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.
Italian ‘Alky’ Chair in Gray Boucle by Giancarlo PIretti for Castelli, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Metal
Italian Chrome + Gray Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian lounge chair in dove gray velvet, with a low, generous seat and gently curved back. The form is minimalist and rectilinear, softened by rounded edges and deeply padde...
Chrome
Italian Armchair with Boucle Upholstery in the Manner of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian armchair from the 1950s, in the manner of Gio Ponti, where line and proportion are softened through material and curve. The frame is low, shaped with a continuous, sweepi...
Brass
Italian ‘Alky’ Chair in Brown Upholstery by Giancarlo PIretti for Castelli, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. An Italian ‘Alky’ chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1969. The sculptural, modern design was exhibited with the Piretti Collection at ...
Metal
French Lounge Chair in Woven Boucle by Pierre Guariche, 1950s - 3 Available
By Airborne International
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A mid-century French lounge chair designed by Pierre Guariche for Airborne in the 1950s. The black tubular steel frame is linear and minimal, with angl...
Metal
Italian Slate-Blue Velvet Corner Chair Attributed to Marzio Cecchi, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Chicago, IL
One Sold / One Available A 1970s Italian corner chair attributed to Marzio Cecchi. Upholstered in plush, slate-blue velvet, its curved silhouette rests on a geometric white lacquer...
Velvet, Lacquer
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Stone Grey Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Metal
1 of 4 Vintage Gray ‘Alky’ Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 70s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
A classic 1970s Italian lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. The Alky is known for its soft sculptural form and low, relaxed seating posture, with a conti...
Aluminum
Gray Dedar Boucle Lounge Chair, 1990s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage lounge chair reupholstered with Dedar boucle fabric. The chair is very comfortable with great back support. Heavy item.
Fabric
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in Bouclé for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti emerged as a leading figure in postwar furniture design, known for combining technical ingenuity with sculptural forms. A longtime collaborator wit...
Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti 'Alky' settee manufactured by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really unique 'Alky' settee designed by Giancarlo Piretti and manufactured by Anonima Castelli, Italy. Settee is in excellent condition and has been recently re-upholstered.
Metal
Anonima Castelli Alky Armchair in Virgin Wool Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A synthesis of comfort and modularity, the Alky are designed to be used individually or in aggregation. The padding is printed directly on a system of elastic bands, to ensure great ...
Fabric, Upholstery
