Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Sixteen 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of sixteen 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976

Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish brown leather designed by Mario Bellini. Conceptually, the chair was designed to become marked and shaped over time by its user. The leather skin fits like a glove and is fastened with four zippers. The design boasts simplicity, yet the combination of the material and sharp lines coalesce to produce a powerful expression.

Mario Bellini (1935) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. Born in Milan, Bellini earned his PhD in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959. After his graduation, Bellini started working as an architect, and as a consultant for the Italian electronics company Olivetti. Besides architecture and electronics, Bellini also dedicated his career to automotive and furniture design. He has designed numerous items for Vitra, Artemide, Kartell, Cassina and more. The iconic 1977 Cab Chair for Cassina is one of Bellini's most prominent designs. The appreciation of his outstanding work has been made clear with eight Compasso d'Oro design awards. Over 20 items of his works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.