Majestic Brutalist pair of Tall Lamps, 1970s in Bronze Finish. Majestic, rare, and beautiful, circa 1970's in perfect working condition, and nice patina, all original bronze finish. The base is 7" in diameter and 38.5" tall to the top of the socket. Designer Italian architect Maurizio Tempestini, and furniture designer, is well-known among vintage outdoor furniture aficionados for his sculptural Clamshell line and other elegant mid-century modern furnishings for patios and gardens. 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.