Castelli Sofas

Divano modello "920" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1964. Il modello è quello di un divano a due posti comodi. Cuscini e rivestimento rinnovato con tessuto lavabile e antimacc...

Modular sofa, Sistema 61, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, 1970s Seven seats with backrest upholstered in its original grey wool. The seats are conn...

This sleek, playful, and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric is by the esteemed furniture company A. Rudin and originates from...

Pair of Alky chairs in velvet with a label Anonima Castelli. Seat height: 39cm. Wear due to time and age.

Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in ...

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Chair for Castelli1970s

Pair of alky chairs in red fabric. Seat height: 37cm. Wear due to time and age.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” three-seater for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. Its most notable feature, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, three-seater sofa and two lounge chairs, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three. Although technically d...

This set of two DSC 106 chairs was designed by Giancarla Piretti for the Italian Castelli in 1965. It is one of the best-known models of the brand's chairs and is still an object with an innovative and attractive design. The elegant interweaving of lines that define the forms of the DSC 106 has been admired by generations of architects and interior designers who have always regarded the chair not only for its timeless aesthetic quality, but also for its exceptional functionality and durability. The DSC 106 is concrete proof that Italian design is about more than just creativity, especially when it comes to being able to combine an aesthetic element with ergonomic research, efficiency and usability. This model is an example of the best collaboration between designer Giancarlo Piretti and the historic Italian brand Castelli. The structure is made of metal, and the seat and backrest are made of bent plywood upholstered with high-quality black vinyl. Giancarlo Piretti was born in Bologna in 1940. After studying at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Academy of Bologna, he began working as an interior designer for Anonima Castelli, designing furniture for both home and office use. During his twelve years at Castelli, Piretti obtained numerous industrial patents for his designs, which were dominated by chairs. Piretti's work for Castelli has earned the company an international reputation in the field of furniture design. His most famous design is the folding plastic Plia Chair (1968). Other famous designs include the DCS 106 stacking chair (1965), Plona lounge chair (1969), Alky chair (1970), Plantone folding desk (1970), Plano (1971, IBD Gold Medal), Planto clothes hanger (1972), modular System 61 sofa system (1973), Xylon...

Armchair in red fabric. Model: Alky. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia an...