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Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair

About the Item

The symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the 1967 plia chair was received when it was published at the Milan Furniture Fair. . With the Plia folding chair, the designer Giancarlo Piretti revolutionized the concept of a folding chair with his study on the "3-disk pivot". It is considered a stroke of genius and the combination of a steel and polypropylene frame has paved the way for the Plia chair to become a cult object.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1967
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5934234328812

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