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 of the Mid Century era. Ours are in original finish of verdi gris bronze paint, an...
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Rare Pair of 1950's Maurizio Temepestini Iron Chaise Lounges for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Pair of 1950's Maurizio Temepestini Iron Chaise Lounges for Salterini
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Pair of Painted Wrought Iron and Wire Work “Radar” Patio Chairs, C1950s
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in London, GB
Tempestini for John Salterini. Both with sculptural wear and tear.
Wrought Iron, Wire
Sold|$2,000
Salterini Dining Set
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the John B. Salterini co. The Italian glass mosaic top is
Metal
Sold|$2,880 / set
Five-Piece Black "Montego" Patio Set
By John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tempestini for Jonh Salterini in the 1960s. The set consist of four arm chairs and one table. Note
Metal
Sold|$1,400
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Low Stools
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of raffia and iron stools designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Made in Italy
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Armchairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Beautiful set of four armchairs from the famous ribbon line designed by Tempestini for Salterini
Wrought Iron
Sold|$3,600
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Dining Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Beautiful 5-piece dining set from the famous ribbon line designed by Tempestini for Salterini
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Clamshell" Garden Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Maurizio tempestini for salterini "Clamshell" garden set. The set includes two side chairs and a
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Side Table
Located in Lake Success, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini iron and marble side table with a woven rush lower shelf, Italy
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini King-Size Headboard
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
piece. Made in Italy by Tempestini for Salterini.
Large Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Dining Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Beautiful seven-piece dining set from the famous ribbon line designed by Tempestini for Salterini
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Maurizio Tempestini For Salterini Ribbon Dining Table & Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Long Beach, CA
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Ribbon" patio set. This beautifully restored set is ready for
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Wicker and Iron Serving Cart by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Midcentury tea or bar cart attributed to Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
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Mid-Century "Tete a Tete" Settee by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century "Tete a Tete" settee by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
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Mid-Century "Tete a Tete" Settee by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century "Tete a Tete" Settee By Maurizio Tempestini For Salterini.
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Four Seat Patio Dining Set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful four seat table and chairs designed by Tempestini for Salterini, 1950s, Italy. Original
Set of Six 1950s Dining Chairs by Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of six vintage 1950s dining chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, from his
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Four-Piece Clamshell Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell patio set. Woven mesh metal has been professionally
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Console Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Providence, RI
Salterini, circa 1955. Fully signed with Salterini metal tag. Maurizio Tempestini was born in Florence in
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Pr. of Mid-Century White "Radar Hoop" Chairs: Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini radar hoop chairs recently powder coated. Please feel
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Motif Dining Set, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Oaks, PA
1950s Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Motif dining set, Consisting of large rectangular
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1950s Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Brass Tray Top Iron Coffee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Kensington, MD
1950s brass tray top and iron coffee table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Tray is hand
Brass, Iron
Sold|$2,400
Six Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six iron dining chairs by Maurizio Tempestini. Matching table also available -- see pictures
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Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Marble and Wrought Iron Side or End Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
USA / Italy, circa 1950 Mid-Century marble and wrought iron side table by Maurizio Tempestini for
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Rare Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Italian Marble Coffee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century coffee table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Gorgeous black and
Marble, Wrought Iron
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The radar chair or clamshell chair by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Minimalist design
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1950s Wrought Iron Dining Set by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
A Classic and iconic Salterini 'Ribbon' dining set from the 1950s, designed by Maurizio Tempestini
Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Framingham, MA
Classic "Radar" iron and black paint dining set with (4) dining chairs and a 48" diameter table. Restored. Chairs measure: 26" wide x 21" deep x 30" tall. Seat height is: 16" Dining ...
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Mid-Century Modern Patio Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Framingham, MA
Classic "Radar" iron and black paint lounge chair with the scarce drink holder that swivels. Restored. I have several other pieces to this set: (2) more lounge chairs (2) side tables...
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Mid-Century Modern Patio Chaise Lounge by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Framingham, MA
Classic "Radar" iron and black paint chaise lounge chair with the scarce drink holder that swivels. Restored. I have several other pieces to this set: (2) more lounge chairs (2) sid...
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Pair of Loungers with Detachable Foot Rests by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of fully restored white powder-coated Salterini loungers with detachable foot rests, designed
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"Clam Shell" or "Slice" Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful little classic is equally at home on the deck, next to the pool, or as a sitting chair in a bedroom. Great looks, personality, and comfort in a metal lounge...
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Pair of White Chaise Lounges with Table Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Salterini chaise lounge chairs with drink table by Maurizio Tempestini,. These chairs have
Metal
Sold|$1,500
Maurizio Tempestini Settee for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Fantastic sculptural settee designed by Tempestini for Salterini. Excellent structural condition.
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Salterini Lounge Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Jean Royère, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Waltham, MA
Rare pair of upholstered iron lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
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Pair of Salterini 'Radar' Collection Lounge Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
Tempestini for Salterini. Classic modern form and extremely comfortable design, these are finished in satin
Sold|$1,500
Tempestini Mirror
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Southampton, NY
A wrought iron mirror designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
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Pair of Salterini 'Radar' Collection Lounge Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
Tempestini for Salterini. Classic modern form and extremely comfortable design, these are finished in satin
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,800
Salterini Patio Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Wrought iron table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
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Pair of Salterini 'Radar' Collection Lounge Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
Tempestini for Salterini. Classic modern form and extremely comfortable design, these are finished in satin
Sold|$2,750
Salterini Radar Chair Suite
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Wrought iron patio set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Includes tête-à-tête and single lounge
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Pair of Salterini 'Radar' Collection Lounge Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
Tempestini for Salterini. Classic modern form and extremely comfortable design, these are finished in satin
Wrought Iron
Pair of Salterini 'Radar' Collection Lounge Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
Tempestini for Salterini. Classic modern form and extremely comfortable design, these are finished in satin
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,995
Maurizio Tempestini Orange Slice Patio Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini orange slice / clamshell patio set. Two chairs and side table
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,800
Salterini Dining Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Southampton, NY
A wrought iron and glass dining table by Tempestini for Salterini. Set of six chairs also available
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Sold|$3,750
Salterini Ribbon Loveseats
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Beautiful pair of wrought iron loveseats from the famous ribbon line by Maurizio Tempestini for
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,200
Salterini Radar Patio Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Classic Mid-Century patio set attributed to Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Chairs measure
Wrought Iron
Sold|$3,600
Iron and Cane Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Waltham, MA
Pair of iron and cane chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Architectural design with woven
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Sold|$1,700
Salterini Radar Chairs with Spring Base
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini cantilevered chairs with spring steel base. Price is for the pair
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Pair of 1950s Radar Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Beautiful design and very comfortable and in their
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Pair of Wrought Iron Radar Lounge Chairs by Salterini, circa 1950
By Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
1950 by Mauricio Tempestini for Salterini. Very well made and extremely comfortable. Restored finish in
Wrought Iron
Iron and Glass 1950s Console Table by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare 1950s wrought iron double shelf console table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Set of Four Wrought Iron Radar Lounge Chairs by Salterini, circa 1950
By Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
1950 by Mauricio Tempestini for Salterini. Very well made and extremely comfortable. these will be
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Pair of Italian 1950s Lounge Chairs and Table by Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of single arm lounge chairs in wrought iron designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Sold|$4,000
Pair of Salterini Ribbon Headboards
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Two wrought iron headboards by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, each sized to fit either a queen
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,000
Maurizio Tempestini Vanity for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Fantastic ribbon designed vanity manufactured by Salterini and designed by Tempestini. Original
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.