Le Bambole Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Fantastic pair of “Le Bambole” modular sofa elements designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in its original high quality light brown buffalo neck leather with nice overall patina and a beautiful texture. These elements are marked with the species of leather It is made from: The Gran Zebu, a leather kind known for its sturdy and high quality. These elements can be hooked together by metal clasps on the bottom of each element, and can be enjoyed as a two seater sofa, or the two elements can be placed freely to be enjoyed as armchairs. Besides the outstanding comfort this iconic sofa is famous for its timeless looks. The ‘Le Bambole’ collection was awarded the 1979 ‘Compasso d'Oro’ award. An example of Le Bambole is included in MoMA’s permanent collection.

Dimensions: W180 x D1o0 x H72 cm

Period: 1970s

Condition: Very good and original with nice patina.

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Creator	Mario Bellini
Manufacturer	B&B Italia / C&B Italia
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year	1972
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Midcentury
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Patina
SKU	ZZP-1912031
Materials	Leather
Color	Brown
Width	180 cm 180 cm
Depth	100 cm 100 cm
Height	72 cm 72 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg