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Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
About the Item
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti for the venerated Anonima Castelli Company the Plia chair is still in production today and a staple of Italian Modern Design. Featuring a high quality metal frame with strong acrylic surfaces that are made to sustain this chair folds out for a comfortable seating experience and can be effortlessly folded shut to an ultra sleek size for easy storage thanks to the double bearing ball joints.
Perfect for those who are limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style this timeless chair can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Modern to Post Modern to Hollywood Regency. Though this model chair has been reproduced over the years by a multitude of companies this a rare chance to own the original Castelli masterpiece. Make it yours an add a touch of archetypal Modern design to your space today.
---Dimensions---
Width: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm
Depth: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm
Height: 29.75 in / 75.57 cm
Seat Height: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm
Condition Details: This iconic "Plia" folding chair is in 100% original condition and has aged to perfection! The chrome is in very good shape showing only minor signs of pitting as well as minor nicks and scuffs all of which can be seen in the photos provided. The transparent lucite shows only surface scratches, the worst of which is shown in the detail photos provided. The chair folds effortlessly to an ultra slim size for easy storage. This exceptional piece is ultra comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Please view all photos for details on this chair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
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- Dimensions:Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the listing body for the full condition details.
- Seller Location:Deland, FL
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Giancarlo Piretti
Giancarlo Piretti was born in Bologna, Italy, in 1940. He attended art schools there and subsequently taught Interior Design. During that time, he was also designing furniture for Anonima Castelli. He has won numerous awards and has items in many museums, including MoMA, New York. He still lives and works in Bologna with his son, designer Alessandro Piretti.
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