Alky Chair by Giancarlo PIretti for Castelli, Italy 1969

$3,800.00

An Italian ‘Alky’ chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1969. The sculptural, modern design was exhibited with the Piretti Collection at NeoCon in 1988. This chair has been freshly reupholstered in gorgeous taupe wool boucle fabric and features an aluminum footed base with white plastic gliders. This piece looks amazing from every angle and floats beautifully in a seating area. It’s versatile, comfortable, and a fantastic size. Italy, 1969.

Giancarlo Piretti was an Italian Furniture Designer born in Bologna in 1940. There he trained at the Istituto Statale d'Arte until 1960. Giancarlo Piretti served as the head designer for Anonima Castelli for many years.

DIMENSIONS: 26"W x 27.5"D x 27.5"H

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS: Seat Depth; 18” Seat Back Height

SEAT HEIGHT: 21.5"

ORIGIN: Italy

PERIOD: 1960s

MATERIALS: Upholstered,Metal

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition. This chair has been freshly reupholstered by our team of restorationists in taupe wool boucle fabric. Light patina to the metal base.

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Alky Chair by Giancarlo PIretti for Castelli, Italy 1969

An Italian ‘Alky’ chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1969. The sculptural, modern design was exhibited with the Piretti Collection at NeoCon in 1988. This chair has been freshly reupholstered in gorgeous taupe wool boucle fabric and features an aluminum footed base with white plastic gliders. This piece looks amazing from every angle and floats beautifully in a seating area. It’s versatile, comfortable, and a fantastic size. Italy, 1969.

Giancarlo Piretti was an Italian Furniture Designer born in Bologna in 1940. There he trained at the Istituto Statale d'Arte until 1960. Giancarlo Piretti served as the head designer for Anonima Castelli for many years.

Dimensions
Width: 26"
Depth: 27.5"
Height: 27.5"
Additional Dimensions: Seat Depth; 18” Seat Back Height
Seat Height: 21.5"
Origin: Italy
Period: 1960s
Materials: Upholstered,Metal
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. This chair has been freshly reupholstered by our team of restorationists in taupe wool boucle fabric. Light patina to the metal base.

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