Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, 1971
Description
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” living room set for B&B Italia, mohair velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three.
(sofa + two armchairs)
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushion. If we take apart “Le Bambole”, we get cushions in part because they are a natural free shape, difficult to describe in a product drawing, but easy to perceive and analyze. Inside them is the skeleton, or the vertical edges or elastic membranes that blend form and fabric to balance action and reaction. “Le Bambole”, said Bellini, “are not covered in fabric. Instead, they are built of fabric.” What makes them unique is the apparent absence of a load-bearing structure, the extreme naturalness of their shape, and the combination of comfort, softness, and elasticity.
Dimensions
Sofa
Height: 28.74 in (73 cm)
Width: 64.17 in (163 cm)
Depth: 34.64 in (88 cm)
Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
Armchair:
Height: 28.74 in (73 cm)
Width: 48 in (122 cm)
Depth: 34.65 in (88 cm)
Seat Height: 18.11 in (46 cm)
Design
1971
Manufacture
1970-1979
Material
Foam, Velvet
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the items. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us to create the object you desire.
