Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1960s
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Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Giancarlo Piretti (Designer),Castelli (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3067311217061
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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