Article: Wrought-iron beauty from a more stylish age.(FEATURES)(LIVING)

Byline: Bob Wyss Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor

When Linda and Louie Saltus of Westfield, Mass., went looking for the perfect outdoor furniture for their brick patio, they visited everything from specialty shops to big discount stores.

They found what they wanted at a flea market.

"I wanted something fanciful, that would last," explains Linda. "Look at this table; they just don't make them like this anymore."

She was pointing to a 60-year-old wrought-iron table with a glass top and six metal chairs. The set was built by John B. Salterini, who emigrated from Italy and from 1928 to 1953 made quality outdoor furniture.

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