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3 Folding Clear Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
Price:$1,119.11
$1,263.51List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Giancarlo Piretti (Designer),Anonima Castelli (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.73 in (75.5 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Space Age (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition for these chairs with minimal signs of use.
- Seller Location:Grand Cayman, KY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5587224599332
Giancarlo Piretti
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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