Mario Bellini 1980s Le Bambole Sofa Design Mario Bellini For B&B Italia White Boucle Fabric

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This is a very rare, vintage 1980s 'Le Bambole' sofa designed by Mario Bellini that consists of four modular elements, including two armless pieces and two corner end pieces. It features a unique composition, as it includes two corner elements, which are difficult to find on the market and enable for various layouts. The pictures showcase different settings for the same sofa, and it has been fully restored inside and out, and newly upholstered with luxurious Italian boucle' fabric in white. The four pieces can be arranged in different configurations, such as an L-shaped corner, a three-seater with a separate chair, a settee with two separate chairs, or a four-seater long sofa. The dimensions vary depending on the layout, and the materials used are a blend of viscose, wool, linen, cotton, and synthetic sourced from Italy. The sofa is in excellent condition, with the original B&B Italia stamp on the jute at the bottom, which has been relined in the interior. Le Bambole is an iconic design by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the 1970s and 1980s, featuring a revolutionary construction that does not include conventional frames and belts but instead multi density polyurethane foam shaped into a whole cushion for the seat and back supported by four metal vertical inserts at the front and back connected by a light metal base. The design won numerous awards, including the Compasso D'Oro in 1979, and is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Mario Bellini is an esteemed architect and designer who has won eight Compasso D'Oro awards and has numerous designs in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He has collaborated with leading Italian furniture companies and has also worked on prestigious architectural projects worldwide.

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