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Le Bambole Sofa, Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Sofa, Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Sofa, Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Los angeles, CA

Le Bambole Sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s brown leather
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s brown leather

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s brown leather

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Crafted with utmost precision and attention to detail, the Le Bambole sofa offers unparalleled comfort and style, inviting you to indulge in its plush cushions and generous seating.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, taupe, pure alpaca fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, newly upholstered in luxury cream alpaca velvet, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Two Seat "Bambole" Sofa by Mario BELLINI, B&B ITALIA
Two Seat "Bambole" Sofa by Mario BELLINI, B&B ITALIA

Two Seat "Bambole" Sofa by Mario BELLINI, B&B ITALIA

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original vintage 'BAMBOLE' sofa, with recent upholstery in mustard/yellow velvet fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini 5-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini 3-Piece Bambole Sofa Set for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Discover the timeless Organic Modern elegance of the original 1970s Le Bambole Italian sofa set with beige woven wool upholstery in superb condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Le Bambole sofa By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original structured fabric in aubergine tones designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s
Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s

Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s Sofa model Le Bambole in light blue fabric.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s
Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s

Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Le Bambole sofa in fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1980s Sofa model Le Bambole in light blue fabric, marked Dàmeda.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Vintage Bambole sofa in dark brown by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This "Le Bambole " sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, is a true icon of Italian design history.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1972

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extremely rare first-year production example of Mario Bellini's iconic Le Bambole sofa, manufactured by C&B Italia in 1972, the same year Bellini introduced the design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning “Le Bambole” sofa by the iconic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Suede

“Le Bambole” Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Velvet Upholstery, 1970s
“Le Bambole” Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Velvet Upholstery, 1970s

“Le Bambole” Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Velvet Upholstery, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Iconic “Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Lapin Fur, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, black lapin fur, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Fur

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

An early production of Bellini’s Bambole series, this sofa is finished in its original cream linen.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Linen

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Renens, CH

Iconic two seater sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, originating from the 1980s. (Two available, price per item) We have selected Musco, a dark blue mohair from De Ploeg, the Ne...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Brown leather sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 41 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in red fabric, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini, "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Italian Mid Century Modern, 1972
Mario Bellini, "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Italian Mid Century Modern, 1972

Mario Bellini, "Le Bambole" Sofa in Leather, Italian Mid Century Modern, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally fine example of the iconic ‘Le Bambole’ two-seat sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 2 seater
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 2 seater

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 2 seater

Located in Ghedi, IT

Icona intramontabile del design italiano degli anni Settanta, il divano Le Bambole di Mario Bellini continua a rappresentare uno dei capolavori più sensuali e accoglienti della stori...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Mohair Velvet, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Mohair Velvet, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Mohair Velvet, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Velvet

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa with Ottoman for B&B Italia, 1971

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia, lapin fur, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fur, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini, ‘Le Bambole’ Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mario Bellini, ‘Bambole’ Two-Seater Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 197...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wool

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Cognac 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 available Sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976
Pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976

Pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas for B&B Italia, Light Grey Canvas, 1976

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Vicenza, IT

Pair of Le Bambole two-seat sofas designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972 and produced in Italy in 1976.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 2 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of six (two corners + four easy chairs).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 5

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of five (two corners + three easy chairs).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 4

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of four (two corners + two easy chairs).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofa, B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofa, B&B Italia

1970s 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, B&B Italia An icon newly restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather
set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather

set of 3 Mario Bellini, Le Bambole Armchair, B&B Italia, 1970s, brown leather

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé fabric, an exquisite addition to elevate any interior space.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Chenille

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Chenille, 1972, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971, set of two.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Chenille

Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Two Seat Sofa (LBA2) by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Rare and iconic Bambole sofa, designed in 1973, featuring bold, sculptural lines and unmistakable Italian flair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 5

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 5 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 4

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971, set of 4 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green, 1971, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather
Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather

Le Bambole Mario Bellini sofa for B&B, 1970, brown leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le Bambole sofa, set consisting of sofa and armchairs model “Le Bambole”, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini

