Pair of Unique Walnut Curved Console by Arch. Tempestini, 1940-1950
View Similar Items
Pair of Unique Walnut Curved Console by Arch. Tempestini, 1940-1950
About the Item
- Creator:Maurizio Tempestini (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Rome, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU950016307031
Maurizio Tempestini
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.
- Pair of Unique Walnut Wall Mirrors by Arch. Tempestini, 1940-1950By Maurizio TempestiniLocated in Rome, ITPair 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...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsMirror, Walnut
$2,108 Sale Price / set20% Off - Pair of Dassi "verde alpi" Marble and Rosewood Console Tables, 1940By Vittorio DassiLocated in Rome, ITA rare pair of elegant Vittorio Dassi console tables, nightstands, circa 1940 Brass cylindrical feet, top and base in "verde alpi" Italian marble and central drilled foot Good condi...Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
MaterialsMarble, Brass
$4,712 Sale Price / set44% Off - Pair of Important Black Brass Console Tables "Essenziali" Produced by CG, 2018By Jean-Michel FrankLocated in Rome, ITPair of important black bronze console tables named "Essenziali" produced by Compendio Gallery in 2018 designed by Lorenzo Ciompi and inspired by a ...Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Wall Mounted Marble, Brass Console "Angel Wings" by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2022By Lorenzo CiompiLocated in Rome, ITLorenzo Ciompi large wall mounted console, "Icaro Wings", 2022 Contemporary production Pair of hanging consoles adaptable as a large single console Rare breccia medicea marble...Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
MaterialsBreccia Marble, Brass
$3,163 Sale Price40% Off - Pair of Wall Mounted Marble Brass Consoles "Icaro Wings" by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2022By Lorenzo CiompiLocated in Rome, ITLorenzo Ciompi pair of wall mounted consoles, "Icaro Wings", 2022. contemporary production pair of hanging consoles adaptable as a large single console...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
MaterialsMarble, Brass
- Saverio Jannace & Kovac Rosewood Center or Console Table, 1950By Alex Kovacs, Saverio JannaceLocated in Rome, ITRare rosewood center table designed by Saverio Jannace and produced by Jannace & A. Kovacs , circa 1950 important central foot carved and beveled edge of the table brass detail for...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Italian Walnut Console, circa 1940Located in Brussels, BEPair of Italian walnut console, circa 1940.Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
MaterialsWalnut
$13,729 / item - Pair of original French "L" curve walnut and brass consolesLocated in New York City, NYA graceful and elegant pair of French Modern walnut and brass “L” curve consoles. These fabulous original consoles portray simple cubist, angular style, yet are juxtaposed with undulating and curvilinear forms. Conjoined triple leg design and raised on flanged pediment bases, the central negative area created under the brass detail serves as a viewfinder which focuses our sight on the clean lines and simplicity of the form, thus giving a beautiful impression of a sharply defined space with precise lines. Gloss lacquer. Can be used as an end table, sofa table, side table, Demi-lune Tables, pedestal in a Mid-Century Modern, French, Italian, Minimalist, Industrial, Art Deco, Scandinavian modern, Italian design, Hollywood Regency even traditional dining room...Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of French 1940’s Walnut Burl and Ebonized ConsolesBy Émile-Jacques RuhlmannLocated in North Miami, FLPair of French 1940’s walnut burl and Ebonized consoles with incorporated mirrors attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann.Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
MaterialsMirror, Burl, Walnut, Wood
- Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches by Martin & BrockettBy Martin and BrockettLocated in Los Angeles, CAMartin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...Category
2010s American Modern Console Tables
MaterialsPaint, Oak
- Minimalist Curved Console with Arches by Martin & Brockett in Hedge on ScrubbedLocated in Los Angeles, CAMartin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The con...Category
2010s American Console Tables
MaterialsWood, Lacquer
- Pair of French 1940s ConsolesBy Travail FrancaisLocated in Bridgewater, CTPair of 1940s wall consoles in cast iron and Sienna marble top. Measures: Height 32.3", width 30.1".Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables
MaterialsMarble, Iron
$34,000 / set