$950 / set
H 29 in W 25 in D 21 in
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair. Item
Wrought Iron
$1,800 / set
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or
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$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs are in very good
Iron
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.
Iron
Pair of Salterini Clam Shell Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic Pair Of Outdoor Chairs By Maurizio Tempestini For Salterini. Spring Frame Which Adds To The
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H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.25 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set SOLD
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
"lemon slice" clam shell lounge chairs with side table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Wrought Iron
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H 27 in W 22.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Tempestini for Salterini "Clam Shell" or "Slice" Iron Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Cool pair of Tempestini design for Salterini chairs. Often called the "Clam Shell" or "Slice" chair
Iron
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H 28.75 in W 28 in L 28.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Clam Shell Outdoor Patio Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of awesome vintage iron 'clam shell' outdoor/patio chairs. These
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H 28 in W 42 in D 24 in
Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool 3 piece set that includes a wrought iron settee, chair, and table made by Salterini and
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H 27.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table & Chairs Powder-Coated
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tempestini for John Salterini. This set has been freshly powder-coated in white. Chairs dimensions: 27.5 H x
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Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' chairs.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Galvanized Steel Saucer Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
. We think these are a current reproduction in the style of a salterini clam shell chair.
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H 26.5 in W 22.75 in D 25.25 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron Chairs, "Orange Slice-Clam Shell"
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Miami, FL
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini wrought iron chairs, "Orange Slice-Clam Shell" chairs Offered
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Pair of Clam Shell Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Tempestini for John Salterini Clam shell chairs. Painted black, in nice shape. Older paint
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H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
Matched Pair Orange Slice Clam Shell Chairs by Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous and rare pair orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin black enamel, chairs are in
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
3 Pc. Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Bistro Patio Dining Table & Chairs Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern 3 Piece bistro dining table set & 2 chairs. Design by Maurizio Tempestini for
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Set of Four Salterini-Style Clam Shell Folding Chairs, circa 1960
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Portland, OR
folding clam shell chairs are a more accessible rendition of the high-end outdoor furnishing offered by
Pair of clam chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of fully restored clam chairs by Salterini.
Pair of clam chairs and table by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of clam chairs and matching table/ottoman by Salterini.
Set of Four Clam Chairs and Table by Salterini
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Set of 4 clam chairs and the original table by Salterini all in excellent condition with original
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Mid-Century Modern Salterini Clam-Form Side Chair by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece was created by Maurizio Tempestini and is known as the "clam" chair...it has
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H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in
"Clam Shell" or "Slice" Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Denver, CO
chair in a bedroom. Great looks, personality, and comfort in a metal lounge...
Wrought Iron
$165,969
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,317 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
$16,834 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,750 / item
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
$1,295
H 28 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, poolside chair from the desirable Radar series, by Salterini. This example is newly powder coated in voguish black satin finish. Clean, ready to use condition.
Wrought Iron
$10,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Dining Set for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950's
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Ever seen that iconic Slim Aaron's photo? You know, the one Poolside Glamour-- if you look right in the center of the photograph, underneath the yellow umbrella, you'll see this icon...
Steel, Iron
$1,959
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Patio Garden Bench by Tempestini - Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic iron bench seat by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini C1955 in flat black. Orange slice with its well known curves is an icon in the outdoor furniture world. In excellent v...
Iron
$1,995 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating material. Actual sails were cut and installed professionally. Chairs need a good cleaning ...
Iron
$5,000 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 25 in
4pc Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice Style Set Settee Chairs Table
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four vintage Salterini pieces, to include a settee, two lounge chairs and a small coffee table. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini, known as the Orange Slice pattern, circa ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Salterini "Orange Slice" Chair
By Salterini
Located in Doylestown, PA
Salterini "Orange Slice" chair. Professionally restored and powder coated in a vibrant cobalt blue. Great for a patio, terrace or ornamental in a garden. Comfortable, wide seating. I...
Iron
Tempestini for Salterini Radar Chair
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Nice Garden or Patio Radar chair designed by Tempestini, manufactured by Salterini. No damage, bends, weld or repairs. This example is in later burgundy paint finish. Originally desi...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,950 / set
H 26 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini “Clamshell “or “Orange Slice” Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Great looking pair of Maurizio Tempestini Clamshell or Orange Slice patio chairs by Salterini . This coveted wrought iron chic design can be for indoor or outdoor use . The chairs ar...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Salterini Orange Slice Outdoor Loveseat by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural iron and mesh orange slice loveseat in a flat black finish with curved legs having foot pads making the piece very stable. A great design for your garden, deck or three ...
Iron
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.