Cab 413 Armchair

Cab 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1979 – Matching Early Edition Set in Rich Burgundy Leather. Designed by Mario Bellini in 1979 for Cassina, the Cab 413 armchair remains one of the most defining expressions of Italian modernism — a perfect fusion of structure, material, and human form. This matching early-edition set, preserved in remarkable original condition, showcases the distinctive qualities that separate first-generation examples from later reissues: a softer, more organic drape of hide over the steel skeleton, creating a subtle play of tension and volume. The color is a deep oxblood burgundy with earthy undertones that shift between burnt sienna, tobacco, and dark terracotta, depending on the light. Over the decades, the natural vegetable-tanned leather has developed a warm satin patina, giving these pieces a uniquely tactile and soulful presence. Entirely clad in thick, saddle-stitched cowhide, each chair is zipped around its internal frame — Bellini's brilliant metaphor of skin over skeleton. Beautifully suited for brutalist, bohemian, or Japandi interiors, these chairs exude sculptural clarity and quiet confidence.