Alky Lounge Chair, Piretti for Castelli, Recently Upholstered in Boucle, 1972
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Alky Lounge Chair, Piretti for Castelli, Recently Upholstered in Boucle, 1972
$7,466.54List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Giancarlo Piretti (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1972
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5317231525722
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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