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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
Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new

Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices are dependent on the chosen size and color. Also available in 66cm width, 57cm depth, 82cm height and 45cm seat height. Cab is the world’s first free-standing cowhide chair,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Cowhide, Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. 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 Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 2

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of two. 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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Leather

2010s Mario Bellini for Cassina Bull 422 Dining Chair in Brown Leather
2010s Mario Bellini for Cassina Bull 422 Dining Chair in Brown Leather

2010s Mario Bellini for Cassina Bull 422 Dining Chair in Brown Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are 422 Bull Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 2008. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. Their design features a steel struct...

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2010s Italian Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7

Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977 The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship betwe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 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 "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formle...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Foam, Suede

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Greensboro, NC

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather This example is circa early 2000s and shows beautifully with minimal wear to leather. 37" x 31" x 32" Seat 16.75"

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 4

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the re...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 3 modular seatings with its backrest and 2 armrests White bouclé wool upholstery. - Three...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Bouclé

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5

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 Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6

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 6. "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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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina
Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina

Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. The back legs feature a black zipp...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 11

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 eleven. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sof...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978, Set of 6

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1978, set of six The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Le Bambole sofa in leather upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972
Le Bambole sofa in leather upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

Le Bambole sofa in leather upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole 2 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia. Polyurethane padding, grained cowhide. The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, Le ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Animal Skin

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of four. 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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Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of five (two corners + three easy chairs). The search for a new shape for upholstered fu...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8

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, redis...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Plastic, Velvet

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux 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 Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini Model 412 "CAB" Dining Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977
Mario Bellini Model 412 "CAB" Dining Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977

Mario Bellini Model 412 "CAB" Dining Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Model 412 "CAB" dining chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina and produced in Italy in 1977. Introduced in 1977, the CAB collection was the first chair in the world to feature ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina

Mario Bellini 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 fe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, Set of two. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, redis...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet, Plastic

Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

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 Seating

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Fabric

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Plastic, Velvet

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414'  Chairs in black stitched Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414'  Chairs in black stitched Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414' Chairs in black stitched Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab' chairs. Model no 414. Stitched black leather. Zips onto a metal frame. In very good condition. Leather, stitching and zips on these chairs are all ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of six. 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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Leather

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 sofa B&B Italia Italy 1973
Mario Bellini Bambole 2 sofa B&B Italia Italy 1973

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 sofa B&B Italia Italy 1973

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This highly sought-after ‘Le Bambole’ 2-seater sofa, designed by the legendary Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1973, represents the very essence of 1970s Italian desi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Vintage Italian Leather CAB Armchair by Mario Bellini
Vintage Italian Leather CAB Armchair by Mario Bellini

Vintage Italian Leather CAB Armchair by Mario Bellini

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic vintage Italian leather CAB armchair by Mario Bellini. This was made in Italy by Cassina. It is of amazing quality and is also extremely comfortable. It has suc...

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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 3

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Belli...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1977
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1977

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 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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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Ten ‘Lira e Liuto’ Dining Chairs in Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Ten ‘Lira e Liuto’ Dining Chairs in Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Ten ‘Lira e Liuto’ Dining Chairs in Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of ten ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, black leather, Italy, 1989 This postmodern set of ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina is ex...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Natural leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship betwe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Le Bambole" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in bruxelles, BE

4-piece modular fabric sofa by Mario Bellini, “Le Bambole” model. Branded under the seat. Seat height: 41 cm. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Lounge Chair for B&B Italia, Green Linen Velvet, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda modular lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 and produced in 1972. This piece consists of one large square module (90 x 60 cm / 35.4 x 23.6 in) complete with ba...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Chrome

Set of Six Black Leather Cab 412 Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Set of Six Black Leather Cab 412 Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Set of Six Black Leather Cab 412 Dining Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in London, London

A set of six ‘Cab’ 412 dining chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first introduced in 1977. The design is notable for its innovative construction, in which a saddle-stitche...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978. Price is per sofa ! The Bambole series today is a true icon amongst the 1970s design f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather, Foam

Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Wien, AT

The Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, designed in 1970, is a seminal work of radical Italian design, defined by its fully modular system and soft, sculptural articulat...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Pair of Iconic Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, pink Toile de Jouy fabric
Pair of Iconic Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, pink Toile de Jouy fabric

Pair of Iconic Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, pink Toile de Jouy fabric

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Bambola armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. Upholstered in a pink Toile de Jouy-style fabric with pastoral scenes. Fully padded structure with no visi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair by Cassina in Navy Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair by Cassina in Navy Leather

Mario Bellini Cab Side Chair by Cassina in Navy Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original navy blue saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frame. The back legs feature a b...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Modular leather sofa "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini original Italian 70s
Modular leather sofa "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini original Italian 70s

Modular leather sofa "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini original Italian 70s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Gorgeous 3-seater modular sofa Camaleonda model designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini for C&B (later to become B&B). Since it is marked C&B it belongs to the first series so it also has ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather, Plastic, Wood

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4

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 Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa de...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini 684 Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Mario Bellini 684 Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Mario Bellini 684 Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Mario Bellini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mario Bellini 684 Armchair For Cassina A soft upholstered armchair with optional casters by Mario Bellini for the dining room or living room featuring a simple, inviting, reassuring, authentic style, a testament to the exceptional construction skills typical of Cassina. The initial project, called Le Tentazioni, originated in 1973 to offer an alternative to the classic, stiff, vertical seat styles...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped colors from textile fabric 1970s, Italy. A great design icon modular sofa elements Le Bambole by Mario Bellini designed 1972 for B & B Italia consists of two ( 2 ) corner elements and one ( 1 ) seater. Two modular elements show labels, all elements show underneath original jute fabric stamped with company´s name. Beautiful original striped textile fabric in purple and lavender colors. These modular sofa elements gives a lot of options for installing a space and could perfectly create a thrilling contrast with contemporary environments. The condition is fair, it shows signs of age and use like stains, abrasions, fading, damages at the fabric and worn corners. Perfect for design connoisseurs, who love and appreciate preloved authentic design icons. Images are part of the description approx. measures: 2 corner elements: width 90 cm, depth 87 cm, height 71 cm, seat height 44 cm 1 one seater: width 79 cm, depth 87 cm, height 71 cm, seat height 44 cm Mario Bellini ( 1935 ) Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini designed many important furniture designs throughout its organic and complex shapes as Le Bambole Sofa, Amante or CAB Chair. This sofa design Le Bambole features cuddly and organic spirit and helps B & B Italia to earn many awards. Also the provocative advertising campaign with the female model Donna Jordan...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Textile, Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements. "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 Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1978, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chair for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978

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

Canapé "Camaleonda"
Canapé "Camaleonda"

Canapé "Camaleonda"

By Mario Bellini

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning “Camaleonda” sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, made from polyurethane, leather, stainless steel carabiners, chrome-plated brass rings, and solid beech wood legs.

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20th Century Italian Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "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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Plastic, Velvet

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Russian Red Leather, 1977, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Russian Red Leather, 1977, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Russian Red Leather, 1977, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” dining chair for Cassina, russian red leather, Italy, designed 1977, set of two The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed b...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Pianura' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Pianura' lounge chair, walnut, leather, Italy, 1971 The ‘Pianura’ lounge chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in 1971, presents a compact yet scu...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Walnut, Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Dims: H 73cm D 88cm W 80cm SH 40/41cm

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Alpaca

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.

Questions About Mario Bellini Seating

  • 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.