Mario Bellini 413 “CAB” dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of six.
High-quality chairs consist of handstitched natural leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. The only additional reinforcement is provided by a rubber membrane plate that supports the seat. “CAB” are the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. Bellini’s innovation lay in using zips to fasten the leather cover to its frame, a zip runs up the inside of each leg, sealing the cover in place.
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)
Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)
Depth: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)
Seat Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)
1977
1970-1979
Leather
Our atelier carefully restored the chairs. Slight signs of use and time.