Castelli, an Italian design company, was established in 1877 by Ettore Castelli, who opened a small workshop in Bologna. In 1939, the firm underwent a name change to Anonima Castelli and began specializing in the production of modern office furniture, a field in which it gained recognition in the vintage furniture market. Renowned as one of the leading manufacturers of 20th-century Italian design, Castelli is particularly celebrated for creating the iconic Plia Chair.

During the 1960s, Giancarlo Piretti, born in Bologna in 1940, joined Castelli as an interior designer. Over his twelve-year tenure, Piretti obtained numerous industrial patents and designed several iconic models, primarily focusing on seating design. Piretti played a crucial role in establishing Castelli's international reputation and is credited as the creator of the brand's most successful and well-known designs. One of his notable achievements is the plastic folding more...

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Giancarlo Piretti three 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, smoked…

Set of three vintage 'Plia' chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy

Giancarlo Piretti three 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, smoked plastic seats and backrests on foldable metal frames. Impressed manufacturer details present to both., Italy, designed 1967, 75 cm high, 46.5 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Componibili cabinet, designed in 1967 by Anna Castelli for…

1967 Componibili Cabinet by Anna Castelli for Kartell in Orange

Componibili cabinet, designed in 1967 by Anna Castelli for Kartell. Three piece modular storage in pale orange plastic, on castors. Height 73 cm, diameter 42 cm

Giancarlo Piretti three Plia chairs for Castelli, transparent…

Three Plia chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1967

Giancarlo Piretti three Plia chairs for Castelli, transparent plastic seats and backrests on foldable metal frames, Italy, designed 1967, 75 cm high, 46.5 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A set of four Giancarlo Piretti 'JSC' stacking chairs for…

Set of Four Giancarlo Piretti 'JSC' Stacking Chairs, Castelli, 1960s

A set of four Giancarlo Piretti 'JSC' stacking chairs for Castelli, Italian, 1960s, blue cotton blend upholstery, aluminium frames, timber elbow rests, impressed makers mark to inside of leg, 78 cm high, 72 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Anna Castelli Ferrieri (Italian, 1918-2006). Componibili…

Componibili Storage Unit by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell, 1967

Anna Castelli Ferrieri (Italian, 1918-2006). Componibili Storage Unit, designed 1967, manufactured by Kartell, of cylindrical form with two shelves, and two sliding doors, cream ABS, minor marks (A/F), height 40 cm diameter 32 cm. Provenance: Private…

1970s original KARTELL storage unit designed by Anna CASTELLI,…

1970s KARTELL Red Plastic Storage Unit by Anna Castelli

1970s original KARTELL storage unit designed by Anna CASTELLI, red plastic construction, height 65 cm, diameter 42 cm

1970s original KARTELL storage unit designed by Anna CASTELLI,…

Original 1970s KARTELL Storage Unit by Anna Castelli in Orange

1970s original KARTELL storage unit designed by Anna CASTELLI, orange plastic construction, height 65 cm; diameter 42 cm

An Enzo Mari Box chair for Anonima Castelli, Italian circa 1971,…

Enzo Mari Box Chair for Anonima Castelli, Italian, 1971

An Enzo Mari Box chair for Anonima Castelli, Italian circa 1971, tubular metal and plastic, 83 cm high, 43 cm wide, 44 cm deep

An Anna Castelli Componibili square unit for Kartell, Italian,…

1960's Kartell Anna Castelli Componibili White ABS Plastic Square Unit

An Anna Castelli Componibili square unit for Kartell, Italian, circa 1960's, white ABS plastic material, two doors on castors, 80 cm high, 38 cm wide, 38 cm deep

An Anna Castelli Componibili storage unit for Kartell, Italian,…

Anna Castelli Componibili storage unit, Kartell, Italian, 1960's, white

An Anna Castelli Componibili storage unit for Kartell, Italian, circa 1960's, white ABS plastic with two doors, 78 cm high, 43 cm deep

An Anna Castelli Componibili storage unit for Kartell, Italian,…

Vintage Kartell Orange Componibili Storage Unit, 1960s, Italian Design

An Anna Castelli Componibili storage unit for Kartell, Italian, circa 1960's, original orange ABS plastic with two doors on castors, 84 cm high, 42 cm deep