1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in amstelveen, NL

An exceptional and highly collectible “Le Bambole” sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, one of the most celebrated icons of 20th-century Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s
"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s

"Le Bambole" by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Leather Sofa, 1970s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Price for the foot rest only ! The Le Bambole Sofas are available in our parallel listings herr on 1stdibs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s
Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s

Italian Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini le Bambole for B&B Italia 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa, brown patinated leather, Italy, 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685
1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685

1980s Tentazione Two-Seater Sofa / Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina Model 685

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This design was succeeded by Bellini's Bambole sofa, only the lines on this silhouette are a bit more tailored.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s
Space Age Vintage Modular Sofa Le Bambole Purple Lavender Mario Bellini 1970s

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 colors from textile fabric 1970s, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa – Design 1972  Produced 1988
B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa – Design 1972  Produced 1988

B&B Italia “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa – Design 1972 Produced 1988

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

The sofa has been fully and professionally restored by a specialist conservator with dedicated expertise in restoring Le Bambole sofas.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

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Le Bambole Sofa Design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Le Bambole Sofa Design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

Le Bambole Sofa Design by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa medium size, designed in 1980s manufactured by B&B Italia, production of this sofa 1980s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Le Bambole Sofa Design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s New Leather Cover
Le Bambole Sofa Design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s New Leather Cover

Le Bambole Sofa Design Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1980s New Leather Cover

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Marion Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa designed in 1970s manufactured by B&B Italia, production, 1980s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 65 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia
La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia

La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia

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H 29.53 in W 66.54 in D 35.83 in

La Bambole Soafa by Mario Bellini for B%B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Porto, Porto

In 1972 B&B Italia presented Le Bambole sofa to the world, Soft and playful. Upholstered in red vibrant fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Discover the allure of the vintage Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa, a timeless masterpiece that embodies the essence of Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Sofa Le Bambole LB2
Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Sofa Le Bambole LB2

Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Sofa Le Bambole LB2

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H 28.75 in W 63 in D 33.47 in

Mario Bellini for B & B Italia Sofa Le Bambole LB2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Liege, BE

An extremely comfortable Bellini brown leather sofa in great condition. Original color.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole ’07 Sofa B&B Italia in Red Wool, Removable Cover
Mario Bellini Le Bambole ’07 Sofa B&B Italia in Red Wool, Removable Cover

Mario Bellini Le Bambole ’07 Sofa B&B Italia in Red Wool, Removable Cover

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Zagreb, HR

Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a design icon of the seventies.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mario Bellini Taupe "Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2
Mario Bellini Taupe "Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2

Mario Bellini Taupe "Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa for B&B Italia, 1976, Set of 2

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Padova, IT

The whole idea of this cushion is taken very far, as this piece is defined by the precise geometry of stitches and covers. The whole "Bambole" collection compromised a sofa, daybed, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Light Grey Leather Mario Bellini Two-Seat Sofa Set
Rare Light Grey Leather Mario Bellini Two-Seat Sofa Set

Rare Light Grey Leather Mario Bellini Two-Seat Sofa Set

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H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in

Rare Light Grey Leather Mario Bellini Two-Seat Sofa Set

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Rare set of two vintage two-seat sofas, î Le Bambole ñ, by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.

Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Modular Sofa ‘Six Parts’ in Dark Teal Velvet, Italy
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Modular Sofa ‘Six Parts’ in Dark Teal Velvet, Italy

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Modular Sofa ‘Six Parts’ in Dark Teal Velvet, Italy

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

For B&B Italia Six modular seats, use separately or together in combination Expanded polyurethane, jute and padded velvet circa 1970 Manufacturers stamp 70 x 79 x 80 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Introducing our remarkable vintage 'Le Bambole' daybed sofa, designed by the renowned Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Foam

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

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H 29 in W 96 in D 36 in

Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini

Located in Dallas, TX

Bambole sofa in rich brown leather. Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in

Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Introducing the Le Bambole sofa by renowned designer Mario Bellini, upholstered in luxurious bouclé fabric, an exquisite addition to elevate any interior space.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia

