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 ‘Zinzolo’ Lounge Chair in Brown Upholstery by Vittorio Varo, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. An Italian Mid-Century Modern ‘Zinzolo’ lounge chair designed by Vittorio Varo for Flan Interior Design in the 1970s. This low-profile chair features a...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian ‘Maralunga’ Brown Velvet Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Maralunga’ armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s. Upholstered in rich brown velvet, the chair sits low to the ground with soft, folded arms and a...
Velvet
Italian Lounge Chair in Original Chestnut Upholstery, 1970s - 5 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Low-profile and richly textured, this 1970s Italian lounge chair is defined by comfort and material presence. Upholstered in deep chestnut fabric, the chair features a generously pad...
Chrome
Italian Rust Corduroy Sling Lounge Chair, 1970s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1970s Italian lounge chair with deep, low-slung proportions and soft corduroy upholstery in rust brown. The sculptural silhouette rises and dips in a...
Upholstery, Acrylic
Italian ‘Girasole’ Lounge Chair by Citterio & Nava for 4P, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Girasole’ lounge chair was designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for 4P in the 1970s. Upholstered in beige stretch fabric with foam rubber padding, it remains true to its ...
Fabric
Marsala' Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A French ‘Marsala’ lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, designed in 1971—a moment when Ducaroy began pushing seating into new territory, replacing traditional frames with ...
Leather, Acrylic
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, Brown Leather, 1970
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, Dark Brown Leather, Italy, 1972. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge chair is one of the more quietly resolved seating designs of the Italian rational...
Metal
Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli - 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Alky armchair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1960s. This iconic armchair is upholstered in brown fabric. It is in very good vintage condition but show...
Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, 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 ...
Aluminum, Steel
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli - Italy - 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Authentic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, an iconic piece of 1970s Italian design. This vintage example remains entirely original. Its low-slun...
Fabric
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1972 Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge chair is one of the more quietly resolved seating designs of the Italian rational...
Metal
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli - Italy- 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Authentic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, an iconic piece of 1970s Italian design. This vintage example remains entirely original. Its low-slun...
Fabric