Giancarlo Piretti Pluvium umbrella stand for Anonima Castelli;…

Pluvium Umbrella Stand by Giancarlo Piretti

Giancarlo Piretti Pluvium umbrella stand for Anonima Castelli; moulded ABS plastic, fold out system. Holds up to six umbrellas. Italy; c 1972; open: 49 cm high, 35 cm deep, closed: 49 cm high, 29 cm deep

Giancarlo Piretti Alky chair for Castelli; Re-upholstered in…

Salmon Upholstered Giancarlo Piretti Alky Chair

Giancarlo Piretti Alky chair for Castelli; Re-upholstered in salmon coloured cotton blend upholstery. Italy; c 1970s; 73 cm high, 66 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Giancarlo Piretti Alky chair for Castelli; Re-upholstered in a…

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Chair - Reupholstered in Microsuede

Giancarlo Piretti Alky chair for Castelli; Re-upholstered in a grey/blue microsuede. Italy; c 1970s; 73 cm high, 66 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Giancarlo Piretti Pluvium umbrella stand for Anonima Castelli;…

Pluvium Umbrella Stand by Giancarlo Piretti

Giancarlo Piretti Pluvium umbrella stand for Anonima Castelli; moulded ABS plastic, fold out system. Holds up to six umbrellas. Italy; c 1972; open: 49 cm high, 35 cm deep, closed: 49 cm high, 29 cm deep

Anna Castelli Ferrieri 3-Tier Componibili storage unit for…

Anna Castelli Ferrieri 3-Tier Componibili Storage Unit

Anna Castelli Ferrieri 3-Tier Componibili storage unit for Kartell, cream ABS plastic on black plastic castors, Italy, c 1960s, 86 cm high, 42 cm deep

Giancarlo Pirettii Pluvium umbrella stand for Anonima Castelli,…

Pluvium Umbrella Stand by Giancarlo Piretti

Giancarlo Pirettii Pluvium umbrella stand for Anonima Castelli, red moulded plastic, fold out system. Holds up to six umbrellas, Italy, c 1972, open: 49 cm high, 35 cm deep, closed: 49 cm high, 29 cm deep

A Kartell Componibili storage unit by Anna Castelli, three tier…

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Storage Unit by Anna Castelli

A Kartell Componibili storage unit by Anna Castelli, three tier large Componibili, with Kartell stamps on the base, height 81 cm, width 42 cm

Giancarlo Piretti pair of 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, champagne…

Champagne Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

Giancarlo Piretti pair of 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, champagne coloured ABS plastic, adjustable chrome frames. Italy, designed 1967, 75 cm high, 47 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Anna Castelli 'Componobili' cabinet for Kartell, black ABS…

Kartell Black ABS Cabinet by Anna Castelli

Anna Castelli 'Componobili' cabinet for Kartell, black ABS plactic three sliding door drawers, Italy, designed 1963, 58 cm high, 32 cm deep

Anna Castelli 'Componobili' cabinet for Kartell, black ABS…

Anna Castelli's Componobili Cabinet

Anna Castelli 'Componobili' cabinet for Kartell, black ABS plactic three sliding door drawers, Italy, designed 1963, 58 cm high, 32 cm deep

Anna Castelli Ferrieri valet stand for Kartell, black and red…

Kartell Valet Stand by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Anna Castelli Ferrieri valet stand for Kartell, black and red ABS plastic, metal and plastic castors. Italy, designed 1986, 145 cm high, 46 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Giancarlo Piretti 'Planta' coat stand for Anonima Castelli,…

Planta Coat Stand by Giancarlo Piretti

Giancarlo Piretti 'Planta' coat stand for Anonima Castelli, brown ABS plastic, adjustable hooks and stands, Italy, designed 1972, 165 cm high, 47 cm deep

Kartell retro plastic cylindrical bedside cabinet by Anna…

Retro Plastic Bedside Cabinet by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Kartell retro plastic cylindrical bedside cabinet by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, circa 1970s, 64 cm high, 42 cm diameter

Kartell retro plastic cylindrical bedside cabinet by Anna…

Retro Plastic Bedside Cabinet by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Kartell retro plastic cylindrical bedside cabinet by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, circa 1970's, 86 cm high, 42 cm diameter

Giancarlo Piretti set of three 'Plia' chairs for Castelli,…

Set of Three Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti (1967)

