A Natural Evolution
Heller expands Mario Bellini’s iconic MB Collection with five sophisticated new colorways, bringing greater depth to one of the brand’s most beloved designs. Originally available in white and dark grey, the MB1 Lounge Chair, MB2 Sofa and MB5 Ottoman are now offered in five new earth-inspired shades: Olive, Cookie, Slate, Silver, and Terra Cotta.
Inspired by tones found in nature, the new colors bring warmth and versatility to the collection while staying true to its essential character. Designed to complement Bellini’s refined silhouettes, the fresh palette allows MB to seamlessly transition between hospitality and residential environments. A discreet channel, integrated along the perimeter of each seat, enables water to easily drain when used outdoors, maintaining the durability required for indoor and outdoor use.
Indicative of Heller’s high-caliber manufacturing capabilities, the rich, tonal finishes elevate the rotationally molded, self-cushioning polymer material with a refined appearance and tactile quality, offering residential, hospitality, and commercial design professionals greater flexibility and creative freedom. This evolution demonstrates how Heller blends timeless design with innovative production to reimagine familiar forms through new material possibilities.
Expanded Possibilities with Heller’s Made-To-Order Program
Eligible for custom color production via Heller’s Made to Order program, this solution gives designers unprecedented versatility across hospitality, workplace, residential, and outdoor projects. The 30+ options (including standard colors) allow designers to create everything from minimalistic installations to bold, highly customized environments, all the while preserving the collection’s signature sculptural aesthetic.
Manufactured in the United States using recycled materials, the MB Collection demonstrates how sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. Fully recyclable and built with longevity in mind, the collection reinforces Heller’s belief that great design should and can be sustainable by nature: durable, adaptable, and created to endure, indoors and out.
About Heller
Heller began in 1971 and from the outset has been known for the true meaning of modern. Their timeless, functional designs are created without ego by some of the world’s greatest architects and designers, and are internationally recognized with awards from the Compasso d’Oro to NeoCon and are featured in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Always exploring new technologies to create more innovative and sustainable manufacturing processes, Heller proudly manufactures all of their furniture products with 100% recyclable materials, reinforcing their closed-loop philosophy on design. Made in America and a proud member of Be Original Americas, Heller continues to champion original design and became the first company to work with the Digby Design Authenticator, guaranteeing authenticity of their designs and sustainability for the future. www.hellerfurniture.com
About Mario Bellini
Born in Milan in 1935, Bellini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1959. After working as design director of La Rinascente, he was hired in 1963 by Olivetti to re-design its office machines. Olivetti helped him satisfy what he has called his “insatiable curiosity,” by allowing him free rein and excitement of working with engineers, modelers, and painters. He could explore industrial production in terms of his grounding in classical architecture. Bellini’s son, Claudio Bellini, emerged in 1996 when he established his own multidisciplinary studio after graduating from Politecnico di Milano and gaining experience at Mario Bellini Associates. His revolutionary 1998 TW Collection for Frezza redefined contemporary office design, establishing him as a visionary whose harmony-focused approach balances beauty with efficiency. Now leading an internationally recognized firm, Bellini collaborates with prestigious brands worldwide and has earned numerous awards, including his work with Heller Furniture on the versatile indoor-outdoor Bellini Stool and ArcoBellini Chair created alongside his father.