Hommage À Mario Bellini

Caméléonde Ottoman: Square

Caméléonde Ottoman: Square

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Upholstery: Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Rings | Carabiners: Polished | Stainless Steel
Upholstery
Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Black | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
White | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Alabastro | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
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Selected: Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Rings | Carabiners
Polished | Stainless Steel
Polished | Stainless Steel
Black | Powder Coat
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Selected: Polished | Stainless Steel

The Caméléonde Ottoman: Square is based on an in-depth study of Mario Bellini's original Camaleonda, designed in 1970. One deep capitonné tufted square ottoman. It stands alone or hooks to other modules with rings, carabiners and cords.

Bellini named the design after the chameleon (camaleonte) and the wave (onda): a sofa 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 sofas of the 1970s.

Shown in Cuoio Aniline Leather with Polished Stainless Steel rings and carabiners. Choose polished stainless steel or black rings and carabiners. Shop the Caméléonde collection.

The Archetype Forms Caméléonde Ottoman: Square is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Camaleonda Ottoman for B&B Italia, originally C&B Italia.

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Upholstery
Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Polished | Stainless Steel
Cuoio | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm$1,800.00 USD

This refined semi-aniline Italian hide features authentic grain patterns with natural variations that add artisanal character. Light pigmentation creates a subtle half-matte finish with gentle top gloss, while light finish-buffing enhances the fine, soft grain for a supple hand feel. ORIGIN: European | Italy TAN: Chrome GRAIN TYPE: Full-Grain HAND: Fine, Soft Touch THICKNESS: 1.1 mm DYE: Aniline Dyed Through FINISH: Semi-aniline, Light Buff, Natural Grain SURFACE: Light Pigment, Half-Matte, Slight Top Gloss DIGITAL SWATCH: 2.5x2.5"

High-grade 304 stainless steel polished to a lustrous mirror-like finish with a warmer, more organic glow than chrome. Self-healing oxide layer provides built-in corrosion resistance and exceptional durability. BASE | MATERIAL: 304 Stainless Steel (18-20% chromium, 8-10.5% nickel) FINISH: Polished APPEARANCE: Reflective with warm, sophisticated glow CARE: Med-low; simple cleaning; can be polished; durable

  • Capitonné tufted modules of the Golden Ochre Velvet Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa reproduction, Caméléonde by Archetype Forms, in the USA and Canada

    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 joining the modules of the Mario Bellini Camaleonda 3-Seater Sofa reproduction, Caméléonde by Archetype Forms, in the USA and Canada

    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.

  • Birds eye view of the modular Mario Bellini Camaleonda 3-Seater Sofa reproduction, Caméléonde by Archetype Forms, in the USA and Canada

    Modular by Design

    Add seats, corners or more ottomans from the Caméléonde series to build a sectional or lounge.

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Archetype Forms Caméléonde Ottoman: Square

The Caméléonde Ottoman: Square is Archetype Forms' version of Mario Bellini's original Camaleonda. A square ottoman in deep capitonné tufting with rings for carabiners and cords.

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 Ottoman: Square online in the USA and Canada. Combine it with other modules from the Caméléonde Modular Sofas series.

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

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 Ottoman: Square is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Camaleonda Ottoman. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties. It is a tribute to his enduring legacy.

Dimensions

Inches
WidthHeightDepthSeat Height
40.516.2540.2515.75
Centimeters
WidthHeightDepthSeat Height
1034110240

Dimensions Diagram

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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.