Modern Building and Garden Elements
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Blue Patterned Outdoor Resistant Pillow
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Dedar Milano fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Waterproof Outdoor Pillow with Pattern in Blue and Bege
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Blue Waterproof Outdoor Pillow with Pattern
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Green Patterned Waterproof Pillow with Foresta Fabric by Dedar Milano
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Dedar Milano fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Cosanti Bronze Bells Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice set of bronze bells with a wonderful verdigris patina.
No two are exactly alike.
Made at the Arcosanti bronze factory in Arizona.
They have a nice musical sound.
One is missing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Custom French Mini Subway Tiles, Cerafrance Normandie, Biscuit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage custom French mini subway tiles, Cerafrance Normandie, 32 x 100 biscuit. Custom made for a project that never came to fruition. Rare mini subway tiles by Cerafrance Ceramiques, Normandy, which was founded in 1804 and responsible, for the iconic tile work throughout the Paris metro system. I believe these are the 1.25 x 4 field tile...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
John Caldwell for Brown Jordan Patio Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Luxurious wrought aluminum patio and garden sofa designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan known as the Parkway cushion sofa with a sleek profile and stylish bronzed finish. Topped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing trio of mod pop art plastic parsons style square side tables in the style of Kartell or Syroco. With one table design in the style of Josef Albers. They are in wonderful vint...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
The Minimalist: A Modern Stone Fireplace with a Stepped-in Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
The Minimalist is a pared-down, simple but elegant modern fireplace surround, with a step in around the opening for added visual interest and...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
10'6" Solid Belgian Oak and Blue Stone Dining Table with 6 Legs Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP.
This stunning outdoor/indoor table is made with a Belgian Bluestone top fixed over a solid French oak frame.. This strong table is handmade of long-lasting oak. A table to grow old with and share stories around. It stands the passing of time and trends thanks to its elegance. Bluestone table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Marble Pedestal, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Marble Pedestal
France circa 1950
solid marble construction, with cylindrical base. Made from two different species.
16.25”L x 11.25”d x 13.25”h
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Cosanti Studio Pottery Bell Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice ceramic wind bell.
No two are exactly alike.
Made at the Arcosanti studios in Arizona.
Normal wear and patina.
No chips, cracks or repairs.
Great for any environment and collect...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Verdigris Bronze Wind Chime
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice wind bell with a wonderful verdigris patina.
Great musical sound.
Fine original vintage condition.
Great for any environment and collections...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Emeco Navy Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic American set of six navy counter height stools finished in brushed aluminum made by Emeco. Designed in 1944 and still in production today. The navy chair is hand-formed from r...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Janus et Cie Woven & Glass Outdoor Table, 21st C
Located in New York, NY
Janus et Cie Bronze Woven and Glass Outdoor Table, 21st century.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Outdoor Bench Crafted From Solid Block of Scented Cedar Wood
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This bench embodies simplicity with its essential and geometric lines, featuring a substantial beam as its seat. The focal point is the material itself: a single block of solid cedar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Outdoor Side Table in Stainless Steel and Fiberglass
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Rem Side Table
An outdoor side table inspired in one of the most emblematic architecture projects in cidade Invicta (Porto, Portugal) - Casa da Música. The Rem side table resembles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black and White Outdoor Weather Resistant Hanging Sofa
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa
Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the beautiful metal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Outdoor Resistant Ribbon Coffee Table With Brown Lacquered Legs
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon Coffee Table
The Ribbon coffee table has a simple but elegant design. Its curved structure is in harmony with the rest of the pieces in the Ribbon collection, while its rect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Puerto Rican Stoneware Square Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Stoneware Planter. It depicts a light brown small square planter decorated with a cluster of noodles all around, then its center...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Armchair in Black Stainless Steel and White Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Outdoor Dining Armchair
The Trace Dining Chair is the epitome of functional yet enjoyable dining. With its perfect combination of comfort and practicality, this chair is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Vintage Olmec Terracotta Wall Head, Mexico 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large (43x36x10 cm) raw terracotta wall mask of an Olmec Warrior. The Olmec's was a pre-culumbian, Mesoamerican civilisation that lived from 1200-400 bc. This particular example is a...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Black Metal Mesh Firescreen
