Mario Bellini Seating
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
Large "Landeau" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970's
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A magnificent seven piece modular 'Landeau' sectional sofa.
Original Cassina production, Meda, Italy.
Production from 1976 to 1991.
It is rarely offered in this large size.
Cover...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather, Fabric, Foam
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six Cab Dining Chairs Brown Saddle Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'cab' dining chairs model 412, leather, Italy, 1976.
Beautiful set of six chairs in a rich red cognac brown leather designed by Mario Bellini. ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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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, 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 Seating
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Leather
Modular "Amanta 24" sofa by Mario Bellini in premium cobalt blue, Italy 1975
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The Amanta 24 modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini in 1966 and produced by C&B Italia (later B&B Italia), is a standout piece of mid-century modern furniture. This set of four mod...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 412 + Cab 413- 8 Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 8 dining chairs by Mario Bellini 1980's; 2x cab 413 and 6x cab 412 by - They are early versions from the 1980's and in very good condition.
A set of eight Italian design icons in black saddle leather, the CAB 412/413 chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina is up for sale. It consist of a perfect set of 2 captain chairs...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970, Italy (2 pieces)
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Budapest, HU
The sofa was used very little and remained perfectly packaged in a showroom for many years.
The modules are all covered with the original brown velvet and are in good used condition....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Textile, Plastic, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978.
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 Seating
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Steel
CAB 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of CAB 414 armchairs by renowned Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini, crafted by Cassina. These rare oxblood leather chairs are highly sought after, as they are no long...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather
1970s Original Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Toronto, CA
Iconic 1970s Mario Bellini Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia, in 5 segments.
Original vintage condition with heavy patina.
Price reflects the shown configuration of 5 segments (seats...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather
Amanta by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1966
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Budapest, HU
The Amanta set was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966 and was one of his most iconic designs. This modular sofa set consists of 4 items and is dressed in blue-colourful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Amanta Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1966
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Budapest, HU
The Amanta set was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966 and was one of his most iconic designs. This modular sofa set consists of 3 items and is dressed in a sky-blue vel...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric, Velvet, Fiberglass
Set of 4 C&B Italia Amanta lounge chairs by Mario Bellini
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 Amanta modular armchairs comes in a fantastic, heavy, cobalt blue/white boucle fabric and light fiberglass shells. The armchairs have been newly upholstered and covered ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric
Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric sofas, from the Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, Italian production, bearing the B&B brand.
The 1970s marked a period of significant cultural and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric, Bouclé
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship bet...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationsh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
1 of 3 Iconic 'Amanta' Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three iconic 'Amanta' lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia from 1966 onwards.
Iconic Italian design, awarded the “Compasso d’Oro” in 1970.
Sold per pi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Upholstery, Fiberglass, Foam
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chairs for Cassina in Dark Brown, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina in dark brown Tobacco leather, Italy, 1977.
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 Seating
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Steel
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Upholstery
Pianura Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Bellini
Producer - Cassina
Model - Pianura Armchairs
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 104 cm x Depth 96 cm x Height 66 cm x Seat Height 40 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini Cab Chairs by Cassina - Set of Four
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 1970s Mario Bellini Cab chairs in black leather by Cassina. These beautiful dining chairs are in good vintage condition with a nice patina commensurate with their age. Th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating
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Enamel, Steel
10 Mario Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Black Leather for Cassina, 1980s Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 10 Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, made by Cassina. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality vintage black saddle leat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini Original for C & B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, circa 1970s.
This iconic sofa features four seat elements with four back-rests.
The Camaleonda became instantly famous when introduc...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Suede, Fabric
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 Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Cassina Cab 413 Burgundy Red Leather Dining Chairs, 1980 for Cassina- Two chairs available and sold as a pair.
We have a set of...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
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 Seating
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Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship betwee...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
Mario Bellini "Amanta" Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Weehawken, NJ
"Amanta" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
This piece has been re-upholstered in a striped velvet, making this piece 1/1.
Only one chair is available. Fiberglass in ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Velvet, Fiberglass
Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brescia , Brescia
A set of six Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how hum...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Iron
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, features the original caramel-colored leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather
Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
Side chairs model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
Wonderful 1980 examples with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many y...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia. Cozy softness, plush roundness, gentle harmony and playful informality are the keynotes of the Bambole . Th...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Cotton, Foam
Bamboleuse by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bamboleuse and Bambouff designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970.
The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979.
Le Bambole is an iconic piece of Italian design. inc...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather
Mario Bellini Amanta C & B Italia Fiberlite and Velvet Modular Chairs, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of beautiful "Amanta" modular armchairs by Mario Bellini for C & B Italia, originals from September 1972, original and much used leather.
Two shaped armchairs with white enamel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, Italy, 1970, three elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Bambole bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lasne, 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.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric
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, six elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, six elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Champagn Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, champagne leather, Italy, 1970, five elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscove...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, eight elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” chairs for B&B Italia, brown leather and foam, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The search for a new shape for up...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, three-seater sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1971, set of three.
The search for a new shape for u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
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 Seating
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Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A pair of leather model 412 CAB Cassina chairs designed by Mario Bellini Made in Italy 1977.
Provenance: From the Estate Of Wilfred Cass please see article The Modern House Journal W...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather, Plastic
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 Seating
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Steel
Set of Four Mario Bellini for B and B Italia Vol Au Vent Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia. The chairs feature a molded steel and foam fra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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 Seating
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Fabric, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Set for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular set for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture:...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
1970s Bamboletto Series "Le Bambole" bed daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Biella, IT
1970s Bamboletto Series "Le Bambole" bed and daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia with document.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Textile
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Steel
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.
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*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 Seating
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Fabric
CAB Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rivoli, IT
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1978, set of six.
Very good conditions
One of the most iconic Bellini's creations, "CAB" is the world’s first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship between the skeleton and the skin; an authentic example of production excellence that requires multiple stages of artisan workmanship to create a trendy tailored-to-fit object. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. Individually die-cut, 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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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
'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 Seating
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Leather
Sofa Model "Landeau" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
"Landeau" model sofa. Cassina production, Meda,
Italy. Production from 1976 to 1991.
Cover in raw linen fabric (code 134163) with leather profiles and hinges for joining the pane...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather, Fabric
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Pair of Vintage 1970s Armchairs, Design by Mario Bellini for Cassina Production
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vintage 1970s armchairs, Italian manufacture, design by Mario Bellini, Cassina production.
The armchair has an orange leather upholster...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Leather
Pair of Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Original Upholstery
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 2 iconic Organic Modern Amanta lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Brown zig-zag fiberglass shell houses seating upholstered in a very particul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mario Bellini Seating
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Bambole Sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic set of two seater sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, originating from the 1980s.
We have selected Musco, a dark blue mohair from De Ploeg, the Netherlands:
Mohair has ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating
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Metal
Mario Bellini seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Mario Bellini seating 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 seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 417 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Mario Bellini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $58,161, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,800.
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Questions About Mario Bellini Seating
- 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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