Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” living room set for B&B Italia, two-seater sofa and pouf, lapin fur, Italy, 1971.
This timeless Postmodern design icon came into being between 1970 and 1972. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture led to shaping all the parts like a giant soft cushion. “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.
We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Our atelier enhances Italy’s excellence by providing dedicated and tailor-made customization services. Contact us for additional information.
Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)
Width: 64.18 in (163 cm)
Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
1971
1970-1979
Foam, Fur, Iron
Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered the set in a special edition of lapin fur. Slight signs of use and time. Our creative team and professional artisans realized this customized piece upon client request.