A Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa for B&B Italia, H 74 - W 165 - D 80 cm A Mario…

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A Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa for B&B Italia, H 74 - W 165 - D 80 cm

A Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa for B&B Italia, H 74 - W 165 - D 80 cm Twin seater, covered in cognac-coloured leather. B&B Italia tag to the side and to the bottom a stencil with B&B Italia - Le Bambole - B&B Italia.

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A Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa for B&B Italia, H 74 - W 165 - D 80 cm

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