Red and Smoked Acrylic Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy, 1970s for sale at Pamono

Description

Fantastic original and signed “Plia” chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and smoked acrylic seat. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. The contrast between the red structure and the smoked seat is incredibly charming and makes this folding chair perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project. PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on plastic: this is how the plia chair from 1967 was welcomed when it was presented at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. on the occasion of the fair, the session received so much public acclaim that many visitors walked away from the stand taking samples without even asking for permission … following this unorthodox compliment, the chairs were tied with a chain for safety. The “Plia” folding chair is a true design classic as it has won several awards and is also part of the MoMA collection. The “Plia” chair has a folding mechanism which allows the chair to be folded very flat so that it can be stored easily. Each chair in this set is signed and engraved with the manufacturer’s mark. A multipurpose and iconic set that will be perfect for a modern or minimal project. Giancarlo Piretti was born in Bologna in 1940. He attended the Bologna State Institute of Art, where he obtained the title of Design Teacher. In 1960 he attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. Subsequently, for seven years, he was a lecturer in Industrial Design at the State Art Institute of Bologna.