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Designed by Giancarlo Piretti
“The Symbol of a new era focused on plastic”. That’s how Plia chair was presented in 1967 at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan. During the Fair, the Plia got so much acclaim from audiences that many visitors moved away from the stand with some samples without asking for permission… As a result of this unhorthodox compliment the chairs were tied with chains for safety. With the Plia chair the designer, Giancarlo Piretti, has revolutionized the concept of folding chair, and his study on the “three-disc hinge” is considered a stroke of genius. The combination of steel and polypropylene frame has paved the way for Plia which has become a cult object. Plia represents the realization of “democratic design” and it is nowadays exposed at the design sector of the MoMA in New York. Thanks to this chair, which millions of copies have been sold, Giancarlo Piretti,
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$1,890.00
Designed in 1970 by Giancarlo Piiretti, plona is a folding and stackable armchair. A truly unique design that combines aesthetics, functionality and comfort.
$1,130.00
“The Symbol of a new era focused on plastic”. That’s how Plia chair was presented in 1967 at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan. During the Fair, the Plia got so much acclaim from audiences that many visitors moved away from the stand with some samples without asking for permission… As a result of this […]
$3,590.00
A multifunctional modern and iconic lounge chair, perfectly combining comfort, design and modularity. Alky?s design allows for individual use or linked together to form a sofa.
$3,080.00
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Cobra, designed by Elio Martinelli in 1968 is over 50 years old, but doesn’t look it. A lamp still in the catalogue today for the fascination it continues to exert for the public. A lamp that is still timely, even if it took several years for its innovative design to be appreciated despite its simple […]
$280.00
The Flowerpot lamp became synonymous with the Flower Power movement from the late 60s. Reflecting a break from convention to embrace a more open, modern mentality that promoted peace and harmony. Such was the mindset of its designer, Verner Panton. One of the most forward-thinking talents of his time. The Flowerpot series consists of several […]
$450.00
Applique de Marseille, designed by Le Corbusier in 1938/1939 for his Parisian flat in Rue Nungesser et Coli, provides direct and diffused light: two cone-shaped lampshades orient the light upwards and downwards, providing uniform and sharp light beams.
If Pipistrello has succeeded up until now in remaining always current and fascinating, it is not just thanks to its style and the design ingenuity of Gae Aulenti. Merit also goes to the company?s desire to dare and to re-propose it in different colors, dimensions and uses to better answer a continuously evolving market.