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Archetype Forms
329 Howe Street, Unit 1221
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada
Where we deliver
Throughout Canada and the Continental USA. Your rate is calculated at checkout. Standard
delivery is $299, and free on orders over $4,000.
Standard delivery
By appointment and to your threshold, which is typically your doorway, garage or lobby. A
signature is required for release. Smaller items may ship by courier, and still require a
signature for release.
White glove delivery
By appointment, placement in your home, room of choice up to one flight of stairs, full
removal of the packaging, and minor assembly where required. A signature is required for
release.
Taxes and duties
USA orders have no sales tax. Canadian orders have sales tax calculated at checkout. There
are no duties, tariffs or VAT on deliveries within Canada and the USA.
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 Black Saddle Leather.
The Archetype Forms Armchair Cab Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchair.
The images shown are for illustrative purposes. Actual finishes, patterns, and details may vary slightly due to the nature of materials used and quality refinements. Colors and textures may appear differently across devices and screen settings.
Upholstery
Black | Saddle Leather$1,000.00 USD
Material Details
Full-thickness saddle leather with an aniline-dyed top and a semi-matte finish. It develops a patina with use and light, deepening in tone and taking on a soft sheen where the piece is handled. Natural grain, healed marks and slight variation in colour are inherent to the hide.
THICKNESS: 2–2.1 mm
DYE: Aniline-dyed top
FINISH: Semi-matte
DIGITAL SWATCH: 2.5x2.5"
Saddle Leather
Black | Saddle Leather
Osso | Saddle Leather
Latte | Saddle Leather
Foglia Profonda | Saddle Leather
Barolo | Saddle Leather
Sella | Saddle Leather
Salvia | Saddle Leather
Vinaccia | Saddle Leather
Castagna | Saddle Leather
Pesca | Saddle Leather
Senape | Saddle Leather
Noce | Saddle Leather
Abete | Saddle Leather
Espresso | Saddle Leather
Mattone | Saddle Leather
Ottanio | Saddle Leather
Nocciola | Saddle Leather
Tortora | Saddle Leather
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Product Information
Product Details
Archetype Forms Cab Chair: Armchair
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 Black Saddle Leather, online in Canada & The USA.
Designer
Mario Bellini
Mario Bellini 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.
Construction
Upholstery: Premium Saddle Leather 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
Archetype Forms reserves the right to make any changes it deems appropriate to the products at any time and without notice. For specific materials, finishes and coatings, and dimensions associated with each individual product, please contact us.
Reproduction
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.
Mario Bellini 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.
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