Mario Bellini Camaleonda set

Mario Bellini

Camaleonda sofa and ottoman

Designed in 1970
Suede upholstery, rubber, chrome-plated metal
B&B edition, Novedrate, Como, Italy
Module: 90 x 90 x 65 cm; 35 ⅜ x 35 ⅜ x 25 ⅝ in.
Ottoman: 90 x 90 x 35 cm; 35 ⅜ x 35 ⅜ x 13 ¾ in.

Condition Report:
Good overall condition, all consistent with age and use.
The sofa has been reupholstered at a later stage.
Suede upholstery presents some traces of dirt and stains.
Light marks of oxidation and little spot of rust on the metal.
The ottoman especially presents with consumption, traces of dirt and some stains.

Catalogue Note:
Alessandro Grassi, an Italian collector, assembled a collection featuring key works from major 20th-century art movements, including Spatialism, Arte Povera, Pop art, and Transavantguardia. The collection boasts pieces by renowned artists such as Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lucio Fontana, and Alighiero Boetti. Grassi began collecting in 1979 with a vibrant work by Sandro Chia, indicating that he acquired most works upon their debut and focused on pieces that resonated with him personally rather than their decorative or historical value.

Thanks to his discerning eye, Grassi also began collecting exceptional design pieces, such as the Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini, presented here.

Provenance:
Alessandro Grassi Collection, Italy