Giancarlo Piretti set of three 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, steel and Lucite, Italy, designed 1967, 57 cm high, 47w 55 cm deep

Giancarlo Piretti 'Planta' coat rack for Castelli, brown…

Adjustable brown plastic coat rack by Giancarlo Piretti

Giancarlo Piretti 'Planta' coat rack for Castelli, brown plastic, adjustable racking, Italy, c 1970s, 160 cm high, 50 cm deep

Joe Colombo & Anna Castelli Componibili & body 3 storage unit…

Kartell White ABS Plastic Storage Unit on Casters

Joe Colombo & Anna Castelli Componibili & body 3 storage unit for Kartell, white ABS plastic on casters, adjustable shelving, Italy, c 1960s

Giancarlo Piretti stacking chairs for Castelli, set of four…

Castelli Plywood Stacking Chairs by Piretti, Set of 4

Giancarlo Piretti stacking chairs for Castelli, set of four plywood and aluminium, Italy, 1960, 76 cm high, 53 cm wide, 56 cm deep

A Kartell Anna Castelli Componibili, white colour, fitted with…

White Kartell Componibili with 3 Elements and Sliding Doors

A Kartell Anna Castelli Componibili, white colour, fitted with three round elements and sliding doors. Diameter 32 cm. Height 58 cm

A Kartell Anna Castelli Componibili, bright orange colour,…

Orange Componibili with Sliding Doors

A Kartell Anna Castelli Componibili, bright orange colour, fitted with two round elements and sliding doors. Diameter 42 cm. Height 45.5 cm

Giancarlo Piretti seven 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, painted…

Castelli Plia Chairs - Set of Seven

Giancarlo Piretti seven 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, painted metal, chrome and Ibs plastic. Fold out., Italy, c 1970s, 73 cm high, 47 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Anonima Castelli 'Platone' fold up desk with chair, (chair not…

Castelli 'Platone' Fold-Up Desk and Chair

Anonima Castelli 'Platone' fold up desk with chair, (chair not by Castelli), steel and ABS plastic, Italy, c.1970s, desk 78 cm high, 82 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Anna Castelli round up cabinet for Kartell & 'Rochetto' side…

Yellow Plastic Cabinet & Side Table Set

Anna Castelli round up cabinet for Kartell & 'Rochetto' side table by Achille Castiglioni & Piere Giacomo, yellow ABS plastic, Italy, c 1970s, 64 cm high, 42 cm deep

Anna Castelli round up cabinet for Kartell, ABS plastic in…

Anna Castelli Round Up Cabinet

Anna Castelli round up cabinet for Kartell, ABS plastic in coffee tones, Italy, c 1970s, trolley 61 cm high, 67 cm wide, 43 cm deep, cabinet 86 cm high, 42 cmdeep

Gian Carlo Piretti seven 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, Perspex…

Castelli Perspex Folding Chairs by Piretti (Set of 7)

Gian Carlo Piretti seven 'Plia' chairs for Castelli, Perspex fold out on chrome frame (some wear to all chairs), 76 cm high, 47 cm wide, 48 cm deep, c1960s, Italy

Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1920-2006) a pair of Componibili…

Pair of Kartell Componibili Storage Units by Ferrieri

Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1920-2006) a pair of Componibili storage Units by Kartell Italy, in white plastik, originaly designed in 1969, (2).

Giancarlo Piretti (Italian, b. 1940), Plano folding table,…

Piretti's Folding Table by Castelli

Giancarlo Piretti (Italian, b. 1940), Plano folding table, designed 1972 manufactured by Castelli, Italy, moulded black plastic top in four sections folds and swivels for compact storage, aluminium four prong base, retains decal label

Anna Castelli for Kartell, pair of Componibili square storage…

Anna Castelli Componibili Storage Units (Pair)

Anna Castelli for Kartell, pair of Componibili square storage Units, designed 1967, marked to underside 'Kartell, Designer Anna Castelli, Made in the USA By Beylerian LTD' (2). Height 71 cm

Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1920-2006) A pair of Componibili…

Componibili Storage Units by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1920-2006) A pair of Componibili storage Units, designed 1969 manufactured by Kartell, Italy. Literature: Judith Miller, furniture, Dorling Kindersley, pg 487