sofa set, designed for C&B Italia in 1966, is a great example of contemporary design that combines comfort, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Known fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Fabric, Foam, Polyester
Set of Mario Bellini Amanta Lounge Chair C&B Italia B&B Italia Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Berlin, BE
The AMANTA sofa range by Bellini, using Fiberlite (fibreglass-reinforced polyester). The flexibility was made possible by the strategically placed vertical slit in the backrest. The ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini, Early "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Mid Century Modern, 1972
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionel fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' 2-seater sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. This beautiful sofa comes with the original leather fabric with a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
4 Piece Gray Velvet Corduroy 'Camaleonda' Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 Piece 'Camaleonda' sofa in gray velvet fabric Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970. The modular sofa comes with three 36” wide seats and one 25” smaller seat. All seats c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Metal
"Le Bambole" lounge chair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair in brown leather designed by Mario Bellini. Model: Le Bambole. Stamped C&B Italia under the seat. Wear due to time and age of the lounge chair
For shipping, request us f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
Pair of Sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado, C&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An exceptional pair of 2-seater sofas (designed in 1966) by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by C&B Italia, the predecessor of B&B Italia. The high-quality cognac-colored leather bo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
Early Mario Bellini “Amanta” Sofa
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
by C&B Italia c. 1968 and fully restored in leather. This piece has been signed + dated by the manufacturing team. The original maker’s insignia is also present on each piece. The fi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Fiberglass
Set of 2 C&B Italia Amanta lounge modular chairs by Mario Bellini, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This set of 2 Amanta modular armchairs comes in a fantastic heavy cobalt blue/white boucle fabric and light fiberglass shells. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and covered a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Fabric, Bouclé
Mario Bellini "Amanta 24" Leather Modular Sofa for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the Mario Bellini "Amanta 24" leather modular sofa, a timeless piece designed for C&B Italia in the early 1970s. This distinctive modular sofa is a rare find, as it was p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Camaleonda modular sofa and footstool for C&B Italia - Italy 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Success came swiftly for Mario Bellini’s voluptuous modular sofa. Designed in 1971, it was featured in a prescient exhibition titled ‘Italy and The New Domestic Landscape’ at the MoM...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Fabric, Velvet
Amanta Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1966
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing the Amanta Modular Sofa Set, designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia and launched in 1966. This piece reflects mid-century modern design with its sleek lines and functio...
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1960s Italian Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Jute, Plastic, Foam
Pair of Amanta Leather Armchairs for C&B, Italy 1960s
By Bellini Studio, C&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare set design by Bellini in 1960s for C&B Italia.
This is part of the first series, easily distinguishable by the rear slit, which the second series of the 70s for B&B (later...
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1960s Italian Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Wood
Amanta Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 3
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 orange and purple fabric armchairs with fibreglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. Seat height: 44 cm. Stamped C&B Italia. They can be modular or attached t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Wool, Fiberglass
Set of 8 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970.
The set consists of 8 elements:
- 5 armchairs (cm 71H x 65...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage C&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Amanta Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Amanta modular sofas designed by Mario Bellini
Original fabric in perfect conditions
Made in Italy in the 70s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass, Foam
Set of 7 Camaleonda Sittings Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970.
The set consists of 7 elements:
- 4 armchairs ( cm 71 H x ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage C&B Italia Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia from the 1960s are iconic examples of mid-century modern design. These chairs a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather, Foam, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Leather Coronado Living Room Set for C&B Italia, 1969
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Brown leather “Coronado” living room set composed of two armchairs and one three-seat sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966 and produced by the Italian manufacturer C&B Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Foam, Leather
Poltrona 'Le Bambole' Mario Bellini per C&B Italia anni 70
By C&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Iconica poltrona modello 'Le Bambole' disegnata da Mario Bellini per una produzione C&B Italia. Imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in pelle.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of C&B Coronado Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of C&B Italia "Coronado" armchairs by Tobia Scarpa with their original vintage upholstery.
The armchairs are in good vintage conditions, sings and we...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Nine Amanta Armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1973
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Nine Amanta Armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1973.
Manufacturer label under the base.
Plastic and padded leather.
Very rare set manufactured by C&B, then replaced ...
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1970s Italian Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini C&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973
Modular sofa "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, two elements. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Metal
Coronado Lounge Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&b Italia
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Coronado lounge armchaairs chairs by Tobia Scarpa for
C&B Italia ( first edition ) modello Depositato
original vintage upholstery.
with their
Structure made of steel and aluminium.
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Aluminum, Steel
"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two also sold separately.
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Leather
Four Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Premariacco, IT
Four iconic Amanta armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the early 1970s.
This model features a fiberlite shell and three cushions to provide extreme seating comfort...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
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Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Pair of C&B Italia Custom High Back Armchairs
By C&B Italia, Don Powell and Robert Kleinschmidt
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of C&B Italia Custom High Back Armchairs, Designed for Chicago interior by Powell Kleinschmidt, custom order pair of tilt, swivel (lock) adjustable armchairs; bronze tubular met...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage C&B Italia Seating
Materials
Bronze
C&b Italia seating for sale on 1stDibs.
C&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 C&B Italia seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by C&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 Vivai del Sud, Alessandro Becchi, and Vittorio Introini. Prices for C&B Italia seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,550 and can go as high as $42,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,915.
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Questions About C&B Italia Seating
- Where is B&B Italia made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022B&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.