{"product_id":"rare-mid-century-giancarlo-piretti-axis-83321","title":"Rare Mid century Giancarlo Piretti Axis 3000 5-Seater Bench for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly distinctive five-seat Axis 3000 beam bench, designed by the renowned Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, dating from the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Axis 3000 is an important example of Italian contract and industrial design, created as a modular seating system for waiting areas, offices and other collective spaces. Anonima Castelli identifies the Axis 3000 as a Piretti design and traces its design language back to his celebrated DSC 106 chair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this example particularly impressive is its extra-long five-seat configuration, creating a strong architectural presence while maintaining the elegant, lightweight appearance typical of Piretti’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design combines a sturdy white-painted metal beam\/base with polished chrome\/aluminium side supports, supporting five individually shaped seats and backs. The original grey woven upholstery has a subtle retro texture with delicate blue accents, giving the piece a beautiful authentic 1970s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the long horizontal beam, sculptural seat shells and exposed metal construction gives the bench a distinctly Space Age \/ Italian Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. It works exceptionally well not only as original contract seating but also as a statement piece in a contemporary interior, large entrance hall, gallery, office, showroom or sophisticated residential space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Axis 3000 was conceived as a modular system, allowing different seating configurations and accessories to be combined. This makes the system especially interesting for collectors and interior designers looking for authentic vintage Piretti seating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench is stable and structurally sound, with the original vintage grey fabric upholstery showing the natural character and signs of age expected from a piece of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal and chrome elements retain their attractive vintage appearance. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Width: 280 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Depth: 55 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Height: 77 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Seat depth: 45 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Seat width: 44 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Designer: Giancarlo Piretti\u003cbr\u003e\n* Model: Axis 3000\u003cbr\u003e\n* Manufacturer: Anonima Castelli\u003cbr\u003e\n* Country of origin: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n* Period: 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\n* Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern \/ Space Age \/ Industrial Design\u003cbr\u003e\n* Configuration: 5 seats\u003cbr\u003e\n* Upholstery: Original vintage grey fabric\u003cbr\u003e\n* Frame: Metal with chrome\/polished metal elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have other Axis 3000 configurations available, including the same system with two-seat sections and side tables, as well as four-seat configurations with a central table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check our other listings in the Midagevintage Etsy store to see the available pieces and create your own modular composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping available.\u003cbr\u003e\nProfessional packing and international shipping can be arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup is also possible in Baden-Baden, Germany 76532.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIDAGEVINTAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in authentic Mid-Century Modern and vintage design furniture from Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale original Giancarlo Piretti Axis 3000 seating system — equally suited to collectors, designers, architects, hospitality projects and statement residential interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIDAGEVINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53622388490506,"sku":"MID-RARMID-U08P","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9320\/6538\/files\/il_fullxfull.8471147784_56cc.jpg?v=1788440119","url":"https:\/\/midagevintage.com\/products\/rare-mid-century-giancarlo-piretti-axis-83321","provider":"MIDAGEVINTAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}