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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Mario Bellini
Creator: Artemide
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchairs Set of Two 1973
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and relief ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,086 Sale Price
20% Off
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Modular Sofà Italian Design Orange White Resin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Modular sofà Italian design orange white resin.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
$3,984 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. The back legs feature a bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Early Edition Mario Bellini "Cab-412" Set of 4 Leather Chairs for Cassina, 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 dining room chairs designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by high quality design furniture fabric- Cassina in 1970s period, Italy.
This chairs are the early edition of t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful large Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in luxury pure Alpaca wool fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. Marked on the underside. Fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Iconic vintage chair "Cab 413" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first produced in 1977, renowned for the innovative freestanding leather structure, inspired by the relationship between ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$2,392 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Early Elephant Hide Grey Cassina Cab 414 Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of very early Mario Bellini Cab 414 arm chairs made by Cassina, with elephant hide grey saddle leather upholstery zippered over the steel frame. M...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Le Mura - Armchair in leather by Mario Bellini for Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Le Mura is more than a chair: it is a true modular system, a manifesto of radical design from the 1970s. With its bold aesthetic and versatile structure, Le Mura adapts seamlessly to...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
In production from 1970 until the mid-70s.
Made of fiber glass, this armchair is characterized by fluid shape...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
White Plastic Vicario Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of vintage white plastic Vicario armchairs designed in 1970 by Vico Magistretti and produced in Italy by Artemide. The armchairs remain in quite good condition: one chair show ...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchair for Cassina, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchair for Cassina, argilla fabric and wood, Italy, 1972.
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance of Mario Belli...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Vintage Italian Red Leather Chairs CAB by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Sofia, BG
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in late 1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$2,299 Sale Price
30% Off
"Amanta" Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 linen lounge chairs with fiberglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Seat height: 43cm. Stamped B&B Italia. They can be attached together. Wear due to time a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Fiberglass
Pair Italian Gaudi Chairs Designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
This pair of Italian armchairs model Gaudi was designed by Vico Magistretti and produce by Artemide Milano in 1968
It is made from fiberglass.
SPA Artemide Milano Modello Gaudi Desig...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 2 Cassina CAB-414 armchairs in grey leather by Mario Bellini, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Cassina "Cab" 414 armchairs in elephant grey saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina Italy. These chairs are 1980s edition. The leather cover ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Design 401 BREAK Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1980's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Italian Design "401 BREAK" model Armchair set of 6 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Designed in 1976 by Mario Bellini. These are all in ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Amanta armchair by Mario Bellini blue
Located in MADRID, ES
Amanta armchair by Mario Bellini for C&B Italy. With fibreglass structure and reupholstered in blue with fabric of Pierre Frey. Italy, 1970s.
C&B o Cassina & Busnelli was founded in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$5,762 / set
Le Stelle armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1974.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Le Stelle armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1974.
Awards:Moma, Design Study Collection,New York.
Elastic membranes, polyure...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
"Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
CAB 413 Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina in a Dark brown leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Mario Bellini "Forma" Cantilever Armchair for Vitra, Italy 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
The now historic story goes:
“About 20 years ago Rolf Fehlbaum, the Chairman of Vitra, called me up and said: The things we’re making are too boring. We want to change that, and you...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$94 Sale Price
86% Off
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, original cognac leather, Italy, 1971
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
1990s Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Arm / Dining Chair in Cognac Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cab Armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1977. This particular example was produced in Italy and dates back to the 1990s. The chair features a steel frame enti...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini 684 Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini 684 Armchair For Cassina
A soft upholstered armchair with optional casters by Mario Bellini for the dining room or living room featuring a simple, inviting, reassuring, authentic style, a testament to the exceptional construction skills typical of Cassina.
The initial project, called Le Tentazioni, originated in 1973 to offer an alternative to the classic, stiff, vertical seat styles...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$12,806 Sale Price / item
20% Off
coppia di poltrone Amanta design Mario Bellini e Gaetano Pesce C&B italia - B&B
Located in taranto, IT
splendida coppia di poltrone "Amanta", originali degli anni 70, disegnate da Mario Bellini con stoffe di Gaetano Pesce per C&B italia (precedente denominazione di B&B italia).
