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Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in Pierre Frey Fluffy Fabric, Artifort, 1970s

$2,882.37
£2,122.86
€2,400
CA$3,921.24
A$4,357.36
CHF 2,283.30
MX$53,435.22
NOK 29,122.18
SEK 27,397.08
DKK 18,270.83
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A beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair, re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from Paris, France, offering excellent structural properties and a soft, luxurious feel for utmost comfort. Designed in 1968 and produced by either Castelli or Artifort, the Alky chair is a timeless piece known for its simplicity, soft rounded lines, and exceptional comfort. Its elegant form effortlessly enhances any interior, which explains its renewed popularity and seamless integration into modern spaces. Condition: The chair is newly refinished and has recently been re-upholstered in high-quality Pierre Frey wool from Paris, France, which offers excellent structural properties and a kind of softness for the utmost comfort. The metal floor glide naturally shows 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:
    Artifort (Manufacturer),Giancarlo Piretti (Designer)
  • Design:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    ŁÓDŹ, PL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8410244225792

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