Milan-born architect and designer Mario Bellini just may be the closest thing to a modern-day Renaissance man: His creative output spans genres, from electronics to furniture to architecture to cars, comprising iconic designs in each. Vintage Mario Bellini sofas, dining chairs and other seating pieces are widely coveted, and the designer has been the recipient of multiple prestigious Compasso d’Oro awards. More than 20 of his works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Born in 1935, Bellini studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan before founding his own firm in his native city in the early 1960s. He soon branched out beyond architecture, however, first for the tech manufacturer Olivetti, where he served as chief industrial design consultant from 1963 to 1991. During that time, Bellini oversaw the design of some of Olivetti’s most popular typewriters.
His penchant for electronic design didn’t stop there: Bellini also designed cameras for Fuji, televisions for Brionvega and a slew of audio devices for Yamaha, then served as design consultant for Renault and devised the interior of the 1980 Lancia Trevi for Fiat. Meanwhile, his architecture work spans continents, including such modern gems as the Museum of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the National Gallery of Victoria extension in Melbourne, the Dubai Creek Complex and the Milan Convention Centre in his hometown.
And then there’s the furniture: Over the last 70 years, Bellini has designed office furniture for Vitra; lamps for Artemide, Erco and FLOS; porcelain for Rosenthal and long-admired sofas and other seating for Kartell, Natuzzi, B&B Italia, Cassina and more.
His oft-imitated 1977 Cab chair for Cassina, comprising 16 individual pieces of saddle leather that create a “skin” over a minimal metal frame, remains one of the manufacturer’s best sellers today. His pudgy-legged, round tables for Cassina foreshadow Faye Toogood’s widely loved Roly Poly line. His postmodern Summa armchairs for Kartell, as well as his elegant Chiara floor lamp, still lure collectors on vintage furniture websites.
Bellini’s most famous contribution to furniture design, though, may be his 1970 Camaleonda sofa for B&B Italia (then C&B Italia). An entrant to the 1972 MoMA show “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape,” the seat takes its name from the Italian words for chameleon and wave. Its bulbous, modular form makes it infinitely flexible. The sofa was a runaway hit at the show and, once discontinued, remained so popular among vintage dealers that B&B Italia reissued it in 2020 with all recycled materials and interchangeable seat covers. “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom,” Bellini said.
Browse an expansive collection of vintage Mario Bellini furniture — including dining tables, armchairs, mid-century sofas and more — today on 1stDibs.
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'La Rotonda' Coffee Table, circa 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The 'La Rotonda' cocktail table, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1977, is a stunning representation of modernist design. The thick circular beveled glass top provides for a ...
Glass, Nutwood
Coffee Table "Amanta" Fiberglass Black by Mario Bellini for C&B, Italy, 1960
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
This side table or coffee table is made of fiberglass (Fiberlite) in Black. It is square with an indented tabletop. It was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the 1960s. Thi...
Fiberglass
Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The "scacchi" are parallelepipeds in self-skinning polyurethane. finishing technique used for car dashboards. The result is that of solids soft to the touch that can be freely combin...
Plastic, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table Glass Fumè Top by G. Frattini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic design 1960s chrome coffee table with fumè glass, Gianfranco Frattini designer, Cassina manufacturer. Measures cm: H 34, W 75, D 75.
Steel
Original Midcentury Couchtisch C&B Italia Mario Bellini Design schwarz
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen kleinen Couchtisch von C&B Italia aus den 1960-70er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Mario Bellini und gilt heute als wahrer Designkla...
Plastic
Mario Bellini "Gli Scacchi" Chess Side Tables 'for Cameleonda' for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a perfect complement to the iconic Camaleonda sofa. Crafted in 1971 for B&B Italia, th...
Plastic
Mario Bellini Il Colonnato Coffee Table in Solid Italian Travertine 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking example of Mario Bellini’s architectural vision, this Il Colonnato (The Collonade) coffee table is crafted in solid Italian travertine and measures 48 inches in diameter. ...
Travertine
c.1972 C&B Italia Square Amanta Coffee Table by Mario Bellini Satin Black
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Very early Organic Modern coffee table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia (before B&B Italia) dating to 1971-1973. Constructed of heavy rigid molded fiberglass, not plastic like modern ...
Fiberglass
Space Age Foberglass Coffee Table "Amanta" by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an Iconic coffee table designed by Mario Bellini as part of the celebrated Amanta seating system, one of the defining modular furniture concepts of Ital...
Fiberglass
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Rectangular Coffee Table for Cassina, 1971
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" rectangular coffee table for Cassina, brown mohair velvet and wood, Italy, 1971. The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and el...
Wood
Scala module low table pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini C&B Italia 70’s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name reveals at most classic game, in particular the Queen, Knight and Tower pieces. Lig...
Acrylic
$1,674Sale Price / item|25% Off
Pianura Mario Bellini coffee table for Cassina 1970's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wooden coffee table belonging to the Pianura collection designed in the 1970s by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Side tables are used to complement sofas and living rooms, and given the ...
