Hommage À Mario Bellini

Le Bambole Modular Sofa: Large Set

Le Bambole Modular Sofa: Large Set

USD $7,200.00$10,140.00

The original Le Bambole Modular Seating System was designed by Mario Bellini in 1972 and awarded the prestigious Italian Compasso d’Oro deign award in 1979.

This preconfigured Le Bambole Modular Sofa Large Set consists of three angular end-corner pieces and three inner seating pieces. The modules can form a spacious and versatile L-shape sectional or be rearranged as sofas and chairs depending on what the mood or space requires. 

Shown in grey Ferro Velvet Suede.

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):
Width (cm):
Height (cm):
Depth (in): 33.5 inches
Width (in): 94 inches
Height (in): 28.75 inches

Le Bambole Modular Sofa Large Set Construction:

  • Upholstery: Premium Leather, Suede or Custom Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
  • Structure: Steel Embedded in Polyurethane Wrapped in Polyester Fibre
  • Padding: Flexible High-Density Shaped Polyurethane Foam
  • Feet: Plastic

The Le Bambole modular system offers endless configurations, allowing for the creation of different shapes and seating arrangements based on room layout or personal preference. Mario Bellini once stated, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works,” reflecting his commitment to functionality in furniture design. The original Le Bambole series design is celebrated for its innovative construction and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

In this set, three angular elements serve as versatile side or corner pieces, while the armless elements function as central seating modules.

Shop the Le Bambole Modular Sofa Large Set comprising of 3 corner pieces and 3 inner seating pieces, online in Canada.

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