Stool - Penguin stool - iron chromate

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Penguin stool, model Penguin stool, dating from circa 1970–1980, with a chromed metal base and a seat cast in resin/metacrylate, transparent, 34 cm in diameter, 48 cm deep, 46.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, weighing 4.10 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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Rarity Space Age: Stool 'Penguin'
Period: Around 1970–1975.
Materials: chrome-plated metal base and seat in cast resin/acrylate.
Variants: There are versions with different decorations (in addition to the penguins, there are versions with butterflies, flowers, or geometric shapes), but the one with the penguins is undoubtedly the most famous and valuable.

Due to recent regulations on tariffs, we are unable to ship this item to the United States.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Seller's Story

Good morning . I have been in the Antiques field for + 40 years, strongly passionate and curious about everything that is out of the ordinary, uncommon. I deal with Lighting and Modern Design in general, I am present in Cuneo (Italy) with a physical point of sale, open to the public by appointment. The + greatest satisfaction is to please and amaze the customer. Thank you.
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Rarity Space Age: Stool 'Penguin'
Period: Around 1970–1975.
Materials: chrome-plated metal base and seat in cast resin/acrylate.
Variants: There are versions with different decorations (in addition to the penguins, there are versions with butterflies, flowers, or geometric shapes), but the one with the penguins is undoubtedly the most famous and valuable.

Due to recent regulations on tariffs, we are unable to ship this item to the United States.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Seller's Story

Good morning . I have been in the Antiques field for + 40 years, strongly passionate and curious about everything that is out of the ordinary, uncommon. I deal with Lighting and Modern Design in general, I am present in Cuneo (Italy) with a physical point of sale, open to the public by appointment. The + greatest satisfaction is to please and amaze the customer. Thank you.
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Details

Specific region of origin
Milano
Iron type
iron chromate
Weight
4.1 kg
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Model
Penguin stool
Material
acrylic, Iron
Style
Design
Colour
Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
46.5 cm
Width
48 cm
Depth
48 cm
Diameter
34 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Seating Height
46.5 cm
ItalyVerified
652
Objects sold
100%
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