Looking for origin of metal patio set

I was recently given an old intricate rod metal patio set with 4 chairs, a coffee table and a large swing. It’s at least 60 years old as it was a wedding gift for a couple who have now passed on. I am the third owner , so cannot go to the source for more info. I have spent hours and hours trying to nail down an origin or a maker, but nothing. Guesses?

 

it's lovely....
I'd paint it cherry red !!!

where r u ?
assuming it's not that far from where it was made...

 

My first thought was John Saltertini but I think they could be French. What a fantastic set!!!!

 

The multitude of C scrolls seems very 1950s. I grew up on a street where all the houses were built in the early/mid 50s and those with wrought iron porch awning support columns often had C scroll details (that, or grapes for some reason!)

EDITING TO ADD:
Woodard is another popular patio furniture name that comes to mind. Since they were/are based in Owosso, MI - and I live in Michigan - we see a lot of it around here. It does really well on the resale market.

In what part of the country did you find it? I agree with komo. Wrought iron patio furniture is very heavy so chances are it didn't go too far from its place of manufacture way back when.
Here's potentially helpful info about old patio furniture companies, where they were located, and their popular design lines:
A Guide to Buying Vintage Patio Furniture (thespruce.com)

 

Ive always loved this style of thing. I guess because growing up my Miami relatives would have had similar.Id get it powder coated if feasible. Ive got a wire "ice cream parlor" set I had powder coated 15 years ago that has seen hard use and not a scratch or chip one.

 

Never seen such a thing. Really OTT. Powder coating an excellent idea.

Debora

 

I am in Alberta, Canada

 

I am not sure that it is wrought iron as it is quite light in comparison to some of my other wrought iron furniture. Some of it is the rod metal, while the scrolls are a strap metal. The original family actually interviewed people before allowing someone to purchase it. The 1950's era sounds about right. I am in Alberta Canada and the original owners were also here.

 

I know nothing about refinishing something like this. Would powder coating diminish its value long term?

 

I think it would do more to preserve than diminish......

Elks or Stamps ?

 

Exactly. Your other option would be to slap a coat of paint on it and that you wouldn't want to do.

Debora

 

Neither, but we live southern Alberta, so I guess Stamps.

 

Is there a particular reason why? I wasn't planning to really, just wondering if this affects it in any way.

 

I was thinking the same....but the powder coating sounds better for long term use .......and when you have to interview the next buyer...!!!

 

It was long time before I looked at this thread because...patio furniture...eh. Glad I did look eventually. Very special.

 

Hmmm, I did think that some of it looked more like tubular steel... which may mean it's not a higher-end maker but, instead, was an "affordable alternative" at the time... which in turn means that you may never be able to find out the manufacturer.
Agree with everyone else about painting it or having it powder coated. It will help preserve it.

 

Especially as it has lots of rust damage.

Debora

 

I'd recommend a light sand or bead blast, then either a professional spray job or powder coat. OP may discover that the rust doesn't run very deep. Alternatively, if the set is manufactured from thin tubular steel, the metal might be nearly gone under some of that rust...