B&B Italia spa
B&B Italia is an Italian Group, leader in high-end design furniture. The Group works in both the residential and contract sectors with four brands: B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena and Arclinea, each combining design, research, creativity and technology.
Founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, the B&B Italia Group stands out for its ability to represent contemporary culture and for its strong focus on research and innovation.
The Group’s mission is to create innovative, iconic, and timeless design furnishings capable of inspiring people all over the world through projects born from the creative genius of the most renowned figures in design, continuous Research & Development activities, industrial know-how, and authentic Made in Italy quality. These elements make the B&B Italia Group one of the most important design companies in the world. Collaboration with the most prestigious international designers has always been a key factor. Together with them, the company has made a significant contribution to design culture and to the history of Italian design worldwide.
The headquarters is located in Novedrate (Como), in a building designed in 1971 by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. The Group employs a total of 700 people and operates in over 80 countries through 10 flagship stores in London, Paris, Munich, Milan, New York (2), Washington D.C., Dallas, Miami, and Boston, as well as more than 800 selected retail points.
Since November 2018, B&B Italia has been part of the Flos B&B Italia Group, a global leader with a European cultural heritage, bringing together several brands in the high-end furniture and lighting sector. Guided by the purpose “We design for a beautiful life,” the Group designs for the planet, people, and culture. The Group includes FLOS, B&B Italia, Maxalto, Arclinea, Azucena, Louis Poulsen, Audo, and Lumens.
