John Salterini Rocking Chairs

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.

Find vintage John B. Salterini outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: John Salterini

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

$980

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

By Salterini, John 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 Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Awesome Salterini Style Mid-century Rocking Chair Patio

$1,800

Awesome Salterini Style Mid-century Rocking Chair Patio

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

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 Rocking Chairs

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Iron

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

$3,850 / set

H 31.5 in W 41 in D 21 in

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 Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Radar Chair by Salterini Newly Powder Coated

$975

H 30.5 in W 25 in D 18 in

Radar Chair by Salterini Newly Powder Coated

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Great Radar Hoop chair designed by Tempestini for Salterini, just powder coated in semi gloss black. Originally designed for outdoor use, suitable for indoor placement as well.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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

$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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair

$1,050Sale Price|25% Off

H 48 in W 34 in D 22 in

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 Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Wrougt Iron Rocking Chair

$2,900

H 35.5 in W 20.75 in D 32.25 in

French 19th Century Wrougt Iron Rocking Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

Rare 19th century French wrought iron rocking chair with most of its original green paint with patient rust. Upholstered in natural colored antique linen.

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Late 19th Century Antique John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Paint

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini

$695

H 30 in W 55 in D 24 in

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini

By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Chic wrought iron garden, patio, poolside loveseat, bench, sofa by Salterini. The sofa is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent wit...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Cantilevered Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chair Att. to Salterini

$495

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 21.5 in

Cantilevered Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chair Att. to Salterini

By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural cantilevered mid century lounge arm chair, attributed to Salterini. The chair has a wrought iron frame, cantilevered spring ba...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Wrought Iron Chair att. to Salterini

$395

H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in

Mid Century Wrought Iron Chair att. to Salterini

By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural wrought iron arm chair, with metal mesh seat and back. The chair is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. Total H 31.5 x Arm H 24.5 x Seat H 17 x W 21.5 x D 20 inches. Measures: Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

$1,699 / set

H 32 in W 26 in D 20 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

By John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Shop Salterini Garden Furniture and Woodard Garden Furniture listed here or other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Pieces online at our 1stDibs Store Front. Our Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Furniture Pieces are Available now and Ready to Ship for your enjoyment. Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture is an Excellent Choice for your newest patio design or to add additional outdoor wrought iron furniture pieces to your Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Collection. Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture is Classic and Timeless in style and made to last decades. Shop our sustainable vintage outdoor living garden furniture seating arrangements today and add style to your outdoor living space while being kind to the planet. All of our Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces are hand selected and one-of-a kind awaiting to be enjoyed by you in your favorite outdoor space. Add this to your cart today or "Make an Offer" now to reserve space on this month's delivery route. View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron dining sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar...

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Early 20th Century Victorian John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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

$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 Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

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 Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Tempestini for Salterini Radar Chair

$975

H 30 in W 25 in D 19 in

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 pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated

$1,295

H 28 in W 30 in D 24 in

Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Chic garden, patio, poolside chair from the desirable Radar series, by Salterini. This example is newly powder coated in voguish black satin finish. Clean, ready to use condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

Mid Century Salterini Black Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 45 in W 24 in D 28 in

Mid Century Salterini Black Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair Rocker

By John Salterini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist wrought iron rocker, Designed by John Salterini. From the Peacock line. Stunning design, lesser seen rocker. Hand delivery avail to New ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini “Radar” Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini

Sold

H 32 in W 30 in L 32 in

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. The chairs have a hoop construction with a delicate grid of wrought iron forming t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

John Salterini Outdoor Rocking Chair w/ Cup Holder, Wrought Iron, Restored

Sold

H 33.5 in W 26.75 in L 33.5 in

John Salterini Outdoor Rocking Chair w/ Cup Holder, Wrought Iron, Restored

By John Salterini

Located in Kansas City, MO

Patio rocker in wrought iron and stamped metal by John Salterini. This has been professionally media blasted and powder coated in a satin black finish. Looks and function like new. V...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Excellent 1950s Modernist Iron Hoop Radial Patio Rocking Chair by Salterini

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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 John Salterini, Salterini

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Excellent 'hoop' or 'radial' rocker by Salterini in iron, 1950s. Restored. Measures: 31.5" wide x 31" deep x 28.5" tall, seat height 16".

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Salterini White Wrought Iron Peacock Chair and Rocker Set

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H 48 in W 34 in D 28 in

Pair of Midcentury Salterini White Wrought Iron Peacock Chair and Rocker Set

By John Salterini

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of John Salterini classics includes an armchair and a rocker. Made of white wrought iron and features the signature Salterini peacock back.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini

Sold

H 31 in W 30 in D 26 in

Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two wrought iron patio rocking chairs from the “Radar” line, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Each chair has a bisected hoop construction with a delicate grid of w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini

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H 26 in W 29.5 in D 32 in

Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two “Radar” wrought iron patio rocking chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Each chair has a bisected hoop construction with a delicate grid of wrought iron for...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Salterini Rockers with a Side Table

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H 33.5 in W 28 in D 34 in

Rare Pair of Salterini Rockers with a Side Table

By John Salterini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Made of iron, this pair of Salterini rockers and side table are newly powder-coated in orange. These rare rocker don't come up for sale very often.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Salterini Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

John Salterini rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

John Salterini rocking chairs 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 rocking chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rocking chairs by John Salterini were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider rocking chairs by George Hunzinger, Woodard Furniture Co., and Selig. Prices for John Salterini rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $980 and can go as high as $1,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,280.