1960's Pair of Folding Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio pair of folding chairs designed by Salterini. The chairs are made of mesh and tubular steel.
Steel
1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 2 Chairs) by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Their folding pieces are essential for maximizing outdoor living spaces, seamlessly blending practicality with style.
Metal
1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 4 Chairs) by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Their folding pieces are essential for maximizing outdoor living spaces, seamlessly blending practicality with style.
Metal
Mid Century Folding Rid Jid Patio Set by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
This great looking set of four folding chairs and a folding table was designed by Salterini and sold in the USA by Rid Jid in the 1960s .
Steel
Folding Metal Garden Patio Poolside Table with Stylized Leaf Motif Top
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic folding cafe dining, garden, patio table constructed of metal strips and square stock. The table features a stylized leaf top, it folds up for easy transport and storage. Perfec...
Metal
$1,200 / set
Mid-Century Salterini Style Barstools - A Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Very cool foldable wrought iron Salterini barstools. Possibly French.
Wrought Iron
Salterini Folding Outdoor Dining Table by Rid-Jid
By Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It has no missing parts and there is no problem to fold it.
Metal
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H 31 in W 15.25 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8x Vintage Wrought Iron Folding Chairs Salterini Style
By Salterini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of 8 vintage wrought iron folding chairs will add a touch of Classic elegance to your home. The sturdy iron frames feature intricate woven like work and a Classic design. Th...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Salterini by Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set
By Salterini, J. R. Clark RID - JID
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs feature the Classic rounded shape each measuring, the chairs fold into a slim profile for easy storage. The table also folds away.
Metal
Salterini Mid-Century Modern Steel Outdoor/Patio Dining Set with Four Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century modern outdoor dining set by Salterini features four rounded-back, folding chairs and a circular dining table with a hole in the center for an umbrella.
Steel
Small White Marble-Top and Folding Wrought Iron Accent Tables
By John Salterini
Located in San Antonio, TX
These marble-top and folding wrought iron tables are in overall excellent condition.
Marble, Wrought Iron
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H 29 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
Woodard Midcentury Steel Outdoor/Patio Dining Table Set with Four Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern outdoor dining set by Salterini features four rounded-back, folding chairs and a circular dining table with a hole in the center for an umbrella.
Steel
Pr. Mid-Century Folding Garden Patio Poolside Tables Att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural folding side, occasional, end tables, attributed to Salterini.
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Salterini Mid-Century Modern Folding Metal Patio or Garden Table and Four Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Mid-Century Modern metal patio or garden table and matching four chair dining set, painted silver, fold flat for storage purposes. The square table has a mesh surface, while the ...
Steel
Set of 4 Folding Chairs by Salterini for Rid-Jid
By Salterini, J. R. Clark RID - JID
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio folding chairs designed by Salterini and sold in the USA by Rid-Jid.
Metal
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H 31 in W 24 in D 16 in
Salterini Mid-Century Modern Steel Outdoor or Patio Dining Set with Four Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern outdoor dining set by Salterini features four rounded-back, folding chairs and a square dining table with a hole in the center for an umbrella.
Steel
Small White Marble-Top and Folding Wrought Iron Accent Tables
By John Salterini
Located in San Antonio, TX
These marble-top and folding wrought iron tables are in overall excellent condition.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Glass Folding Baker's "Coffee" Table in Salterini Style
Located in Chicago, IL
All hand-wrought, folds into a neat 40" x 21" x 4", 3/8" glass top.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 23 in D 21 in
Rid-Jid Midcentury Wrought Iron Salterini Style Folding Hoop Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rid-Jid midcentury wrought iron salterini style folding hoop chairs- Set of 4. Item features (4) folding frames, wrought iron construction, original label, very nice vintage set, qua...
Wrought Iron
Folding Cafe Dining Garden Patio Poolside Table in Wrought Iron and Steel
By Paul McCobb, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural midcentury garden, patio, folding cafe, dining table. The table stands on three iron rod legs, which cross at the waist when standing, an fold down to flat when not in ...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Salterini Folding Clamshell Garden Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Salterini patio chairs. Hoop back with square seat. Wire mesh and painted tubular steel. Unmarked.
Set of Four Salterini-Style Clam Shell Folding Chairs, circa 1960
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Portland, OR
Possibly the result of the Maurizio Tempestini and John Salterini design collaboration, these folding clam shell chairs are a more accessible rendition of the high-end outdoor furnis...
Magnificent Three Panel Iron Folding Screen
By John Salterini
Located in Southfield, MI
Possibly a design by Salterini or Molla
Set Of 4 Outdoor Salterini Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Bedford, NY
SALTERINI BLACK LACQUER OVER METAL FOLDING OUTDOOR CHAIRS.
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$1,634
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$795 / set
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
5 Pc. Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Dining Set by Meadowcraft
By Woodard Furniture Co., Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, dinette set consisting of a dining table , and four side chairs. The table has a tempered glass top, the chairs have their original upholstered pad seats, metal e...
Wrought Iron
$4,595 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.75 in
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare set of six orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin white enamel, chairs are in excellent vintage condition. Exceptional design by Maurizio Tempestini for Jo...
Iron
$8,499 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long dresser by Lane for their "Pueblo" series. Adorned with mosaic style wood collage, making a striking brutalist style front. Nine wide drawers. Great statement...
Walnut
$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
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...
Rattan
$1,700 / set
H 29 in W 12 in D 41.75 in
Mid Century 5 Piece Outdoor Dining Set in the Style of Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage outdoor patio dining set in the style of Salterini . Classic chairs have sculpted hoop wrought iron framework with wire mesh seats .The seats measure 24.5” in Diameter . Tabl...
Wrought Iron
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unusual Set of 4 Geometric Salterini Patio Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Salterini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual set of 4 geometric Salterini patio chairs with fabulous built in table. We have never seen another set of these so they must be quite rare. We just love the very unusual hair...
Iron
Mid Century Salterini Radar Patio Dining Table
By Salterini
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid century Salterini Radar Patio dining table.
Metal
Russell Woodard Pinecrest Patio Dining Set
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor dining set by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The Pinecrest set features four wrought iron side chairs and oval table with glass top. The underside of the tab...
Wrought Iron
$3,200 / set
H 30 in W 16 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Black Metal & Mesh Patio Folding Chairs by Rid-Jid
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rid-Jid Mid Century Modern folding outdoor patio chairs with newly refinished black metal and mesh frames. Classic 1960s mid century silhouette with ergonomic simplicity that's both ...
Metal
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
$3,995 / set
H 30.5 in Dm 42 in
1960’s MCM Black Outdoor Set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop Chairs & Newer Dining Table
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM (mid-century modern) black painted outdoor dining set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop chairs comprised of tubular steel folding chairs paired with a newer wrought iron round di...
Metal
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.
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