{"product_id":"plia-folding-chair-color-edition","title":"Plia Folding Chair — Color Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Giancarlo Piretti in 1967 for Anonima Castelli, the Plia chair folds flat on a single three-disc hinge — one of the most elegant pieces of engineering in 20th-century furniture. This edition brings the icon out of clear-and-chrome and into eight colorways, from Klein blue and emerald green to blush pink and smoke grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Giancarlo Piretti\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiancarlo Piretti (born 1940 in Bologna) studied at the Istituto Statale d'Arte before joining Anonima Castelli, the Bolognese manufacturer that became a laboratory for Italian industrial design. He was 27 when he designed the Plia, and the problem he set himself was deceptively simple: make a folding chair that disappears when folded, without the clutter of brackets, catches, or exposed mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis answer was the three-disc hinge — three overlapping aluminium discs, held by a single pin, that let the seat, back, and legs rotate into one plane just 2 inches thick. The chair collapses in a single motion and stands up as a transparent, almost weightless object. Over four million were produced, and the Plia entered the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Piretti went on to design the Plona folding armchair and the Platone folding desk on the same principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reproduction follows Piretti's original construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e tubular steel, 21 mm wide × 11 mm high with a 1.8 mm wall, chrome-plated or powder-coated in the frame color of each variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat and backrest:\u003c\/strong\u003e molded PET (polyethylene terephthalate) panels — rigid, impact-resistant, and highly transparent, so tinted colorways read as light rather than as bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinge:\u003c\/strong\u003e the signature three-disc pivot, riveted through a single axis, which folds the chair flat to 2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e molded end caps that protect hard floors and keep the chair stable on tile, wood, and concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePET is food- and pharmaceutical-grade, free of harmful additives, dimensionally stable across a wide temperature range, resistant to chemical corrosion, and fully recyclable — a practical material for a chair that gets folded, stacked, and carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/plia-folding-chair-klein-blue-transparent-detail.png?v=1784950031\" alt=\"Plia folding chair with Klein blue frame and clear acrylic seat, front view cut-out on a transparent background, Giancarlo Piretti design\" style=\"max-width:320px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 chair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.2\" \/ 74.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5\" \/ 47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.6\" \/ 47.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFolded thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" \/ 5.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTubular steel, 21 mm W × 11 mm H × 1.8 mm wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat \u0026amp; backrest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded PET (polyethylene terephthalate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColorways\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber Brown, Emerald Green, Clear \/ Black Frame, Smoke Grey, Blush Pink, Clear \/ Chrome, Klein Blue, Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.4 lbs \/ 7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.8\"L × 21.1\"W × 2\"D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 fully assembled folding chair, care card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plia arrives fully assembled — unfold it and it is ready to use. To fold, lift the seat and let the three-disc hinge draw the frame together in one motion; do not force the panels sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the PET seat and back with a soft cloth and a mild soap solution, then dry with a microfiber cloth to avoid water spots. Skip ammonia-based glass cleaners, solvents, and abrasive pads — they haze transparent PET. Wipe the chrome frame dry after cleaning to prevent spotting, and store folded chairs upright or flat against a wall rather than leaning them at an angle on the hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Plia Chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Plia reads as color and line rather than mass, it lightens a room the way a glass table does. A single Klein blue or orange chair works as a graphic accent at a desk or in a hallway; a set of the same colorway turns a small dining table into a coherent mid-century composition. The clear and smoke grey versions all but vanish against a patterned rug or a busy gallery wall, which makes them the safe choice for a compact apartment. Amber brown and blush pink warm up a white kitchen, and emerald green sits beautifully with walnut and brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the look:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giancarlo-piretti-plano-style-folding-dining-table\"\u003eGiancarlo Piretti Plano-style folding dining table\u003c\/a\u003e — the Plia's natural partner, folds flat on the same logic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giancarlo-piretti-plona-style-folding-stools-set-of-2\"\u003ePlona-style folding stools (set of 2)\u003c\/a\u003e — Piretti's folding armchair principle at counter height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plia-folding-chairs-set-of-12\"\u003ePlia folding chairs, set of 12\u003c\/a\u003e — for events, cafés, and long tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plia-folding-chair\"\u003ePlia folding chair in classic solid black, white, amber \u0026amp; clear\u003c\/a\u003e — the original four colorways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow flat does the Plia actually fold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo inches — 5.1 cm. The three-disc hinge brings the seat, back, and legs into a single plane, so a stack of folded Plias slides behind a door, under a bed, or into a closet. That is the whole point of the design and the reason it has stayed in production since 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich colorway should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Clear \/ Chrome or Smoke Grey if you want the chair to recede visually in a small or busy room. Choose Klein Blue, Orange, or Emerald Green if you want it to act as an accent — these have colored frames as well as panels, so they read strongly even from across a room. Amber Brown and Blush Pink sit in between: colored panels on a chrome frame, warm but not loud. Clear \/ Black Frame gives you a graphic outline with a transparent seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it comfortable enough for a full dinner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The seat and back are contoured rather than flat, and the PET has a slight flex that adapts to the sitter — the reason the Plia has worked as a café and dining chair for decades. It is not a lounge chair and is not intended for hours of desk work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use these outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a garden lunch or a patio party, yes — the steel frame and PET panels handle occasional outdoor use and wipe clean easily. Do not store the chair outdoors: prolonged UV exposure will eventually yellow transparent PET, and damp will find its way into the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix colorways?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is one of the nicest ways to use this chair. Because the silhouette is identical across every variant, a table of mixed Plias reads as intentional rather than mismatched. A common approach is four chairs in one neutral (clear or smoke grey) plus two in an accent color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping. 30-day free returns. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BreuerHome","offers":[{"title":"Amber Brown \/ Chrome Frame","offer_id":55198433476930,"sku":"PLA-AMB","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Emerald Green \/ Green Frame","offer_id":55198433509698,"sku":"PLA-GRN","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear \/ Black Frame","offer_id":55198433542466,"sku":"PLA-BLK","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smoke Grey \/ Chrome Frame","offer_id":55198433575234,"sku":"PLA-GRY","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blush Pink \/ Chrome Frame","offer_id":55198433608002,"sku":"PLA-PNK","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear \/ Chrome Frame","offer_id":55198433640770,"sku":"PLA-CLR","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Klein Blue \/ Blue Frame","offer_id":55198433673538,"sku":"PLA-BLU","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ Orange Frame","offer_id":55198433706306,"sku":"PLA-ORG","price":228.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6477\/5234\/files\/plia-folding-chair-amber-brown-02-three-quarter-front.jpg?v=1784949924","url":"https:\/\/breuerhome.com\/products\/plia-folding-chair-color-edition","provider":"BREUER HOME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}