Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
By Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern iron chairs in a striking bare metal style finish. Wonderful round frame
Iron
Set of Five 1950s "Hoop" Chairs in the Manner of Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of five outdoor hoop chairs, ca. 1950s, in the manner of Maurizio Tempestini’s “Radar” chair
Metal
$995
H 29.25 in W 32 in D 25.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous iron hoop chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini c1955. In very good
Iron
$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
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
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
Metal
$3,895
H 30 in W 25.75 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern 5pc Iron Hoop Chairs with Table by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 piece set which includes 4 iron hoop chairs and a iron table. Table is 36.25 in diameter
Iron
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H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair of Salterini Woodard Hoop Radar Patio Lounge Chairs with Table
By Salterini
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a nice set of original Woodard Salterini iron Hoop lounge chairs. Also included is the
Iron
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H 38 in W 30 in D 28 in
Pair of Salterini Woodard Iron Radar Hoop Patio Springer Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a nice looking set of original Woodard Salterini radar iron lounge chairs. These have the
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Salterini Radar Chair Bouncer or Rocker Hoop Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Newtown, CT
Salterini Radar chair bouncer or rocker. Paint loss and light rust but solid. This is the heavier
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Salterini Hoop Chair
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean Salterini Hoop Chair, in very good original condition. No breaks, welds, bends or
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Salterini Hoop Chair Outdoor Set by Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Salterini Hoop chair outdoor set by Maurizio Tempestini. Four chairs and a table.
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H 30.25 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four vintage white Salterini hoop chairs. Original white painted finish.
Iron
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H 28 in W 30 in L 28 in
Set of Four Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Large Lounge with Umbrella Holder
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four classic vintage white Salterini hoop chairs. This is the larger lounge chair with
Iron
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H 30.75 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Lounge Chairs After Salterini Radar Hoops
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wrought iron frame in the manner of the iconic Salterini Radar Hoop chair. Acquired from a Palm Beach
Wrought Iron
Classic Mid-Century Modern Outdoor "Hoop" Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic outdoor lounge chairs, 'Hoop' chair designed by Salterini. Beautiful design, great colors
Wrought Iron
Cantilevered Hoop Chair with Footrest by Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Interesting Cantilevered Hoop Chair with rare original footrest attachment. Original green paint
Pair of Salterini “Radar” Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron rocking chairs from Maurizio Tempestini's 1950s “Radar” collection for John Salterini
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Pair of Salterini Springer Hoop Chairs and Table
By John Salterini
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Sculptural set of Salterini springer hoop chairs and a classic coffee table in wrought iron. Set
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Eames Era Iron Patio Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Salterini style hoop chairs refinished in a bare metal, lacquered finish. Great for indoor or
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H 30.25 in W 25 in D 22 in
Eight John Salterini Outdoor Dining Chairs, Hoop Design with Rare Hairpin Legs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight, very rare "hairpin" leg version of the patio / pool dining chair designed by Maurizio
Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of Salterini Hoop Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Salterini hoop lounge chairs.
