Mario Bellini Furniture
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
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in dark fabric
By Mario Bellini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the world of luxury furniture design with the Amanta sofas, a masterpiece by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia that fuses elegance, comfort and sophistication in a sin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Fiberglass
Amanta Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 4
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 woollen armchairs with fibreglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. Seat height: 43 cm. Stamped C&B Italia. They can be modular or attached together. Wear due...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fiberglass, Wool
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Kartell Shanghai Vase in Blue by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multi-faceted vase widening from the base to the top in a swirling motion. Shanghai is like refracted light radiating from prism-like crystals with an alternating play of flashes a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Vintage Leather Model DUC 405 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
Two-seater sofa with internal structure in tubular steel, black leather upholstery.
Mdello DUC 405, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s.
Conditions: In g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs Model CAB 412 by Mario Bellini for Casina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs Model CAB 412 by Mario Bellini for Casina, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 12
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, vintage edition in China red leather, Italy, 1978, set of 12.
The "CAB" is the world's first free-stand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Model 685 'Tentazione' Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
‘Tentazione’ lounge chair model 685 designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1973. Similar to Bellini’s earlier designed ‘Bambole’ sofa for B&B Italia, this armch...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Green Leather Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda; Mario Bellini; Green Leather; Postmodern; Lounge Chair; Lounge Sofa; Modular Sofa; One-Seater; Seating Element; Seating Unit; Italian Design Classic; Iconic Design; B&B I...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Cab 412 Chairs in Cream Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four Cab 412 side chairs in cream-coloured leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the l...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements.
"Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa de...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
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 original tag as shown. This design was awarded the ‘Compasso...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Foam
camaleonda pouf designed by Mario Bellini for C&B italia (B&B) 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in taranto, IT
rare pouf model Camaleonda, designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (B&B's first name, thus older and rarer), made and preserved in its original gray melange fabric.
Measures 96 x 9...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa and Ottoman - Set of 4
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa; a designer classic.
Modular design includes three seating pieces and one ottoman.
The ottoman was reconstructed to match the existing original seating modules.
Includes three spherical pillows.
Total reupholstery required.
3 Seat Sections, dimensions per piece:
D: 37.75"
H: 26"
W: 37.75"
Arm height: 21"
Seat height: 15.75
Overall width of three seat sections together: 113"
1 Ottoman Section...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Bouclé
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, design 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellin...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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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 feature Pollack Textiles "Modern Dance" Upholstery(black on light khaki).
66" long, 36" ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Upholstery
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, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the unders...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Alpaca
Pair CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Red Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Indulge in the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with this stunning pair of CAB 412 Chairs by renowned designer Mario Bellini for Cassina. Crafted in the 1970s, these iconic chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Iron
Area Table Lamp (the highest and rarest) by Mario Bellini Artemide, Italy 1970s
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Area Table Lamp (the highest and rarest) by Mario Bellini Artemide, Italy 1970s
The Area 50 table lamp, is a part of a series that includes table, floor, wall, and ceiling lamps, was crafted by Mario Bellini in 1974 for Artemide.
Bellini's intention was not merely to fashion an object; instead, he aimed to distill these lamps into a synthesis of gesture and effect, aligning them with the intangible nature of light. This involved the gesture of twisting a translucent foil to guide and disperse the light, coupled with the effect created by the seemingly impossible alignment of the 48cm square foil and the five bulges that distort it.
The outcome is an exceptionally beautiful and distinctive lighting piece, born from the collaboration between one of Italy's eminent architects, Mario Bellini, and the renowned producers, Artemide. Notably, the Area 50 lamp...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Ceramic, Resin
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA ELEMENT 90 LEFT, CENTRAL ELEMENT 90 & LE MURA ELEMENT 90 RIGHT
CLEME90T148MIR02
CAT V - MIRABILIS 02
MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIPPER T148
WITH CAL 117 FR FOAM
The project...
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2010s Italian Mario Bellini Furniture
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Velvet
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 of stunning contrasting jute and soft chenille yarns. It’s a modern take on a trad...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Chenille, Jute
Amanta Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century Amanta modular sofa, made in the 70s in Italy.
Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italy.
Pair
In good vintage condition with some minor traces of use and age on the plasti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Set Of Six 'CAB' Chairs In Burgundy Leather By Mario Bellini For Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Hellouw, NL
Of course, known for their presence in the MoMa in New York are these CAB chairs by the Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini. Its design communicates an exercise in simplicit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with footrest Mod Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy.
Reupholstered in withe bouclé fabric. Italy 70s. B&B Italia label on the back of both pieces.
I...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Bouclé
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Pair, B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Raleigh, NC
1970s Mario Bellini Bambole set newly upholstered, B&B Italia.
A classic from the Italian designer with neutral patterned upholstery.
