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Maurizio Tempestini Table Lamps

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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Creator: Maurizio Tempestini
Mid-Century Brutalist Table Lamp by Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co.
Mid-Century Brutalist Table Lamp by Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co.

Mid-Century Brutalist Table Lamp by Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini

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Designed by Italian-American designer Maurizio Tempestini, this Mid-Century Brutalist table lamp for the Laurel Lamp Company is a masterful blend of sculptural artistry and functiona...

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Pair of Sculptural Italian MCM Maurizio Tempestini White Alabaster "FLAME" Lamps

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Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Adjustable Swedish Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s

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Futurist Maurizio Tempestini angular brass table lamp with travertine base. Tall kite form structure in a patina'ed brass on a travertine base. Diagonal. Architectural. Rarity. 24H t...

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Maurizio Tempestini table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurizio Tempestini table lamps 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 table lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps by Maurizio Tempestini were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Gianni Celada, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, and Missoni. Prices for Maurizio Tempestini table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $7,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,800.