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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Period: 1960s
Creator: Mario Bellini
Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Lounge Chair in Brown Fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Amanta' lounge chair, fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966.
Grand and bulky lounge chair created for comfort. The "Amanta" lounge chairs or modular sofa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Early Mario Bellini “Amanta” Sofa
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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 Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini 932 Quartet Module
By Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Chicago, IL
manufactured by Atelier International c. 1960s, Italy. There is a tear on one strap and general vintage wear. Please see photos for reference
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armchairs, original fabric, label
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine sinking into the comfort of a vintage armchair, surrounded by the timeless elegance of mid-century design. Now, imagine not just one, but a pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Plexiglass
“Amanta” Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding 5 piece “Amanta” sectional sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia around 1960.
This rare and beautiful piece contains five elements that can b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Plastic
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Canvas
Floor lamp «Chiara» by Mario Bellini for Flos, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, Flos
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal floor lamp designed by Mario Bellini. Model: Chiara. Wear due to time and age of the floor lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Set Of 3 C&B Italia Gli Scacchi Sidetables Ottomans By Mario Bellini, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice set of three Gli Scacchi Sidetables or ottomans designed by Mario Bellini For C&B Italia 1970s. These polyurethane “chess blocks” can either be placed in between modular sofa el...
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1960s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company was founded).
The solution of the shell separated and upholstered from the padded part and made of plastic material defines the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Plastic
Amanta Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 4
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 woollen armchairs with fibreglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. Seat height: 43 cm. Stamped C&B Italia. They can be modular or attached together. Wear due...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fiberglass, Wool
Amanta Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century Amanta modular sofa, made in the 70s in Italy.
Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italy.
Pair
In good vintage condition with some minor traces of use and age on the plasti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Amanta Cofee-Table by Mario Bellini from C&B
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lucca, IT
Amanta Table. Coffee Table model Amanta by Mario Bellini from C&B Italia 1960s This Amanta Table is marked. This Amanta Coffe Table is first edition 1960s ,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic
Chiara Lamp by FLOS - 1960's EARLY EDITION - Original Mario Bellini
By Flos, Mario Bellini
Located in Vancouver, BC
A cult object from the 60s, As well as an early edition by Flos - Manufactured in the 1960's. Chrome-plated metal, enameled metal. Takes one E27 100W maximum bulb. This has Original European wire but has been Re-wired for North American outlets.
Chiara brilliantly combines its explosive simple design - it was made from a single steel sheet, cut and rolled up in a cylinder - with a charismatic and highly evocative shape: similarly to a nun with a large coronet that diffuses the light.
On top of that, Mario Bellini names it Chiara, similarly to the saint of Assisi, founder of the order of the Poor Clares, who embraced Franciscan poverty. For the architect and designer, one of the most influential personalities on the creative scene, a great experimenter and intuitive designer (winner of eight Compassi d'Oro awards, 25 of his pieces are part of the permanent collection of the MoMa, he invented the P101 for Olivetti - the first personal computer – the director of Domus '86-'91 and much more),
Chiara is the result of research begun in 1968 with paper models, for a lamp with diffused and reflected light and a hidden light bulb.
Biography of Mario Bellini;
Born in Milan in 1935, Bellini attended the Politecnico di Milano for a degree in architecture. He graduated in 1959, and from the very beginning of his career his prominence increased rapidly. From 1959 to 1962, Mario Bellini managed the design department of the Italian department store La Rinascente, and in 1963, he served as chief design consultant for Olivetti, a role that he retained until 1993. Also in 1963, Bellini opened his own design studio, Studio Bellini, and created an array of innovative Italian furniture design pieces, such as the 932 leather armchair designed for Cassina in 1964.
In 1970, Mario Bellini designed the Colonato table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Mario Bellini Amanta Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia Circa 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Amanta" modular chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1966. This example is reupholstered in a Pierre Frey dark olive neutral green mohair Teddy fabric and dark bla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
By Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 932 'Quartet' sofa designed by architect Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1964. Very early model made up of five separate pieces. It's quite challenging to come across one in this large and impressive size. What makes it even more special is its gorgeous cognac colour. This sofa's modular design means you can arrange its elements in various ways to suit different settings. It's still in good original condition, considering its age, with some expected wear and tear that adds character and enhances its beautiful appearance and patina. There are no holes or tears in it.
