Vintage Cab 413 black leather armchair by Mario Bellini, 1970s

Cassina CAB 413 black leather armchair designed by Mario Bellini 1970s. 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. Individually die-cut, 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. This vintage chair is in good used condition. The leather shows a great patina with some signs of wear and tear and only slight surface breaks on the inside of an armrest.