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Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Naples, IT
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
"The Symbol of a New Era focused on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$233 Sale Price / item
35% Off
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair
Located in toronto, CA
The symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the 1967 plia chair was received when it
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Athens, Attiki
Castelli in 1967.
It's an award-winning design classic.
With the Plia folding chair Giancarlo Piretti made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Deland, FL
for the venerated Anonima Castelli Company the Plia chair is still in production today and a staple of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$495 / item
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Folding "Plia" Chairs for Castelli, Italian 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Castelli
These folding chairs are made of lucite with a chrome frame . The "Plia" folding chair part of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$950 / set
H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in
Six Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Torino, IT
Sedie Plia di Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli
Sei sedie Plia modello Canè rara versione
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,962 / set
H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Giancarlo Piretti Green Plia Folding Chair For Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1960s, this Plia folding chair features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,138
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Plia Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Budapest, HU
The introduction of the Plia chair at the 1967 Milan Furniture Fair marked the dawn of a new era
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$350 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$215 Sale Price
60% Off
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,918 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Set of four folding
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,319 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Pair of folding chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$719 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Giancarlo Piretti, a Set of Four Chairs, Plia, Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
collaboration with Anonima Castelli as head designer.
Among the works created there, the « Plia » is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,544 / set
H 74 in W 48 in D 48 in
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
$473 / item
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Plia chair and Plato desk, design G. PIRETTI for Anonima CASTELLI. 1980s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Torino, IT
Sedia Plia
e scrivania Platone,
design G. PIRETTI
per Anonima CASTELLI.
ORIGINE
Italia
PERIODO
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$1,299 / set
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on plastic: This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$443 / item
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Red and Straw for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Italian Lucite "PLIA" Folding Chairs Piretti for Castelli, c. 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Vintage Italian "Plia" Folding Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,995 / set
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Plato Desk / Writing Desk with "Plia" Chairs G.Piretti, Anonima Castelli 60's
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milano, MI
Set Sedia Plia con Scrivania Pieghevole Platone disegnati alla fine degli anni 60 da Giancarlo
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,315 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 26.78 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Set of 6 Vintage Clear Lucite and Chrome Plia Chairs by Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Piretti for Castelli, the use of materials and the ground-breaking 3 disk pivot mechanism was considered
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,390 / set
H 29.75 in W 18.75 in D 18.13 in
Italian Modern red metal ABS Folding Chairs Plia Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Set of three folding chairs mod. Plia with squared seat and backrest in yellowed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,181 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$473 / item
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic original and signed "Plia" folding chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$473 / item
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$935 / item
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
$827 / set
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Set of Platone Foldable Desk & Plia Chair by G.Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. Anonima Castelli
model. Platone / Plia
period. 1970s
country. Italy
material. chrome steel, aluminum alloy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,997 / set
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
$3,357 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" pink lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
$3,357 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with black frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
$3,308 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,585 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 12 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Castelli.
These folding chairs are made in an elegant clear lucite with a chromed frame. The "Plia
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,725 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,918 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,890 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,518 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,796 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of 6 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,518 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,918 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Plia Folding Chair By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Plia Folding Chair By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Plia lucite and chrome folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. The Plia chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 foldable Plia chairs, Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli 1967 plastic
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“Plia” chair, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1967, chrome-plated steel frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$590 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Plia Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Plia chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$283 / item
H 29.14 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$891
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$383 / item
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Qne Off Two Giancarlo Piretti Folding Chair Plia For Castelli 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giancarlo Piretti Folding Chair Plia For CASTELLI Italy 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$850 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Giencarlo Piretti Folding Chair Plia Set of Four For Castelli 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set Of Four Giancarlp Piretti Folding Chair PLIA For Castelli Italy 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,240 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Plia chairs with Vienna straw
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 4 vintage plia straw chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s.
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$884
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Vintage Plia Cane Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960’s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare vintage Plia cane folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italian space Age design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,278 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
1970s Set of Six Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chairs in Chrome and Lucite
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Plia Folding Chairs, originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1967. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,400 / set
H 29.25 in W 18.78 in D 18.75 in
Set of 8 Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Antwerpen, BE
frame and smoked acrylic seat and back. Designed in 1967 for Castelli, the Plia chair quickly became an
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Dorsal Chair by G. Piretti & E. Ambas, Italy, 1980s
By Emilio Ambasz, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in KUTNO, PL
and ergonomics - Piretti was already known for his innovative designs, such as the famous Plia for
Category
Vintage 1980s Space Age Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plastic
20th Century Cane Folding Plia Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Madrid, ES
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia chair with rare woven wicker and beech on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,358
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Rare original 1960s Plia folding chair with Viennese wickerwork.
Design Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord
$767
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli / Anonima Castelli a Pair of Plia Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of brown plia chairs
Designer Giancarlo Piretti
Castelli / Anonima Castelli
Style
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$649 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Set of Seven Castelli "Plia" Lucite Folding Chairs
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of seven Piretti for Castelli "Plia" folding chairs. Chrome frames with aluminum hold Lucite
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Mid-20th Century Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia Chairs
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Design classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia chair with rare woven wicker and walnut on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$800 / set
H 30 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage Woven Wicker and Walnut Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Design classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
This piece in rare woven wicker and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$646
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
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Castelli Plia For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the castelli plia you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A castelli plia — often made from metal, plastic and chrome — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a castelli plia — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right castelli plia, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made castelli plia has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are consistently popular.
How Much is a Castelli Plia?
Prices for a castelli plia start at $172 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $998.
Giancarlo Piretti for sale on 1stDibs
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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