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.

Le Bambole Modular Sofa: Inner | Chair 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 modules feature padding made of flexible, cold-shaped polyurethane foam and polyester fiber. The frame is constructed from durable polyethylene. The cover is available in fabric or leather.

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 Le Bambole design is celebrated for its innovative construction and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

This armless Le Bambole module functions as a comfortable lounge chair or can be matched with other pieces from the Le Bambole modular sofa series for infinite configurability.

Shop the Bambolina from the Le Bambole Series online in Canada and the USA. View the full Le Bambole Sofas & Chairs Series here.

The Archetype Forms Le Bambole Modular Sofa: Inner | Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa Series inner Model Bambolina. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.