Listed as a four piece set, 2 chairs, 2 pouf...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Upholstery
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' table/seat elements for C&B (later B&B) Italy, circa 1970
3 black polyurethane elements by Mario Bellini that can either be used as table or seats or pre...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic
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.
Dimensions:
Height is 29.50
The low part ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Bouclé
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 fabric of stunning contrasting jute and soft chenille yarns. It’s a modern take on a tra...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Chenille, Jute
Pianura Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Casina, Mario Bellini
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Pianura Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Designer - Mario Bellini
Producer - Cassina
Model - Pianura Armchairs
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - W...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini Area 50 White Floor Lamps (3) by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Floor light Area 50 by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Set of three, sold individually.
Set of three floor lamps by Mario Bellini. Poetically conceived and practically execut...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Iron
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 Italy. Newly upholstered in brown leather.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
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 restored. Lush dusty green mohair over original form.
66" long, 36" deep, 29" high, 18...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Upholstery
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 & B Italia.
Le Bambole series won the Compasso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Lounge Chair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The seat has a rounded...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Steel
Mario Bellini Ceramic Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Originally conceived as a table lamp, we altered this rare ceramic lamp so it can be attached to the ceiling. It has ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper
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 buffalo brown leather - polyurethane foam interior with metal frame.
In good vintage ...
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20th Century Italian Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Counterweight lamp Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Rare Mario Bellini area counterweight pendant lamp. Very intelligently designed counterbalance lamp in good vin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic, Parchment Paper
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970, Italy (4 pieces)
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Budapest, HU
The sofa was used very little and remained perfectly packaged in a showroom for many years.
The modules are all covered with the original brown velvet and are in good used condition....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Textile, Plastic, Wood
Amanta Cofee-Table by Mario Bellini from C&B
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lucca, IT
Amanta Table. Coffee Table model Amanta by Mario Bellini from C&B Italia 1960s This Amanta Table is marked. This Amanta Coffe Table is first edition 1960s ,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Plastic
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless piece of furniture that emerged in the design scene during the 1970s. Comprising four large and two smaller seatin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Velvet
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 'Amanta' cognac brown leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966. The design was extremely popular and in gr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather, Fiberglass
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 piece of Italian design. Characterized by its distinctive and innovative form, the chai...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Fabric, Foam
Set of Eight Cassina Cab Leather Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful set of eight Cab Chairs in leather hide, designed by Mario Bellini in 1976.
Manufactured by Cassina in circa 1990s. The set consists of eight cab 412 dining chairs covered ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
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 Furniture
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Fabric, Foam
Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
A set of Ten Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how hum...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Iron
Camaleonda Sofa 8 modules + Ottoman by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Bellini, Camaleonda Sofa Set 8 modules+ottoman, realized for C&B, first series 1970 ca.
Original C&B Label.
Wood, Metal and Leather
Height: 65cm
Width: 95cm
Depth: 95 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Chiara Lamp by FLOS - 1960's EARLY EDITION - Original Mario Bellini
By Flos, Mario Bellini
Located in Vancouver, BC
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six Lira e Liuto Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs, black leather, Italy, 1989
This postmodern set of six ‘Lira e Liuto’ dining chairs is executed in black leather t...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s. Mario Bellini's Gli Scacchi Modular Elements, a masterpiece created for B&B Italia in the 1970s, redefine mod...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Leather
1970s Mario Bellini Il Colonnato Table in Red Travertine for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning 1970s "Il Colonnato" Red Travertine dining or conference table by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy.
The rectangular table top is carved from a single long slab of red trave...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Travertine, Marble
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Set of 2 Leather Lounge Armchairs for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
Pair of two lounge or armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy.
Model No: 684,
Crème color leather original upholstery, steel frame constr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Steel
Mario Bellini "Amanta" Chair Lounge Chair For B&B Italia, 1970's
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Weehawken, NJ
"Amanta" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
This piece has been re-upholstered in a striped velvet, making this piece 1/1.
Only one chair is available. Fiberglass in ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Velvet, Fiberglass
La Rotonda Ash and marble dining table by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
The La Rotonda table designed by Mario Bellini in 1976 has a simple sculpted base, a diagonal intersection of three legs with a square cross-secti...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Marble
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play on ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which al...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
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Metal
Italian Design Classic Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of Six
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Cab 412 side chairs in patinated brown leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the l...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Il Colonnato table Cassina Italy 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning so called 'II Colonnato' dining table designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1977. It's made from solid Persian travertine, which has a beautiful ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Mario Bellini "Cab" Chairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic leather cab chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in cognac reddish leather.
Wonderful patina.
Set of four available. Priced individually.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mario Bellini Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Mario Bellini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mario Bellini furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 508 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 47 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Mario Bellini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $217 and can go as high as $58,161, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,447.
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Questions About Mario Bellini Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether 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.
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