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Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli “Platone” Folding Desk, 1970s
$1,902.42
£1,416.86
€1,600
CA$2,668.24
A$2,926.35
CHF 1,509.24
MX$34,957.76
NOK 19,141.79
SEK 17,957.17
DKK 12,192.24
About the Item
The “Platone” folding desk, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1970s, represents one of the most ingenious examples of Italian modernist furniture. Conceived during an era when space-saving solutions and radical aesthetics were in high demand, this piece combines practicality with playful design.
The desk is composed of a chrome-plated tubular steel frame supporting a folding top in molded plastic, here presented in a striking blue with embossed decorative motifs. The top folds down easily, allowing the piece to be stored flat, making it ideal for compact living spaces while retaining a strong design identity.
Giancarlo Piretti, best known for his celebrated “Plia” chair, brought the same ingenuity and democratic design ethos to the Platone. The desk’s versatility, portability, and bold use of color situate it within the broader radical design movement of the 1970s, where everyday furniture became both functional and expressive.
This example is in very good vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Collectors highly value Platone desks for their rarity and historical significance as icons of Italian industrial design.
A rare opportunity to acquire a multifunctional, collectible desk that embodies the spirit of 1970s Italian design.
- Creator:Giancarlo Piretti (Designer),Anonima Castelli (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 25.4 in (64.5 cm)
- Style:Space Age (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:BARCELONA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9391246489882
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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