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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 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 10
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 10

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 10

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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

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Leather

1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Loveseat
1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Loveseat

1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Loveseat

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Miami, FL

1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione loveseat, in a beautiful linen upholstery from renowned textile brand, Elitis. A true classic of midcen...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Linen

Sofa by mario bellini model “Le stelle” for B&B italia leather
Sofa by mario bellini model “Le stelle” for B&B italia leather

Sofa by mario bellini model “Le stelle” for B&B italia leather

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

60s/70s sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini, published by B&B Italy, “La Stelle” model. Entirely in mustard yellow leather (original leather), this model is recognizable by its wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modula...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Alpaca, Velvet

Pair of Mario Bellini 'Tentazione' armchairs for Cassina, Italy 1973
Pair of Mario Bellini 'Tentazione' armchairs for Cassina, Italy 1973

Pair of Mario Bellini 'Tentazione' armchairs for Cassina, Italy 1973

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

Gently curving contours shape these plush Piccola Tentazione armchairs. These armchairs are a fine example of the pieces that the Milanese architect Mario Bellini – and former Domus ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Upholstery

Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977
Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977

Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977

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 Seating

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Leather

Vintage 20thC "Camaleonda" Green Fabric Armchair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia
Vintage 20thC "Camaleonda" Green Fabric Armchair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia

Vintage 20thC "Camaleonda" Green Fabric Armchair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A “Camaleonda” armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970, upholstered in green fabric. This sculptural, modular design is defined by its deep, generous...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, from Mario Bellini 1960s
Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, from Mario Bellini 1960s

Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, from Mario Bellini 1960s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Oirlo, LI

Mario Bellini Amanta modular sofa in orange leather for C&B Italy, 1960s. Four separate elements can be used as lounge chairs or sofa. The shells are white fiberglass and the s...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 8

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of eight. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modul...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Alpaca, Velvet

Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House

Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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

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Steel

Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970
Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970

Mario Bellini Radical Italian Cotton Fabric Le Stelle Sofa for B&B Italia 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Conversano, IT

Designed by Mario Bellini and produced by B&B Italia in the late 1970s, Le Stelle is one of the most emblematic creations of Italian design from that decade, an expression of the formal and technological research that defined the celebrated partnership between Bellini and the Novedrate-based company. The sofa stands out for its fluid and enveloping silhouette, built on a supporting structure in iron and steel that holds a cold-moulded polyurethane foam and Dacron® fibre padding—cutting-edge materials developed by B&B Italia in collaboration with its internal research centre during the golden age of Italian industrial design. Its profile, both soft and architectural, opens in a visual embrace: the inclined armrests unfold outward like wings, while the curved backrest and generous cushions define a deep, informal comfort. The name Le Stelle evokes a cosmic dimension, typical of Bellini’s poetic and experimental language, who at the time conceived the sofa as a microcosm of form, function and material. The upholstery is the original period fabric, an elasticised textile with diagonal stripes in shades of pink and salmon—a rare and refined chromatic combination that has preserved its authenticity. The original B&B Italia label, still present beneath the seat, certifies its provenance and the patented materials (Lycra®, Polysoft®, Dacron®), offering direct testimony to the company’s technological philosophy. Beyond its aesthetic value, Le Stelle represents a historical document of Italian radical design, where comfort and experimentation coexist in perfect balance. This example, preserved in its original integrity, is a true collector’s piece for enthusiasts and connoisseurs of 20th-century design, as well as a sculptural and poetic presence in any contemporary interior. It shows minimal signs of age, such as a few lateral marks, documented in the photographs and removable with a specific treatment, but is generally in excellent vintage condition. Product Name: Le Stelle Sofa...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Iron

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca wool, Italy, 1970, set of four "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellin...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet, Plastic

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Green Linen Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest, and one armrest. Green Italian linen velvet uphol...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Linen

Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Two-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 197...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wool

Cassina Cab 414 Armchairs PAIR by Mario Bellini in Dark Grey Matte Black Leather
Cassina Cab 414 Armchairs PAIR by Mario Bellini in Dark Grey Matte Black Leather

Cassina Cab 414 Armchairs PAIR by Mario Bellini in Dark Grey Matte Black Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Basel, BS

