Pink Acrylic Glass Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s

Original and signed “Plia” pink acrylic glass folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. 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. At the fair, the session was so popular 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. This folding chair was made of very rare pink acrylic glass signed with a chrome structure and are in perfect condition. The “Plia” folding chair is a true design classic as it has won numerous awards and is also part of the MoMA collection. The “Plia” chair has a fantastic 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 Professor of Design.