Mario Bellini, ‘Gli Scacchi’ Coffee Table/Side Table Pieces, B&B Italia, Italy, 1971
H55/37 W90 D30cm
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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.

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