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Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat. Italy ,1972

Creator: Mario Bellini
Offered by: MA+39

Description
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 'Le Bambole' sofa Italy, 1972.

This comfortable brown original fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellini and was the culmination of research into stuffed furniture. In the Bambole, the piece is reduced to an archetypical idea of a cushion. The whole idea of this cushion is taken very far, as this piece is defined by the precise geometry of stitches and covers. The whole 'Bambole' collection compromised a sofa, daybed, chaise longue and bed. The first prototypes of this collection where stuffed with a material that was the forerunner of memory foam. Later, in order to improve comfort, the metal frame that was inside in the beginning, and that was required for support, was removed and it was filled with the stuffing itself. Le Bambole was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979. On the bottom of the sofa there the original mark of authenticity the manufacturer and the designer.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1972
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	5095
Incollect Reference #:	650115

Dimensions

W.	65 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	34 in;
W.	165.1 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	86.36 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

ma+39 is Italian everyday living with a fresh and eclectic spin on the Italian mid century masters while integrating Almanza's custom pieces and "oggetti" from current and relevant talent. ma+39 offers a unique marriage of furnishings, lighting, art, and luxuries. Our showroom is a five thousand square foot gallery ranging from the mid 1600s to the mid 1900s as well as pieces from the 70s and 80s housed together in harmony. ma+39 is the collaboration of "maestri artigiani"