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Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970

$19,500per set
£14,594.71per set
€16,899.76per set
CA$27,101.82per set
A$30,525.80per set
CHF 15,808.21per set
MX$370,723.74per set
NOK 200,800.89per set
SEK 190,476.59per set
DKK 126,095.44per set
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Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, four elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage edition using the 'Ombra' velvet, the exclusive Maison in Venice, Italy. With "Camaleonda", Bellini revisited the possibilities of buttoned upholstery in a way that gives form to a modular frameless seating system. By combining seats, backrests, and armrests, you can enjoy the luxury of changing your mind as many times as you desire, moving and redesigning the space. If you need a different composition, you can customize the set. Please send an email with the composition you wish. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us to create the object you desire.
  • Creator:
    B&B Italia (Manufacturer),Mario Bellini (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. We accurately check the quality of each object. Our in-house atelier carefully reviews every item. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us for more information.
  • Seller Location:
    Lonigo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3756334212412

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