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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 “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four. Mario Bellini designed the “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina in 1972, creating an ico...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini two sofas Model "Le Bambole" for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Pair of fabric sofas, from the Le Bambole series, designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, Italian production, bearing the B&B brand. The 1970s marked a period of significant cultural and...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, black lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The search for a new shape ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Foam, Fur

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, White, 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" three-seater modular sofa for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972 The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Alpaca, Velvet

932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964
932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964

932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Sofa 932 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Animal Skin

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

By Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Le Mura Sofa - Designed by Mario Bellini Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s. With its bold aesthetic and versatil...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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 B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Marked on the under...

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

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Alpaca

Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original

Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in orange cord fabric. Consists of two lounge chairs of the largest 3x3 format in the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood

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 was o...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini, Duc-Duc three-seater sofa
Mario Bellini, Duc-Duc three-seater sofa

Mario Bellini, Duc-Duc three-seater sofa

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Baranzate, IT

Duc-Duc model sofa 405 13. Fabric upholstery. Cassina production, Meda 1976. Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, Repertory 1950/1980 p. 425

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped B&B Italia on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the sofa. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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 "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four 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 Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976
Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976

Mario Bellini Taupe “Le Bambole” Two-Seater Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

“Bibambola” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Original vintage version from 1976, recently reupholstered by the previous owner with a light grey fabric. This comfortab...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of three. "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

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978. Price per sofa, ONLY ONE SOFA STILL AVAILABLE! The Bambole series today is a true icon ...

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

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Leather, Foam

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 "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 3

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Taupe Alpaca, 1970, Set of 3

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca wool, Italy, 1970, set of 3 "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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Velvet, Plastic

Mario Bellini Midcentury Brown Velvet Pianura Living Room Set for Cassina, 1970
Mario Bellini Midcentury Brown Velvet Pianura Living Room Set for Cassina, 1970

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 Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Walnut

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

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, 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, thanks to its great success both in terms of the public and critics. It is constantly featured in most international design museums and in the film sets that have defined the collective imagination. 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 seven generous segments of the “Camaleonda” was 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 seven 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 three pieces have all been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 98.42 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H; Seat height 13.77 in 250 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H; Seat height 35 cm 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, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown, 1970, Set of 4

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

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

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

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 eight. “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

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973. Its frame is made of steel, and the seat and back are formed from pliant mo...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Steel

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

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 masterpiece by the renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia. It was an instant success on launch in 1971. Today, it commands an extreme desirability as it's timeless playful aesthetic fits so well with both period and contemporary interiors. This vintage collection combines luxurious comfort, captivating aesthetics, and a rich history. Crafted with utmost precision, the set consists of three armchairs, one corner armchair, and one ottoman...

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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery

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 “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 Sofas

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Alpaca, Velvet

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

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 Sofas

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Metal

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.38 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.38 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.38 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini - Tacchini Design: Mario Bellini, 1970s Description: Le Mura is more than a sofa-it is a true modular system and a manifesto of radical 1970s d...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1970, Set of 3
Mario Bellini Brown Velvet Pianura Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1970, Set of 3

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 Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Walnut

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 Sofas

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Leather

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

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 Sofas

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Leather, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini Midcentury Modern Brown Velvet Pianura Armchair for Cassina, 1970
Mario Bellini Midcentury Modern Brown Velvet Pianura Armchair for Cassina, 1970

Mario Bellini Midcentury Modern Brown Velvet Pianura Armchair for Cassina, 1970

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Vicenza, IT

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. Excellent...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Foam, Walnut, Velvet

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 Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5
Mario Bellini Red Cotton Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

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 Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Cotton

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Highly cosy so called 'Bambole' 2-seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy 1973. This sofa was designed in 1973 and turned quickly to one of B&B It...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

Stunning Excelsior sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985.
Stunning Excelsior sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985.

Stunning Excelsior sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985.

By Mario Bellini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Stunning & rare Excelsior sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985. Full black leather! Still 100% original. No damage. The leather has some normal wear for its age. Measurement...

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

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Leather

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

Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970

Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini 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 Sofas

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Iron

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa 3 Seater
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa 3 Seater

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa 3 Seater

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Modular sofa Camaleonda model designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy in 1972. Composed of 3 large modular seats with support. White Bouclé wool upholstery. Large seats measures (3): W 96...

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

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Bouclé, Wood

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9

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,...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Plastic

La Pianura Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina
La Pianura Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina

La Pianura Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian vintage walnut and leather armchair set All in original conditions This Pianura set by Mario Bellini for Cassina is a refined example of 1970s Italian design. Designed in ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century by Mario Bellini Italian Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
Mid Century by Mario Bellini Italian Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa

Mid Century by Mario Bellini Italian Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 6 modular seatings with its backrest and a foot stool. Composed of: - Six large seatings with...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Wood

Colorful Four-Piece Camaleonda Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Colorful Four-Piece Camaleonda Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Colorful Four-Piece Camaleonda Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant and iconic four-piece Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini in the 1970's, manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy. This rare version features four individual sections,...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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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. This o...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Cotton, Wood

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Le Mura Sofa - Designed by Mario Bellini Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s. With its bold aesthetic and versatil...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 288 cm (113.3 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Le Mura is more than a sofa: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s. With its bold aesthetic and versatile structure, Le Mura allows infinite compo...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2

Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Vicenza, IT

“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfort...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Chenille

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desig...

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

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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 Sofas

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Linen

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 Sofas

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Wool

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

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini - Tacchini Design: Mario Bellini, 1970s Description: Le Mura is more than a sofa-it is a true modular system and a manifesto of radical 1970s d...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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

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

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Set of two also sold separately. Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early ed...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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.