Set of Cab 412 Chairs
Created in 1977, the golden age of Italian design, the Cab 412 chairs became the very first independent chairs to be completely enveloped in leather. Mario Bellini, the creator, referred to it as a "new kind of chair." Today, it remains an iconic item in the esteemed Cassina collection. The chair's upholstery is meticulously sewn and custom-fitted around a steel structure, seamlessly sealed with a zipper, much like a tailored article of clothing. Abrasion and wear can be spotted on the leather along with signs of use, and one of the chairs' leg is bent, while on another the leather on the inner part is damaged.
Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935) is an Italian architect and designer. After graduating from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959, Bellini pursued a career as an architect, exhibition designer, product designer, and furniture designer during the Italian economic boom of the late 20th century. Bellini has received several accolades in a variety of design fields, including eight Compasso d'Oro awards and the Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement by the Triennale di Milano. In 2019, the Italian President of the Chamber of Deputies, Roberto Fico, awarded Bellini a career medal in recognition of his contributions to Italian architecture and design.
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