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H 29.75 in W 94.5 in L 29.75 in

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia. This piece has been expertly upholstered in alpaca bouclé.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

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H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Berlin, DE

Three-seat 'Bambole' sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini  Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa
Mario Bellini  Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

Mario Bellini Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

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H 28 in W 63 in D 33 in

Mario Bellini Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

Located in New York, NY

The iconic leather "Le Bambole"sofa by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. The leather is a rich aged dark chocolate brown.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This "Le Bambole" sofa was designed by Mario Bellini in the early 1970s for C&B Italia which later became B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, circa 1980
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, circa 1980

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, circa 1980

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia. This piece has been expertly restored.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972

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H 28.75 in W 59.85 in L 28.75 in

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Roma, IT

Le Bambole sofa is a midcentury design sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B, in 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Bambole Sofa in Cognac Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Le Bambole Sofa in Cognac Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Le Bambole Sofa in Cognac Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Voorburg, NL

Amazing Le Bambole Sofa’s by Mario Bellini in Cognac leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Black Bouclette Fabric, 1970s
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Black Bouclette Fabric, 1970s

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Black Bouclette Fabric, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Le Bambole sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Black Bouclette Fabric, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, B&B Italia
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, B&B Italia

1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Mohair, 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Biege Bouclette Fabric, 1970s
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Biege Bouclette Fabric, 1970s

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Biege Bouclette Fabric, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Brussels, BE

Le Bambole sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Biege Bouclette fabric, 1970s New upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Leather Le Bambole SOfa From France, Circa 1970
Vintage Leather Le Bambole SOfa From France, Circa 1970

Vintage Leather Le Bambole SOfa From France, Circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Leather Le Bambole SOfa From France, Circa 1970. Original dark grey leather upholstery with nice patina and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa for B&B Italia. First designed in 1972, and awarded with the Compasso d’Oro in 1979 for its stunning design and comfortability.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Modern Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972
Italian Modern Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972

Italian Modern Grey Fabric Le Bambole Sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern grey fabric Le Bambole sofas by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1972 The sofas have been made with a steel frame and cold foam padding.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for C&B Italia, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for C&B Italia, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for C&B Italia, Italy, 1972

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H 28.35 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa for C&B Italia, Italy, 1972

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Highly rare and comfortable three-seat 'Bambole' sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Brown 1 B&B Italia, Italy, 1974
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Brown 1 B&B Italia, Italy, 1974

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Brown 1 B&B Italia, Italy, 1974

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Amazing quality and comfortable 3-seat ‘Bambole’ sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1974.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979

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H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 29.53 in

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Roma, IT

Le Bambole sofa is an original, outstanding design work realized in 1979 by Mario Bellini (Milan, 1935), wind of "Il Compass d'oro" in the same year for this model.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa

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H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa

By Mario Bellini

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Iconic leather sofa designed by world renowned architect and designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia during the 1970s. Upholstered in original buffalo leather.     

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1970's
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1970's

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia, 1970's

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A true icon of 1970s Italian style, this Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa for C&B Italia was originally designed in 1972 and subsequently awarded with the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Le Bambole sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia
Le Bambole sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia

Le Bambole sofa in black leather by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia

By Mario Bellini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Stunning ‘Le Bambole’ sofa in new black leather.Designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s
Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

Bambole Sofa / Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Renens, CH

Iconic set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, consisting of two single seat Bambole Sofa elements that form either two single lounge chairs or one sofa when combined.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B, Italia, 1972
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B, Italia, 1972

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B, Italia, 1972

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H 28.35 in W 68.9 in L 28.35 in

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa B&B, Italia, 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super comfortable 2-seat so called 'Bambole' sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1976.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original cognac buffalo neck leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole sofa in original leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in original leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in original leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original dark brown leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in buffalo leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original light brown buffalo neck leather designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa In Original Mohair Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole Sofa In Original Mohair Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole Sofa In Original Mohair Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in original thick mohair/ alpaca velvet in dark brown designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Extreme Rare Leather 3 seater Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa B&B Italia 1972
Extreme Rare Leather 3 seater Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa B&B Italia 1972

