Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Italian, 1908-1960
Italian architect and furniture designer Maurizio Tempestini is well-known among vintage outdoor furniture aficionados for his sculptural Clamshell line and other elegant mid-century modern furnishings for patios and gardens.
Born in Florence in 1908, Tempestini completed his studies in Industrial Decoration at the Porta Romana Art Institute in 1929. His career as an interior architect and furniture and lighting designer flourished during the early 1930s. It was during this time Tempestini was also active as a set designer for several Italian theater productions, including Mario Massa’s Osteria degli immortali and Luigi Bonelli’s comedy Il Gigli.
Tempestini then turned his attention from the stage to designing furniture and decorative objects. He crafted pieces for ceramics factory Cantagalli in Florence, as well as for Murano glass manufacturers Seguso and Cappellin.
In 1934, Tempestini worked on the external renovation of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni at the Parterre di San Gallo in Florence for the Littoriali Exhibition. Later, in 1938, he formed a studio with architects Nello Baroni and Pietro Porcinai before cofounding the legendary postwar Italian lighting maker Arteluce with designer and engineer Gino Sarfatti in 1939.
During the 1950s, Tempestini designed lighting fixtures for Lightolier and began to collaborate with Brooklyn, New York’s John B. Salterini Company. Salterini was an Italian emigree who initially worked in journalism before becoming an eminent producer of high-end wrought-iron furniture.
Tempestini’s modernist outdoor furniture for Salterini resembled indoor seating manufactured by the likes of Knoll or Artifort — his chairs and other seating boasted organic curves and seductive, unconventional shapes. His work complemented Salterini’s own handmade designs, which reflected Gothic Revival and Art Deco influences. Together the designers produced successful lines of garden and patio furniture for Salterini’s eponymous firm.
Tempestini’s name soon became widely known in the United States. His designs were first introduced to the American public in 1951 through Gimbels Department Store and Suniland Furniture in Houston, Texas. Today his bold and stylish patio furniture remains sought after by collectors everywhere.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Maurizio Tempestini garden elements, lounge chairs and tables.
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Period: 1950s
Creator: Maurizio Tempestini
Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Clamshell Orange Slice Footstool Stool Ottoman
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a hard to find footstool or ottoman that was designed by Maurizio Tempestini and made by Salterini and matches the clamshell or orange slice pieces, it is unsigned but has al...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini 1950's wrought iron patio set
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Maurizio Tempestini 1950's wrought iron patio set
Table and 4 clam shell chairs
Paint is peeling in some areas but is in great condition for age. No rust.
Chairs are 26.75 H in bac...
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1950s American Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cantilever Bouncer Radar Lounge Chairs Tempestini Salterini Clamshell
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love these Salterini clamshell style chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and this greenish-blue pair with cantilever base are as comfortable as they are chique! The chairs are i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Orange Slice Chairs 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. Previously painted green.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Metal
Salterini Style Marble Top Coffee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the timeless craftsmanship of mid-20th century Italian-American designer Maurizio Tempestini for the Salterini company, this coffee table brings a touch of sophistication...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Fabulous Pair 50s Tempestini Salterini Cantilever Patio Radar Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of circular radar wrought iron patio chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. These are the more desirable cantilevered springer chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maurizio Tempestini John Salterini "Ribbon" Oval Dining Table in Wrought Iron
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Maurizio Tempestini John Salterini "Ribbon" Oval Dining Table in Wrought Iron
Offered for sale is a Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini garden furniture "Ribbon Back" oval dining tabl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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 immediately recognized and highly sought after. Sets of 2, two pair available, priced and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
A Good Pair of Italian Mid-Century Maurizio Tempestini Alabaster Lamps
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Francisco, CA
a pair of Maurizio Tempestini (Italian, 1908-1960) mid-century modern alabaster table lamps in a sculpted flame design of polished white al...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
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Alabaster
Pair of Mid Century Modern Radar Saucer Chairs by Tempestini for John Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century modern iron hoop outdoor lounge chairs in old white paint. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, paint has wear but the iron is as strong and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s.
Stamped "Made in Italy".
Seat height: 12.65”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Bar or Serving Cart
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Salterini Maurizio Tempestini wrought iron bar or serving cart having a circular black frame with two metal mesh shelves a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
5 Piece's Salterini / Tempestini Garden Furnishings.Radar Chairs, Chaise, Cart
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice little grouping of outdoor iron garden, patio ,,furniture manufactured by Salterini,,, Some rare and unusual pieces,, Wonderful pair of Radar chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini along with seldom seen "hook" table.Also included ,very unusual bar cart with pullout iron serving tray...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original set of three black Radar Collection patio, poolside lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, 1950's. Featuring smooth, sturdy, ergonomic wrought iron hoop construction with expanded iron wire seat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of Unique Walnut Wall Mirrors by Arch. Tempestini, 1940-1950
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Rome, IT
Pair unique wall mirrors by arch. Maurizio Temepstini, 1940-1950
produced for a private residence in Florence
unique example
walnut, mirror
Very good original patina
Signed retr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
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Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare cocktail table design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini with a built in magazine rack basket. Two glas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern 5pc Iron Hoop Chairs with Table by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 piece set which includes 4 iron hoop chairs and a iron table. Table is 36.25 in diameter x 29h. In excellent vintage condition with minimal ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Salterini 5pc Iron "Radar" Set by Maurizio Tempestini 4 Chairs & Round Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 PC set which includes a 48 x 28h mesh top table with a umbrella holder. 4 iron Radar chairs with mesh seats and backs. Dims are: 25w x 20d x 30.5h x 16 seat height. All in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set Modernist
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern wrought iron patio / garden set, Dinette, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Set includes 4 matching Clam Shell chairs and Table, Dimensions Ch...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1950s Cast Iron Club Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Wilton, CT
These chairs represent an outstanding design for Saltorini by designer Maurizio Tempestini. The chair back tapers at an angle for added comfort. The perforated design of the back evo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salternini Black Iron Oval Occasional Table, C. 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought iron and metal mesh oval occasional table, small coffee table, end table, side table. for indo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
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 Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bar Stools Metal Perforated by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of bar or counter stools white enamel metal perforated by Maurizio Tempestini. Famous design like Mathieu Matégot.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Armchairs by Maurizio Tempestini, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of Maurizio Tempestini armchairs from the 1950s.
The structure of Maurizio Tempestini armchairs was made of sturdy walnut wood, while the fabric used to cover them is ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini White Lacquer Iron Frame and Mesh Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
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 Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
3 Pc. Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Bistro Patio Dining Table & Chairs Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern 3 Piece bistro dining table set & 2 chairs. Design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. This set has been freshly powder-coated...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
White Radar Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage white wrought iron circle or hoop outdoor chairs from the 1950s. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, the satellite or saucer shaped armc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maurizio Tempestini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Maurizio Tempestini furniture 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 Maurizio Tempestini furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Maurizio Tempestini 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 furniture by John Salterini, Bonacina, and Salterini. Prices for Maurizio Tempestini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $4,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,245.
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