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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
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Set of Six Cab Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of patinated reddish brown leather Cab chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chair in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchair model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, design 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini u...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

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

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

Four Brown Leather Cab Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four brown leather cab chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Camaleonda' sectional sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, design 1970 This iconic sofa is designed by Italian master Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970. The...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Mario Bellini 414 Cab Lounge Chairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 414 lounge chairs in China red/Oxblood leather.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Four Blue Leather Cab Arm Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four blue leather Cab arm chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in the 1970s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these lounge variations of the design are larger and deeper than the similar dining armchair, and have the addition of the seat cushion. Signed underneath with Cassina embossing to the leather. Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening as in a bespoke tailored...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Steel

'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...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia, reupholstered with Great Plains Boucle. Dimensions: Height is 29.50 The low part ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Bouclé

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, design 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellin...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six Lira e Liuto Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, black leather, Italy, 1989 This postmodern set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs is executed in black leather t...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Mario Bellini Reupholstered 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa in Light Blue Velvet
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, reupholstered 'Camaleonda' sectional sofa, light blue velvet, metal, Italy, design 1970 This iconic sofa is designed by Italian master Mario Bellini fo...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

Architectural Mario Bellini 'Il Colonnato' Dining Table in Black Marble
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, dining table 'Il Colonnato', black marble, Italy, 1977 This 'Il Colonnato' dining table was designed by Italian designer Mario Bellini. For this series of...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Marble

Mario Bellini 414 Cab Lounge Chair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 414 lounge chair in China red/Oxblood leather.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Two "Bambole" Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Two "Le Bambole" lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B. Winner of "Compasso d'Oro" Italian Prize in 1979. Pieces sold separately.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs, model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

"Blue Camaleonda" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Camaleonda lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B. 70s labelled edition featuring blue chenille covering. Also available a matching sofa, check our inventory.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Velvet

Iconic "Bambole" Sectional Corner Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Large "Le Bambole" sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B. Also available two more central lounge chairs. Winner of "Compasso d'Oro" Italian Prize in 1979.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Velvet, Foam

Blue Chenille "Camaleonda" Sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B. 70s labelled edition featuring blue chenille covering. Also available one matching lounge chair with the same blue covering.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Velvet

Mario Bellini for Brionvega 'RR 130 Totem' Stereo System in Chipboard
By Mario Bellini, Brionvega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 'RR 130 Totem' radiogram, chipboard, plastic laminate, Italy, 1970 Postmodern stereo system designed by Mario Bellini (1935-) for Brionvega, Milan. The ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Plastic

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Polygonon' Dining Table & Mario Bellini Dining Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, dining table 'Polygonon', glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984 Behold this astonishing table with an aesthetically pleasing layout ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Steel

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Four Black 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four 'cab' dining chairs model 412, black leather, Italy, 1976 Set of four chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976. Conceptually, the ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Steel

"Bambole" Double Bed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Hard to find "Bambolettone" by Mario Bellini for B&B. Part of the "Bambiole" family, the piece features a full upholstered frame, two pillows and the whole piece can be folded.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Steel

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' table lamp designed by Mario Bellini, is a true exampl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play on ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which al...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

Mario Bellini for Artemide Floor Lamp 'Circo' in Off-White
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Artemide, floor lamp, lacquered metal, fabric, Italy, 1978. Quirky and quite unique, this 'circo' table lamp designed by Mario Bellini, is a true example of Belli...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating monumental and conceptual pieces of design, such as the Camaleonda sofa (1971) and Il Colonnato table (1977). His architect...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

“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 t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'Lira E Liuto' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1989 This set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs has beautifu...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

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 f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini, Rare Lounge Chairs, Beech, Vinyl, La Rinascente, Italy, c. 1960
By Mario Bellini, La Rinascente
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

Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumentally sized modular 'Camaleonda' sectional living room set (fourteen pieces in total) by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, each section signed with labels as can be seen in the photos. Included in the set are eight (8) full-sized seat sections, each is quite large and spacious which adds to the incredible comfort. And six (6) full-sized seat backs leaving two of the seat sections to be used as ottomans or free-floating seat elements to open the sectional to either side. This set has been previously professionally reupholstered with only light use and in very good condition. Designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 for C&B Italia, later produced after 1973 by B&B Italia after Piero Busnelli bought out Cassina and changed the name to B&B. This set consists of six sections labelled with C&B labels and two sections with B&B labels, meaning that most of this set was produced between 1970 and 1973 - the original production years of the Camaleonda, and making this set ideal for collectors and investors of art and design. *We have a large quantity of other Camaleonda elements (C&B Italia and B&B Italia examples, both in mohair fabric and in leather including some sets ready for reupholstery to a new fabric or leather of your choice) if you are looking for a larger set, contact us to discuss. MEASUREMENTS: *This is a modular set with fourteen (14) total pieces and can be configured in many ways as each seating section can be placed wherever you desire and the seat backs can be fixed to the seating elements where you want. You can configure as one large sectional sofa, three-seat couch with loveseats...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Fabric

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Twelve ‘Lira E Liuto’ Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of twelve ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, black and cognac leather, Italy, 1989 This postmodern set of twelve ‘Lira e Liuto’...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mario Bellini Furniture

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Upholstery

Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, 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 t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Metal

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable bases on casters, and are extremely comfortable. *Note, 6 are available at the time of this listing, priced individually. We also have a 7th highback chair available as well in another listing. The black on black color combination of this set makes it perfect for Post-Modern interiors which are on-trend with upcoming design projects led by many of the worlds top interior designers. These design masterpieces are rare and hard to find, especially here in the United States, so interior designers: get this before your competition does! These Mario Bellini for Vitra leather...
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1990s Swiss Modern Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather, Plastic

1970s Italian Cab Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Mario Bellini featuring handstitched black leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Four Break Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four leather "Break" armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

1970s Italian Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather "Cab" settee, in the original leather.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Armchair by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sublimely spare and masterfully constructed arm or dining chair having a lean rectilinear form wrapped in supple oiled leather with piping, zippered side panels and a down-filled ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Leather

Pair of Tentazione Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini in Mohair
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Tentazione lounge chairs in camel colored mohair by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture

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Mohair

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.
Questions About Mario Bellini Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether 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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