Rubber, Wood
Mario Bellini Amanta Square Coffee Table For B&B Italy, 1960
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful piece of Italian design history, this original Amanta square coffee table was designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1960s. With its d...
Fiberglass
$2,139Sale Price|20% Off
Bellini’s Exquisite Walnut Coffee Table – A Masterpiece of Italian Modernism 197
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
In the heart of Milan, in a sleek yet inviting living space, stood a masterpiece of design—a Mario Bellini square coffee table for Cassina. Crafted in 1970 from the finest blonde wal...
Nutwood, Walnut
Mario Bellini White “Quattro Gatti” Nesting Tables for C & B Italia, Italy, 1967
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
A set of four white fiberglass “Quattro Gatti” tables, designed by Mario Bellini in the 1960s for C & B Italia and manufactured in Italy. C & B Italia is the predecessor of B & B Ita...
Fiberglass
Set of Quattro Gatti Coffee Tables Design by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 60s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four (Quattro) Gatti nesting tables in white color were made in Italy in '60s (1967). Designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. They are from the series Gatti (meaning 'cats')...
Fiberglass
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Square Coffee Table for Cassina, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" square coffee table for Cassina, wood, Italy, 1972. The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance of Mario Bellini’s cre...
Wood
$13,043 / item
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Coffee Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Set of Two La Rotonda Coffe Table For Cassina La Rotonda is an iconic design low table that transforms the warmth and essence of solid wood into beauty; a simple sculp...
Wood
$3,556 / set
4 Amanta coffee table by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Set of 4 Amanta coffee tables designed by Mario Bellini and made by B&B Italia. Mario Bellini (1935) is an Italian designer and architect. 3 tables are the same size, 1 is larger. T...
Fiberglass
Space Age Side Tables GATTI by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the futuristic world of 1970s Italian design with this striking set of four GATTI side tables, designed by the renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for C&B Italia. With...
Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Set 4 Nestin /Stackable Tables “Quattro Gatti”, 1960, Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Mario Bellini set 4 nestin /stackable tables “Quattro Gatti”, 1960, Italy.
Plexiglass
Mario Bellini Set of Two La Rotonda Coffe Table For Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Set of Two La Rotonda Coffe Table For Cassina A table with timeless design by Mario Bellini, who morphs the natural warmth of the material into an elegant, ageless sha...
Wood
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Coffee Table, Wood & Glass, Mid-Century
By Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mario Bellini Set of Two La Rotonda Coffe Table For Cassina La Rotonda is an iconic design low table that transforms the warmth and essence of solid wood into beauty; a simple sculp...
Wood
1960s Mario Bellini Design First Edit Scacchi Two "Horse" C&B Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Biella, IT
Mario Bellini design first edit two horse "scacchi" for C&B italy production years 1968 this is very rare set first edition from C&B Italy and not for the after b&b. auction ...
Acrylic
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Black plastic coffee tables 4 Gatti by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Black plastic coffee tables 4 Gatti by Mario Bellini for B&B, 1970s Square 4 Gatti coffee tables in black plastic, stackable through holes on the perimeter of ...
Plastic
21st Century by M.Bellini Italian Low Marble Table in White Carrara Red Carpazi
By Mario Bellini
Located in massa, IT
Marble table "Bellini 1" designed by Arch. Mario Bellini. Size: cm. 60 x 60 x 30 H. Materials: Fior di Pesco – Bianco UP – Bianco Carrara – Rosso Carpazi Designed by: Mario Bellini
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Set of 9 "Gli Scacchi" Pieces by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 9 "Gli Scacchi" Pieces by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. Gli Scacchi coffee tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s. Designer - Mario Bel...
Plastic
$2,151
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An icon of Italian modernism, this square coffee table was designed by the renowned duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina during the 1960s. Please note that this is the h...
Wood, Smoked Glass
$910
H 9.85 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina attributed coffee table in Mohair, Italy - circa 1970
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Square coffee table attributed to Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - circa 1970. Designer: attributed Mario Bellini Manufacturer: attributed Cassina Country: Italy Model: square cof...
Mohair, Glass
$1,695
H 13.78 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This iconic mid-century modern square coffee table was designed by the acclaimed Italian design duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina during the 1960s. A prime example of minimalist ...
Smoked Glass, Wood
Danish Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 Denmark, Scandinavia. Hans Jorgensen Wegner...
Teak
$5,726
H 14.97 in W 21.66 in D 47.25 in
Green Marble Rectangle Coffee Table with Bellini Style Column Legs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist Green marble coffee table is made from one material, featuring a curved edge top in green marble with white veining that elegantly sits on four cylindrical columns. Sophisticated and timeless, the coffee table draws inspiration from the vintage pieces of Mario Bellini from the 1970s. The column legs...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
$2,048
H 14.18 in W 46.07 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa or coffee table with smoked glass top and chrome legs
Chrome
$3,983
H 16.5 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table with Glass Top and Bronze Swan Sculptures
By Empire Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, practical and very decorative square coffee table. This beautiful quality coffee table is highly decorative and it comes with some impressive details. The best ofcourse a...
