Italy · Contemporary furniture, indoor and outdoor · Founded 1966
B&B Italia in London
Specify B&B Italia through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1, alongside the finishes and furniture of a whole scheme.
B&B Italia is an Italian maker of contemporary furniture, founded in 1966, with its registered office in Milan and its administrative headquarters in Novedrate, near Como. Its collections cover sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables, beds, storage and outdoor furniture, by designers such as Antonio Citterio, Mario Bellini and Patricia Urquiola. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, interior designers, architects and developers can specify B&B Italia through Faura, together with the stone, lighting and finishes of a project, and order it on a trade quotation. Visits are by appointment.

B&B Italia at a glance
- Company
- B&B Italia S.p.A., subject to the control and coordination of Flos B&B Italia Group S.p.A.
- Founded
- 1966, through the entrepreneurial vision of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli; the company began as C&B, a joint venture between Cassina and Busnelli
- Based in
- Registered office in Milan; administrative headquarters in Novedrate (Como), Italy
- Known for
- Introducing cold-moulded polyurethane foam to the furnishing sector, first used in the Coronado project by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
- Designs
- Charles by Antonio Citterio (1997), Camaleonda by Mario Bellini, Tufty-Time 20 by Patricia Urquiola (2025) and the UP Series by Gaetano Pesce (1969)
- Ranges
- Indoor and outdoor: sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables, small tables, beds, living and night systems, poufs and complements
- Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management; FSC® Chain of Custody, licence code C142045
- In Westminster
- Specification and trade ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, SW1 (by appointment)
B&B Italia through Faura
B&B Italia is not installed at the Residency. Faura specifies and orders the ranges below for trade clients, working from the brand's catalogues, dimensions and finishes.
| Range | B&B Italia | Through Faura |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas | Charles, Camaleonda, Tufty-Time 20, Dambo and Tortello | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Armchairs and chairs | Grande Papilio, Harbor, Metropolitan Relax and Jens | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Tables and small tables | Alex tables; Frank, Diesis, Eileen and Surface small tables | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Storage and systems | Jack, Pab, Liago and Shelf living storage; beds and night systems | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Outdoor | Outdoor sofas, armchairs, tables, sunbeds and ottomans, including Husk | Specified for terraces, gardens and hospitality projects |


What B&B Italia makes
B&B Italia makes contemporary furniture for the home and for contract projects, in two collections: indoor and outdoor.
- Sofas: modular and fixed systems such as Charles, with its die-cast aluminium feet shaped like an inverted L; Camaleonda; and Tufty-Time 20, a 2025 update of Patricia Urquiola's 2005 Tufty-Time with a new curved module.
- Armchairs and chairs: lounge and dining seating, including Grande Papilio, Harbor and Jens.
- Tables and small tables: dining tables such as Alex and occasional tables such as Frank, Diesis and Eileen.
- Storage, beds and systems: living storage such as Jack, Pab and Shelf, plus beds and night systems.
- Outdoor: sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables, sunbeds, ottomans and accessories; the brand presented a new outdoor catalogue for 2026.
Indoor · Outdoor · Catalogues
Design history
B&B Italia was established in 1966, through the vision of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, and began as C&B, a joint venture between Cassina and Busnelli. One of its foundation projects, Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, paired an iron frame with cold-moulded polyurethane foam, a technology the company introduced to furniture. In 1969 Gaetano Pesce's UP Series armchair was designed to be shipped vacuum-packed.
Charles, designed by Antonio Citterio in 1997, can be configured as a two- or three-seater, a chaise longue sofa or a corner sofa, in fabric or leather. Mario Bellini's Camaleonda sofa system is also produced in special editions, such as Camaleonda x Stella McCartney in Stella McCartney's S-Wave fabric.
Contract projects
B&B Italia's Contract Division supplies furniture and finishes to hotels, offices, luxury retail, residential developments and marine projects, across the B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena and Arclinea brands.
- Standard products: catalogue ranges with steel internal frames and removable covers, suited to hotel, office and retail spaces.
- Modified solutions: catalogue products adapted with special fabrics and finishes, altered dimensions or integrated technology.
- Custom and turnkey: custom furniture and a one-stop interior fit-out service.
Materials and certification
B&B Italia holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system and an FSC® Chain of Custody certificate, licence code C142045. Only products that display the FSC logo or licence code on their label or sales documents are FSC certified, so Faura confirms this per item when it matters to a project.
Specifying B&B Italia through Faura
- 01Plan the schemeBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and review B&B Italia ranges alongside the stone, lighting and finishes of your project.
- 02Choose models and coversFaura works from B&B Italia's catalogues, dimensions and product sheets to confirm configurations, fabrics, leathers and finishes.
- 03QuoteFaura prepares a trade quotation for the full specification.
- 04Order and deliveryFaura places the order and coordinates delivery to the UK project.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I see or buy B&B Italia in London?
- Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order B&B Italia through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. B&B Italia pieces are not installed at the Residency; Faura works from the brand's catalogues, dimensions and finish information.
- Where is B&B Italia based?
- B&B Italia S.p.A. has its registered office in Milan and its administrative headquarters in Novedrate, in the province of Como, where its Contract Division is also based.
- When was B&B Italia founded?
- In 1966, through the entrepreneurial vision of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli. The company began as C&B, a joint venture between Cassina and Busnelli.
- Who designs for B&B Italia?
- Designers include Antonio Citterio (Charles), Mario Bellini (Camaleonda), Patricia Urquiola (Tufty-Time and Tufty-Time 20), Afra and Tobia Scarpa (Coronado) and Gaetano Pesce (the UP Series).
- Can I get B&B Italia CAD or BIM files?
- Yes. B&B Italia publishes dimensions and PDF product sheets for its products, and registered architects and designers can access 2D, 3D and Revit files in a reserved area of its website. Faura can put together a specification pack for each project.
- Does B&B Italia make outdoor furniture?
- Yes. The outdoor collection includes sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables, small tables, sunbeds, ottomans and accessories, and B&B Italia presented a new outdoor catalogue for 2026.
- Is B&B Italia suitable for hotels and contract projects?
- Yes. B&B Italia's Contract Division supplies hotels, offices, luxury retail and residential developments. Its catalogue products use steel internal frames and removable covers, and they can be modified with special fabrics, finishes or dimensions.
- Is B&B Italia furniture FSC certified?
- B&B Italia holds an FSC® Chain of Custody certificate (licence code C142045). Only products that show the FSC logo or licence code on their label or sales documents are FSC certified, so this is confirmed item by item.
- How much does B&B Italia cost?
- It depends on the model, the configuration and the cover chosen. Faura prepares trade quotations for each specification.
- What are the lead times for B&B Italia?
- They vary by product, configuration and finish. Faura confirms timing for each order before it is placed.
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Sources: B&B Italia — History · Company data · Contract · Certifications · Charles.
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