Founded as C&B Italia
Piero Ambrogio Busnelli founds the company in joint venture with Cesare Cassina under the name C&B Italia, in Novedrate (Como), Italy. The new venture introduces cold-moulded polyurethane foam to the home-furniture sector.
B&B Italia unveils a special edition Camaleonda, the iconic sofa system by Mario Bellini, adorned in a brand new fabric designed by Stella McCartney – platforming her S-Wave monogram. Marking the second chapter of the partnership between the British conscious luxury pioneer and the Italian design house. The Camaleonda is crafted from nearly entirely sustainable materials, materialising both brands’ nature-positive visions. The S-Wave monogram is inspired by DNA strings, soundwaves, sacred geometries and living in harmony with nature; a forever symbol embodying Stella McCartney’s ever-evolving commitments to circularity, material innovation and conscious leadership. More than a monogram, it honours golden ratios and the energies that connect us all, forming a connective visual thread that appears across Stella McCartney’s ready-to-wear and accessories collections. The brand-new Stella McCartney X B&B Italia Camaleonda introduces the latest Magnolia printed fabric “S-Wave”, which is the result of a next-generation sustainability innovation introduced by the design company’s R&D team. The S-Wave upholstery, available in three different colours, is based on OceanSafe naNea yarn, which is verified to be biodegradable, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold and does not contain harmful substances. The material does not shed persistent microplastics into the environment, however, performs like conventional materials.
B&B Italia's wood components are sourced through the FSC® Chain-of-Custody licence FSC-C142045 — a chain that documents wood from sustainably managed forests through to the finished piece.
B&B Italia's manufacturing operations are covered by an ISO 9001 quality-management certification — the international standard for documented quality management systems.