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.
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1970 by Giancarlo Piretti, Plona is a folding and stackable armchair. The solid tubular structure is in polished stainless aluminum alloy, with hinges in die-cast light a...
Aluminum, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mezzadro Stool, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
First designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed in 1957, Mezzadro was put into production by Zanotta in 1970 for the exhibition “Shapes and colours in today...
Metal
Isamu Kenmochi, Haco Side Table, 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in London, GB
Very good overall condition with little signs of wear. Please note: this is not a new factory object. It has been used and therefore is not in perfect condition. Signs of wear may n...
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
The Plia is one of Anonima Castelli's all-time landmarks and an iconic example of “Made in Italy” design. Over the years, he was awarded the “compasso d’oro adi” twice. Originally ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Delft, NL
Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
Metal
Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Iconic Mid-Century Modern folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969. The Platone desk features a black laminate top with integrated storage recess, supported by a sleek tubu...
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Platone Folding Table in Steel and Black Polyurethane 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Platone folding table or desk with structure in chromed steel and die-cast aluminum, table top in black ABS. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced b...
Aluminum, Steel
Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lucija, SI
The Platone desk was designed to be presented as a set with the Plia chair. It is also held in the permanent collection of the MoMa in NYC. Designed by one of the most popular Itali...
Steel, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti White Platone Folding Desk for Castelli, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Cork, IE
Compact, ingenious, and unmistakably Italian, this Platone folding desk is a celebrated expression of functional Italian minimalism! Piretti’s patented three-disc hinge allows the ...
Metal
Anonima Castelli Platone foldable Desk in Black by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Platone was designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1970. The three-disc mechanism is the common thread of all Piretti bestsellers, of which Platone is the most daring. With a sturdy cantil...
Aluminum
