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Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in Pierre Frey, 1970s, Set of 2
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A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" chairs reupholstered in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pierre Frey.
Alky chairs were designed in 1968 and produced by either Castelli or Artifort.
Due to timeless design and simplicity as well a comfortable seats and soft rounded lines that chairs gives a luxurious character to any interior. We are not surprised that they have recently gained a lot of interest again due to their easy integration with most interiors. Beautiful organic curves reminiscent of Pierre Paulin designs.
Condition:
The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered ( as well new foam inside )in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pierre Frey, giving a luxurious touch to any interior. The metal floor glides naturally do show signs of wear.
The metal floor glides naturally do show signs of wear.
Dimensions:
Width: 67 cm / 26.38 in.
Depth: 82 cm / 32.29 in.
Height: 71 cm / 27.96 in.
Seat Height: 36 cm / 14.18 in.
About the Designer:
Giancarlo Piretti
As a prolific designer with a great creativity, he designed several iconic pieces of furniture: the “Alky” low chair (1969), the “Plia” chair (1969) and the “Plona” seat (1970). His “Piretti Collection” line presented in 1988 at the NeoCon in Chicago is really incredible. During his career, the designer received many rewards for the Piretti Collection: the pizeces IBD, ASIS, Compasso d’Oro and G-Mark. You can find his designs in many museums, including MoMA in New York.
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 still lives and works in Bologna with his son, designer Alessandro Piretti.
- Creator:Giancarlo Piretti (Designer),Artifort (Manufacturer)
- Design:
- Dimensions:Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered ( as well new foam inside )in a fluffy blend of wool, mohair and alpaca, produced by one of the world's most luxurious fabric manufacturers, Pierre Frey, giving a luxurious touch to any interior.
- Seller Location:ŁÓDŹ, PL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8410233492842
Alky Chair
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti
In the 1960s, Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940), who earned a degree in art education at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna and taught interior design, began working with the Italian manufacturer Castelli, where he would go on to produce some of the most popular chairs in the world. In 1969, he debuted the Alky chair, a sculptural, modernized riff on a slipper chair that appears to float above the ground.
Unlike most chairs, the Alky doesn’t have a distinctive base and seat; rather the entire form appears as one continuous piece, originally upholstered in velvet and wool and set on narrow, aluminum feet.
Much of Piretti’s popularity in the United States can be attributed to Castelli’s exhibition “The Piretti Collection” at the 1988 iteration of the NeoCon design exposition in Chicago. There, his ergonomic office seating earned him a slew of awards and led to increased global attention.
Compared to Piretti’s widely revered folding chairs and wheeling desk chairs (the Plia, of which millions have sold, is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art; the DSC 106 is among Castelli’s best known), the Alky lounge chair — no longer in production — is by far the most sumptuous design. Yet, as much as its shapely silhouette has made it a favorite of interior designers in residential and commercial spaces alike, it is also rooted in comfort. Its foam-covered back and seat give soft resistance, and the Alky chair’s organic shape perfectly cradles the sitter — a true mark of the modernist dedication to human-centric design.
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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