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Giancarlo Piretti, Plia Chairs, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Renens, CH
Plia foldable chairs produced by Castelli and designed by Giancarlo Piretti (also known for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome 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 Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
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
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti, a Set of Four Chairs, Plia, Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Giancarlo Piretti
Plia
A set of four aluminum folding chairs each with a caned seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Foldable Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Cape Town, WC
The essential folding chair, the Plia showcases function while marking the move towards transparent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Plia chair with smoked brown transparent plexi glass, 1980s.
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Piretti in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan and since then has become
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
Piretti in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan and since then has become
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
PLIA 50th Anniversary Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti, Codiceicona
Located in Milan, IT
Codiceicona celebrates the iconic chair with a special edition curated and signed by Giancarlo
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
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
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Piretti in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan and since then has become
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Smoked Lucite and Chrome Plia folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Giancarlo Piretti for Anomina Castelli "Plia" smoked lucite and chrome folding chairs. Award
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 20 in D 18 in
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 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
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Piretti Giancarlo Design for Anonima Castelli in Years 1970 Four Plia Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Biella, IT
Piretti Giancarlo design for Anonima Castelli in years 1970 four Plia chairs.
Four chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Chairs, Set of Two, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Renens, CH
Plia foldable chairs produced by Castelli and designed by Giancarlo Piretti (also known for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Piretti Castelli Lucite 'Plia ' Folding Chairs, 4
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940) for Castelli Furniture "Plia" folding chairs, acrylic in
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia Plastic Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Catelli in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Webbing Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Model Plia, Italy, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage plia folding chair with webbing seating and back, Designed by Ginacarlo Piretti for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 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
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, circa 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four post modern folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti made in Italy by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
and iconic set that will be perfect for a modern or minimal project. Giancarlo Piretti was born in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967.
This elegant chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
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
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
fantastic chair was designed by (original and signed) Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1967
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 60/70s Set of 4
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Iconic foldable chair. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti. Made from hard plastic and a chromed steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.31 in D 18.71 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
One of the most influential Italian designers of the twentieth century, Giancarlo Piretti’s chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1 od 3 Vintage 'Plia' Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 60s Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
the Fiera del Mobile in Milan. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy.
Made from a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Renens, CH
Beautifully restored “Alky” lounge chair produced by Artifort and designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Blue Dilemma Vintage Coat Rack Ladder Rack by Giancarlo Piretti, 1984
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern blue vintage coat rack model Dilemma by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castilia, Castel S
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, IDF
This bench, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, was crafted in Italy and dates back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Alky armchair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giancarlo Piretti designed this Alky armchair for the renowned Castelli publishing house. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Alky armchair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This alky armchair was designed by giancarlo piretti for the famous castelli publishing house. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair
Located in toronto, CA
was published at the Milan Furniture Fair. .
With the Plia folding chair, the designer Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy
Object: folding chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Italian 60s Brown Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Giancarlo Piretti 1967 for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The Plia folding chair is a real design Classic as it
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Scrivania / Scrittoio Platone G.Piretti, Anonima Castelli 60's con sedia Plia
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
H 26.78 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
seat. In perfect conditions, NOS (new old stock). This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian Modern red metal ABS Folding Chairs Plia Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chairs mod. Plia in red metal and trasparent abs by Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century yellow fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century orange fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Orange "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century orange fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
model is an example of the best collaboration between designer Giancarlo Piretti and the historic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967.
This elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian 1960s Chrome and Lucite Plia Folding Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chair in Lucite and chrome, designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" chairs reupholstered in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Pluvium orange umbrella stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Padova, IT
The Pluvium umbrella stand was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972.
It
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs are made of very rare pink lucite with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 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
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 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
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century set of 4 "Plia" Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970s Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of four emblematic "Plia" folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1967 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set di 30 Sedie DSC 106 di Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinario set di 30 sedie DSC 106 disegnate da Giancarlo Piretti nel 1965 e prodotte da Anonima
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
multipurpose and iconic set that will be perfect for a modern or minimal project. Giancarlo Piretti was born in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
lucite seat. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 folding armchairs Plona model by Giancarlo Piretti-Anonima Castelli 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Padova, IT
Giancarlo Piretti was born in Bologna in 1940.
He attended the State Art Institute of Bologna
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Folding Giancarlo Piretti "Planta" Coat & Umbrella Stand for Castelli in Brown
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Anonima Castelli and designed by Giancarlo Piretti.
In fully enclosed form, the stand takes the form of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
H 66.93 in Dm 15.36 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the giancarlo piretti plia you’re looking for. Each giancarlo piretti plia for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and chrome. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect giancarlo piretti plia — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right giancarlo piretti plia, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made giancarlo piretti plia over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Giancarlo Piretti Plia?
The average selling price for a giancarlo piretti plia at 1stDibs is $1,109, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $12,037 for the highest priced.
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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