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Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini. Iconic design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Retains
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Chaise by Mario Bellini
H 27 in W 33 in D 52 in
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Boston, MA
Le Bambole' sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, circa 1990s. Wrapped in thick original
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1990s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rivoli, IT
Chaise longue anni '70 della serie 'Le Bambole' disegnato da Mario Bellini e prodotto da B&B
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, the Bambole series won the Compasso
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Throughout their history, Le Bambole have seen slight adaptations in shapes, proving that they are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
H 29.53 in W 106.3 in D 35.04 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Day bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pair of daybed Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Linen

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, B&B Italia An icon newly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Divano ''Le Bambole'' di Mario Bellini per B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Quarrata, IT
Divano di Mario Bellini, modello ''Le Bambole'' per B&B Italia prodotto negli anni '70 e nuovamente
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Bambole Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1970s for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique "Le bambole" sofa From Mario Bellini. The sofa is professionaly restored.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Foam

Le Bambole Sofa In Cognac Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Montréal, QC
Le Bambole Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. This iconic sofa is made of a thick
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20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Le Bambole Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1978. Original blue linen
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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Le Bambole Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Le Bambole lounge chairs, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s. Reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Jute

Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Le Bambole lounge chair, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s. Reupholstered in a fabric
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Jute

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Animal Skin

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Set for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular set for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Le Bambole Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole lounge chair, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970s The Bambole is an iconic piece of
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Quarrata, IT
Stunning two seating sofa ''Le Bambole'' designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Jute

Mario Bellini Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Toronto, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' sofa, designed in 1972 for B&B Italia. Cozy softness, plush
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

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Cotton, Foam

"Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Le Bambole" armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Manzano, IT
Poltrone “Le Bambole” di Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 1970 Marchio di attribuzionQuesto pezzo ha un
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia, reupholstered with Great Plains Boucle
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

"Le Bambole" lounge chair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lasne, BE
Lounge chair in brown leather designed by Mario Bellini. Model: Le Bambole. Stamped C&B Italia
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic modular sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini in purple and lavender striped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

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Textile, Upholstery

Pair of 2 "Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Lounge Chair, produced by B&B Italia in the 1970s, is an iconic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970:
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Le Bambole Sofa In Dark Brown Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970:
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in amstelveen, NL
Le Bambole lounge chair with ottoman, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1970s The Bambole is an iconic
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

1970s Bamboletto Series "Le Bambole" bed daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Biella, IT
1970s Bamboletto Series "Le Bambole" bed and daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia with document.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Textile

Mid-Century Modern Sofa Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sofa model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, black leather, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Athens, Attiki
Italy excellence combining research and creative flair, Le Bambole have provided a very personal answer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Le Bambole in Original Fabric with Label by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great, stylish ‘Le Bambole’ sofa in its original grey fabric. Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Settee / 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
'Le Bambole' 2-seat sofa, designed in 1970s by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Midcentury Italian Armchair for B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A scarce early Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, esteemed Italian designer. Italy, circa
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Exceptional Le Bambole set in cognac leather by Mario Bellini by B & B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage ‘Le Bambolé’ living room set in new cognac leather.Designed by Mario Bellini for B
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. This pair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Le Bambole 2-Seater Sofa in Turquoise Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 70s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Zagreb, HR
Genuine vintage Le Bambole sofa upholstered in very rare turquoise leather. Designed by Mario
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” chairs for B&B Italia, brown leather and foam, Italy, 1971, set of two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

"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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Two Mario Bellini Sofas Model 'Le Bambole' for B&B Italia in brown leather 1977
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Köln, NRW
Mario Bellini für B&B Italia, Sofas "Le Bambole", leather Alfa, Italien, 1977 This set from 1977
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Lapin Fur, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971. This timeless
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Pouf for B&B Italia, Lapin Fur, 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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Stock of Three Le Bambole Sofa’s in Cognac Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing stock of three Le Bambole Sofa’s by Mario Bellini in Cognac leather. Le Bambole sofa is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa in Boucle Upholstery for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in The Hague, NL
1970s. Model called "Le Bambole" due to it's unique shape! "B&B Italia" series was an icon for the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful "Le Bambole" 2-seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's. This lovely and very
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Set of 'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 'Le Bambole' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s This set can be sold
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

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Leather

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Le Bambole For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the le bambole you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A le bambole — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the le bambole you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right le bambole, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made le bambole over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Atelier International are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Le Bambole?

Prices for a le bambole can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $618 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,800.

Mario Bellini for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.