Mid2Mod: Maurizio Tempestini

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Friday, September 6, 2013

In the store: Sizzling Salterini and Hot Homecrest

If you live in the Southern U. S. and you're like me, the coming of September signals that fall is not far away, but you know that all the wishing in the world isn't going to make the temperature drop for a while. The forecast still calls for plenty more near-100 degree days, so we suggest that you mix up a pitcher of your favorite beverage, turn on the patio mister, fire up the grill and enjoy these last few dog days of summer in real style.

We just put one set of Salterini chairs on the floor that are sure to put a smile on your face and a bright spot in someone's back yard. They were designed by Maurizio Tempestini, and they look fabulous in their new powdercoat finish in emerald green (Pantone's color of the year for 2013).

The other set is the Model 39 Casino chair by Homecrest in a flamingo pink. They're both knockouts!

Green Salterini set, designed by Maurizio Tempestini

Pink Salterini set, designed by Maurizio Tempestini

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

You look so familiar: Part 4 - Shells

The wrap-around back, the concave seat...whether they're made of molded plywood, metal or upholstered with wood or metal frames, these chairs all seem to take their cue from the Børge Mogensen shell chair designed in 1949 or the Hans Wegner chair designed in 1952. The legs may vary widely, and there may or may not be arms, but the contours remain quite similar.

Just as these shell chair evolved from the design of earlier molded plywood chairs, so will some of these shell chairs inspire design elements in other styles.