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Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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
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 15”.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Iron

Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Seating

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Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Tete-a-Tete, 1950's
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Pair Radar Chairs & Occasional Table. Patio Set. Lanai Set. Featuring a Wrought Iron and woven wire mesh frame...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Wrought Iron, Wire

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 15”.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Seating

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Iron

Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of Maurizio Tempestini Chairs armchairs with inset caning and wood arms. Newly reupholstered in wool boucle. Italy, 1940s .
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1940s Italian Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Bouclé, Cane, Wood

Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet armchair designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940s. 18” seat height
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Ribbon" Wrought Iron Painted Dining Chairs
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 Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Iron

Radar Chair by Salterini Newly Powder Coated
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Metal, Wrought 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 Seating

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Metal, Enamel

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Iron

Tempestini for Salterini Radar Chair
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Wrought Iron, 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 Seating

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Iron

Set of 6 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Midcentury Black Metal Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century black metal "Ribbon" dining chairs with woven rope seats, the seat and arms comfortably sloping in a gently S-...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Metal

Set of 12 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Dining Chairs with Seats
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Mid-Century Italian ribbon dining chairs (4 arms/8 sides) with gently sloped, mesh metal seat and demilune back (MAURIZIO TEMPESTINI FOR SALTERINI)(PRICED AS Set)(Other exa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Metal

Maurizio Tempestini, Pair of armchairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in London, GB
c.1930s Attributed to designer Chestnut, braided rope Chairs: H79.5 x W62 x D72 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

Materials

Rope, Chestnut

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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 Maurizio Tempestini Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini elegant oak armchair
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Milano, IT
Maurizio Tempestini (1908-1960) Elegant oak armchair with wavy pattern on all sides. Italian manufacture, Florence, ca. 1940. 73x70xh80
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Oak

Salterini Orange Slice Outdoor Loveseat by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural iron and mesh orange slice loveseat in a flat black finish with curved legs having foot pads making the piece very stable. A great design for your garden, deck or three ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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 Seating

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Steel, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron Chairs Designed by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of ribbon armchairs designed by Maurizo Tempestini for Salterini. In very nice condition (used indoor, can be used outdoor). freshly sandblasted and powder coated with ne...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

Materials

Iron

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 Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Ribbon Dining Chairs with Seat
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century Italian ribbon dining chairs with gently sloped, mesh metal seats and demilune backs in a pale shade of gold. (MAURIZIO TEMPESTINI FOR SALTERINI)(PRICED AS SET)(...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Metal

Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the Salterini group. Unmarked. Chic wrought iron frame with a woven rattan back panel. Thes...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Maurizio Tempestini Seating

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Wrought Iron

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Maurizio Tempestini seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurizio Tempestini 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 Maurizio Tempestini seating, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Maurizio Tempestini were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Casa e Giardino, Pier Luigi Colli, and Carlo Ratti. Prices for Maurizio Tempestini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $975 and can go as high as $22,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,870.

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