Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchair Dining Chair in Fathom Blue Suede - Available at Archetype Forms in Tsawwassen, BC

Hommage À Mario Bellini

Cab Chair: Armchair

Cab 413 Cowhide Armchair 413 1977 Reproduction by Archetype Forms - Mario Bellini - Front Angle-2 View in Blue Suede
Cab 413 Cowhide Armchair 413 1977 Reproduction by Archetype Forms - Mario Bellini - Front-Angle View in Blue Suede

Cab Chair: Armchair

CAD $1,220

The Cab Cowhide Armchair was originally designed by Mario Bellini and introduced in 1977. The Cab Chair was the first chair of its kind to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by the relationship between the human skeleton and skin.

The Archetype Forms Cab Chair Armchair’s upholstery consists of 22 individual pieces of cowhide, die-cut and hand-processed before being sewn into a single piece. The cover is then fitted onto a tubular steel frame and secured with a zipper, akin to a custom-tailored garment.

Shown in dark blue Abisso Suede.

The Archetype Forms Armchair Cab Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchair.

Designer

Mario Bellini

Mario Bellini (b. 1935) is an Italian architect and designer known for his innovation in furniture and industrial design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1959. Among Bellini's recognizable works is his Cab Chair series (1977), which features a unique leather "skin" zipped over a steel skeleton; and, his Le Bambole sofa series (1972), which pioneered the use of polyurethane foam moulding, creating soft, inviting forms that challenged traditional furniture construction. Bellini's architectural work includes the Tokyo Design Center and the renovation of the Milan Convention Center . His designs continue to influence modern furniture and industrial design.
Le Bambole Armchair Single-Seat LBA1 1972 Reproduction by Archetype Forms - Mario Bellini - Front View
Mario Bellini (b. 1935) is an Italian architect and designer known for his innovation in furniture and industrial design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1959. Among Bellini's recognizable works is his Cab Chair series (1977), which features a unique leather "skin" zipped over a steel skeleton; and, his Le Bambole sofa series (1972), which pioneered the use of polyurethane foam moulding, creating soft, inviting forms that challenged traditional furniture construction. Bellini's architectural work includes the Tokyo Design Center and the renovation of the Milan Convention Center . His designs continue to influence modern furniture and industrial design.

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm): 57
Width (cm): 66
Height (cm): 82
Depth (in): 22.4 inches
Width (in): 26 inches
Height (in): 32.3 inches

Archetype Forms Cab Chair, Armchair Construction:

  • Upholstery: Premium Saddle Leather or Suede Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
  • Structure:
    • Frame: Black Tubular Steel Frame
    • Seat Shell: Black Plastic
  • Inner Structure:
    • Seat & Back: Tubular Steel with Elastic Webbing
    • Armrests: Plywood
  • Padding: Flexible High-Density Polyurethane Foam
  • Feet: Black Plastic

Mario Bellini described his Cab Chair as “a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.”

The Archetype Forms Cab Chair is available in an Armchair version and an armless side chair version.

Explore the Archetype Forms Cowhide Cab Chair, Armchair version in dark blue Abisso Suede, online in Canada.

The Archetype Forms Armchair Cab Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchair. It is a tribute to his enduring legacy. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties..

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