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Anonima Castelli Mid Century Italian Lucite Folding Chair
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Countryside, IL
Anonima Castelli mid century Italian Lucite folding chair Measures: This chair is 18.5 wide x
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli Style MCM Smoked Lucite Folding Chair Set 3
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Countryside, IL
Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli style mid century smoked Lucite folding chairs - Set of 3 Each
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Metal

Set 4 Smoked Lucite Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s, Castelli Mid-Century Modern
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of 4 folding chairs, made of chrome and smoked Lucite, by Castelli, made in Italy for
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

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
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1960s Italian Space Age Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Lucite and chrome folding chair, whenever you need extra sturdy seating. Four available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Retro Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

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
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1970s Italian Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

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" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked lucite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Folding Side Chairs. Attractive pair of moder
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Lucite

Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
safety. These folding chairs are made of very rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chairs perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project. PLIA, the symbol
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Italian “Plia” Lucite Folding by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s folding chrome and smoke bronze lucite chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Acrylic

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Enamel

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Enamel

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Enamel

Pair of Black Plona Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 1970s Plona folding chairs in black lucite designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

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
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Three Mid-Century Plia Folding Chairs, Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model - Very practical - Marked
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1960s Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Metal

Giancarlo Piretti, Plia Chairs, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti, Plia Chairs, 1970s
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Folding Giancarlo Piretti "Planta" Coat & Umbrella Stand for Castelli in Brown
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
folding "Plia" Chair, we bring you the folding "Planta" coat & umbrella stand. Made in Bologna, Italy by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Plastic, Lucite

Set of 4 Lucite Folding Chairs Yonel Lebovici
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1970 Set of Four Lucite Folding Chairs Yonel Lebovici in brass plated steel and Lucite. For
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1970s Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Lucite Folding Chairs Yonel Lebovici
Set of 4 Lucite Folding Chairs Yonel Lebovici
H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Lucite Folding Chairs
Located in South Salem, NY
A beautiful set of midcentury folding Lucite chairs. A brilliant and thick pale Smokey Lucite seat
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1960s Italian Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Lucite

Set of Four Lucite Folding Chairs
Set of Four Lucite Folding Chairs
H 29 in W 15.75 in D 18 in
Set of Seven Castelli "Plia" Lucite Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of seven Piretti for Castelli "Plia" folding chairs. Chrome frames with aluminum hold Lucite
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Maison et Jardin Set of 2 Vintage Lucite Folding Chairs
By Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 2 garden style folding chairs in gilt brass and Lucite. Only minor scuffs and
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 10 Smoked Lucite Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s, Castelli
By Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful set of ten folding chairs, made of chrome and smoked Lucite
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 12 Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Lucite Folding Chairs for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Folded Chair measures 35" x 18.25".        
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1970s Italian Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Metal

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Metal

Two Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s Pair of Lucite folding chairs Style
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

3 Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
3 Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
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1960s Italian Space Age Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Ten "Plia" Lucite and Aluminum Folding Chairs by Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Ten Lucite and aluminum folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, MoMA, 1967.
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1960s Italian Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum

1970s Lucite and Chrome Cafe Folding Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Garnerville, NY
Folding Lucite and chrome chair. The Lucite is amazingly clear. Folds up flat for mobility and
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Lucite and Chrome Cafe Folding Chair
1970s Lucite and Chrome Cafe Folding Chair
H 30.75 in W 16.25 in D 19 in
Plia Folding Chair Lucite & Chrome After Giancarlo Piretti Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Naples, IT
Folding lucite chair with chrome frame after Giancarlo Piretti Castelli Plia folding chair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of pink "Plia" folding chairs in Lucite. This fantastic set was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Post Modern Pair of Plona Folding Lucite Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of post modern Plona folding lucite chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy. This delightful
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Late 20th Century Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Lucite

Giancarlo Piretti Clear Lucite Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black structure (very rare and beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome, Aluminum

4 x Plona Folding Lucite and Chrome Chairs for Castelli, circa 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in London, GB
Smoked Lucite Plona chair in great vintage condition When folded dimensions are...20cm x 68cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is superb set of lucite Mid-Century Modern chairs in lucite that fold. Perfect for any home
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lucite pila folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Selling as a set
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti - a Set of 6
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in New York, NY
This set of 6 folding chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1960s
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1960s Italian Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Chrome and Smoked Grey Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three iconic folding chairs in smoked Lucite and chrome, also available as single. Very nice
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Italian 1960s Chrome and Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in Lucite and chrome, designed by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Lucite Chrome Folding Side Chairs, 1960s, Castelli
By Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a special set of six folding side chairs, made of chrome and Lucite, by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set 4 Lucite Chrome Folding Side Chairs Italy 1960s Castelli
By Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of four folding side chairs, made of chrome and lucite
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

Modern Solid Lucite Acrylic Folding Dining Chair Set, circa 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of mysterious Lucite acrylic folding chairs in exceptional condition. We've never seen
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Lucite, Acrylic

Lucite Lounge Chair by Charpentier
Located in Chicago, IL
A single, continuous folded piece of lucite with a newly uphostered cushion. Chromed feet.
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1970s French Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Lucite

Lucite Lounge Chair by Charpentier
Lucite Lounge Chair by Charpentier
H 26 in W 27 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Folding Side Chair 1960s Castelli Style
By Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a neat folding side chair, made of chrome and Lucite, in the style of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite Folding Chairs

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Chrome

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Retro Lucite Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro lucite folding chairs available for sale. Frequently made of plastic, metal and lucite, all retro lucite folding chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro lucite folding chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro lucite folding chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern and modern retro lucite folding chairs are of considerable interest. Retro lucite folding chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Lucite Folding Chairs?

Prices for retro lucite folding chairs start at $334 and top out at $4,454 with the average selling for $1,122.

Materials: plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.