Four Mario Bellini for Cassina Model CAB 412 Side Chairs, Italy, late 20th century, designed 1979, welded steel frames, saddle leather, two in wine, two in burnt orange, impressed maker's mark, ht. 32, wd. 20, dp. 18 1/2 in.
Note: Bellini is an internationally-renowned architect and designer. Twenty-five of his works are in the permanent design collection of MoMA. This sale features a number of models from Bellini’s CAB family of chairs. Designed in 1970s, CAB Chairs are now signature pieces in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. CAB was the first chair to feature a freestanding leather structure. Bellini was inspired by how human skin fits over the skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of die-cut saddle-grade leather, sewn together, stretched over the chair’s steel “skeleton,” and then held in place by zippers—Timeless style combined with the durability of leather which warms over time.
Condition
Condition: Very good condition. No cracks, tears or deep scratches to leather.
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