Original vs reproduction
Camaleonda Sofa
Mario Bellini's modular, deeply quilted seating system, originally from C&B Italia and reissued by B&B Italia in 2020.
| Designer | Mario Bellini |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Authorized makers | B&B Italia |
What it costs today
All listings →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$19,700
delivered · $18,500 + $1,200 ship
- Period
- 1970s
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- good
- Shipping
- 21–35 days
- Source
- 1stDibs (sample)
The practical differences
A reproduction is not an original and is not equivalent to one. It can still be the right purchase — just know what you're buying.
| Materials | Foam, fabric or leather. |
|---|---|
| Construction | Modules link with hooks and rings. |
| Dimensions | Modular. |
| Warranty | B&B Italia warranty on new. |
| Provenance | Labels. |
| Finish | Vintage covers vary. |
| Expected longevity | Covers replaceable. |
| Price | Freight per module. |
How to recognize an authentic example
- C&B Italia or B&B Italia labels
- Hook-and-ring system joining modules
- Deep quilted cushions
What reproductions usually change
Copies lack the ring-and-hook linking and use lighter foam.