Mario Bellini Green Velvet “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 10 Elements
Mario Bellini, ‘Camaleonda’ sofa, in green velvet upholstery by Italy, 1972.
Composed of four big and six medium-sized elements.
It is upholstered with its original green velvet.
Excellent vintage conditions. It presents some small defects due to the passage of time.
The sofa is very comfortable, and the fact this excellent piece is modular provides endless flexible solutions for any project or living room. This design became famous almost immediately after being featured in the exhibition ‘Italy and The New Domestic Landscape’ in the MOMA Museum in 1972. Our modules are in perfect conditions, and these retain their original upholstery and color that is always bright and gritty.
Mario Bellini (1935-) is trained as an architect and became one of the leading designers in postwar Italian style. At the beginning of his career, he worked together with Olivetti, Cassina, and B&B Italia, which resulted in an early knowledge of synthetic resins and polyurethanes. His furniture is exciting, both in its use of the material and the originality of his designs. Bellini did not believe in precise boundaries of design. Instead, he designed for the relationship between man and the environment. It is impossible to pigeonhole Bellini’s oeuvre, as his work is so complex and original.
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Design Period | 1970 to 1979 |
Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Detailed Condition | Very Good — This vintage item has some small defects and it may show slight traces of use. |
Materials | Velvet, Foam, Steel |
Color | Green |
Dimensions | Big modules: H 67cm x W 92 cm x D 92 cm Seat height: 38 cm (15 in.) |