Mario Bellini

Camaleonda, by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970 Bellini made up the name himself, and the idea is in it: a chameleon of a sofa, built from deeply quilted modules joined by a system of cables, hooks and rings, so the seat, back and arm pieces can be unhooked and rearranged. B&B Italia reissued it in 2020, fifty years on, with more generous padding. This is one of the few icons that is properly comfortable for lounging, and its modules adapt to awkward rooms and growing households. The costs are real: it is very expensive, the modules take up a lot of floor, and buttoned upholstery collects crumbs, so pick a forgiving fabric for a family room.