A set of three pieces from the Gli Scacchi series, translated meaning 'The Chess' designed in 1971 by renowned Italian architect Mario Bellini.
These are early pieces manufactured by C&B Italia before the company was renamed B&B Italia in 1973 after Piero Ambrogio Busnelli took over Cassina's shares in the company. Light and easy to move just like on a chessboard, Gli Scacchi is based on an idea of living free from constraints.
In the original 1971 version, Gli Scacchi represented a remarkable technical innovation as they were produced in self-skinning polyurethane foam, a solution which until then had only been used in the automotive industry.
These example have some markings and more images can be given on request. Original C&B labels are still present in the base, demonstrating early production.