2 Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Modular 'Amanta' Seating Elements in Brown

Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Amanta' lounge chairs or sectional sofa, corduroy fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966. The Amanta lounge set, designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966, is all about comfort and flexibility. Each chair works beautifully on its own or can be joined with others to form a sofa. With its timeless style and smart design, the Amanta has earned a place in the permanent collection at MoMA, New York. 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. The condition of the 2 pieces is good, but there are 2 tears that have been repaired professionally, but where impossible to make invisible.