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4 Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs att. to Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of stylish wrought iron and metal mesh lounge chairs design attributed to Tempestini, for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Style Midcentury Wrought Iron Dining Table
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Salterini Style midcentury Wrought Iron Table
Rare wrought iron table attributed to Salterini
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Poolside Patio Table by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century vintage side, or end table, having a wrought iron base and frame, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 29.25 in W 59.75 in D 46 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
2 Sets of Three Wrought Iron Nesting Tables by Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Matched sets of three graduated nesting tables of wrought iron, and metal mesh, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Tempestini Vintage Wrought Iron Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
By John Salterini, Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Tempestini Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
Available now for your enjoyment and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Set of Two Wrought Iron Nesting Tables by Tempestini for Salterini, circa 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Set of two graduated size nesting tables having wrought iron legs, and metal mesh tops. The tables
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Mid-Century Three-Tiered Side Tables, Pr.
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Miami, FL
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini mid-century three-tiered side tables, Pr.
Offered for sale is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 18 in W 33.5 in D 18.25 in
Rare Mid Century Garden Patio Dinette Set Attributed to Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. This set includes a wrought iron base table with plate glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 44 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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron & Wicker Patio Arm Dining Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought & wicker patio or sunroom dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 26.13 in D 25 in
Vintage Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Radar Dining Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Radar dining table
48 inch Outdoor Mesh top dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
Salterini group. Unmarked. Chic wrought iron frame with a woven rattan back panel. These chairs have an
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Dining Set by Salterini 7 Piece
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
delivery route.
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Maurizo Tempestini For John Salterini Wrought Iron Curved Ribbon Patio Sofa 2 Pc
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Maurizio Tempestini For John Salterini, 2 Piece Curved Wrought Iron Ribbon Sofa Frames.
2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 29 in W 73 in D 34.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 58 in D 30 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Iron
Tempestini for Salterini High Back Lounge with Footrest
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
finish. Designed by M. Tempestini for Salterini Furniture. suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of 4 wrought iron and metal mesh lounge designed by Maurizio Tempestini and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
mid century modern tempestini for salterini oscar patio chairs - a pair
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Athens, GA
offering pair of satin black wrought iron three seasons or patio lounge chairs designed by Maurizio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
4pc Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice Style Set Settee Chairs Table
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four vintage Salterini pieces, to include a settee, two lounge chairs and a small
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 41 in D 25 in
Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Peabody, MA
Italian rope and wrought iron ottoman designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 15 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic and rare mid-century modern table lamp in wrought iron, in the style of Glenn of California
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fabulous Pair 50s Tempestini Salterini Cantilever Patio Radar Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of circular radar wrought iron patio chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 24 in
Set of Four Salterini Dinette Chairs, Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful form and craftsmanship on these. Wrought iron.
Need to add dims
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tempestini for John Salterini, 1950's. Featuring smooth, sturdy, ergonomic wrought iron hoop construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 17 in W 25 in D 17 in
1960s iron Salterini outdoor bistro dining set, table and two chairs
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wrought iron patio Salterini “Radar” Collection bistro set with two hoop dining height chairs and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cantilever Hoop Solar Lounge Ottoman Footrest by Tempestini Salterini For Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wayne, NJ
Black Cantilever Hoop Solar Ottoman Footrest by Tempestini Salterini . Shown attached to a Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 11.38 in W 20.25 in D 27.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Pair Tempestini - Salterini "Radar" White Enamel Iron Chairs 1950s Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Salterini Radar chairs in white enameled wrought iron.
A fine pair of the iconic model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in
Tempestini for Salterini Oscar Patio Chairs - Set of 2
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Athens, GA
offering pair of sea harbor blue wrought iron three seasons or patio lounge chairs designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Set Arch Cart 3 Piece Set
By John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
and late 20th Century.
For your consideration is a Vintage Salterini wrought iron outdoor set arch
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff 5-Piece Wrought Iron Dining Set
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Grenada dining set - this set has been powder coated white and the seat cushions have been completely reupholstered with a tropical print fabric. Very Palm Bea...
Category
Vintage 1940s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 30 in D 27 in
Mid Century Salterini “Radar” Outdoor Dining Set
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Century five piece set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini .Four classic “Radar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
.
Shop Salterini Garden Furniture and Woodard Garden Furniture listed here or other Vintage Wrought Iron
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.25 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Pair Neva-Rust Patio Dining Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern Neva-Rust patio dining chairs by Salterini comprised of their
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lily Pad Leaf Side End Nesting Tables White
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair Mid-Century garden or patio wrought iron lily pad form side or nesting tables, recently
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22.25 in W 11 in D 13.88 in
Side Table by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural side table manufactured by Salterini, design attributed to Tempestini.
Metal mesh
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rocking Chair After Salterini and Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron rocking chair after Salterini and Arthur Umanoff. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 23 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Salterini Dining Seating 7 Piece Set
By Salterini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
6 people. Signature Salterini outward facing feet and floral motif. Enjoy this vintage wrought iron
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks
By John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
kind to the planet. All of our Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces are hand selected
Category
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Refinished by TVPB
By Russell Woodard, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
living space while being kind to the planet. All of our Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Pieces
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
kind to the planet. All of our Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces are hand selected
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
kind to the planet. All of our Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces are hand selected
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s John Salterini High Back Lounge Chairs & Ottomans, 2 Lounge Set
By John Salterini
Located in Monrovia, CA
Footrest.
* Excellent Condition No Imperfections.
* New Powder Coat In Flat Black Wrought Iron.
Maurizio
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
A Set 10 of Woodard Wrought Iron Dining Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mid-Century Modern and late 20th Century.
A Set of 10 Woodard Woodard wrought iron dining seats
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Classic Mid Century Modern Iron and Wicker Sling , lounge chairs .Weinberg Style
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron and Wicker Sling , lounge chairs ., Often attributed to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 23 in D 26 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Beautiful table from the famous ribbon line designed by Tempestini for Salterini. "Wrought with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Twin/Queen Headboard
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Wrought iron headboard sized to fit either a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Radar Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini
By Salterini
Located in Kingston, NY
Wrought iron patio lounge chair with rare detachable drink table in original condition, designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Ribbon Dining Set 7-Piece by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini
Located in Long Island, NY
A 7-piece wrought iron ribbon set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. The ribbon pattern is one
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Bistro Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Set of four wrought iron ribbon chairs attributed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Mid Century Wrought Iron Tempestini Salterini For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century wrought iron tempestini salterini you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and wrought iron, every mid century wrought iron tempestini salterini was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century wrought iron tempestini salterini — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century wrought iron tempestini salterini, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century wrought iron tempestini salterini that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maurizio Tempestini and John Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Wrought Iron Tempestini Salterini?
A mid century wrought iron tempestini salterini can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $25,900.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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