Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1977
Description
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Dining Chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977.
The “CAB” is the world’s first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationship between the skeleton and the skin; an authentic example of production excellence that requires multiple stages of artisan craftsmanship to create a trendy tailored-to-fit object. The “CAB” are high-quality chairs with hand-stitched natural leather upholstery wrapped over an internal steel frame. The only additional reinforcement is provided by a rubber membrane plate that supports the seat. Bellini’s innovation lay in using zips to fasten the leather cover to its frame; a zip runs up the inside of each leg, sealing the cover.
Dimensions
Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)
Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)
Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
Design
1977
Manufacture
1970-1979
Material
Leather