B&B Italia

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B&B Italia is one of the most representative names in contemporary Italian design. Founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, the brand has helped define the evolution of modern furniture through sofas, armchairs, seating and furnishing systems that have become international icons. The group’s headquarters in Novedrate, designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, confirms from the very beginning the close relationship between industry, architecture and design culture.

Since its early years, B&B Italia has stood out for its ability to turn technological research into aesthetic language. The company introduced new production solutions in the world of upholstered furniture, experimenting with materials and processes that changed the way comfort was conceived. As a result, furniture became an expression of new lifestyles, interpreting the home as an open, dynamic and contemporary space.

Over time, the brand has collaborated with some of the most important Italian and international designers, including Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce, Antonio Citterio, Patricia Urquiola, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Marco Zanuso and Piero Lissoni. Through its Home, Outdoor and Contract divisions, B&B Italia develops furniture for private residences, hotels, offices, public spaces and high-profile international projects.

Today, B&B Italia is a benchmark for Made in Italy design furniture. The strength of the brand lies in the balance between innovation, comfort and production quality. Each collection expresses an idea of contemporary elegance, shaped by recognisable forms, advanced materials and solutions designed to stand the test of time.

Collections and iconic products

B&B Italia icons tell a story of experimentation, compositional freedom and living culture. From modular sofas to sculptural armchairs, each product interprets a different way of experiencing space.

Serie Up 2000 armchair: designed by Gaetano Pesce, it was created in 1969 and remains one of the absolute icons of modern design. The UP5_6 armchair, with its spherical ottoman, combines symbolic strength, sculptural form and experimentation with polyurethane.
Camaleonda sofa: designed by Mario Bellini, this modular system has a strong visual impact. Its capitonné design and modular elements make it possible to create flexible configurations for contemporary living rooms and contract spaces.
Le Bambole sofa: designed by Mario Bellini, it was created in 1972 and won the Compasso d’Oro in 1979. Its soft, enveloping forms express an idea of comfort that is free, informal and still highly recognisable today.
Charles sofa: designed by Antonio Citterio, it is one of the most representative sofas in contemporary design. Its light line, single seat cushion and aluminium feet make it elegant, modular and versatile.
Tufty-Time sofa: designed by Patricia Urquiola, it interprets the living room as a free and convivial space. Thanks to its modularity, it allows linear, corner, chaise longue and island compositions to be created.
Diesis sofa: designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, it is a modern classic from 1979. Its technical structure, sophisticated details and balance between elegance and comfort make it one of the brand’s most iconic collections.

B&B Italia therefore stands out for its ability to transform innovation into a shared memory of design. Its collections move across eras and trends, bringing into interiors an idea of contemporary, functional and deeply Italian elegance.