About BBB Italia

Italian design at the highest level BBB Italia , founded in 1949, stands for excellent Italian furniture design. The company translates experimental spirit and traditional craftsmanship into timeless, elegant residential architecture—and is considered an indispensable part of design history. History & Philosophy 19

Italian design at the highest level

BBB Italia , founded in 1949, stands for excellent Italian furniture design. The company translates experimental spirit and traditional craftsmanship into timeless, elegant residential architecture—and is considered an indispensable part of design history.

History & Philosophy

  • 1949 : Founded at the beginning of Italy’s great design phase – BBB quickly established its own identity between avant-garde and classical heritage.

  • Modernity & Tradition : The company sees itself as a mediator between experimentation and tradition. Its collections are characterized by distinctive, elegant design combined with high functionality.

  • International recognition : Represented in many museums worldwide, and has received numerous international awards – for example the Compasso d'Oro.

Design & Designer

BBB collaborates with renowned designers such as Marco Piva, Michele Franzina, Paolo Favaretto, Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic , and many others. These creations combine technical expertise, formal clarity, and innovative thinking – from organic chairs to precise shelving and table systems.

Some examples:

  • “Again” by Paolo Favaretto: Essential, elegant lounge seating made from sustainable Biogreen material.

  • “Sablier” by Michele Franzina: Modern monocoque seat with technological sophistication.

  • “Kadrega” by Huub Ubbens: Lightweight, stackable chair with a timeless character.

  • Via della Spiga Collection , inspired by the Italian Renaissance style – designed by Marco Piva.

BBB positions itself as a design house that confidently combines tradition, aesthetics and innovation.

Products & Collections

BBB offers a wide range of chairs, armchairs, tables, and modular systems – aesthetically pleasing and functionally strong. Many products have won prestigious awards or are classics of international furniture design.

Excellent lines:

  • Plissè Armchair – elegantly modern, deliberately classic.

  • Sapiens shelving system – modular steel shelves with high expressiveness.

  • Polp 1 , Paso Doble and Plan – innovative seating furniture with high design standards.

Why BBB Italia?

  • Made in Italy : Over 70 years of design expertise

  • Design with substance : Functional, durable classics for sophisticated spaces

  • International designer cooperation : Current and in dialogue with the big names

  • Style & Variety : From iconic-reduced to sculptural-perfect

Company data

  • Founded : 1949

  • Location : Meda, Brianza – “Heart” of Italian furniture manufacturing

  • Core areas : Residential, Contract, Object Furniture, Accessories

  • Target groups : Design-savvy private and project customers worldwide

  • Presence : Flagship stores in design metropolises, international distribution partners