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Efebo Stool by STACY DUKES for ARTEMIDE
Efebo Stool by STACY DUKES for ARTEMIDE

Efebo Stool by STACY DUKES for ARTEMIDE

By Stacy Dukes

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This fiberglass stool by Stacy Dukes is from the famous ski resort Les Arcs 1600, designed by Charlotte Perriand. It was originally used as a chair for children or in a bathroom. The...

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Efebo Stool by Stacy Dukes, Vintage 1970 Sculptural Design, Italy
Efebo Stool by Stacy Dukes, Vintage 1970 Sculptural Design, Italy

Efebo Stool by Stacy Dukes, Vintage 1970 Sculptural Design, Italy

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

Located in Dronten, NL

A striking white Efebo stool that combines sculptural form with everyday functionality. With its clean, architectural silhouette, this piece works equally well as a stool or decorati...

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Black Efebo Stool – Sculptural Italian Design by Stacy Dukes, Italy, 1970s
Black Efebo Stool – Sculptural Italian Design by Stacy Dukes, Italy, 1970s

Black Efebo Stool – Sculptural Italian Design by Stacy Dukes, Italy, 1970s

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

Located in Dronten, NL

A striking black Efebo stool that combines sculptural form with everyday functionality. With its clean, architectural silhouette and deep black finish, this piece works equally well ...

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Set of Two Efebo Stackable Stools White ABS, Design by Stacy Dukes, 1960
Set of Two Efebo Stackable Stools White ABS, Design by Stacy Dukes, 1960

Set of Two Efebo Stackable Stools White ABS, Design by Stacy Dukes, 1960

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

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Set of two white stackable molded ABS resin stools. This is the larger version; a smaller children's model, Efebino, was also produced by Artemide. The stool are marked on the bottom...

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Stacy Dukes for Artemide Efebo Stool/ 3 Available!
Stacy Dukes for Artemide Efebo Stool/ 3 Available!

Stacy Dukes for Artemide Efebo Stool/ 3 Available!

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

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Stacy Dukes Efebo Stool in Red. 3 Stools are available. Plastic polishes up very well, shows some minor scratches but pretty good shape for 60's plastic! These are the larger of t...

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Artemide Efebo set of 2 plastic stools Space Age by Stacy Dukes

Artemide Efebo set of 2 plastic stools Space Age by Stacy Dukes

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A chocolate brown pair of Efebo stools in good condition. The plastic bowls are in good condition apart from a few scratches on the corner of a stool.

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Stacy Duckes for Artemide Set of 3 "Efebo" Stools, Italy, 1960s
Stacy Duckes for Artemide Set of 3 "Efebo" Stools, Italy, 1960s

Stacy Duckes for Artemide Set of 3 "Efebo" Stools, Italy, 1960s

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

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Group of 3 low stools Mod. Efebo - designer Stacy Dukes - production Artemide - years 1966- black color in polyethylene material.

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Efebo Stool
Efebo Stool

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H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in

Efebo Stool

By Stacy Dukes, Artemide

Located in Dronten, NL

Red stackable injection molded ABS resin stool. This is the larger version; a smaller children's model, Efebino, was also produced. Marked at the bottom, made by Artemide.

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Pair of Green Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1960s
Pair of Green Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1960s

Pair of Green Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1960s

By Artemide, Stacy Dukes

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

Designer - Stacy Dukes Producer - Artemide Model - Efebo Stool Design Period - Sixties Measurements - Width 45 cm x Depth 49 cm x Height 40 cm x Seat Height 31 cm Materials - Plastic...

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Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide
Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

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Efebo Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

By Stacy Dukes

Located in Hudson, NY

Two black and one red stackable molded plastic, injection molded ABS resin stools. These are the larger version; a smaller children's model, Efebino, was also produced. Low back, sea...

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Efebo Plastic Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide
Efebo Plastic Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

Efebo Plastic Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

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H 13 in W 14.18 in D 16.54 in

Efebo Plastic Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

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Located in Princeton Junction, NJ

Efebo Plastic Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide

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