This rare, iconic folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for the Italian furniture design house, Castelli has inspired a thousand modern designs in the 20th century. Surprisingly comfortable and will make a statement in any modernist interior. Makers label visible adding to its authenticity.
The Plona chair was designed to be a foldable and stackable armchair. The sturdy frame is made of stainless and polished aluminum, with alloy joints. The Plona shell, in shockproof plexiglass, is made of a single component.
Italian design company Castelli began operating in 1877 when Ettore Castelli founded a small workshop in Bologna. In 1939, the firm was renamed Anonima Castelli and began producing modern office furniture, the brand of which is best known in the vintage market. It is recognized as one of the foremost manufacturers of Italian design of the 20th century and as the producer of the iconic Plona Chair. Today, Castelli specializes in producing environmentally friendly and sustainable products.
The plexiglass seat was originally designed in a few color variations and this one in particular has a very light creme/amber reflection, not transparent. It has some grazings through age and wear - but overall in good vintage condition. Due to the plexiglass these imperfections were difficult and to capture, see close up photos or view in-store. A fab occasional chair or great at a desk too.
Note: The lamp and side table featured in one photo is available separately.
74cm H (42.5cm seat H) X 68cm W X 56.5 D
Folded: 81cm H X 27cm W
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Our images form part of the item/s description. Although all effort is made to refurbish our furniture to represent its original state best, it must be noted that most of the items we source date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. For this reason and although restored, signs of their vintage condition & age might still be visible. We will normally point out any visible/notable concerns. Take note of all photos or view the item in-store prior to purchasing.