Strut...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$4,268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chair Armchair China Red / Ox Red
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It´s the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholstered in thick saddle lea...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977. Italy
A true icon of Made in Italy, Cab is the first chair in the world characterized by a self-supporting leather structure inspir...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
Located in Athens, Attiki
B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini.
Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs model Amanta by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1973
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 2 armchairs model 'Amanta' by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s.
The frame is made of plastic material with foam padding and original period velvet upholstery.
Trademark o...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, 1971 (First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini, Armchair model "Le Bambole" first edition for B&B Italia, 1971.
The armchair, an authentic icon of Italian design, is the work of Mario Bellini, one of the most impor...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Cab Armchair 2 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Mario Bellini featuring handstitched black leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen size and color. Also available in 66cm width, 57cm depth, 82cm height and 45cm seat height.
Cab is the world’s first free-standing cowhide chair,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Chenille
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furnitur...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Chenille
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, 1971, set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchairs for Cassina, argilla velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance o...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini 684 Armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Price dependent on the chosen material/color. A soft upholstered armchair with optional casters by Mario Bellini for the dining room or living room featuring a simple, inviting, reas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$4,387 / item
Mario Bellini Model 684 "Piccola Tentazione" Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Highland, IN
Mario Bellini's model 684 "Piccola Tentazione" was designed for Cassina in 1973. Piccola Tentazione translates as "Little Temptation". Created in the same period as his iconic CAB c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, in the 1970s, these chairs represent a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, steel, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large so...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Foam
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic piece o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
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Fabric
1 of 4 Dark Brown 'Gaudi' Chairs, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Early Model
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic 'Gaudi' chair designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy. Named after Antonio Gaudi.
Single piece construction chair that comes from a pressure mold of poly...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Amanta Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 3
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 orange and purple fabric armchairs with fibreglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. Seat height: 44 cm. Stamped C&B Italia. They can be modular or attached t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972.
Polyurethane padding, original cotton fabric.
The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979.
Le Bambol...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Pair of Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Bambola armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. Upholstered in a pink Toile de Jouy-style fabric with pastoral scenes. Fully padded structure with no visi...
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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Italian Leather CAB Armchair by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage Italian leather CAB armchair by Mario Bellini. This was made in Italy by Cassina, it dates from the 1970’s.
It is of amazing quality and is also extreme...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Vintage Four Cream Dining Chair Armchair Tentazione Cassina 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage four ( 4 ) dining room chairs or armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s Italy.
An amazing set of four dining room chairs or armchairs model Tentazione designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s.
These very comfortable and lush upholstered armchairs or dining chairs show original cover in cream textile fabric, which is detachable.
One chair shows the paper label with company´s name Cassina.
Good stable and sturdy condition with signs of age and use.
The original light cream textile covers show fading and some stains.
approx. measures:
Width 73 cm
Depth 65 cm
Height 86 cm
Seat height 53 cm
lowest armrest height 70 cm
Mario Bellini ( 1935 ) Italian architect and designer
He was chief designer by Olivetti, since 1973 he opened his own design office.
1986 - 1991 chief editor by the magazine Domus and professor at the Domus Academy in Milano.
Mario Bellini creates so many beautiful and iconic furniture and industrial design as the famed designs Camaleonda sofa, Tentazione chairs...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery
Mario Bellini Piccola Tentazione armchair B&B Italia - Italy, 1973
Located in London, GB
Convexing and concaving contours shape this ‘Piccola Tentazione’ armchair. Enveloping, plush, soft; its arms lay outstretched. This armchair is one of the several plump pieces that t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Foam
Four Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Four iconic Amanta armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the early 1970s.
This model features a fiberlite shell and three cushions to provide extreme seating comfort...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1971
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
Pair of 2 "Le Bambole" Armchair Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B, 1972
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
“Le Bambole” Armchair and Ottoman by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
“Le Bambole” Armchair and Ottoman by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1970s
Ottoman :105x52x40cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
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Fabric
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1971, set of two.
The search for a new shape f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Leather
Le Bambole armchair Mario Bellini B&B Italy 1972 new purple leather
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Bambole armchair, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, 1972 Purple leather upholstery, padded frame. Good overall condition, new purple leather upholstery. Provenance: private home. Mid-cen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton fabri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
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If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
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