Le Bambole
Mario Bellini's Le Bambole armchair, drawn as LBA1, on a polyethylene frame.
1190 × 750 × 910 mm
Source: technical drawing image — LBA1 — published as W 119 × D 91 × H 75 cm
1972
Description
Overview
The Bambola armchair is the single-seat piece in Le Bambole (Mario Bellini), drawn as LBA1.
Construction
A polyethylene frame under cold-shaped flexible polyurethane foam and polyester fibre, plus an elastic component in thermoplastic elastomer or expanded polyurethane. Cover in fabric or leather.
Specifications
Model LBA1: 119 cm wide, 91 cm deep, 75 cm high, seat height 42 cm.
Story
The single seat
The armchair page gives one drawing, LBA1: 119 cm wide, 91 cm deep and 75 cm high.
Under the cover
A polyethylene frame, an elastic section and polyurethane foam with polyester fibre sit beneath a fabric or leather cover; the page lists 20 fabric ranges and 6 leather ranges.
More by Mario Bellini
Camaleonda Modular Sofa
Mario Bellini's modular capitonné sofa, 2020 version, with a layered interior that comes apart
684 Armchair
Soft upholstered armchair by Mario Bellini, 1973, with optional casters; Cassina.
La Rotonda Table
Round table by Mario Bellini, 1976: three crossing solid wood legs, glass, wood or marble top.
La Basilica Table
Solid ash table by Mario Bellini, 1976, with pillar-like legs in 6- and 8-leg versions; Cassina.