Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs
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, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
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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Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Ribbon Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Lounge Chairs for Salterini
Black iron newly powder coated with signature curves and details
Newly upholstered in gorgeous Belgian Sunbrella p...
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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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Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Lounge Chairs
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Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Iron, Maple & Leather Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Restored Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Wrought Iron, Flame Birch and Leather Lounge Chair, 1950's. Featuring smooth, sturdy, ergonomic Wrought Iron hoop construction with ex...
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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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
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John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
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Mid-Century Modern Salterini Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair
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Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Tempestini for Salterini, Italy
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Wrought Iron 'Radar" Tete-a-Tete by Salterini
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Maurizio Tempestini lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Maurizio Tempestini lounge 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 Maurizio Tempestini lounge chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by John Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co., and Jerry Johnson. Prices for Maurizio Tempestini lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $10,193, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,548.