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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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
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Set of 3 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tempestini for John Salterini, 1950's. Featuring smooth, sturdy, ergonomic wrought iron hoop construction
Wrought Iron, Iron
Sold|$1,450
Maurizio Tempestini Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of wrought iron chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Sturdy with no broken welds
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Tête-à-tête Designed by Tempestini for John Salterini, Restored
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Kansas City, MO
This 1960s Tempestini for Salterini tête-à-têteh as been professionally media blasted and powder
Maurizio Tempestini Salterini White Lacquered Iron Dining Table
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini white lacquered wrought iron dining table. Tapered iron rod open
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Maurizio Tempestini Iron Plant Stand For Salterini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Tempestini for Salterini ribbon back iron plant stand. Some white paint on stand.
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Mario Tempestini Attr. Wicker & Wrought Iron Side Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Arrtibuted to Mario Tempestini for Salterini, round wicker inverted tray and black wrought iron
Wicker
Tempestini Salterini Mosaic Patio Dining Table Wrought Iron Ribbon, Italy, 1960s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini round patio dining table wrought iron ribbon antique white with
Stone, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron 'Radar" Tete-a-Tete by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage 1950s wrought iron 'tête-à-tête'. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. The two
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Sold|$950
Maurizio Tempestini Coffee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed for California living designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini coffee table
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini attrb for Salterini 4pc Wrought Iron Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern white wrought iron patio dining set *attributed* to Maurizio Tempestini for
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Mid-Century Modern Tempestini Salterini Butterfly Patio Pair of Side Tables
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, circa 1960s. In good vintage condition, one of the tables has a small
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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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Vintage Salterini Table and Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four patio chairs and a dining table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. These
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,500
Pair of Salterini Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s or 1960s black patio chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. These are the
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Set Three Black Wrought Iron Nesting Tables Attr. Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic set of three wrought iron nesting tables attributed to Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Pair of Outdoor Patio Iron Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern by Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of outdoor patio orange slice chair set designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini in
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Mid Century Modern Salterini Dining/Patio Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Redding, CT
Sculptural Dining Set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.This set can be used in or outdoors. it
Marble, Iron
Sold|$3,200
Tempestini Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural console/occasional table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini triangular shape
Wrought Iron
Cool Pair of Salterini Mid-Century Modern Black Iron and White Marble End Tables
By John Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two sophisticated end tables having black iron bases by Tempestini for Salterini, stylish
Marble, Iron
Sold|$2,400
Modernist Iron Sofa by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Iron Sofa, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, circa 1950's. This is a
Sold|$4,499
Tempestini Radar Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
This Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Tete-a-Tete set is the perfect addition to any any outdoor
Metal, Wrought Iron
Rare Set Four Maurizio Tempestini White Lacquer Iron Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Set of four Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini white lacquer over wrought iron outdoor dining
Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold|$675
Salterini Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Tempestini for Salterini occasional table with wrought iron base and mesh top. Clean ready to use
Sold|$7,200
Salterini Radar Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georgeous set of wrought iron patio chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. The set
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Sold|$1,800
Rare Salterini Magazine Holder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Iron and wicker magazine holder by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini circa late 1950's. This rare
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Greek Key King Headboard In Black Wrought Iron After Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
the designs of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,250
Pair of Wire Chairs Attributed to Salterini
Located in North Miami, FL
with a whimsical appeal. Possibly done by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
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Mid-Century ‘Orange Slice’ Patio Set by Maurizio Tempenstini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century patio set designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Often referred to as the
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,600
Salterini Iron Headboards
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini iron headboards circa late 1950's. These examples have solid
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Sold|$2,800
Unusual Wicker Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian Armchair, Late 1950s, Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wicker
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Iron And Marble Drum Table In The Manner Of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Perfect between a pair of chairs. Would work well with the Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini chairs we
Marble, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini 'Ribbon' Dining Table for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Esperance, NY
Maurizio Tempestini 'Ribbon' dining table for Salterini.
Metal
Maurizio Tempestini Mid Century side table for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Asheville, NC
An original early 1950s arched leg side table by Tempestini. No rust or bends in the black iron
Wrought Iron
Sold|$7,500 / set
Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Set for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio set by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, USA, c.1950s. This set consists of a round
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Maurizio Tempestini Four-Person Dining Set for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A four-person wrought iron patio dining set from Maurizio Tempestini's “Radar” collection for John
Wrought Iron
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Clamshell Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Made of iron, this practical and classic design has found its way to homes and patios around the world. You will love the quality and craftsmanship of this Mid-Century masterpiece. ...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,400
1955 Maurizio Tempestini Table for Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Surrey, BC
Triangle style rare form table by Tempestini. Maurizio Tempestini (Florence, December 16
Wrought Iron
Sold|$4,000 / set
Pair of Salterini “Radar” Lounge Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of “Radar” wrought iron patio lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,000 / item
Salterini “Radar” Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Radar” wrought iron patio lounge chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, c.1950s
Wrought Iron
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Ribbon Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Lounge Chairs for Salterini Black iron newly powder coated
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Pair of Salterini “Radar” Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron rocking chairs from Maurizio Tempestini's 1950s “Radar” collection for John Salterini
Wrought Iron
Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two wrought iron patio rocking chairs from the “Radar” line, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
Wrought Iron
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 Salterini Mid Century Orange Slice Garden Settees Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of settees designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. All the right curves
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Maurizio Tempestini Mid-century modern Patio Bench Chair Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding set of Maurizio Tempestini designed patio furniture for Salterini. This amazing set
Maurizio Tempestino for Salterini Pair Clamshell Lounge Chairs, ca 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maurizio Tempestino for Salterini Pair Clamshell Lounge Chairs, ca 1950s Overall dimensions are 22
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Salterini “Radar” Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two “Radar” wrought iron patio lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini
Wrought Iron
Pair of Salterini Style "Ribbon" Patio Side Tables with Marble Table Tops
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side tables in the style of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, USA, circa 1950s. The
Marble, Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini Abstract Iron Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Rochester, NY
A hard to find table lamp designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Lightolier by Salterini having an
John Salterini Outdoor Patio Lounge Chairs, 1965
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
The perfect combination of comfort and style. Maurizio Tempestini design for John Salterini lounges
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,800
Maurizio Tempestini Lightolier Table Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Tempestini table lamp for Lightolier by Salterini. Shade is as is. Abstract Brutalist metal body
Marble, Metal
John Salterini Outdoor Patio Tables. in the Style of Woodard
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of three sculptural patio coffee/side tables by Tempestini for John Salterini. All have been
Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini Designed Patio/Outdoor Ribbon Picnic Table for Salterini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the Salterini company. It comes with the iconic side Ribbon scrolling patterns of Maurizio Tempestini
Steel, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini Designed Patio/Outdoor Ribbon Coffee Table for 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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Eight John Salterini Outdoor Dining Chairs, Hoop Design with Rare Hairpin Legs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tempestini design for John Salterini Company. Powder coated in a satin silver color. These have been outdoors
Steel, 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.