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Mario Bellini 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, 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 six. “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 Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini Vintage "Camaleonda" Sofa, Lambskin Black Leather, 1970 B&B Italia
Mario Bellini Vintage "Camaleonda" Sofa, Lambskin Black Leather, 1970 B&B Italia

Mario Bellini Vintage "Camaleonda" Sofa, Lambskin Black Leather, 1970 B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa in Custom Black Lambskin Leather, Italy, 1970s An iconic example of Italian design, this vintage Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini embodies the sculptur...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Chrome

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...

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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5

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, set of five. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

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 Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

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 Sofas

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Bouclé

Amanta Modular Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
Amanta Modular Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair

Amanta Modular Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lucija, SI

A pair of 'Amanta' leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966. The design was extremely popular and in great demand, w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Fiberglass, Foam

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 Sofas

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Plastic, Velvet

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

price listed for starting fabric 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 ...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Textile

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 Sofas

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Alpaca

1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut
1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut

1970s Pianura Sofa 3Seater by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut

By Mario Bellini

Located in Victoria, BC

A Pianura modular three-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy in 1971. The design is defined by its low horizontal profile and clear modular construct...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Walnut

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 6

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet

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 Sofas

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Plastic, Velvet

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 Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Pianura by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Pianura by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Pianura by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Wien, AT

The Pianura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed in the 1971, is a refined exploration of horizontality and proportion, where seating is conceived as a low, expansive landscap...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet, 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 Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

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 Sofas

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Foam, Suede

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 Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

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 Sofas

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Plastic, Velvet

Vintage 2 Seater Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini produced by B&B ca. 1970s
Vintage 2 Seater Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini produced by B&B ca. 1970s

Vintage 2 Seater Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini produced by B&B ca. 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage 2 seater sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini produced by B&B Italia ca. 1970s. Fully restored in light green water stop soft fabric. Signed underneath. Mario Bellini receiv...

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1970s Italian Other Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

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 Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

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 Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

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 Sofas

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Velvet, Plastic

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown leather, Italy, 1970, set of two. “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 Sofas

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Leather

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 Sofas

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Cotton, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024
Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024

Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Skokie, IL

New showroom sample of the classic Duc-Duc sofa in velvet originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1976 and relaunched in 2020. A perfect balance of comfort and design. The sofa retai...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Steel

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 Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s

Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Berlin, DE

Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Designed 1964, price on request.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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 Sofas

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Textile, Upholstery

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, set of six. "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 Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

"Le Stelle" Loveseat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
"Le Stelle" Loveseat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

"Le Stelle" Loveseat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Knoll, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970s. Newly reupholstered in white Knoll boucle, the sofa features angled arm rests and Bellini's signatu...

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

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Bouclé

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 Sofas

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Velvet

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather 1970, Set of 2

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, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

White Modular Sofa Model Camaleonda Designed By Mario Bellini. Italy 1970
White Modular Sofa Model Camaleonda Designed By Mario Bellini. Italy 1970

White Modular Sofa Model Camaleonda Designed By Mario Bellini. Italy 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

Discover unparalleled comfort and versatility with the iconic Camaleonda Modular Sofa, a timeless masterpiece designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1972. Crafted to perfection,...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Bouclé

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 8

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, 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 Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

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 Sofas

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Canvas, Cotton, Foam

Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s

Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roma, IT

Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca. Original C&B Label. Wood, Metal and Leather Height: 65cm Width: 95cm Depth: 95 cm ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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 Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

Coppia di poltrone vintage anni 70 "Tentazione" design Mario Bellini per Cassina
Coppia di poltrone vintage anni 70 "Tentazione" design Mario Bellini per Cassina

Coppia di poltrone vintage anni 70 "Tentazione" design Mario Bellini per Cassina

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Pair of armchairs with wooden frame and beige fabric upholstery, model "Tentazione" designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. CONDITION: In buone condizioni, potrebbe presentare...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Armchair for Cassina, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Armchair for Cassina, 1970, Set of 2

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 Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Walnut

Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973

Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973

By Mario Bellini

Located in High Point, NC

A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 60” W x 33” D Seat Height (inches): 16.75" All it...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Baby Blue-Gray Suede Loveseat
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Baby Blue-Gray Suede Loveseat

Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Baby Blue-Gray Suede Loveseat

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mario Bellini's Le Bambole loveseat for B&B Italia presents its immediately recognizable silhouette: a deeply cushioned, low-profile form upholstered entirely in blue-gray suede ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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 design ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971

Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Utrecht, NL

The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon. The modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. The elements that have made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is its unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.” Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules have been reupholstered recently in premium bouclé fabric. Dimensions: Big segment: 37.40 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H (with back) 95 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H (with back) Small segment: 25.59 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H (with back) 65 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H (with back) Literature: Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341. About the designer: Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina. He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design. His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Metal

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

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Butter Alpaca, 1970, 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, set of 2 "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 Sofas

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Velvet, Plastic

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition. A Mid-Century Modern Italian ma...

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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery

B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet

B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet

By Mario Bellini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Italian Design Icon: "Amanta" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini Elevate your living space with one of the most emblematic pieces of 20th-century furniture design. Originally designed in ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet, Fiberglass

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 Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)

Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per module (2 modules ). The Camaleonda sofa, designed by renowned Italian architect ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Metal

Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered

Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered

By Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest, 1 small module without backrest and 1 shoe remover chair. White bouclé wool upholstery. Measurements of large seats (5): W 96 x D 96 x H 40/65 cm. Measures small seats...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chairs in cognac leather
Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chairs in cognac leather

Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chairs in cognac leather

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Argelato, BO

Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge chair in original cognac leather, 1973 The Camaleonda sofa, designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 197...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Metal

Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s

Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in The Hague, NL

This lounge two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy. Model No: 685, Creme color leather original upholstery, steel frame ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Steel

Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This "Le Bambole " sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, is a true icon of Italian design history. In 1979, Bellini was awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping world...

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

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Alpaca

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6. "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 Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 3

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, set of three. “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 Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extremely rare first-year production example of Mario Bellini's iconic Le Bambole sofa, manufactured by C&B Italia in 1972, the same year Bellini introduced the design. The co...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973
Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973

Mario Bellini, Tentazione Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1973

By Mario Bellini

Located in High Point, NC

A fabric "Tentazione" sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini in 1973 and produced by Cassina, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally replaced. Dimensions: 29...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

Mario Bellini sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Mario Bellini 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original 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 sofas by B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Mario Bellini sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,520 and can go as high as $32,956, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,056.
Questions About Mario Bellini Sofas
  • 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.