Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' King Bed in Chestnut Brown Velvet
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The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 and had a short production run, meaning a limited amount of furniture items within this collection were produced. The term "Le Mura" translates to "the walls", Bellini was influenced by the massive city walls of ancient civilizations, composed of large square stones. The essence of Le Mura is embodied in its name: characterized by bold and bulky shapes with a plain appearance. The noticeable chrome hinges are a significant detail that add a final touch to the design. This bed features two individual beds that can also be used as daybeds if desired. The new upholstery features a soft velvet fabric in a chestnut brown color. The bed captures the redefinition of leisure in the 1970s, which was driven by the desire for a playful and relaxed environment. Le Mura has become a modern classic.
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.
Kindly note that this bed has been newly upholstered and is perfectly ready to enjoy for many years.
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Born in Milan, Bellini earned his PhD in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959. He then began practising as an architect while also working as a consultant for the Italian electronics company Olivetti. His early collaborations with Olivetti and Cassina gave him an early command of synthetic resins and polyurethanes.
Alongside architecture and electronics, Bellini devoted much of his career to automotive and furniture design, becoming one of the leading designers of postwar Italian style. He has received eight Compasso d'Oro awards, and over twenty of his works are held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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