Details
Mid-century 'Coronado' armchair in tan leather, designed in 1966 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia. Defined by generous proportions and soft leather upholstery, it offers substantial comfort and presents as a noted design by the Scarpa duo.
C&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Busnelli and Cesare Cassina, and served as a predecessor to the modern furniture brand B&B Italia. Following a 1973 split, Busnelli assumed leadership and rebranded the company as B&B Italia, which remains a major presence in contemporary Italian design.
Condition: Original condition with patina and signs of use consistent with age.
Dimensions: 100 cm W x 84 cm D x 78 cm H
C&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Busnelli and Cesare Cassina, and served as a predecessor to the modern furniture brand B&B Italia. Following a 1973 split, Busnelli assumed leadership and rebranded the company as B&B Italia, which remains a major presence in contemporary Italian design.
Condition: Original condition with patina and signs of use consistent with age.
Dimensions: 100 cm W x 84 cm D x 78 cm H
Brand & Designer
Tobia Scarpa
Color
Brown
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Material
Leather
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
100.0W x 84.0D x 78.0H
Design Story
B&B Italia is one of Italy’s most influential design houses, founded in 1966 at a moment when modern furniture was shifting from craft to industry.
From early on, the brand positioned itself differently. Instead of producing decorative furniture, it embraced industrial processes, advanced materials, and a strong collaboration model with designers. This combination allowed it to scale high design without diluting quality, something that was still relatively radical at the time.
Its identity was shaped through long standing partnerships with some of the most important figures in modern design. Mario Bellini brought sculptural softness and emotional form, most famously with pieces like the Camaleonda and Le Bambole, which redefined what comfort could look like. Antonio Citterio introduced a more architectural and disciplined language, resulting in collections like Charles that became staples of contemporary interiors. Later, Patricia Urquiola added a more expressive, modular and playful approach, with designs like Tufty Time that feel both relaxed and engineered.
Beyond individual icons, B&B Italia also developed a dual identity: the experimental, forward looking main line, and Maxalto, a more classical and refined collection that speaks to timeless interiors rather than industrial modernism.
Over time, the brand became a reference point for global design culture. Its pieces are not just furniture but tools for shaping space, often used in architecture driven interiors where proportion, comfort and visual identity all matter equally.
Today, B&B Italia sits in a rare position: part industrial innovator, part cultural archive of modern living, and still actively defining how contemporary homes and public spaces feel rather than just how they look.
From early on, the brand positioned itself differently. Instead of producing decorative furniture, it embraced industrial processes, advanced materials, and a strong collaboration model with designers. This combination allowed it to scale high design without diluting quality, something that was still relatively radical at the time.
Its identity was shaped through long standing partnerships with some of the most important figures in modern design. Mario Bellini brought sculptural softness and emotional form, most famously with pieces like the Camaleonda and Le Bambole, which redefined what comfort could look like. Antonio Citterio introduced a more architectural and disciplined language, resulting in collections like Charles that became staples of contemporary interiors. Later, Patricia Urquiola added a more expressive, modular and playful approach, with designs like Tufty Time that feel both relaxed and engineered.
Beyond individual icons, B&B Italia also developed a dual identity: the experimental, forward looking main line, and Maxalto, a more classical and refined collection that speaks to timeless interiors rather than industrial modernism.
Over time, the brand became a reference point for global design culture. Its pieces are not just furniture but tools for shaping space, often used in architecture driven interiors where proportion, comfort and visual identity all matter equally.
Today, B&B Italia sits in a rare position: part industrial innovator, part cultural archive of modern living, and still actively defining how contemporary homes and public spaces feel rather than just how they look.
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We deliver Australia wide, including regional and remote areas. Every delivery is fully insured for damage or loss, so you’re covered from dispatch to arrival.
Prefer to collect in person? Every purchase includes a free local pickup option from the seller. Enter your postcode above to view delivery options and pricing tailored to your location. You’ll be kept informed at every stage so you know exactly when your item is arriving.
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