John Salterini Seating

Italian, 1928-1952

While John B. Salterini designed ornate wrought-iron garden furniture for patios and lawns, he specifically sought to match the forms of indoor furniture and also advocated the use of his furniture indoors “because it brings into your home the freshness and gaiety of a flowery summer garden” (per his print advertisements).

After emigrating from Italy to New York, Salterini worked in journalism at first, editing a newspaper in Syracuse. When he moved to New York City, he worked in glass manufacturing and then entered into the production of wrought-iron furniture as a partner in Salterini & Gallo. When that company shuttered, he launched his own eponymous firm in 1934, eventually offering some of the most exquisite, high-end outdoor furniture of the mid-century period.

Over the course of his career, Salterini designed a wide range of furniture, from tables and chairs to chaise longues, ottomans and benches. And his influences were equally wide as well. His work is often identified as mid-century modern — the Clamshell line, designed for Salterini’s company by like-minded Italian architect and industrial designer Maurizio Tempestini, boasts soft curves and cocoon-like shells that strike a sharp contrast with the solidity of wrought iron and resemble the zany chair designs emerging during the postwar period from designers like Pierre Paulin and Arne Jacobsen.

The furniture from John B. Salterini Company also combined organic and geometric forms, one of the mid-century design movement’s defining features. But Salterini was equally influenced by the Gothic Revival and Art Deco movements, incorporating their signature flourishes like intricate lace-like patterns, delicate vine leaves and protruding scrolls into his French Provincial Group’s glass-topped tables and chairs. One of his most ornate and ostentatious designs is the Peacock double chaise longue, with its elaborate spokes and arching back.

The postwar boom in prosperity and leisure time led to the expansion of the home to include patios, which needed to be furnished with stylish outdoor furniture.

Wrought iron was considered the best material for outdoor use because of its comparative lightness and pliability to other metals. The term “wrought” means made by hand, as opposed to “cast” iron, which was made using molds. Salterini’s high-end handcrafted furniture, with names like Park Avenue Group — promoted for indoor use and photographed as such for the firm’s catalogues — attracted wealthy buyers from across the country. They were drawn to his ability to make a metal like wrought iron look almost ethereal and elegant, and the way he incorporated the popular styles and design principles of the day into his pieces. That Salterini’s garden furniture can be used indoors and look completely natural is a rare feat.

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Creator: John Salterini

Mario Papperzini "Amalfi" Patio Chaise Lounge for John Salterini

$2,895

Mario Papperzini "Amalfi" Patio Chaise Lounge for John Salterini

By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mario Papperzini "Amalfi" Patio Chaise Lounge for John Salterini Materials: Hand-Hammered Patinated Iron

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$16,800 / set

Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Heigh...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s

$9,500 / set

Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s

By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Troy, MI

Sculptural "Ribbon" patio or dining chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Italy circa 1950's Set consists of 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs with wrought iron frames an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Incomparable Tuxedo Sofa by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, circa 1950

$18,500

Incomparable Tuxedo Sofa by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, circa 1950

By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent sofa maintains its original verdigris finish, with heavy patina. The piece may be painted or professionally powder coated if so desired. Finals may be finished in ag...

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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini, Sofa, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$10,400

Maurizio Tempestini, Sofa, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in High Point, NC

A cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric sofa designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 22" ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table

$4,595 / set

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

$980

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

By John Salterini, Salterini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this all-original Peacock rocker by Salterini with a great aged patina, composed of twisted, curled, and welded wrought iron wire. A fun and dramatic place to sit, in this less common rocker variation of the Salterini Peacock chair.

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1960s American Victorian Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini

$1,995 / set

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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Pair of Lounge Chairs for Salterini, 1950's

$6,200 / set

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Pair of Lounge Chairs for Salterini, 1950's

By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of wrought iron lounge chairs by designer Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. Manufactured circa 1950's. This line of furniture was named "Amalfi" after the Amalfi coast in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini

$18,000

Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, USA, c.1950s. This set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs with a ribbon detail along the back rest of each. This ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

John Salterini American Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Lounge / Armchair

$6,500

John Salterini American Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Lounge / Armchair

By John Salterini

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century outdoor adjustable reclining lounge / armchair with a latticed back and seat supported in an iron frame with ball finials on the c...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Salterini American Midcentury Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair

$2,700

Salterini American Midcentury Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair

By John Salterini

Located in Miami, FL

American Mid-Century Hollywood Regency chaise lounge designed by John Salterini. Generous sized and great vintage quality made in the USA, circa 1950s. The black wrought iron pati...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Iron

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair

$1,050Sale Price|25% Off

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair

By John Salterini

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Chair John Salterini vintage midcentury wrought iron wire peacock chair. Victorian style chair designed with a bac...