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Murano Glass & Brass, Italy, 1970
By Danny Lane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian green tinted coffee table made of hand blown Murano glass and brass in the style of Danny Lane. Green glass to...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti, Glass Top, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table ( tavolo con route ) from Gae Aulenti, the original for Fontana Arte, with glass top and swivel wheels in good condition. The Italian indust...
Glass, Rubber
$19,803
H 28.75 in W 88.19 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Colonnato" marble table by Cassina, Italy, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful and well preserved Colonnato table in Persian red travertine marble, design by Mario Bellini, produced by Cassina, 1977. In this table, the noble Persian red travertine ...
Marble
Mario Bellini Il Colonnato table Cassina Italy 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning so called 'II Colonnato' dining table designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1977. It's made from solid Persian travertine, which has a beautiful ...
Travertine
$8,194Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in Dm 64.97 in
Mario Bellini La Rotonda Round Table in Walnut Wood by Cassina 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
La Rotonda round-shaped table in walnut wood, designed by Mario Bellini in 1976 and produced by Cassina. La Rotonda table is an exquisite fusion of ...
Walnut
$2,208
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chrome Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Signed 1970s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vienna, AT
This signed Willy Rizzo vintage coffee table was made of brass and chromed metal and appears as an elegant beauty. Willy Rizzo (1928-2...
Metal, Brass
$3,380
H 12.01 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Modern Marble Glass Coffee Table Style Mangiarotti Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coffee table or sofa table style Angelo Mangiarotti from marble and smoked glass Italy 1970s. While the base features three geometric elements from dark gr...
Marble
$10,300
H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 30.91 in
Mario Bellini "La Basilica" Ash Dining / Conference Table for Cassina
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
La Basilica is an architectural dining table designed by Mario Bellini in 1978 for Cassina, Italy. Long variant, seats up to 8 chairs. It is constructed of thick solid European Ash ...
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
Mario Bellini for Cassina Red Limestone Side Table
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Circular red cocktail table, limestone, 1970s, Italy This small but solid table has a strong architectural features such as the three thick circ...
Limestone
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H 4.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1970s Pianura Side/Coffee Table Square by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian w
By Mario Bellini
Located in Victoria, BC
The table follows the same construction language as the seating elements, with a low profile and slatted Italian walnut surface. The form is simple and architectural, defined by clea...
Walnut
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H 4.5 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
1970s Pianura coffee table by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian walnut
By Mario Bellini
Located in Victoria, BC
Pianura rectangular coffee table designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in Italy in 1971. The table is defined by its low, elongated proportions and restrained architect...
Walnut
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H 14.17 in W 35.4 in D 11.81 in
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' table/seat elements for C&B (later B&B) Italy, circa 1970 3 black polyurethane elements by Mario Bellini that can either be used as table or seats or pre...
Plastic
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H 4.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pianura' Walnut Coffee Table or Corner Unit by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Pianura’ coffee table, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1972, takes its name from the Italian word for “flatland”—a fitting nod to its smooth, uninterrupted lines. Craft...
Walnut
Small tables 'Gli Scacchi' by Mario Bellini C&B Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 3 modular small tables made of plastic material (can also be used as seats). Produced since the 1970s and usually accompanied by the iconic Camaleonda chairs, also designed by...
Plastic
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H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per B&B Italia 70’s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name reveals at most classic game, in particular the Queen, Knight and Tower pieces. Lig...
Acrylic
'Amanta' coffee table by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table made of black plastic material.
Plastic
Sold
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versi...
Plastic
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H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versi...
Plastic
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 47.25 in
"Il Colonnato" coffee table red travertine by Mario Bellini, Cassina Italy 1970
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Red travertine marble "Il Colonnato" coffee table by Mario Bellini for Cassina 1970's. Sophisticated and timeless, this Colonnato coffee table was designed by Italian designer Mari...
Travertine
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H 10.24 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mario Bellini 4 Gatti Brown Stacking Coffee or Side Tables for B&B, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful complete set of four interlocking tables "Quattro Gatti" model in a charming brown fiberlite. These stylish tables were designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia...
Plastic, Fiberglass
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H 15.36 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Square Travertine Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Circa 1975
By Mario Bellini
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Square Travertine Coffee Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Circa 1975 Vintage travertin coffee table Measures : 100x100cm H: 39cm Material : Travertine Wear consistent with age a...
Travertine
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H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 70’s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name reveals at most classic game, in particular the Queen, Knight and Tower pieces. Lig...
Acrylic
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H 14.17 in W 35.4 in D 11.81 in
Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table (3) Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' table/seat elements for C&B (later B&B) Italy, circa 1970- 3 elements Three black polyurethane elements by Mario Bellini that can either be used ...
Plastic