Set of 2 Vintage Italian Effezeta Bar Stools – 1980s Postmodern Chrome & Wooden Stools
Exceptional set of 2 vintage Italian bar stools by Effezeta, dating from the 1980s, featuring sculptural chrome-plated tubular frames and beautifully shaped natural wooden seats.
These striking stools are a fantastic example of the bold, playful side of Italian postmodern design of the 1980s. Their sculptural tubular-steel construction creates an almost architectural silhouette, with flowing curves that transform a simple bar stool into a true statement piece.
The combination of polished chrome and warm wood gives the stools a particularly elegant contrast: cool, reflective metal against the natural warmth of the wooden seats.
Distinctive 1980s Italian Design
The design is defined by its unusual, continuous tubular structure.
The chrome frame rises from the geometric base in sweeping curves, creating both the backrest and structural support. From certain angles, the frame almost appears to be drawn in a single continuous line.
The generously curved backrest provides support while giving the stools their distinctive sculptural character.
The natural wooden seat adds warmth and simplicity to the otherwise highly graphic chrome construction.
These are not ordinary bar stools — they are functional pieces of Italian design with a strong sculptural presence.
Their unusual silhouette makes them especially attractive for collectors of 1980s Italian furniture, postmodern design and Memphis-era interiors.
Perfect Statement Pieces
The stools would work beautifully around:
* Kitchen islands
* Home bars
* Cocktail bars
* Restaurants
* Boutique hotels
* Designer kitchens
* Creative studios
* Vintage interiors
* Postmodern / Memphis-inspired spaces
They can also be used as sculptural occasional seating where their distinctive design can be fully appreciated.
Details
* Designer / Manufacturer: Effezeta
* Origin: Italy
* Period: 1980s
* Style: Italian Postmodern / 1980s / Memphis-inspired
* Type: Bar Stool / Counter Stool
* Frame: Chrome-plated tubular steel
* Seat: Natural wood
* Colour: Chrome / Natural Wood
* Quantity: Set of 2
* Condition: Very good vintage condition
The price is for the complete set of 2 stools.
Dimensions – Each Stool
Height 85 cm
seat height 62 cm
feet height 22 cm
total width 44 cm
total depth 49 cm
seat 35 x 34 cm
Vintage Condition
The stools have been carefully renovated, with the chrome tubular structures restored to a beautiful polished shine.
The wooden seats have been cleaned and preserved while retaining their natural vintage character.
Overall, the pair is in very good vintage condition, with only minor signs of age and use consistent with their history.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description. We are happy to provide additional photographs or information upon request.
Worldwide Shipping
🌎 Worldwide shipping available.
Due to the size and weight of the stools, please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order.
📍 Pickup is also possible from our Midagevintage showroom in Germany. Baden Baden 76532
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MIDAGEVINTAGE
At Midagevintage, we specialise in authentic vintage furniture from the most distinctive design periods of the 20th century.
This pair of Effezeta stools perfectly captures the spirit of 1980s Italian design — expressive, architectural and playful, while remaining highly functional.
A rare and eye-catching pair of Italian vintage bar stools — sculptural chrome, warm natural wood and unmistakable 1980s character.
