Leather Alky Chair by Designed by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970 for Castellini, wrapped in tan leather a rare find. Described by Castellini as ‘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 stability in use. Its structure rests on an aluminum alloy component. A seat with soft lines making it adaptable to the most diverse places.’
The chair is extremely versatile and due to its fluid form and compact size fits well into residential or retail environments. A great lounge or bedroom chair. Rare to find in an original leather upholstery.
About Giancarlo Piretti
Born in Bologna in 1940, Piretti studied at the Istituto Statale d'Arte in the same city before joining Anonima Castelli as a designer. One of his most famous works is the Plia chair, presented in 1969. In the 1960s, Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940), who earned a degree in art education at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna and taught interior design, began working with the Italian manufacturer Castelli, where he would go on to produce some of the most popular chairs in the world. In 1969, he debuted the Alky chair, a sculptural, modernized riff on a slipper chair that appears to float above the ground.
Unlike most chairs, the Alky doesn’t have a distinctive base and seat; rather the entire form appears as one continuous piece, originally upholstered in velvet and wool and set on narrow, aluminum feet.
Dimensions:
Height: 74 cm
Width: 66 cm
Depth: 84 cm
Seat Height:41 cm
Condition: Good for age, general surface wear to leather expected for item from 1970. This item celebrates it’s story and form.
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970 for Castellini, wrapped in tan leather a rare find. Described by Castellini as ‘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 stability in use. Its structure rests on an aluminum alloy component. A seat with soft lines making it adaptable to the most diverse places.’
The chair is extremely versatile and due to its fluid form and compact size fits well into residential or retail environments. A great lounge or bedroom chair. Rare to find in an original leather upholstery.
About Giancarlo Piretti
Born in Bologna in 1940, Piretti studied at the Istituto Statale d'Arte in the same city before joining Anonima Castelli as a designer. One of his most famous works is the Plia chair, presented in 1969. In the 1960s, Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940), who earned a degree in art education at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna and taught interior design, began working with the Italian manufacturer Castelli, where he would go on to produce some of the most popular chairs in the world. In 1969, he debuted the Alky chair, a sculptural, modernized riff on a slipper chair that appears to float above the ground.
Unlike most chairs, the Alky doesn’t have a distinctive base and seat; rather the entire form appears as one continuous piece, originally upholstered in velvet and wool and set on narrow, aluminum feet.
Dimensions:
Height: 74 cm
Width: 66 cm
Depth: 84 cm
Seat Height:41 cm
Condition: Good for age, general surface wear to leather expected for item from 1970. This item celebrates it’s story and form.
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970 for Castellini, wrapped in tan leather a rare find. Described by Castellini as ‘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 stability in use. Its structure rests on an aluminum alloy component. A seat with soft lines making it adaptable to the most diverse places.’
The chair is extremely versatile and due to its fluid form and compact size fits well into residential or retail environments. A great lounge or bedroom chair. Rare to find in an original leather upholstery.
About Giancarlo Piretti
Born in Bologna in 1940, Piretti studied at the Istituto Statale d'Arte in the same city before joining Anonima Castelli as a designer. One of his most famous works is the Plia chair, presented in 1969. In the 1960s, Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940), who earned a degree in art education at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna and taught interior design, began working with the Italian manufacturer Castelli, where he would go on to produce some of the most popular chairs in the world. In 1969, he debuted the Alky chair, a sculptural, modernized riff on a slipper chair that appears to float above the ground.
Unlike most chairs, the Alky doesn’t have a distinctive base and seat; rather the entire form appears as one continuous piece, originally upholstered in velvet and wool and set on narrow, aluminum feet.
Dimensions:
Height: 74 cm
Width: 66 cm
Depth: 84 cm
Seat Height:41 cm
Condition: Good for age, general surface wear to leather expected for item from 1970. This item celebrates it’s story and form.