Fabulous, RARE original Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Cab Armchairs in gorgeous dark Grey / Black, PAIR of 2 chairs! Beautiful color, not available from Cassina anymore. All are in ...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 3

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of three Camaleonda modular sofa elements with backrest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This iconic seating system is one of th...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in London, England

Listed price is per module. Four modules available. Please refer to the Item Condition section for specific details. C&B Italia four large modules with large backs, three detachable armrests, newly reupholstered in Ivory bouclé by Dedar (Karakorum 001, 00T1701100001). The Camaleonda sofa...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Bouclé

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

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

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935-) for B&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 3 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest, 2 armrests and...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Wool

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Butter Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Butter Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Butter Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, butter alpaca wool, Italy, 1970's, set of 2 "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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Velvet, Plastic

Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973
Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973

Iconic Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini – Newly Upholstered Black Cotton, 1973

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in IT

This iconic Camaleonda Sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1973, has been newly upholstered in luxurious 100% Italian black cotton fabric. The sofa features two pieces with a single armrest...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Cotton

Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather
Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather

Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le Bambole sofa, set consisting of sofa and armchairs model “Le Bambole”, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970. The project represents one of the icons of Italian des...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Renens, CH

Iconic two seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, originating from the 1980s. (Two available, price per item) We have selected Musco, a dark blue mohair from De Ploeg, the Ne...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Raleigh, NC

1970s Mario Bellini Bambole set newly upholstered, B&B Italia. A classic from the Italian designer with neutral patterned upholstery. Listed as a four piece set, 2 chairs, 2 pouf...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Upholstery

Early edition Cab 413 armchairs in leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina Italy
Early edition Cab 413 armchairs in leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina Italy

Early edition Cab 413 armchairs in leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina Italy

By Mario Bellini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Cab 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1979 – Matching Early Edition Set in Rich Burgundy Leather Iconic Free-Standing Saddle Leather Armchairs with Sculptural Elegance Des...

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

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Leather

Le Piccole Tentazioni Mario Bellini Cassina
Le Piccole Tentazioni Mario Bellini Cassina

Le Piccole Tentazioni Mario Bellini Cassina

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Ghedi, IT

The "Piccola Tentazione" chair, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973, embodies Italian modernist elegance with a seductive, inviting form. This Model 684 armchair features a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino
Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino

Set di 3 poltrone Amanta di Mario Bellini per B&B e Tavolino

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ghedi, IT

Poltrone Amanta (x3): Dimensioni 83 cm (larghezza) x 82 cm (profondità) x 73 cm (altezza), con altezza della seduta di 44 cm. Le poltrone presentano una struttura in fibra di vetro n...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Alpaca

"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Camaleonda" Sofa modular by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of one piece: H: 65 cm W: 93 cm D: 93 cm Stamped B&B Italia. Wear due to tim...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977, Set of 10
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977, Set of 10

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1977, Set of 10

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, natural leather, Italy, 1977, set of ten. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B
5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B

5 Modular Camaleonda Armchairs and Ottomans in Brown Corduroy by Bellini for C&B

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of modular armchairs and poufs in brown corduroy, mod. Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1970. The set consists of 5 elements: - 4 armchairs ( cm 71h x 65...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Amanta Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1960s
Mid Century Modern Amanta Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1960s

Mid Century Modern Amanta Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1960s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an iconic "Amanta" lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The 'Amanta' was produced as a modular piece so you can place the two together...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning “Le Bambole” sofa by the iconic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Upholstered in luxurious cream fabric, this sculptural sofa features soft organic curves, deep comfortable ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare ‘Le Mura’ daybed by Mario Bellini for Cassina – Italy, 1972. The daybed still has the original Mohair velvet fabric. Designer: Mario Bellini M...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Mohair, Velvet

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, Sky Blue Velvet, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of two Camaleonda modular sofa elements with backrest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This iconic seating system is one of the ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet, Foam

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Raleigh, NC

B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole 1972 design by Mario Bellini Italian chaise made of heavy foam and newly upholstered in leather A great design from ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Lounge Chair & Ottoman for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Renens, CH

Iconic lounge set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, consisting of a lounge chair and ottoman, re-upholstered in a high quality, wax finished aniline leather. The Le Bambole serie...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Vol Au Vent Italian Leather Dining Chair - Set of 6
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Vol Au Vent Italian Leather Dining Chair - Set of 6

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Vol Au Vent Italian Leather Dining Chair - Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Vol Au Vent Mid Century Italian Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 18 wide x 22 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height/chair clear...

