Mario Bellini Chiara Lamp

Set di tavolini componibili ''Gli Scacchi'' di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia, 1970s, set di 3

Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, circa 1970s. This iconic sofa features four seat elements with four back-rests. The Camaleonda became instantly famous when introduc...

Like other works signed by Mario Bellini in the same years, La Basilica is a tribute to the primary structures in the history of architecture, the result of an approach that gives ri...

A cult object from the 60s, As well as an early edition by Flos - Manufactured in the 1960's. Chrome-plated metal, enameled metal. Takes one E27 100W maximum bulb. This has Original European wire but has been Re-wired for North American outlets. Chiara brilliantly combines its explosive simple design - it was made from a single steel sheet, cut and rolled up in a cylinder - with a charismatic and highly evocative shape: similarly to a nun with a large coronet that diffuses the light. On top of that, Mario Bellini names it Chiara, similarly to the saint of Assisi, founder of the order of the Poor Clares, who embraced Franciscan poverty. For the architect and designer, one of the most influential personalities on the creative scene, a great experimenter and intuitive designer (winner of eight Compassi d'Oro awards, 25 of his pieces are part of the permanent collection of the MoMa, he invented the P101 for Olivetti - the first personal computer – the director of Domus '86-'91 and much more), Chiara is the result of research begun in 1968 with paper models, for a lamp with diffused and reflected light and a hidden light bulb. Biography of Mario Bellini; Born in Milan in 1935, Bellini attended the Politecnico di Milano for a degree in architecture. He graduated in 1959, and from the very beginning of his career his prominence increased rapidly. From 1959 to 1962, Mario Bellini managed the design department of the Italian department store La Rinascente, and in 1963, he served as chief design consultant for Olivetti, a role that he retained until 1993. Also in 1963, Bellini opened his own design studio, Studio Bellini, and created an array of innovative Italian furniture design pieces, such as the 932 leather armchair designed for Cassina in 1964. In 1970, Mario Bellini designed the Colonato table...

Wonderful set of 8 dining chairs by Mario Bellini 1980's; 2x cab 413 and 6x cab 412 by - They are early versions from the 1980's and in very good condition. A set of eight Italian design icons in black saddle leather, the CAB 412/413 chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina is up for sale. It consist of a perfect set of 2 captain chairs...

Set of 6 original 1980s cab 413 captains chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina We actually have up to 10 pieces available, please inquire Early version around the 1980s. All are labelled and in good condition. A set of 6 Italian design icons in black saddle leather, the CAB 413 chair by Mario Bellini...

The Chiara floor lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Flos, originally designed in 1969, is an iconic design consisting of a simple sheet of polished ...

Italian MId-Century armchair Amanta by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s Available single or as a pair amanta in striped original vietate fabric with black plasti...

Mid-Century Modern curved steel Chiara lamp by Mario Bellini for Flos, 1965 Chiara lamp with curved steel sheet structure wound on itself...

"Chiara" floor lamp by Mario Bellini for Flos. Designed in 1964 and manufactured in Italy, 1967. Chrome-plated metal, enameled metal. Takes one E27 100W maximum bulb. Original Europe...