Extreme Rare Leather 3 seater Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa B&B Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

(photo 10) A Belgian Diva caused a scandal in Paris while sun bading on a Bambole sofa last weekend. Olivieri Toscani advertising campaign which featured bleach-blonde, heavily ma...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair in original beige linen upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Jute, Linen

Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa and lounge chair in original beige jute and linnen upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Jute, Linen

Mario Bellini  Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa
Mario Bellini  Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

Mario Bellini Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

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H 28 in W 63 in D 33 in

Mario Bellini Leather "Le Bambole" Sofa

By Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Mario Bellini's iconic "Le Bambole" chocolate leather 2 seat sofa. Original tag.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini

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H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.71 in

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 cleaned, waxed and is from a non-smoker home. Great original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini “Bambole” sofa
Mario Bellini “Bambole” sofa

Mario Bellini “Bambole” sofa

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H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in

Mario Bellini “Bambole” sofa

By Mario Bellini

Located in PARIS, FR

“La Bambole” model sofa by Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wool

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara

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H 28.75 in W 98.43 in L 28.75 in

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Sofa Set in Alcantara

By Mario Bellini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern sofa 'Le Bamboles' by Mario Bellini, Italy, the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa

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H 28.5 in W 67 in D 39 in

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A great aged brown leather classic by Mario Bellini. Very comfortable. Original label.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Red B&B Italia 1974
Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Red B&B Italia 1974

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Red B&B Italia 1974

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H 28.75 in W 66.93 in L 28.75 in

Mario Bellini Bambole Sofa Red B&B Italia 1974

By Mario Bellini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Sofa is marked on the bottom ‘B&B Italia, le Bambole, Mario Bellini’.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

B&B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Tan Leather
B&B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Tan Leather

B&B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Tan Leather

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H 29.14 in W 65.36 in D 35.04 in

B&B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Tan Leather

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia the series was an icon for the 1970s and won the "Compasso d'Oro" award in 1979. This all original piece has been newly upholstered in Italia...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini  Leather "le Bambole" Sofa
Mario Bellini  Leather "le Bambole" Sofa

Mario Bellini Leather "le Bambole" Sofa

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H 29 in W 62.5 in D 30 in

Mario Bellini Leather "le Bambole" Sofa

Located in New York, NY

An early "Le Bambole" leather sofa love seat by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia .A great overall aged patina.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats

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Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa and Hocker B&B Italia 1972
Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa and Hocker B&B Italia 1972

Mario Bellini ''Bambole'' Sofa and Hocker B&B Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Olivieri Toscani’s original campaign (photo 8,9,10), which featured bleach-blonde, heavily made-up and bare-breasted model Donna Jordan nestling seductively in an armchair, caused a ...

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Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970

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H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in fabric with ottoman. Wear due to time and age of the sofa (see photo) Dimensions ottoman: 40 cm x 75 cm x 75 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970

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H 35.44 in W 63 in L 35.44 in

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in white fabric. Stamped under the seat. New fabric. Measure: Seat height: 40cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s

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H 29.14 in W 63 in D 35.83 in

Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in bruxelles, BE

White fabric sofa. B&B label on armrest. Measures: Seat height: 43cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

"Le Bambole" Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in bruxelles, BE

Fabric sofa, model: Le Bambole by Mario Bellini. Seat height: 37 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s
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''Le Bambole'' sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

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Stunning two seating sofa ''Le Bambole'' designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia from the late 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Sofas

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Golden Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Golden Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Golden Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

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H 29.14 in W 65.36 in D 35.04 in

Golden Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

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Two seater model, Bibambola, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, ca 1970s. The Bibambola is a design classic. With the golden reupholstery we wanted to make classic meet conte...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bambole Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bambole sofa for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every bambole sofa was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the bambole sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bambole sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Bambole Sofa?

Prices for a bambole sofa start at $618 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $9,560.

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 Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.