Patio Set with Ribbon Design by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Patio set, dinnig table with 4 matching chairs, with ribbon design by M. Tempestini for Salterini
Patio Set with Ribbon Design by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Patio set, dinnig table with 4 matching chairs, with ribbon design by M. Tempestini for Salterini
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Vanity and Bench
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautifully formed vanity and bench by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. beautifully designed
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Stool or Ottoman
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini outdoor "orange slice" or "clam shell" stool or ottoman. At some
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Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Chaise Lounges, Wrought Iron
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini spring chaise lounges, wrought iron. Mid-Century
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Two Tier Coffee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern coffee table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. A rare design
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Mid-Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Outdoor Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Great vintage modern design, form and function
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Vintage Wrought Iron Lounge Chair After Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM outdoor lounge chair. Done in the manner of Maurizio Tempestini for
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set SOLD
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set 1950s Set of 2 outdoor
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Rare 1950's Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Tete a Tete
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Mid Century Modern clamshell Tete a Tete by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Made of iron
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Set of Three Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron Nesting Tables, Circa 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three nesting wrought iron garden or patio tables by Tempestini for Salterini, circa 1960s.
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Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Sofa After Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Done in the manner of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Coordinating cushions with green and white
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Sold|$1,200 / set
4 Radar Patio Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 radar and mesh steel patio dining chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
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Mid-Century Modern Tempestini for Salterini Butterfly Patio Coffee Table, 1960s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, circa t 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 38" D
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Tempestini for Salterini ‘Radar’ Patio Rocking Lounge Chair Italy circa 1955
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable radar cantilever rocking chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. In
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1950s Iron Trapezoid Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design in this unique shape solid iron cocktail table, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Iron Patio Dining Table Custom Fiberglass Top
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950s iron patio table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini with a custom fiberglass and
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Petite Sofa and Lounge Patio Chair Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Diego, CA
Freshly powder coated in white two-seat sofa and chair, circa 1950s designed by Maurizio Tempestini
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1950s Iron Trapezoid Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design in this unique shape solid iron cocktail table, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
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2 Wrought Iron Patio Garden Nesting Tables Att. to Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
2 Pc. nesting tables in wrought iron and metal mesh, designed by Tempestini, for Salterini. Stylish
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Patio Dining Set in Bronze Finish
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Ribbon" patio set. Two armchairs, four sides, dining
Outdoor Lounge Chairs and Table Set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful design outdoor lounge chairs and side table design in the 1950s by Maurizio Tempestini
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Sold|$1,250 / set
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Iron Garden Patio Chairs, c.1940
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Francisco, CA
construction, scrolled backs and slender legs with curved feet. Creator: Maurizio Tempestini for
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Set of Six Outdoor Indoor Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six outdoor indoor dining chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Two armchairs (25
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Rare 1950's Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Tete a Tete
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Mid Century Modern clamshell Tete a Tete by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Made of iron
Iron
Sold|$2,200 / set
Wrought Iron Patio Garden Set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Rochester, NY
A five-piece wrought iron ribbon design patio garden set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
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Three Bar Stools By Tempestini for Salterini in Wrought Iron
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of three bar stools by Tempestini for Salterini, ca' 1950's. Whimsical design, yet sturdy and
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Tempestini for Salterini Cantilever Patio Rocking Lounge Chairs Italy circa 1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable pair of His and Hers radar cantilever rocking chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini
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Modernist "Pod" Table Lamp attr. to Tempestini for Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rewired at some point and is ready for the home. Possibly by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
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Mid-Century Modern Patio Set Table 8 Chairs & Console Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
table and a console table, by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, made in Italy, circa 1950s. This is the
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Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Base
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Salterini bench, love seat designed by M. Tempestini. This form is know as the "Clam Shell" or
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Console
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
1950s Maurizio Tempestini designed for Salterini ribbon console with glass top.
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Lounge Chair
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Baltimore, MD
Scarce, Maurizio Tempestini designed Radar lounge chair with detachable cocktail table, c.1950
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Sold|$2,400 / set
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Clamshell" Chairs, Pair
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of outdoor clam shell lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured Salterini
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black Side Tables
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
restored mid century salterini side tables designed by maurizio tempestini, new glass tops
Metal
Sold|$3,800 / set
Maurizio Tempestini For Salterini Ribbon Dining Set
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
1950s Maurizio Tempestini designed for Salterini ribbon iron dining set, with custom-made Lucite
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Pair of Tempestini for Salterini Occasional Tables
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Very chic pair of Salterini side tables, designed by Maurizio Tempestini. Interesting eye shaped
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Wrought Iron Patio Set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Pair of chairs plus table and loveseat. All made of wrought iron. Settee Dim - 25"D x 41"W x 28"...
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Four Maurizio Tempestini For Salterini Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Maurizio Tempestini white enamel wrought iron ribbon back dining chairs for Salterini
rare Set of 4 Maurizo Tempestini for Salterini Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Very rare set of 4 Salterini Wrought Iron Indoor Outdoor chairs. 1 signed NEVA-RUST. Painted Black
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Ribbon Patio/Outdoor Picnic Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the Salterini Company. It comes with the iconic side Ribbon scrolling patterns of Maurizio Tempestini
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Scoop Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A high-back patio lounge chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini from the 1950
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Geometric Iron Table with Glass Top
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Southampton, NJ
Geometrically shaped triangular iron table with glass top by Maurizio Tempestini. A stunning
Serving Trolley Bar Cart Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Serving bar cart attributed to Salterini by Maurizio Temestini. This cart features four glass
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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 finish, shows wear appropriate with age.
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Cantilevered Radar Spring Lounge Chairs a Pair
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Maurizio Tempestini designed cantilevered Radar spring chairs for Salterini, Ca. 1950s
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Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Rolling Bar Cart Tea Trolley
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning early Mid-Century Modern Salterini heavy white painted metal rolling bar cart with
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Sold|$2,650 / set
2 Orange Slice Mesh Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
three seasons room and having flat foot pads makes them very stable. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Tete-a-Tete, 1950's
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Patio Set. Lanai Set. With Pair Radar Chairs & Occasional
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Rare Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful and very graphic bench by Maurizio Tempestini for Satlerini constructed of wrought iron
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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.
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Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Loveseat and Two Chairs Outdoor Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
"Clamshell" or "Orange Slice" loveseat and two chair outdoor garden set in original vintage condition. "As is" with some surface rust (please refer to p...
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Orange Slice Mesh Metal Side Table by Tempestini for Salterini, Italy
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Tempestini manufactured by John Salterini Italy. Having sculptural legs and nice foot pads for stability.
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Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini orange-slice chairs in iron. These chairs are
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Outdoor Table and Four Neva-Rust Dining Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic outdoor seating designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, ca. 1950s. Features
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Pair Mid Century Modern Iron Cantilever Patio Chairs by Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern designer patio chairs by Maurizio Tempestini. Iron clamshell style shape are
2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Radar Lounge Chairs Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mid century modern design mid fifties by Maurizio Tempestini, his radar chairs are
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Set of Four Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Large Lounge with Umbrella Holder
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four classic vintage white Salterini hoop chairs. This is the larger lounge chair with
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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.