{"title":"Anonima Castelli","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnonima Castelli – Italian design with tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnonima Castelli is a long-established Italian manufacturer known for combining functional design with timeless style. The brand looks back on a long history and played a key role in shaping the development of Italian furniture design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of Anonima Castelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company was founded in Bologna in Italy in 1877 and grew from a craft workshop into an internationally renowned manufacturer. In the 20th century in particular, Anonima Castelli explored new materials, manufacturing techniques and modern design concepts in depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionality meets design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of its design philosophy are functionality, clean shapes and well thought-out construction. Technical innovation is combined with a pared-back, timeless formal language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigners and brand identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of Anonima Castelli is closely linked to a number of designers. One of the most influential is Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti, whose innovative ideas helped make the brand known internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo this day, Anonima Castelli stands for Italian design tradition and a successful combination of aesthetics, function and technical innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anonima-castelli-plia-klappstuhl","title":"Anonima Castelli - Plia Folding Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Anonima Castelli Plia Folding Chair – an Italian design icon from 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHardly any other folding chair showcases its construction as confidently as the \u003cstrong\u003ePlia folding chair\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e Anonima Castelli \u003c\/strong\u003e. Giancarlo Piretti designed the chair in 1967 and transformed a piece of furniture conceived primarily for functionality into an icon of Italian design. The delicate steel frame and the seemingly transparent surfaces of the seat and backrest give Plia its unmistakable lightness—whether unfolded in a room or folded up to save space.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eRevolutionary Folding Mechanism by Giancarlo Piretti\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Plia’s construction is Piretti’s famous three-disc hinge. This ingenious mechanism connects the seat, backrest, and front and rear legs, enabling smooth opening and folding. Rather than concealing the technology, it becomes a visible component of the design. It is precisely this combination of construction, function, and aesthetics that made the Plia a groundbreaking design of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel and transparent surfaces with exceptional lightness\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender construction gives the \u003cstrong\u003e Anonima Castelli Plia\u003c\/strong\u003e a particularly light and minimalist appearance. The steel frame forms a clean geometric outline, while the seat and backrest reveal the structure beneath. Different color options for the frame, seat, and backrest allow for various interpretations of this classic—ranging from subtly transparent to bold and colorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eA design classic and practical folding chair in one\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlia functions not only as a collector’s item but also as a straightforward, everyday object. When needed, the chair can be quickly set up and then folded down compactly. This makes it suitable as additional seating as well as for dining areas, home offices, or rooms where flexibility is needed to adapt to different situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eA Piece of Italian Design History\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe design attracted extraordinary attention even at its debut at the Milan Furniture Fair. To this day, Plia is \u003cstrong\u003e Anonima Castelli \u003c\/strong\u003e and is considered one of Giancarlo Piretti’s signature designs. 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