Mario Bellini (Italian, b. 1935), Set of Eight Cab Dining Chairs

Designed 1977 for Cassina, stitched black leather over steel, including two armchairs and six side chairs, labeled.

armchair 31.5 x 22.5 x 20 in.

Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening, as in a bespoke tailored garment.

Some scuffs to the arms; minor wear to the seats; some finish wear at the edges; overall good usable condition.