Mario Bellini

Bellini
Mario

ITALY

		1935 Milano (IT)
Bellini studied architecture at the Milan Politecnico, graduating in 1959. In 1963, he founded an architectural office with Marco Romano and later in 1973 the Studio Bellini in Milan. Chief design consultant for Olivetti since 1963, he collaborated with Olivetti (computers, typewriters, calculators), Cassina, C&B, Bras, Bacci, Heller, Poggi, Marcatré (furniture), Brionvega, Minerva, Irradio, Yamaha (electronic equipment), Flos, Artemide (lamps), Renault (automobile)... He's one of today's most important industrial designer. He received Compasso d'Oro awards in 1962, 1964, 1970, 1979 and 2001.

FURNITURE [3]

LIGHTING [1]

APPLIANCES [7]

Courtesy Heller

'ArcoBellini' Chair

D E S I G N E R S
Claudio Bellini
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Heller, United States
2001

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
fibreglass-reinforced polyester
H: 85cm W: 63,5cm D: 54,5cm

Courtesy P & A Collection

'Area Curvea' Table Lamp

D E S I G N E R S
Mario Bellini
Giorgio Origlia

P R O D U C E R
Artemide, Italy
1974

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
mixed media
Fiberglass, enameled metal and porcelain
Shade 50 x 50 cm

'Divisumma' 18 Calculator

D E S I G N E R
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Olivetti, Italy
1973

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
plastic + rubber
5 x 31 x 12 cm


a comment of Ray Murray : I was the sales Manager for Olivetti In Australia when the Divi18 was released as well as the Valentine typewriter, we just could not sell them.I kept six of each, this has proved to be a good investment. the product/s were ahead of their time!!

Courtesy P & A Collection

GA 45 'Pop' Automatic Record Player

D E S I G N E R S
Dario Bellini
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Minerva, Italy
1968

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
ABS
22 x 20 x 8 cm


a comment of Sebastian von Bülow : This item was also produced under license by Grundig, Germany. They called it "Phono Boy" in accordance with their product line of that time.