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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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini cab sofa and armchairs
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Mario Bellini sofa and chairs design 1979 for cassina good condition few scratches on one chiar
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini cab sofa and armchairs
Mario Bellini cab sofa and armchairs
H 31.11 in W 63.78 in D 24.02 in
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Made in Italy circa 1970s. PRICED PER ITEM Half
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini
H 27 in W 37.75 in D 37.75 in
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
the original design of this sofa, which folds organically around the corners of the design, and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa
H 27.96 in W 113.39 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Surbiton, GB
detailing after Mario Bellini's Le Mura. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 66 Width: 226 Depth: 97 In good
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa after Mario Bellini
H 25.99 in W 88.98 in D 38.19 in
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
By Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 932 'Quartet' sofa designed by architect Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
Mario Bellini Quartet sofa Cassina Italy 1964
H 24.41 in W 169.3 in D 33.47 in
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Made in Italy circa 1970s. PRICED PER ITEM
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Modular Sofa Camaleonda Designed By Mario Bellini. Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular sofa Mod Camaleonda designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 3
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

‘Pianura’ Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
A 4-piece ‘Pianura’ sofa designed by iconic Italian designer Mario Bellini for Cassina. This sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stelle Sofa, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Pair available.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Designed by trailblazing Italian industrial designer and architect Mario Bellini in 1974 for B&B
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Rare Original Mario Bellini Le Mura Modular Sofa, Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
An original and very rare Mario Bellini Le Mura modular sofa (can also be used as two chairs), made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modular Sofa "Camaleonda", Design Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Napoli, IT
Modular sofa "Camaleonda", covered with original striped velvet fabric, design Mario Bellini for B
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sofa in black leather. Designed Mario Bellini and made by B&B Italia. The sofa been
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole two-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The Bambole series today is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Original Camalenda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Misinto, IT
Camaleonda, designed by Mario Bellini in 1970, is the sofa that defined the aesthetics of an entire
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Foam

B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. As true treasures of contemporary design, Amanta sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia are much more
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Colorful Mario Bellini Four -Seat Leather Sectional Sofa, 1970's
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful four-seat leather sectional sofa made by Mario Bellini in the 1970's. Each removable seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa Model "Landeau" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
. From a structural point of view it is therefore healthy and consistent. Mario Bellini (Milano 1935
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sofa 932 by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin

932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964
932 Mario Bellini Cassina, 1964
H 24.02 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in dark fabric
By Mario Bellini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. As true treasures of contemporary design, Amanta sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia are much more
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Mario Bellini Amanta modular sofa in orange leather for C&B Italy, 1960s. Four separate elements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972. This piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Mario Bellini for Cassina Black Leather Software Tilbury Sofa
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
), designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy. This example is one of a few similar sofa
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
- MIRABILIS 02 MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIPPER T148 WITH CAL 117 FR FOAM The project Le Mura by Mario
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Leather Sofa or Loveseat for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in The Hague, NL
This lounge two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern 405 Duc Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Plum Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern 405 Duc Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Plum Leather Beautiful Italian mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sofa Model Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s- 2
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stunning Excelsior sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning & rare Excelsior sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy, 1985. Full black leather! Still 100
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Leather Sofa in China-Red by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Salzburg, AT
Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Design period: 1970 to 1979 Production period: 1980
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Model DUC 405 Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in None, IT
, design Mario Bellini for Cassina, 70s. Conditions: In good condition, it shows signs of wear given by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Mario Bellini Camaleonda- first edition
By Mario Bellini
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
First edition Mario Bellini Camaleonda modular sofa. Consists of three seats, all with backs and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
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2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
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2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

An Italian "Amanta" 4-Piece Modular Sofa By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, c.1980
By Mario Bellini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 1980s C&B Italia “Amanta” modular or sectional four piece sofa designed by Mario Bellini in 1966
Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, c.2000's. This sofa features all
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery

20th Century "Amanta" Modular Sofa By Mario Bellini For C&B Italia, c.1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A early 1970s C&B Italia “Amanta” modular or sectional four piece sofa designed by Mario Bellini in
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20th Century Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tentazione two-seater sofa, model 685, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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

Bambole Sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic set of two seater sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, originating from the 1980s. We
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Le Mura 4-Seater Sofa in beige/grey velvet by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and rare 4-piece sectional Le Mura sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s. The
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

"Camaleonda" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lasne, BE
Sofa in green fabric. There are 4 large pieces and an ottoman. Seat height: 35 cm. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Camaleonda' sectional sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, design 1970 This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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 Anthracite Gray Pianura Modular Sofa for Cassina, 1970, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pianura sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by the Italian brand Cassina in 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Foam, Walnut

Le Bambole - 2 seater, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Designed in 1972 by industrial designer Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (now B&B Italia). With the
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Late 20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Bambole Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rotterdam, NL
‘Le Bambole’ modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy 1972. Early edition, which varies
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 3 modular
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Camaleonda Red Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
The “Camaleonda” (Chameleon) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Foam

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly cosy so called 'Bambole' 2-seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Camaleonda Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italia, (Customizable)
By Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Postmodern Camaleonda seating elements by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. set of two C&B
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam

La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Porto, PT
In 1972 B&B Italia presented Le Bambole sofa to the world, Soft and playful. Upholstered in red
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Fabric

La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia
La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia
H 29.53 in W 66.54 in D 35.83 in
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Mario Bellini Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mario bellini couch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, animal skin and leather, every mario bellini couch was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mario bellini couch, we have 389 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mario bellini couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mario bellini couch, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mario bellini couch over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and C&B Italia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mario Bellini Couch?

A mario bellini couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,774, while the lowest priced sells for $618 and the highest can go for as much as $61,412.

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.