Plona Chair

Designed in 1970 by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Plona is a folding and stackable armchair. Thanks to its unique design, it combines aesthetics, functionality and comfort. The solid tubular structure is in polished stainless aluminium alloy, with hinges in die-cast light alloy. The body is constructed from shockproof plexiglass.  Now available at Tigmi direct from the Italian manufacturer, we have limited numbers of the Plona Chair in Smoky Black available for immediate delivery. Price is per chair. Please complete the shipping enquiry form for a shipping quote as this is a heavy/fragile item that needs to be handled with care. ___ About Giancarlo Piretti: Italian interior and industrial designer Giancarlo Piretti was born in 1940 in Bologna. He obtained his teaching degree in drawing at the Art Institute of Bologna (dates unknown), and continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna in 1960. After studying fine arts at the academy in Bologna, he started working as interior designer for Anonima Castelli, designing products for both home and office use, as well as for the community. In 1969 he conceived the Plia chair, one of the company's all-time landmarks, an iconic example of Italian design. Over the years he was awarded the "compasso d'oro adi" twice.