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

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Leather

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

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

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux 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

Camaleonda Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Camaleonda Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

Camaleonda Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Antwerp, BE

Camaleonda lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless icon of 1970s design. Each chair features the signature bold curves and deep tufting that define the Camaleonda sy...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet

Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2000s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Blue canvas fabric

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Le Bambole Modular Sofa in cotton by Bellini, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1975
Le Bambole Modular Sofa in cotton by Bellini, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1975

Le Bambole Modular Sofa in cotton by Bellini, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1975

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

Tentazione Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Tentazione Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Tentazione Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original navy silky upholstery.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 3

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 3

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 three. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desig...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Leather, 1977, Set of 6
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Leather, 1977, Set of 6

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Leather, 1977, Set of 6

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “CAB 413” dining chairs for Cassina, Ivory Leather, Italy, 1977, set of six The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relation...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs
Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs

Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs

By Mario Bellini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Chairs C&B Italia. Original velvet. Labeled. price for pair 32w 32d 27h 16.5s

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

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Velvet

Postmodern Design 401 BREAK Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design 401 BREAK Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1980's

Postmodern Design 401 BREAK Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1980's

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Italian Design "401 BREAK" model Armchair set of 6 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Designed in 1976 by Mario Bellini. These are all in ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970's, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970's, set of 2 "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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Velvet, Plastic

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4

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 four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Velvet

Mario Bellini Sectional Sofa Model 'Amanta' by B&B Italia, Italy 1970s
Mario Bellini Sectional Sofa Model 'Amanta' by B&B Italia, Italy 1970s

Mario Bellini Sectional Sofa Model 'Amanta' by B&B Italia, Italy 1970s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Wien, AT

Iconic set of 5 Amanta lounge chairs by Mario Bellini manufactured by C&B Italia. A fascinating Italian design piece celebrating innovative modularity and 1970s style. Each chair...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Fabric

CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy
CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy

CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977 for Cassina, the CAB chair is a masterpiece of Italian design. Each chair features a tubular steel frame enveloped in thick saddle leather, meticulo...

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

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Leather

Two Italian Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs 413 - Bellini Design for Cassina, 1970s
Two Italian Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs 413 - Bellini Design for Cassina, 1970s

Two Italian Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs 413 - Bellini Design for Cassina, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in München, BY

Iconic Mid-Century Italian design: A pair of Cab 413 armchairs by Mario Bellini, designed in 1977 for Cassina in cognac-colored leather. A steel frame is wrapped in thick saddle leat...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Steel

Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac
Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac

Chaise Longue Le Bambole, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970 Leather Cognac

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Catania, IT

The Chaise Longue Le Bambole, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970, represents an icon of Italian design. This extraordinary piece of furniture captures the essence of th...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Leather, Rubber

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Athens, Attiki

B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini. Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal

Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of Six
Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of Six

Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of Six

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Renens, CH

Set of six Cab 412 side chairs in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the leather ski...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Le Bambole two-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972 and produced in Italy in 1976. Known as the Bibambola, the two-seat version is part of the celebrated L...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Canvas, Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chair for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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

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Leather

Bibambola Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Upholstered With Colored Arty fabric
Bibambola Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Upholstered With Colored Arty fabric

Bibambola Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Upholstered With Colored Arty fabric

By Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

Mario Bellini Bibambole Sofa in White Bouclé for B&B Italia, 1970s, Signed Iconic Bibambole modular sofa designed by Italian architect Mario Bellini (b. 1935) for B&B Italia...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Cotton, Wood

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

An early production of Bellini’s Bambole series, this sofa is finished in its original cream linen. Its softness and structure come from within, using internal foam to eliminate the ...

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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Seating

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Linen

1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal
1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal

1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal & Fabric Object: Cantilever Chair Manufacturer: Vitra Condition: Good Age: Circa 1990 Dimensions: ...

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1990s Mario Bellini Seating

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Metal

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Living Room Set for B&B Italia, Mohair, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” living room set for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. (sofa + two armchairs) 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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Velvet

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.