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Giancarlo Piretti
Alky Lounge Chairs
An exceptionally well-preserved pair of Giancarlo Piretti’s iconic Alky lounge chairs, retaining their beautiful original brown velvet upholstery.
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1970 for Anonima Castelli, the Alky is one of the most recognizable expressions of Italian seating design from the period. Its sculptural silhouette flows continuously from the low seat into the curved sides and backrest, creating an enveloping form with a distinctly relaxed character.
- Giancarlo Piretti
- Alky
- Lounge Chair
- c. 1970
- Original brown velvet, aluminium alloy base
- Italy
- The chairs are in exceptionally good vintage condition, particularly considering their age, and retain their original velvet upholstery. The fabric remains remarkably well preserved, with its rich colour, texture and overall appearance intact. One chair shows a small area of superficial wear to the velvet pile. This is purely cosmetic: there is no tear, hole or structural weakening of the fabric. Beyond this minor detail, the pair presents beautifully, with only minimal signs of age and use.
Manufacturer: Anonima Castelli
Upholstery: Original brown velvet
Base: Aluminium alloy
Markings: Original manufacturer / production markings to the aluminium base
