Mario Bellini Furniture
Italian, b. 1935
Milan-born architect and designer Mario Bellini just may be the closest thing to a modern-day Renaissance man: His creative output spans genres, from electronics to furniture to architecture to cars, comprising iconic designs in each. Vintage Mario Bellini sofas, dining chairs and other seating pieces are widely coveted, and the designer has been the recipient of multiple prestigious Compasso d’Oro awards. More than 20 of his works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Born in 1935, Bellini studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan before founding his own firm in his native city in the early 1960s. He soon branched out beyond architecture, however, first for the tech manufacturer Olivetti, where he served as chief industrial design consultant from 1963 to 1991. During that time, Bellini oversaw the design of some of Olivetti’s most popular typewriters.
His penchant for electronic design didn’t stop there: Bellini also designed cameras for Fuji, televisions for Brionvega and a slew of audio devices for Yamaha, then served as design consultant for Renault and devised the interior of the 1980 Lancia Trevi for Fiat. Meanwhile, his architecture work spans continents, including such modern gems as the Museum of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the National Gallery of Victoria extension in Melbourne, the Dubai Creek Complex and the Milan Convention Centre in his hometown.
And then there’s the furniture: Over the last 70 years, Bellini has designed office furniture for Vitra; lamps for Artemide, Erco and FLOS; porcelain for Rosenthal and long-admired sofas and other seating for Kartell, Natuzzi, B&B Italia, Cassina and more.
His oft-imitated 1977 Cab chair for Cassina, comprising 16 individual pieces of saddle leather that create a “skin” over a minimal metal frame, remains one of the manufacturer’s best sellers today. His pudgy-legged, round tables for Cassina foreshadow Faye Toogood’s widely loved Roly Poly line. His postmodern Summa armchairs for Kartell, as well as his elegant Chiara floor lamp, still lure collectors on vintage furniture websites.
Bellini’s most famous contribution to furniture design, though, may be his 1970 Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia (then C&B Italia). An entrant to the 1972 MoMA show “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape,” the seat takes its name from the Italian words for chameleon and wave. Its bulbous, modular form makes it infinitely flexible. The sofa was a runaway hit at the show and, once discontinued, remained so popular among vintage dealers that B&B Italia reissued it in 2020 with all recycled materials and interchangeable seat covers. “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom,” Bellini said.
Browse an expansive collection of vintage Mario Bellini furniture — including dining tables, armchairs, mid-century sofas and more — today on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Mario Bellini
Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen size and color. Also available in 66cm width, 57cm depth, 82cm height and 45cm seat height.
Cab is the world’s first free-standing cowhide chair,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
412 Cab Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of off white/bone 412 Cab Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Excellent condition with almost no wear to edges super clean. Produced early-mid 2000's by Cassina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Steel
$8,000 / set
Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Black Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Early pair of original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, these chairs represent a perfect am...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Russian Red Leather, 1977, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” dining chair for Cassina, russian red leather, Italy, designed 1977, set of six
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are someone who seeks the absolute best of the best - this is for you. This is an all original modular Camaleonda sectional by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia made within the fir...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
$52,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$1,069 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Modular black leather "Camaleonda" sofa by Mario Bellini original 70s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 3-seater modular sofa Camaleonda model designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini for C&B (later to become B&B). Since it is marked C&B it belongs to the first series so it also has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Wood
$18,069 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
An early production of Bellini’s Bambole series, this sofa is finished in its original cream linen. Its softness and structure come from within, using internal foam to eliminate the ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Linen
Mario Bellini Area 50 Pendant Lamp Artemide 1974
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
A set of two Area 50 pendant lamps designed by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976. The Area 50 pendant lamp by Mario Bellini is an elegantly designed pendant lamp made from a si...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, Paper
Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca.
Dims:
H 73cm
D 88cm
W 80cm
SH 40/41cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the unders...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Designed 1964, price on request.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Set Of Two Cab Stool 410 For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Cab Stool 410 For Cassina
Designed by Mario Bellini, Cab Stool is the world’s first example of a free-standing cowhide design st...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca.
The pieces without arms each...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Set of 4 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Heller
By Heller, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 armless chairs designed in Italy by Mario Bellini and manufactured in the USA by Heller.
This chair design earned celebrated Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini hi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
$1,950 / set
Italian Design Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 413, Green leather, 2000s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Rare dark green coloured leather Cab 413 arm chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina:
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which a very thick saddle leather is fitted; the l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Area" A 210 floor lamp designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1970s.
By Mario Bellini, Giorgio Origlia
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Italian - Area 50 - Iconic design
Measures : Base 26cmx26cm H:210cm
Materials : Acrylic - Enamel - Metal - Parchment Paper
Floor lamp with paper shade and metal base. The la...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
The Area 50 table lamps are part of a broader lighting series—comprising table, floor, wall, and ceiling fixture...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic, PVC
Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Skokie, IL
New showroom sample of the classic Duc-Duc sofa in velvet originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1976 and relaunched in 2020. A perfect balance of comfort and design. The sofa retai...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Steel
Cassina 413 Cab Armchairs by Mario Bellini, Set of Four
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
A design icon by celebrated Italian designer Mario Bellini, the 413 Cab Armchair epitomises refined craftsmanship. Its sculptural silhouette, with gracefully curved backrest and armr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972.
Polyurethane padding, original cotton fabric.
The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979.
Le Bambol...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton velvet and linen.