In the 1960s Mario Bellini reinterpreted the concept of classic furniture stuffing with the 932 model, transforming the padding of the traditional armchair into an item of furniture: four independent cushions connected by a belt passed around the outside. Bellini took as his starting point Le Corbusier’s Grand...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Set of 4 B&B Italia Nesting/Stackable Tables, “Quattro Gatti", 1960s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four white plastic "Quattro Gatti" sofas was designed by Mario Bellini in the 1960s for B & B Italia/C & B Italia and manufactured in Italy. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fiberglass
Set of nine original condition Camaleonda by B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare large original B&B Italia Camaleonda Set. Old production! Fabric is original brown velour. We can make an offer to reupholster by our in house atelier. Please ask for a quote.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
Chiara Lamp by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
Height: 145cm
Designer: Mario Bellini
Manufacturer: Flos
Date: 1960s
Materials: Lacquered metal
Description: This flatpackable design was made by Flos in 1969 and immediately became a design classic. Based loosely on a nun’s Habit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Amanta chair set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s.
The Amanta model was the first piece designed by Mario Bellini for the Italian firm's debut. He drew inspiration from Ludwig ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Amanta armchair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s. The Amanta model was the first piece designed by Mario Bellini for the early days of the Italian firm. He was inspired by Ludw...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Plastic
Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Sofa in Original Beige Striped Fabric, 1966
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Amanta' sectional sofa, fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966.
Grand and bulky sofa that offers seating to your entire family. The "Amanta" modular sof...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Fiberglass
1970s Brown Leather Amanta Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, White
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. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Plastic
''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Stunning two seating sofa ''Le Bambole'' designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia from the late 1960s. It has been newly upholstered with first quality leather and ha...
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1960s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Jute
Rare Brionvega RR130 TOTEM Radio by Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Brionvega, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare Brionvega RR130 radio by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s.
This incredibly rare radio has become an iconic piece, with its swiveling speakers which reveal the turntab...
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1960s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Table Basse Amanta Par Mario Bellini Pour C Et B, Italie, 1960
By Mario Bellini
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Table basse Amanta en fibre de verre par Mario Bellini pour C et B, Italie 1960. très bel patine.
Hauteur : 37 cm longueur 88, profondeur : 85 cm
Mario Bell...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fiberglass
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company C&B was founded).
The solution of the shell separated and upholstered from the padded part and made of plastic material defines...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Plastic
Mario Bellini Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta modular sofa in orange leather for C&B Italy, 1960s.
Four separate elements can be used as lounge chairs or sofa.
The shells are white fiberglass and the s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini, Rare Lounge Chairs, Beech, Vinyl, La Rinascente, Italy, c. 1960
By La Rinascente, Mario Bellini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare beech and vinyl lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini and produced by La Rinascente, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Faux Leather, Beech
932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sofa 932 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Animal Skin
One Coffee Table "Amanta" Fiberglass Black by Mario Bellini for C&B, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
This side table or coffee table is made of fiberglass (Fiberlite) in Black. It is square with an indented tabletop. It was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the 1960s.
Thi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fiberglass
Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Sectional Lounges for B&B Italia, Italy 1960s, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of two "Amanta" lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1960s, they can be used as single lounge chairs or combined to be a loveseat, fiberglass frame, cushions reupholstered in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Set 4 Nestin /Stackable Tables “Quattro Gatti”, 1960, Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Mario Bellini set 4 nestin /stackable tables “Quattro Gatti”, 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plexiglass
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini Italy - 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini. Designed 1964, price on request.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Pair of reupholstered 932 Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini Italy - 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of reupholstered 932 Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini. Designed 1964.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Mid-Century pair of "Amanta" Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Brussels , BE
Very practical and comfortable iconic Amanta lounge chairs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Plastic
Televisore Volans 17'' di Mario Bellini per Brionvega
By Mario Bellini, Brionvega
Located in Torino, IT
Televisore Volans 17 ” disegnato da Mario Bellini per Brionvega.
Progettato nel 1969.
L’Apparecchio è in materiale plastico ABS di colore bianco con profi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Glass, Plastic
Le Bambole Sofa In Cognac Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in cognac leather. Besides the outstanding comfort this iconic sofa...
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1960s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Modular the chess tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
good condition with slight signs of use.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Polystyrene
Italian Black plastic coffee tables 4 Gatti by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Black plastic coffee tables 4 Gatti by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
Square 4 Gatti coffee tables in black plastic, stackable through holes on the perimeter of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic
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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