Camaleonda Sofa in Green by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1972, Set of 5

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We offer 4 square seating elements, one footrest/stool/bench-type element, 3 backrests, and 2 armrests, perfect to create one’s cosy and … Read more We offer 4 square seating elements, one footrest/stool/bench-type element, 3 backrests, and 2 armrests, perfect to create one’s cosy and generous relaxing landscape. The single small footrest element seems to be rare as it is not offered frequently on the market. The iconic camaleonda by milanese architect and designer mario bellini evokes 70ies nostalgia, while being a timeless classic. It is a famously comfortable and versatile seating furniture. This design icon is one of the first truly modular sofa systems. The seats and armrests can be hooked and unhooked to create endless opportunities and configurations.

our mario bellini camaleonda sofa is an original by c&b italia (cassina & busnelli), fabricated in the very early 70ies, c&b being the precursor of b&b italia. In 1973 piero ambrogio busnelli took over c&b italia, the company he had co-founded with cesare cassina and renamed it b&b. Cesare cassina soon after founded his own furniture design company, cassina. The c&b camaleonda design was created in 1970 by mario bellini. It became a hit in the trailblazing 1972 exhibition “italy: the new domestic landscape” at new york’s museum of modern art.

vintage camaleonda pieces have become sought-after collection items, especially the c&b era version, as it is perceived as “the more original” than its b&b successors.
this piece has been re-upholstered 10 years ago. Upholstery should perhaps be re-done again. Hence we have set the price exceptionally low.
condition: wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition. Some spots of fading colour and occasional rubs to the upholstery. Labeled by maker See less