Italian Buffalo Cognac Leather Cab 415 Club Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s, Set of 4

A beautiful set of four (4) rare out-of-production Mario Bellini Model 415 'Cab' Club Chairs in incredible thick Patinated Buffalo Cognac leather, by Cassina (signed), designed in the 1970s, these early production examples produced in circa 1980s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these large and hefty club chair variations of the design are much larger and deeper than the similar model #414 lounge chair chair and much much larger than the model #413 dining armchair variation of the design. These club chairs are produced in thick Buffalo leather instead of standard Bovine leather. Signed underneath with a Cassina / Made in Italy label, Cassina embossing to the leather and Cassina repeat fabric under the seat and is priced as a set of four. Ideal rare set for an art / design collector, investor or luxury interior designer client... this is a collectible out-of-production signed set with original Buffalo cognac leather. The heavy patinated leather hides have beautiful patina which lends a casual soft appeal that you don't get in new production items. Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. 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 then 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. These buffalo cognac leather Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 415 club armchairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Postmodern room. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this set of armchairs would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting.