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
Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The "scacchi" are parallelepipeds in self-skinning polyurethane. finishing technique used for car dashboards. The result is that of solids soft to the touch that can be freely combin...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Foam
Mario Bellini Ceramic Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Originally conceived as a table lamp, we altered this rare ceramic lamp so it can be attached to the ceiling. It has ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, five elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the r...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Living Room Set for Cassina, White, 1972, Set of 3
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Living Room set, two armchairs and square coffee table for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972, set of three.
Designed in 1972, the “Pianura” living ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Alpaca
Mario Bellini La Basilica Dining Table in Ash Wood for Cassina, new
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen size and number of legs (6 or 8). A designer table with an expressive name and exemplary construction, and a solid linear shape that reflects the new...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Wood, Ash
Mario Bellini Tan Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina designed 1977, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back of each leg fea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,800 / item
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of one.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Dark Green Leather, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Dark Green leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model "Area" Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Wired and suitable to use wit...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
$20,922 / item
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The search for a new shape for uphol...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Foam
Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per B&B Italia 70’s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name reveals at most classic game, in particular the Queen, Knight and Tower pieces. Lig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Sofa 4 modules "Pianura" M.Bellini for Cassina - Italian design 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Modular sofa model Pianura made in 1975 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Light Walnut Wood frame and green velvet upholstery. A sofa with elegant lines and the most natural materials, P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
$14,713 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
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 four.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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 structure, bouclè cotton fabric, restored.
Excellent conditions, the Bambole series won the Compasso d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Cotton
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Dark Green Leather, 1977, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Dark Green leather, Italy, 1977, set of four.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the r...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
B&B Italia Camaleonda Modular Sofas and Matching Ottomans
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic Camaleonda Modular Sofas and Matching Ottomans by B&B Italia - a masterpiece of modern design and comfort. Crafted with high quality materials, this set fe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
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 Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970's
By Mario Bellini
Located in LYON, FR
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Vintage Le Bambole armchair created by Mario Bellini in 1972 for B&B Italia.
An iconic model with a generous, rounded desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
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 Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Ornate 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 three large and three smaller...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Vinyl, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and black vinyl lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by La Rinascente, Italy, c. 1960s.
Model documented in period advertisement.
Overall Dimensions...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the world of luxury furniture design with the Amanta sofas, a masterpiece by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia that fuses elegance, comfort and sophistication in a sin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Velvet, Fiberglass
6 Mario Bellini 401 Break Dining Chairs in Tan Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare set of 6 elegant tan leather 401 Break dining chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in marvelous condition. The set consists of two arm chairs and four chairs without arms.
The c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Dining Chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977, set of two.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of five.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1980s. The "Break" le...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,400 Sale Price / set
24% Off
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...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Le Bambole modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in bouclè fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown velvet, 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 Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Pianura Sofa Set 4 modules, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pianura sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1970, upholstered in gray long-pile fabric, a soft and comfortable material that enhances its cozy geometric shape. The Pianura...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of resi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic
Divano Camaleonda, Mario Bellini per C & B Italia, anni '70
By Mario Bellini
Located in Firenze, IT
Splendido divano Camaleonda, disegnato da Mario Bellini per C&B, nei primi anni ’70, si tratta di una prima edizione. Il divano, rivestito da un bellissimo velluto di cotone rosa ant...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
A table with timeless design by Mario Bellini, who morphs the natural warmth of the material into an elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Wood
$19,865 / item
Blue Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
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 two large seating elements equipp...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$17,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 29.5” H x 60” W x 33” D
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
All it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of two.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” dining chairs for Cassina, Ivory Leather, Italy, 1977, set of two
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relation...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair Mario Bellini Black Leather Cab Chairs, Model 414 for Cassina Italy, 1980
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Mario Bellini Black Leather Cab Chairs, Model 414 for Cassina Italy, 1980's.
Chairs are built with tubular steel frames and a thick sa...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Colonnato” Dining Table for Cassina, Travertine, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Colonnato” dining table for Cassina, travertine, Italy, 1977.
Bellini designed the "Colonnato" table series inspired by element...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Travertine
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of six.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Dining or Coffee Table in Wood Marble for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material and size.
Available in 125 diameter x 43cm height OR 165 diameter x 71.5 - 74cm height (exact height of the table varies upon the chosen m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Marble
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘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 5 decades of design history as a true icon. The modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, thanks to its great success both in terms of the public and critics. It is constantly featured in most international design museums and in the film sets that have defined the collective imagination.
The elements that have 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 seven generous segments of the “Camaleonda” was 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 its unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The seven 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.”
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The three pieces have all been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé 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:
98.42 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H; Seat height 13.77 in
250 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H; Seat height 35 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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
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 six modules with backrest.
High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery.
...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Foam
Bellini’s Exquisite Walnut Coffee Table – A Masterpiece of Italian Modernism 197
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
In the heart of Milan, in a sleek yet inviting living space, stood a masterpiece of design—a Mario Bellini square coffee table for Cassina. Crafted in 1970 from the finest blonde wal...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Nutwood, Walnut
Mario Bellini for Artemide Table or Floor Lamps 'Circo' in Off-White Canvas
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Artemide, table or floor lamps, lacquered metal, canvas, Italy, 1978.
Quirky and quite unique, this 'Circo' lamp designed by Mario Bellini, is a true example of B...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage 1986 Vitra Figura arm chairs, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examples, which retain their ori...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Italian Carrara Marble Oval Dining Table for Cassina, 70s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
'Il Colonnato' oval dining table in white Carrara marble with evident gray veins by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The table features an...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Chenille
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Table For Cassina
A table with timeless design by Mario Bellini, who morphs the natural warmth of the material into ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Wood
$19,865 / item
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6
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 six.
“Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 10
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of ten.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
"Amanta" Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 linen lounge chairs with fiberglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Seat height: 43cm. Stamped B&B Italia. They can be attached together. Wear due to time a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Linen, Fiberglass
1960s Space Age Side Tables, model "Quattro Gatti", Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1960s Space Age Side Tables, model "Quattro Gatti", Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Pair of Space Age side table in plastic material produced in Italy in the 1960s.
Model "Quattro ga...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$1,441 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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