Carefully restored in antique pink velvet and linen to ensure breat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
Vintage CAB 414 Chair by Mario Bellini ca. 1979
By Mario Bellini
Located in Bantam, CT
Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Club Chair with patinaed cognac leather.
Finish
- White oak
- Ivory Boucle Fabric
Dimensions
26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H
Seat Height - 16”
Item must be Whit...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
The Bambole series today is an icon of 1970s design furniture and won Mario Bellini the "Compasso d'Oro" award i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414' Chairs in black stitched Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab' chairs. Model no 414.
Stitched black leather. Zips onto a metal frame.
In very good condition. Leather, stitching and zips on these chairs are all ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini 1st Generation "Bambole" Leather Corner Chairs, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Coronado, CA
A pair of 1st Generation "Bambole" corner lounge chairs, designed my Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in the 1970s. These were purchased from the original owner. These ch...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini - Camaleonda sofa - 1972 Black grained leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare and superb Camaleonda sofa
Mario Bellini
Edition C & B Italia
1972
Black grained leather
5 main elements
1 fireside chair
4 armrests
Sign
Dimensions:
Large element: L 9...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Landeau Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Original leather upholstery. Curved and draped lines.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Pianura Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chairs with armrests, walnut, leather, Italy, 1971
The ‘Pianura’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in 1971, presents a ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Brown Leather, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Brown Leather, Set of 2
A desirable pair of original Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chairs for B&B Italia, 1971. Exe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chair, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1971
The ‘Pianura’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in 1971, presents a compact yet scul...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair Italy 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chair For BB Italia 1972
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Early edition Cab 413 armchairs in leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cab 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1979 – Matching Early Edition Set in Rich Burgundy Leather
Iconic Free-Standing Saddle Leather Armchairs with Sculptural Elegance
Des...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa For Cassina
The latest version of the Duc sofa, updated in both comfort and seat size, retains its panel structure and th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$20,708 / item
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, B&B Italia
An icon newly restored. Features Pollack Textiles "Modern Dance" Upholstery(black on light khaki).
66" long, 36" deep, 29" high, 1...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$12,500 / item
Bambole bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Bed in creamy white fabric. Model: Bambole by Mario Bellini. Stamp under the bed. No tears. Seat height: 36.5cm. Depth when closed: 127cm. Wear due to time and age of the bed.
FOR SH...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura Sofa - Designed by Mario Bellini
Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s. With its bold aesthetic and versatil...
Category
2010s Italian Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a perfect complement to the iconic Camaleonda sofa. Crafted in 1971 for B&B Italia, these ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1970s Brown Leather Amanta Lounge Chair Mario Bellini C&B Italia (Pair Avail.!)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&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. ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$1,480 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa/ Five Seats, Italy 1970s
Looking for a grand and comfortable sofa that can accommodate your entire family? Look no further than the "Ama...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sofa design 4 modules "Bambole" green velvet by M.Bellini for B&B 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning Set of 4 modules from the series "Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for B&B italia.
Modular version (discontinued) with 2 corner modules and 2 center modules.
The Fabric has be...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Jute, Velvet
$17,385 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, set of two.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s
By 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 ...
Category
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Le Bambole Chaise Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972.
Polyurethane foam, suede, restored.
Bibliography: Domus n. 533, aprile 1974; C Fiell & P. Fiell,
1000 chairs,...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Suede, Hemp
Italian modern round wooden dining table La Rotonda Mario Bellini Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round wooden dining table La Rotonda Mario Bellini Cassina, 1980s
Round dining table mod. La Rotonda entirely in wood. The top is ma...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furnit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s
By Brionvega, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio, Totem model. The radio and record player work perfectly and have been completely overhauled by an engineer. There's a bluethoot connection for connectin...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular so...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
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 seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Foam, Velvet
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, set of four.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Marked on the under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.
This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Category
1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Le bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A sophisticated reissue of Le Bambole, the iconic 1970s design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. This two-seater has been reupholstered in 100% black linen, adding a refined, contempo...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Linen
$4,755 Sale Price
52% Off
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through five decades of design history as a true icon.
The elements that made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks, and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is specifically this unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.”
The modules of this sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. Considering the inherently modern and innovative design, this shall comes as no surprise.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules are upholstered in a brown velour fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
Large segments:
147.63 in W x 37.79 in D x 26.37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 19.68 in
375 cm W x 96 cm D x 67 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 50 cm
Literature:
Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341.
About the designer:
Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina.
He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design.
His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...
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This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in late 1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature...
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Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition. A Mid-Century Modern Italian masterpiece by the renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia. It was an instant success on launch in 1971. Today, it commands an extreme desirability as it's timeless playful aesthetic fits so well with both period and contemporary interiors. This vintage collection combines luxurious comfort, captivating aesthetics, and a rich history. Crafted with utmost precision, the set consists of three armchairs, one corner armchair, and one ottoman...
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Mario Bellini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Mario Bellini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mario Bellini furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 508 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 47 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Mario Bellini 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 furniture by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Mario Bellini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $217 and can go as high as $58,161, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,447.
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Questions About Mario Bellini Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether or not a Mario Bellini sofa is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that the designer's sofas provide plush support due to their thick backrests and seat cushions. With its sumptuous tufted cushions, seductive low profile and endless rearrangement possibilities, the Bellini–designed Camaleonda sofa, for example, is infinitely flexible and can double as sculpture in any interior. Shop a selection of Mario Bellini furniture on 1stDibs.
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