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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
Salterini Tempestini Vintage Wrought Iron Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
By Salterini, John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Tempestini Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4 Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs. This lovely Wrought Iron Set of...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Armchairs by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and rare pair of armchairs by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1950s. The chair cushions require new fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Cherry

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 Lounge Chairs

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Iron

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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Iron

Set of 3 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original set of three black Radar Collection patio, poolside lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, 1950's. Featuring smooth, sturdy, ergonomic wrought iron hoop construction with expanded iron wire seat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron, Iron

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Tempestini for Salterini High Back Lounge with Footrest
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Great and rare high back lounge and ottoman (removable) newly powder coated in white semi gloss finish. Designed by M. Tempestini for Salterini Furniture. suitable for indoor or outd...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Clamshell chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Both chairs show significant cosmetic wear to the paint finish, both are structurally sound and free of repair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Tempestini for Salterini, Italy
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black metal framed indoor or outdoor lounge chair with metal mesh seat sculpturally formed like a orange slice hence the name . The curved legs sit on pads to provide support , manufactured by John Salterini Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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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.

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