Metal
Vintage MCM Salterini “Radar Hoops” Wrought Iron Chairs, Set of 4
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage MCM outdoor chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group. The coveted
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Excellent 1950s Modernist Iron Hoop Radial Patio Rocking Chair by Salterini
By Salterini, John Salterini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Excellent 'hoop' or 'radial' rocker by Salterini in iron, 1950s. Restored. Measures: 31.5" wide x
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Set of Four Hoop Chairs by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Hoop, or Radar chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. All four are in
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 28 in W 29.75 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Salterini Hoop Radar Chairs Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Iconic pair of radar - hoop chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Iron frames have been well
Iron
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H 30 in W 30.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron Lounge Chairs Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Sculptural iron lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini
Iron
Modernist Orbit Style Hoop Chair with Black Iron Frame, circa 1960s
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist wire iron hoop shaped chair with original Naugahyde fabric upholstery and black iron
Iron
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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
Wrought Iron
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H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Salterini Style Outdoor Circle Hoop Chairs
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in Wilmington, DE
metal chairs with hoop mesh backs and seats that have been painted orange. The chairs are in good
Metal
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H 11.38 in W 20.25 in D 27.5 in
Cantilever Hoop Solar Lounge Ottoman Footrest by Tempestini Salterini For Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wayne, NJ
Black Cantilever Hoop Solar Ottoman Footrest by Tempestini Salterini . Shown attached to a Chair
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Classic Mid-Century Modern Iron "Hoop" Chair after Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist, set of three matching wire iron 'Hoop' garden chairs. Retain original naughyde
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White Salterini Radar/ Hoop Chair Leg Rest by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White Salterini Radar/ Hoop chair leg rest by Maurizio Tempestini, restored At the time of this
Wrought Iron
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H 40 in W 30.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Salterini Wrought Iron High Back Lounge Chairs with removable foot rest
By John Salterini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wonderful sculptural presence. Pair of Salterini high hoop back lounge chairs with detachable
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Set of Six Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great set of six Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini iron hoop chairs with their original black
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1970s Wrought Black Iron Atomic Hoop Chairs, a Pair
By Salterini, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a fun, modern pair of hoop chairs, circa the 1970s. This style of
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Set of Four Orange Salterini Hoop Chairs, circa 1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Portland, OR
patio. This set of four hoop chairs, newly refinished in retro bright orange, would be the perfect
Iron
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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 50 in
Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Springer Lounge Chair Chaise Hook on Ottoman
By John Salterini
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a rare combo of the Salterini hoop chair. It comes on the hard to find Springer or Rocking
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Hoop Lounge Chairs by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of hoop lounge chairs designed by John Salterini. These chairs have the rare foot
Steel
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Chair
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The radar chair or clamshell chair by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Minimalist design
Wrought Iron
Salterini Style Hoop Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Southampton, NY
A wrought iron frame hoop chair with black canvas seat, in the manner of Salterini and Hardoy
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Iron Hoop Chairs by Maurizio Tempestino for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Referred to as the "Radar Hoop" or "Clamshell" chairs, this great design was one of the most iconic
Iron
A Set of Four Hoop Chairs After Salterini
Located in Oakland, CA
Comfortable and elegant hoop patio chair perect for lounging around the pool
Steel
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
Five Piece Tempestini Salterini Radar Hoop Chairs and Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
by Salterini and was manufactured in the United States. The pricing is for four chairs and one
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Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The radar chair or clamshell chair by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Minimalist design
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H 28 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Pr. of Mid-Century White "Radar Hoop" Chairs: Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini radar hoop chairs recently powder coated. Please feel
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Pair of Salterini "Radar Hoop" Chairs in White by Maurizio Tempastini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of Salterini chairs date from the mid-century and were designed by Maurizio Tempastini
Iron
$20,051 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$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 John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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
$6,287 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Wrought Iron Mid Century Garden Patio Set Five Pieces
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Five-piece wrought iron dining / patio set. One glass-topped table and four chairs. Painted green. Table measures: 42.5 in across.- 29-3/8 in high. - 29- 11/16 in high. With glass t...
Wrought Iron
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Venetian Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan, Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing patio and garden dining suite consisting of four dining armchairs and one stone top round dining table designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. The Venetian collection i...
Granite, Aluminum
$4,995 / set
H 30.25 in W 25 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern 6pc. Set Salterini Radar by Maurizio Tempestini C1955
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6 piece set of "Radar" outdoor patio dining set. Incudes 4 chairs 48" round top table with an umbrella hole and the heavy solid cast iron art deco umbrella holder. In excell...
Steel, Iron
Pr. Lounge Dining Patio Garden Chairs att. to Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of wrought iron garden, patio, poolside lounge chairs attributed to Salterini. The chairs have wrought iron frames, with metal mesh seats and backs. Both are in...
Wrought Iron
Tempestini for Salterini Radar Chair
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
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
$1,995 / 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 Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
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
$1,895 / set
H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Radar Saucer Chairs by Tempestini for John Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century modern iron hoop outdoor lounge chairs in old white paint. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, paint has wear but the iron is as strong and...
Iron
$1,495 / set
H 28 in W 60 in D 28 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features 4 curule armchairs with cut-out leaf pattern and oval table with umbrella hole. Circa Mid 20th ...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five piece garden set in wrought iron. Four arm chairs set around a round table. 4 arm chairs measure 30 3/4" h x 22 1/2" w x 21 3/4" d. Seat height 17 3/4". Table measures 29" h x 4...
Wrought 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.
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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.