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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s

$2,195

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Peabody, MA

Italian rope and wrought iron ottoman designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, circa 1960s. Retains its "JBS [John B. Salterini] Made in Italy" tag. Measures 20" wide x ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Rare Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini White Lacquer Iron Frame and Mesh Chairs

$4,750 / set

Rare Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini White Lacquer Iron Frame and Mesh Chairs

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare set of four Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini white lacquer over wrought iron framed and iron mesh outdoor dining chairs. Minimalist design with open arms and linear form, iron ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

1960's Pair of Folding Chairs by Salterini

$1,000

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. In good vintage c...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Steel

Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini

$3,850 / set

Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Kansas City, MO

John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Salterini Taj Mahal Chaise Lounge, Wrought Iron, 1950s Anglo-Indian

$2,200

Salterini Taj Mahal Chaise Lounge, Wrought Iron, 1950s Anglo-Indian

By John Salterini

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a very difficult to find 1950s-1960s Salterini Taj Mahal series wrought iron chaise lounge, It is an Anglo-Indian/Hollywood Regency style p...

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1950s American Anglo-Indian Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Two Chairs Cast Iron Marble-Top Table Coca-Cola Dinette Ice Cream Set Cafe Table

$3,600 / item

Two Chairs Cast Iron Marble-Top Table Coca-Cola Dinette Ice Cream Set Cafe Table

By John Salterini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern red Coca-Cola cast iron base figural marble-top cafe table with two Salterini checker upholstery ice cream chairs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Pair of 'Fish' Lounge Chairs by John Salterini, Circa 1950's, USA

$6,500 / set

Pair of 'Fish' Lounge Chairs by John Salterini, Circa 1950's, USA

By John Salterini

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of 'Fish' Lounge Chairs by John Salterini, Circa 1950's, USA. Unique and decorative, made with woven cord and a metal base. Sturdy and comfortable. Made by John S...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Metal

Incomparable Set of 12 Montego Dining Chairs by John Salterini, circa 1960

$49,500 / set

Incomparable Set of 12 Montego Dining Chairs by John Salterini, circa 1960

By John Salterini

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large set is unique on the mark...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Vintage PAIR of Mid century Iron Chairs

$3,500 / set

Vintage PAIR of Mid century Iron Chairs

By Frederic Weinberg, Tommi Parzinger, Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful form and craftsmanship on these Mid Century Design Iron Chairs. Some Brass finial balls missing as shown. The rubber shoe glides are no longer usable and should be repla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Elegant Pair of Salterini Wrought Iron Armchairs in Passion Pink

$3,900 / set

Elegant Pair of Salterini Wrought Iron Armchairs in Passion Pink

By John Salterini

Located in North Miami, FL

Elegant pair of Salterini wrought iron outdoor patio garden chairs powder-coated in passion pink color, circa 1950s.

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Set of Original John Salterini "Montego" Chairs ( Two Arm, Two Armless )

$6,500 / set

Set of Original John Salterini "Montego" Chairs ( Two Arm, Two Armless )

By John Salterini

Located in North Miami, FL

An incredible elegant set of four (4) ALL ORIGINAL aluminum frame chairs by John Salterini, Brooklyn, circa 1960. These are how the chairs were originally produced and thus, shows ...

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1960s American Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

$995

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 condition needing a spray job. New plastic feet glides. Poss...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern 6pc. Set Salterini Radar by Maurizio Tempestini C1955

$4,995 / set

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Steel, Iron

Set 6 Mid Century Modern El Prado Iron Indoor Outdoor Dining Chairs by Salterini

$3,295 / set

Set 6 Mid Century Modern El Prado Iron Indoor Outdoor Dining Chairs by Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of rare El Prado dining chairs in old white paint. High quality iron set with solid brass finials. In excellent vintage condition with minimal we...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Mid-Century Salterini Montego Chairs, Set of Four

$4,400 / set

Mid-Century Salterini Montego Chairs, Set of Four

By John Salterini

Located in Wichita, KS

Set of four Salterini “Montego” dining chairs featuring the iconic pinwheel back design associated with the line. The sculptural backs incorporate st...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Salterini, 1955

$7,600 / set

Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Salterini, 1955

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Italian wrought iron "Ribbon" dining chairs painted white with gently sloped, mesh metal seats and demilune backs for indoor and/or outdoor use. (MAURIZO TEMPESTI...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Awesome Salterini Style Mid-century Rocking Chair Patio

$1,800

Awesome Salterini Style Mid-century Rocking Chair Patio

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

OUTSTANDING MID-CENTURY MODERN SALLTERINI STYLE VINTAGE IRON ROCKER. THIS ROCKER IS IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION -JUST PAINTED AND LOOKS GREAT. THERE ARE NO BREAKS IN THE WEL...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Seating

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Iron

Vintage Mid century Iron Chairs / Parzinger Weinberg

$6,950 / set

Vintage Mid century Iron Chairs / Parzinger Weinberg

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful form and craftsmanship on these Mid Century Design Iron Chairs. Some Brass finial balls missing as shown. The rubber shoe glides are no longer usable and should be repla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Seating

Materials

Iron

John Salterini seating for sale on 1stDibs.

John Salterini seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Salterini seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by John Salterini were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Maurizio Tempestini, Planner Group, and Salterini. Prices for John Salterini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $551 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,600.