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The Caméléonde Armchair: High Back Low Arm is based on an in-depth study of Mario Bellini's original Camaleonda modular system, designed in 1970. One deep capitonné tufted seat carries a high back over two thirds of its width and a long low arm. It works as an armchair on its own or hooks to other modules with rings, carabiners and cords.
Bellini named the design after the chameleon (camaleonte) and the wave (onda): a system that adapts to its surroundings, with rounded cushions that roll like waves. Out of production from 1979, the Camaleonda was reissued in 2020 for its fiftieth anniversary and is again one of the most sought-after modular designs of the 1970s.
Shown in Golden Ochre Woven Velvet with Black Powder Coat rings and carabiners. The arm can be moved to either side. Choose polished stainless steel or black rings and carabiners. Shop the Caméléonde collection.
The Archetype Forms Caméléonde Armchair: High Back Low Arm is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Camaleonda Armchair for B&B Italia, originally C&B Italia.
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
Golden Ochre | Woven Velvet$1,700.00 USD
Material Details
Inspired by the gentle play of light on refined stone, this woven velvet has a W-weave core for weight and a satin finish. This elegant velvet infuses any room with quiet luxury.
COMPOSITION: 100% PES
WEIGHT: 396 g/m²
WYZENBEEK EP: 100k+ Rubs
MARTINDALE ABRASION EP: 100k+ Rubs
Material Details
Electrostatically-applied powder coating on 304 stainless steel creates a sophisticated matte finish with exceptional chip and scratch resistance. Low-glare surface hides wear well.
BASE: 304 Stainless Steel
FINISH: Powder Coat
APPEARANCE: Matte, low-glare
COLOR: Black
CARE: Simple soap and water
Velvet
Golden Ochre | Woven Velvet
Obsidian Black | Woven Velvet
Beach Pebble | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Ruby | Woven Velvet
Midnight Blue | Knitted Velvet
Moon | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Gray Ash | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Autumn Gold | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Boreal | Woven Velvet
Cerise | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Citron | Woven Velvet
Claret | Plush Woven Velvet
Drift | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Ember | Woven Velvet
Granite Whisper | Plush Woven Velvet
Grigio Nebbia | Knitted Velvet
Imperial Violet | Stain-Resistant Knitted Velvet
Lilac Mist | Plush Woven Velvet
Marigold | Plush Woven Velvet
Mist | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Navyshadow | Woven Velvet
Oyster | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Saffron | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Sky | Woven Velvet
Chenille
Midnight Weave | Chenille Micro Boucle
Auburn Hue | Chenille Micro Boucle
Bronzed Saffron | Classic Chenille
Flaxen | Woven Chenille
Harvest | Classic Chenille
Malbec | Micro Chenille
Mosaic | Chenille Micro Boucle
Seaglass Blue | Micro Chenille
Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
Vermilion Knit | Tight Boucle
Faux Shearling
Echo Black | Faux Shearling
Almond | Faux Shearling
Dove White | Faux Shearling
Fawn | Faux Shearling
Tawny | Faux Shearling
Brushed Faux Wool
Cobble | Brushed Faux Wool
Pebble | Brushed Faux Wool
Woven Fabric
Chalk | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Wheat | Plain Weave
Valentino | Structured Woven
Abyssal | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Basalt | Plain Weave
Berry | Woven
Garnet | Plain Weave
Glacier | Lightweight Woven
Industrial Ash | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Light Tobacco | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Mint | Plain Weave
Moonrock | Varied Woven
Oatmeal | Plain Weave
Orchid | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Riverstone | Plain Weave
Smoked Truffle | Plain Weave
Taiga | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Umber | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Washed Ecru | Plain Weave
Tweed
Ashen | Tweed
Twill
Harbor Mist | Woven Twill
Leather
Black | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
White | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Alabastro | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Dorato | Aniline Leather 1.2 mm
Brunico | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Ceruleo | Aniline Leather 1.5 mm
Tangeri | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Black | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Carminio | Aniline Leather 1.4 mm
Corallo Scuro | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Frontier | Aniline Leather 1.4 mm
Girasol | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Grigio Sasso | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Lino | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Papiro | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Piombo | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Sabbia | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Semolina | Aniline Leather 1.4 mm
Terra Soffusa | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Terracotta | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Umbria | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Sueded Leather | Nubuck
Rich Sierra | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Marsala | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Verde Acqua | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Abisso | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Coturno | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Duna | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Ferro | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.1 mm
Loden | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8-2 mm
Vermiglio | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Vegan Hide Leather
Charro | Vegan Hide Leather
Hacienda | Vegan Hide Leather
Vegan Suede | Sueded Leather
Cuero | Vegan Sueded Leather
Pampa Noir | Vegan Sueded Leather
Pearl Souk | Vegan Suede
Kasbah Coal | Vegan Suede
Sahara Gold | Vegan Suede
Oasis Taupe | Vegan Suede
Black | Powder Coat
Polished | Stainless Steel
Details
Capitonné Tufted Modules
Each seat, back and arm is a deep tufted cushion, upholstered so the tufts roll into one another like waves.
Rings and Carabiners
The modules are tied together with rings, carabiners and cords, in polished stainless steel or black, so they can be unhooked and rearranged.
Modular by Design
Hook it to seats, corners or an ottoman from the Caméléonde series to grow it into a sofa, sectional or lounge.
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Product Information
Product Details
Archetype Forms Caméléonde Armchair: High Back Low Arm
The Caméléonde Armchair: High Back Low Arm is Archetype Forms' version of a single module from Mario Bellini's original Camaleonda system. A square seat in deep capitonné tufting is joined by a high back that runs two thirds of its width and a long low arm along one side, all tied together with rings, carabiners and cords. Included: one large seat, one 66 cm high backrest and one 93 cm low arm, joined by rings, cords and carabiners.
Mario Bellini designed the Camaleonda in 1970. The name joins two Italian words, camaleonte (chameleon) and onda (wave): the system adapts to any space, and its rounded tufted cushions roll like waves. The rings and carabiners are the idea at its heart. Every seat, back and arm can be unhooked and repositioned, so one sofa can become a sectional, a lounge or a single chair.
Produced from 1971 until 1979, the Camaleonda was reissued in 2020 for its fiftieth anniversary. Bellini, born in Milan in 1935, has received eight Compasso d'Oro awards. His Le Bambole series is also available from Archetype Forms.
Shop the Archetype Forms Caméléonde Armchair: High Back Low Arm online in the USA and Canada. Hook it to other modules from the Caméléonde Modular Sofas series to build a sofa, sectional or lounge.
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. His Camaleonda modular sofa (1970) joins deep tufted modules with rings and carabiners. 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: Custom selection of velvet, boucle, chenille, woven fabric, aniline leather or nubuck from Archetype Forms
Structure: Wooden panel core on an engineered wood base, in separate seat, back and arm modules
Padding: Multi-density shaped polyurethane foam with deep capitonné tufting
Connections: Rings, cords and carabiners in polished stainless steel or black
Feet: Solid wood, black ash finish
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 Caméléonde Armchair: High Back Low Arm is a faithful reproduction of a module of the original Mario Bellini Camaleonda system. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties. It is a tribute to his enduring legacy.
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. His Camaleonda modular sofa (1970) joins deep tufted modules with rings and carabiners. 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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