$2,854Sale Price|25% Off
Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Iconic Mid-Century Modern folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969. The Platone desk features a black laminate top with integrated storage recess, supported by a sleek tubu...
Chrome
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chairs for Castelli - Set of Four
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Plia chairs with transparent clear seats and backs on chrome plated metal frames designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli circa 1970.
Chrome
$595Sale Price / item|25% Off
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'DSC 106' Stacking Dining Chairs, c 1965, Signed
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and highly functional set of Italian stacking chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1970s. These iconic 'DSC 106' chairs feature gently contoured molde...
Metal
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Giancarlo Piretti 'Alky' settee manufactured by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really unique 'Alky' settee designed by Giancarlo Piretti and manufactured by Anonima Castelli, Italy. Settee is in excellent condition and has been recently re-upholstered.
Metal
$2,331Sale Price / set|30% Off
Plato Desk / Writing Desk with "Plia" Chairs G.Piretti, Anonima Castelli 60's
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set Sedia Plia con Scrivania Pieghevole Platone disegnati alla fine degli anni 60 da Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli. The desk, because of its compact size and the possibility...
Chrome
$424Sale Price|20% Off
Castelli DSC 106 By Giancarlo Piretti Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
DSC 106 By Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Aluminum
$232Sale Price / item|35% Off
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 plastic". That's how the Plia chair was presented in 1967 at the Fiera del Mobile in...
Steel
$124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive
By Strive, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive. These plastic chairs are easy to move around with the wheels on the bottom and can serve as desk chairs...
Plastic
$14,252Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Italian Sistema 61 Sofa Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
This vintage, quite rare, Modular sofa its a splendid Iconic expression of the 1970s Italian design. This one in particular "Sistema 61 Modular Sofa" is made up of 10 elements that...
Metal
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, DSC 106 Chairs, 1970s, Set of Five
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Warsaw, PL
Set of six DSC 106 Rainbow stacking chairs, designed in 1965 with original navy blue fabric, perfect for use as dining chairs and office chairs. Frame polished aluminium, the legs ar...
Aluminum
Set of Four Giancarlo Piretti Conference Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Cookeville, TN
A set of four Mid-Century Modern Giancarlo Piretti DSC Axis 106 conference chairs by Castelli. These Italian stacking chairs feature carved pressed wood backs and seats stained in a ...
Metal
Xylon Chair by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti, Krueger International
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This Xylon chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Krueger International features an articulating backrest that provides comfort during extended use. Beechwood construction. A few important ...
Beech, Plywood
1960s Giancarlo Piretti 'Plia' Clear Folding Chair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
An original1969 'Plia' clear folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. This piece contains markings and scratches that are consistent with age and use. By Giancarlo Piretti.
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Mid Century Castelli Birch & Aluminum Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Four Mid Century Birch & Aluminum Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli These chairs are stackable
Aluminum
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H 30 in W 22 in D 19 in
Set of 8 10 12 Giancarlo Piretti DSC 106 Oak Stacking Dining Chairs by Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lafayette, IN
The iconic "DSC 106" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chair features plastic-sheathed legs, contoured Oak plywood seat & back, and stylish ...
Aluminum
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H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Reupholsted Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant and iconic pair of Alky chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1970s. A celebrated example of Italian design, the Alky chair is distinguished by it...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Sedia scrivania vintage anni 60 "DSC106" design G. Piretti per Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Sedia girevole con ruote, telaio in metallo cromato e rivestimento in pelle arancione, modello "DSC 106" progettato da Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli, anni '60. CONDIZIONE: ...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
set of 4 chairs vintage 60s mod. Plia design G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of four chairs with chrome-plated metal frame and plastic seat and back. Plia model, design Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows si...
Metal, Cut Steel
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H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 DSC 106 Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 12 vintage DSC 106 chairs from 1970 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. Aluminum frame, with lining in burgundy elastic fabric The trademark is present on the structur...
Steel
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H 16.54 in W 63 in D 16.93 in
Banc Rouge 3 places de Giancarlo Piretti par Anomina Castelli Italy 1970 vintage
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in London, England
Banc fabriqué par Castelli ,désigné par Giancarlo Piretti 3 places réputé pour sa structure en fonte d'aluminium hyper robuste. Les assises sont recouverte de tissus en coton drill, ...
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Italian Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia Plastic Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Catelli in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan and since then has become one of the most iconic chairs o...
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in
Black Plastic Plona Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Plona folding chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969 and was produced by Castelli Italy. It features a black monocoque plastic seat and a aluminum tube frame. Trac...
Aluminum
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H 30 in W 16 in D 16 in
20th Century Clear Plia 6 Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Clear Plia 6 folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Vintage. Mid-Century Modern Italian Design PLIA Folding Chair set of 6 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Cas...
Metal, Stainless Steel
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H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort Brown Tweed Alky Chairs, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, this set of Alky chairs were manufactured by Artifort. Created from a single form, the chairs have a sculptural silhouette with a...
Fabric
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H 29.14 in W 18.31 in D 1.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Plia Folding Chair by Gianmarco Piretti to Castelli Italy 60s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Plia model folding chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1960. Chromed steel frame and transparent Plexiglas seat. The chair is in good condition. Measures: Heigh...
Steel, 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 chromed base. With the Plia chair, the designer, Giancarlo Piretti, revolutionized the c...
Chrome
Set of "Plia" Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970's
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chairs, model Plia, were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, in Italy, during the 1970's. Plia chair is the modern version of the traditional foldable chair in wood, but...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 98.43 in
Sistema 61 Modular Sofa by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Sistema 61 modular sofa is an original design item realized by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1970s. Modular system sofa called "Sistema 61" consisting in an amazing compo...
Metal
Green Platone Desk, Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli l, 1971
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Folding Platone desk in rare and vibrant green plastic. Patented triple-hinge feature allows for the desk to fold flat for storage. Very good condition. Cheaper shipping that listed ...
Chrome
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Blue Castelli Dsc 106 Stacking Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four iconic Italian Modern DSC 106 stacking chairs, designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. This set features seats and backs upholstered with blue fabric in they ver...
Aluminum
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H 26.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
Platone Folding Desk, Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Folding Platone desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in white. Featuring Piretti’s patented triple hinge allowing the desk to fold flat and back out with ease.
Chrome
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H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 1.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Plia Folding Chair by Gianmarco Piretti to Castelli Italy 60s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of three Plia model folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1960. Chromed steel structure and brown plexiglass seat. The chairs have visible areas of wear...
Steel, Chrome
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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Giancarlo Piretti Xylon Dining Stacking Chairs for Krueger International
By Giancarlo Piretti, KI Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
The "Xylon" stacking chair designed by the renowned Giancarlo Piretti for Krueger International. Chairs feature chrome legs, contoured beech plywood seat & back, and a spring-tension...
Aluminum, Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
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 wit...
Metal
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H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Sistema61 Modular Sofa, Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare massive 26 piece set. 13 backrests, 9 seats, and 4 corner pieces all with new foam reupholstered in 2 shades of blue mohair. Can be connected in any direction or formation u...
Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
DSC 106 Italian Modern Stackable Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of two stackable chairs model DSC 106 designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1965 and produced by the Italian firm Castelli. Aluminum and steel structure, original upholstery in blac...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 36.23 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Modular Sofa in Pierre Frey, Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Hitchin, England
A Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" modular sofa for Anonima Castelli, manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey long mohair 'Teddy' fabric. Consisting of ...
Steel
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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