Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Ten ‘CAB 412’ and ‘CAB 413’ Chairs in Cognac Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of ten chairs models ‘CAB 412’ and ‘CAB 413’, leather, plastic, Italy, design 1979

This set combines eight ‘CAB 412’ chairs and two ‘CAB 413’ armchairs, finished in cognac leather. Bellini’s distinctive design uses leather to cover the entire chair, creating a continuous surface that follows its architectural form. Carefully stitched seams trace the edges, highlighting the warm tone and texture of the leather.

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.