Castelli - Folding chair (2) - Plia chair - Metal, Plastic
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Two Plia folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in Italy, dating to 1980–1990, with a chromed metal frame and beige plastic seats, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.
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Iconic Design Object: Set of [2] Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
For sale is a beautiful set of [2] original Plia folding chairs, one of the most significant designs in Italian postwar design. Designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, the Plia revolutionized the concept of the folding chair and became a symbol of functionality and elegance.
Details:
Designer: Giancarlo Piretti
Manufacturer: Anonima Castelli (Italy)
Model: Plia
Year of design: 1967
Material: Chrome-plated steel tube frame, seat and backrest made of opaque yellow Cellidor plastic. THIS COLOR IS EXTREMELY RARE
ESPECIALLY IN SUCH AN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Feature: The patented 3-disk hinge allows an ultra-flat collapse (only about 5 cm thick).
Condition:
The chairs are in a very good, nearly unused vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
Frame: The chrome is well preserved (see photos).
Plastic: The seats and backs have only superficial scratches (due to use). (See close-up photos).
Function: The folding mechanism works perfectly.
Gliders: All black plastic glides are present.
Dimensions (approx.):
Height: 75 cm
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat height: 43 cm
The Plia chair is part of MoMA's permanent collection in New York and a must-have for lovers of Italian design and Space Age style.
Iconic Design Object: Set of [2] Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
For sale is a beautiful set of [2] original Plia folding chairs, one of the most significant designs in Italian postwar design. Designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, the Plia revolutionized the concept of the folding chair and became a symbol of functionality and elegance.
Details:
Designer: Giancarlo Piretti
Manufacturer: Anonima Castelli (Italy)
Model: Plia
Year of design: 1967
Material: Chrome-plated steel tube frame, seat and backrest made of opaque yellow Cellidor plastic. THIS COLOR IS EXTREMELY RARE
ESPECIALLY IN SUCH AN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Feature: The patented 3-disk hinge allows an ultra-flat collapse (only about 5 cm thick).
Condition:
The chairs are in a very good, nearly unused vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
Frame: The chrome is well preserved (see photos).
Plastic: The seats and backs have only superficial scratches (due to use). (See close-up photos).
Function: The folding mechanism works perfectly.
Gliders: All black plastic glides are present.
Dimensions (approx.):
Height: 75 cm
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat height: 43 cm
The Plia chair is part of MoMA's permanent collection in New York and a must-have for lovers of Italian design and Space Age style.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Castelli
Model
Plia chair
Material
Metal, Plastic
Colour
Beige
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
75 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Seating height
43 cm
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