Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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 "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 Sectional Sofas
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Bouclé, Plastic
Camaleonda by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Diest, BE
Postmodern Camaleonda seating element by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia created in the 1970s. This sofa has been reupholstered in spectacular yellow leather specially made for the form...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Leather
$13,360 Sale Price / set
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Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac 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 Sectional Sofas
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Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini for Cassina Modular Sofa Pianura in White Fabric
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seater modular sofa, model Pianura. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s. The sofa's structure and armrests are made of lacquered wood and it has be...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1971
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" three seater modular sofa for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971.
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Wood, Fabric
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless piece of furniture that emerged in the design scene during the 1970s. Comprising four large and two smaller seatin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet
$31,960 Sale Price / set
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Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
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 bouclè fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Fabric
$22,307 / set
Sofa 4 modules "Pianura" M.Bellini for Cassina - Italian design 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Modular sofa model Pianura made in 1975 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Light Walnut Wood frame and green velvet upholstery. A sofa with elegant lines and the most natural materials, P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet, Wood
$16,700 Sale Price / set
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Camaleonda Sofa in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' sectional sofa in bouclé wool, Italy, 1972.
Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini.
The listing includes two seating cushions, two back cush...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Wool, Foam
$24,200 / set
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, it wa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Leather, Plastic
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 Sectional Sofas
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Fabric
$50,300 Sale Price / set
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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, set of six.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Bouclé, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" modular sofa for Cassina, brown mohair velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, five elements.
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pianura sectional sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by the Italian brand Cassina in 1970.
The set is composed of a three seater sofa.
It features a brown velvet upho...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet, Foam, Walnut
Le Bambole modular sofa 3 seats by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
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 piec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Pianura Sofa Set 4 modules, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pianura sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1970, upholstered in gray long-pile fabric, a soft and comfortable material that enhances its cozy geometric shape. The Pianura...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular sofa for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Faux Fur, Foam
Modular chairs 'Camaleonda' by Mario Bellini 1970s in green fabric
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic modular sofa consisting of two armchairs with armrests and a footrest model 'Camaleonda', designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B from 1970. Upholstered in polyurethane ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy - Early B&B Italia ed.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy – Early B&B Italia Edition (1973)
A rare and historically significant early B&B Italia production of the iconic “Camaleonda”...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet
Mario Bellini "Amanta 24" Leather Modular Sofa for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the Mario Bellini "Amanta 24" leather modular sofa, a timeless piece designed for C&B Italia in the early 1970s. This distinctive modular sofa is a rare find, as it was p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Leather, Fiberglass
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Textile
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in red cotton upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy.
The sofa is very comfo...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet, Foam, Cotton
Vintage Iconic ‘Camaleonda’ Seating Set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic six-piece seating set designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia (B&B Italia), comprising of three first-edition Camaleonda modules and three ‘Gli Scacchi’ side tabl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, nine 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 Sectional Sofas
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Leather, Plastic
"Blue Camaleonda" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Camaleonda lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B.
70s labelled edition featuring blue chenille covering.
Also available a matching sofa, check our inventory.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet
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 Sectional Sofas
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Bouclé, Plastic
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Armchair for Cassina, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Pianura lounge chair, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by the Italian brand Cassina in 1970.
It features a brown velvet upholstery and a solid walnut structure.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet, Foam, Walnut
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, two 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 Sectional Sofas
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Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, 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 Sectional Sofas
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Plastic, Velvet
Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini, Sectional Sofa, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics;
Postm...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Mario Bellini Midcentury Brown Velvet Pianura Living Room Set for Cassina, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pianura sectional sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by the Italian brand Cassina in 1970.
The set is composed of a three seater sofa and two lounge chairs.
It featur...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet, Foam, Walnut
Mario Bellini Green Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2
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 two big modules with two backrests and one armrest.
Green linen velvet upholster...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini, 'Cameleonda' lounge chair in bouclé wool, Italy 1972.
Re-upholstered Camaleonda piece by Mario Bellini.
We can supply several pieces.
This design became famous al...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Wool, Foam
Camaleonda Sofa Set in Boucle Wool with Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics;
Postmod...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Wool, Foam
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, it ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Camaleonda B&B Sofa in Blue Velvet by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Cerignola, IT
Gorgeous Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B in blue velvet.
The sofa consists of 5 modules with backrest.The upholstery is blue velvet. Each module attaches to the other via me...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Velvet
$17,297 / set
Camaleonda Three-Seater in Boucle Wool with 2 Armrests by Mario Bellini, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics;
Postm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Ornate Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless piece of furniture that emerged in the design scene during the 1970s. Comprising three large and three smaller sea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa/ Four Seats, Italy 1970s
Looking for a grand and comfortable sofa that can accommodate your entire family? Look no further than the "A...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Fabric, Fiberglass
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 edi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
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Plastic, Velvet
Mario Bellini sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Mario Bellini sectional sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mario Bellini sectional sofas, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 81 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas by B&B Italia, Arflex, and Saporiti Italia. Prices for Mario Bellini sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $52,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,500.
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Questions About Mario Bellini Sectional Sofas
- 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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