Late 20th Century Italian Modern B & B Italia Black King Size Bed Attributed to Antonio Citterio

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Handsome vintage Italian Modern B & B Italia black fabric king size bed attributed to Antonio Citterio comprised of a … Read more Handsome vintage Italian Modern B & B Italia black fabric king size bed attributed to Antonio Citterio comprised of a slatted wood base, padded sides & front with removeable black fabric covers, black mesh fabric & aluminum headboard, a removeable side table w/aluminum arm & black painted MDF round top, & aluminum legs. The designer has been attributed to this piece based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked as to designer in any way. It does have its B&B Italia tag. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage & not new so will have signs of use & wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the tabletop has been repaired & repainted, and the fabric shows some use. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.

Now… THAT’S ITALIAN!!!! OOOOH, LA LA!!!!! This is a MAGNIFIQUE vintage Italian Modern style B & B Italia black fabric king size bed attributed to designer Antonio Citterio & beautifully composed of a slatted natural wood platform style base waiting for a mattress within the padded sides & front wearing removeable black fabric covers. It has a gorgeous black mesh fabric headboard between two curved aluminum side arms with aluminum top corner details & a black fabric covered back support pad on the back, and it stands upon four straight cylindrical aluminum legs with round feet. It also has a removeable side table with an aluminum arm, black painted MDF round top, and an in & out swivel option. It’s especially convenient as you can attach & use it on either side of the bed! NICE!!! Just throw your king-sized mattress on this beauty and it is sure to grant an upscale touch of luxury, versatility, and functionality to your bedroom. It is expertly crafted, bears a distinguished reputation, and exudes a timeless Italian Modern aesthetic you are sure to love for years to come. You know… sometimes the best thing to do first thing in the morning is go right back to bed! And honestly, with a bed this beautiful, you may never want to get up!!!

Antonio Citterio was born in 1950 in Meda, Italy. He is an Italian architect, furniture designer, and industrial designer who lives & works in Milan. He received a degree in architecture from Politecnico di Milano in 1972 and began working as a designer & an industrial design consultant. From 1987 through 1996, he worked in association with Terry Dwan designing buildings in Japan and Europe and in 2000 with partner Patricia Viel he founded ACPV or Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel which is a cross-disciplinary practice for architecture & interior design. The firm works internationally developing projects on scales in collaboration with a network of specialist consultants. He designed the A2A Tower in Milan and currently works in the industrial design sector with several well acclaimed companies around the world. He was an Architectural Design professor at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio from 2006 to 2016. In 1987 & 1994 he was awarded the “Compasso d’Oro” prize & in 2008 the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce of London awarded him the title of “Honorary Royal Designer for Industry.”

B & B Italia is an Italian Modern furniture company founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli. B & B Italia has headquarters in Novedrate, Italy and B & B Italia USA Inc. is a United States subsidiary based in Manhattan, New York within the Architects & Designers building which also houses the company’s American flagship store. To date, B & B Italia has won four “Compasso d’Oro” awards and became the first company to be recognized with a “Compasso d’Oro” awarded directly to a design manufacturing entity. B & B Italia has two divisions: The Home Division (focusing on the residential market) and The Contract Division (hospitality, marine, retail, & offices.) There are two brands “B & B Italia” which features four collections including B & B Italia Home, Outdoor, Project, & Object and “The Maxalto Collection” which was founded in 1975 and it was featured in the James Bond film “Quantum of Solace” in 2008. In January 2025, the group announced the appointment of Piero Gandini as Executive Chairman but remains under the ownership of the Busnelli family.

There’s nothing quite as luxurious as an attractive bedroom! And the choice of a vintage high-quality designer bed is an absolute MUST. Don’t let go of this marvelous B & B Italia black fabric king size bed…. FRETTA!!! … (hurry!) & Make it YOURS!!!!

Bed
- Headboard Size: 38.5H x 84.5W x 10D Inches
- Footboard Size: 12H x 84.5W x 1.5D Inches
- Height of Platform: 11 Inches
- O/A Length Bed: 89.5 Inches
- Inside Length Bed: 78.5 Inches
- O/A Width Bed: 84.5 Inches
- Inside Width Bed: 78.5 Inches
- Clearance to Floor: 6 Inches
- Weight With Rails: 190.19 Pounds


Crated Size:
- Length: 90 Inches
- Width: 36 Inches
- Height: 49 Inches
- Weight: 450 Pounds See less