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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" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" easy chair for B&B Italia, blue velvet, 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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Velvet, Plastic

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Ibiza, Spain

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

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

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Bouclé

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

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

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in London, England

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Bouclé

Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)

Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa (one module)

By Mario Bellini

Located in London, England

Listed price is per module. One unit remaining from the original set of three modules. Reupholstered in Sky Blue cotton velvet by Rose Uniacke. Vintage item. Please refer to the It...

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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, 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

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

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 "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, it was...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Plastic, Velvet

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

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

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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

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, 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 “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, 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

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa in China-Red by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa in China-Red by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa in China-Red by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Salzburg, AT

Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Design period: 1970 to 1979 Production period: 1980 to 1989 Country of Manufacture: Made in Italy Marking present: This piece has a mark...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Wood

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 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

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

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

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Price for the foot rest only ! The Le Bambole Sofas are availab...

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

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Leather, Foam

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

Bibambola Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Upholstered With Colored Arty fabric

By Mario Bellini

Located in Madrid, ES

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Cotton, Wood

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece is one of the very rare prototypes or early editions, and still 100% original, r...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Conversano, IT

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

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Iron

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

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 velvet, Italy, 1970, set of eight. “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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Velvet

Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Rare and iconic Bambole sofa, designed in 1973, featuring bold, sculptural lines and unmistakable Italian flair. Upholstered in its original cotton twill fabric, this piece captures ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mario Bellini Sofas

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Canvas

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 Varedo, MB

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 “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 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 (4 modules available). The Camaleonda sofa, designed by renowned Italian a...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Metal

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

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, 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

Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red
Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red

Cassina Cab 415 Neck Saddle Leather Sofa China Red / Ox Red

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Cab 415 sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina. It´s the thick padding cushions with comfortable seat. Neckleather was used...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Steel

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

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

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

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Leather, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag contain...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Faux Fur, Foam

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

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 Varedo, MB

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 Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 256cm (100.78 in)
Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 256cm (100.78 in)

Le Mura - Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for Tacchini W 256cm (100.78 in)

By Mario Bellini, Tacchini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of one piece: H: 65 cm W: 93 cm D: 93 cm Dimensions of the ottoman : H : 35 cm W : 93 cm...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather
set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather

set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé fabric, an exquisite addition to elevate any interior space. With its sleek lines ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Bouclé

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Alpaca, Velvet

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 Varedo, MB

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

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, Two-tone Alpaca, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Alpaca, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Alpaca, 1970, Set of 6

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, two-tone alpaca wool, Italy, 1970, set of six "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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Velvet, Plastic

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

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

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

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

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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Linen

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

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

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Renens, CH

The Camaleonda sofa was designed by the architect Mario Bellini in the early 1970s. Conceived as a fully modular seating system, it quickly became an icon of Italian design after bei...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Wood, Leather

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura 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: desi...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Textile

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

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

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, taupe alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of 2 "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet, Plastic

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 Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

Divano Camaleonda in velluto rosso di Mario Bellini per B&B Italia
Divano Camaleonda in velluto rosso di Mario Bellini per B&B Italia

Divano Camaleonda in velluto rosso di Mario Bellini per B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Ghedi, IT

Scopri il fascino intramontabile del divano Camaleonda, capolavoro di design firmato Mario Bellini per B&B Italia. Questo esemplare iconico degli anni ’80 è composto da 4 moduli ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige 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

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The set features two modules with backrest and two armrests. Green linen velvet upholstery. Fu...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet, Foam, Linen

"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 Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Knoll

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, 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

Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970
Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970

Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970

By Mario Bellini

Located in Napoli, IT

Modular sofa "Camaleonda", covered with original striped velvet fabric, design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1970. The modular elements with which the sofa was made can be used freel...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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.