Italian drawer cabinet in black Melamine and Brass details - circa 1970.

Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia - circa 1970's. C&B Italia was the initial Manufacturer: that later became B&B Italia, therefore this is the original 1st edition version of the sofa. The sofa features four elements; two normal width and two smaller width. The fabric is still the original light blue velvet and is in very good condition. Although absolutely not necessary new upholstery is possible, just ask us about the possibilities.

The foundations of Artifort were laid by Jules Wagemans when he set up business as an upholsterer in Maastricht in 1890. His son, Henricus Wagemans, expanded the company into a furniture factory, which had a showroom in Amsterdam by the end of the nineteen twenties and was already well known nationally. The economic recession of the nineteen-thirties forced H. Wagemans & Van Tuinen, as the furniture company was then known, to create a distinctive profile. Developing a catchy brand name and logo was a start. And naturally the furniture had to be distinctive too. The emphasis came to lie on functionality, comfort and quality combined with aesthetically pleasing design and an innovative use of materials. In 1928 the new brand name was introduced: Artifort, derived from the Latin word ‘ars’ meaning art or knowledge, and ‘fortis’ meaning strong or powerful. The word ‘comfort’ is also reflected in this brand name.