Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa

50 years that have not gone by presented to the public in 1970 camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon designed by mario bellini this modular sofa has defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design thanks to its great success both in terms of the public and critics.

Mario bellini camaleonda modular sofa.

As baby boomers were earning well and furnishing their own homes the three piece suites of their parents generation became seen as. The b b italia camaleonda epitomized mario bellini s desire to unite architecture and design. 3 piece camaleonda sofa system. Mario bellini for cassina le mura poufs in tan leather italy 1970s.

Now in 2020 his camaleonda seating system is one of the most coveted pieces on instagram and beyond and the good news is that thanks to b b italia and bellini himself it s poised to make a comeback. Designed by mario bellini this modular sofa has defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design thanks to its great success both in terms of the public and critics. Although it had been conceived several decades earlier the modular sofa went truly mainstream in the 1970s. 1500 set.

Still designing at 85 the iconic designer ceased production of the innovative. Model amanta modular lounge chairs sofa by mario bellini for c b italia 1960s. 1st edition camaleonda sofa by mario bellini for c b italia circa 1970. How is it possible that a bulbous modular sofa from the 1970s is making a comeback in the instagram era.

It intended to be an architectural element as much as it was designed to be a sofa as it is capable. This early example comprising five large seating elements an ottoman four large back rests and an armest retains its original upholstery and original labels to the underside of the seat elements. Chased unceasingly over the years by collectors it was. Signed with decal manufacturer s label to underside.

Mario bellini camaleonda modular sofa early c b italia 1971. Camaleonda is back presented to the public in 1970 camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon. But among the most revered pieces to emerge from the show was the camaleonda sofa created by the architect mario bellini now 85. Credit design visionary mario bellini who conjured the photogenic and ultra comfortable camaleonda just as interest in italian furniture was cresting around the world.

It is constantly featured in most international design museums and in the.