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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
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

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

Amanta Mario Bellini per B&B 4 Poltroncine modulari in velluto
Amanta Mario Bellini per B&B 4 Poltroncine modulari in velluto

Amanta Mario Bellini per B&B 4 Poltroncine modulari in velluto

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ghedi, IT

4 splendide poltrone Amanta, disegnate da Mario Bellini, icona del design italiano. Realizzate in velluto azzurro, queste poltrone modulari si distinguono per le loro condizioni ecce...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Velvet

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 for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy , 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This comfortable Flowers fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellini and w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

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

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia,1970s - New Upholstery

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

C&B Gold Camaleonda Modules
C&B Gold Camaleonda Modules

C&B Gold Camaleonda Modules

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in London, England

Listed price is per module. Three units are available and can be purchased separately. This is a vintage item in its original fabric, showing signs of use, including smoke staining ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Sofas

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Steel

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

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

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Ghedi, IT

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

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Alpaca

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 Tacchini, Mario Bellini

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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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 Mura Modular Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini - Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)
Le Mura Modular Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini - Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)

Le Mura Modular Sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini - Tacchini W 384 cm (151.18 in)

By Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in Varedo, MB

Le Mura is more than a sofa-it is a true modular system and a manifesto of radical 1970s design. Its bold aesthetic and versatile structure allow it to adapt seamlessly to any space,...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

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

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

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 six. “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

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a circa 1980s production Tilbury three seat sofa (part of the Software collection), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few s...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

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

Tentazione Sofas by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Tentazione Sofas by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Tentazione Sofas by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original leather upholstery. Curved and draped lines.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Leather

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, 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 "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

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 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 "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1971, set of three. 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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Faux Fur, Foam

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 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest and 1 shoe re...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Wood

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

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

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in IT

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Sofas

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Cotton

“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 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

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular 3 Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular 3 Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular 3 Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Tacchini, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...

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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Sofas

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Textile

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

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

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Set of Five for B&B Italia in Dedar Milano Mohair c1980
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Set of Five for B&B Italia in Dedar Milano Mohair c1980

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Set of Five for B&B Italia in Dedar Milano Mohair c1980

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Dublin, IE

Details Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini B&B Italia Offered as a complete set of five modules Italy, 1980s Private Collection, Sicily Materials Biscuit-toned Dedar Mil...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Metal, Steel

Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s
Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s

Mario Bellini for B&B "Le Bambole" camel velvet two-seater sofa, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Quarrata, IT

Two-seater sofa, model "Le Bambole", designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970s and manufactured by B&B Italia. This iconic piece of 1970s avant-garde desi...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Jute, Velvet

Divano Le tentazioni di Mario Bellini per Cassina
Divano Le tentazioni di Mario Bellini per Cassina

Divano Le tentazioni di Mario Bellini per Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Ghedi, IT

Divano “Le Tentazioni” a due posti, modello 685, disegnato da Mario Bellini per Cassina nel 1973, capolavoro del design italiano che incarna la rivoluzione organica degli anni ’70: u...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fabric

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

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

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Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini, Duc-Duc two-seater sofa
Mario Bellini, Duc-Duc two-seater sofa

Mario Bellini, Duc-Duc two-seater sofa

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Baranzate, IT

Duc-Duc model sofa 405 12. 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

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 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 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

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

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

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Utrecht, NL

The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘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 five decades of design history as a true icon. The elements that 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 specifically this 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.” The modules of this sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. Considering the inherently modern and innovative design, this shall comes as no surprise. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules are upholstered in a brown velour 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: Large segments: 147.63 in W x 37.79 in D x 26.37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 19.68 in 375 cm W x 96 cm D x 67 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 50 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...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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.