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary black metal mesh firescreen, 21st Century. Minimalist black metal frame and two vent/cutouts near the feet give it interest and shape.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Marble and Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Table Blue Legs With Gold Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Verve Dining Table
In essence, the Verve dining table is a celebration of the vibrancy and potential of life. It's about infusing every moment around the table with passion and enth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Marble and Fiberglass Outdoor Coffee Table
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Verve Coffee Table
In essence, the Verve coffee table is a celebration of the vibrancy and potential of life. It's about infusing every moment with passion and enthusiasm. Its struc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted White Chamota Textured Clay Planter Made in Spain
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our stunning Vintage tall planter, meticulously handcrafted in the artistic enclave of Valencia, Spain, where centuries of ceramic tradition meet contemporary design. Thi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
The Balzac: A Transitional Stone Fireplace with a Bold Curving Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
The Balzac stone fireplace feels both modern and classical. The bold raised curved frame around the opening gives it a more modern twist. The square overall shape of the fireplace,...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Unique handmade Chubby Planter in marbled white and terracotta clay
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our exquisite handmade mixed clay ceramic Chubby Planter, meticulously crafted in the heart of Valencia, Spain. Each piece is a testament to the skilled artisans who blen...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Hand Marbled Eggtimer Planter in White Chamota and Terracotta Clays.
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our exquisite tall egg timer-shaped planter, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in the historic city of Valencia, Spain. This distinctive piece combines functio...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Contemporary Glass Firescreen with Bronze Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary glass firescreen with bronze feet. Sleek, minimalist look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin Pot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black monumental Marilyn Kay Austin wide mouth high fired clay designer pot / planter. These pots came in a wide range of related shapes and sizes often used by designers, la...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Dining Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from Lebanon cedar-scented wood, this outdoor version boasts a top of juxtaposed slats with beveled edges for a sleek appeal. The base showcases a harmonious blend of curved ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Modern Outdoor Dining Armchair with Indigo Leather and Gold Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eleanor Dining Chair
The Eleanor dining armchair is a piece whose starting point is comfort and functionality. Its simple design, feminine curves, and undulating texture highlight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Outdoor Dining Chair in Cream fiberglass with Leather and Gold Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eleanor Dining Chair
The Eleanor dining chair is a piece whose starting point is comfort and functionality. Its simple design, feminine curves, and undulating texture highlight and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vela Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Dining Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted entirely from solid scented cedar wood, this table features rounded sides and thin, beveled edges on both the top and legs, lending it a delicate and sinuous design. Its ligh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Mario Papperzinii Style Aluminum Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mario Papperzinii-Style Aluminum Benches
USA, 20th century
A rare find is a pair of aluminum benches inspired by the iconic style of Mario Papperzinii from the 20th century...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Plant Stand measuring 11" square and standing 33" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Skyline Medium Planter by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Skyline Medium Planter by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 40.6 x W 40.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated aluminum.
Solid aluminum available in flat black, white, gray, or yellow po...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Rolling Dry Bar With Granite Board, Glass/Bottle Storage and Removable Tray
Located in Morristown, NJ
A modern teak rolling dry bar/bar cart on four wheels. This bar table is both stylish and highly functional and would work well in a sunroom, pool house or outdoor deck. The upper ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Metal
Skyline Large Planter by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Skyline Large Planter by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 50.8 x H 101.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated aluminum.
Solid aluminum available in flat black, white, gray, or yellow po...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming low height Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand in great vintage condition. Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 21.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Patio, Garden, Kitchen or Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron
The price it´s only for the legs
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Supreme x Hoto Spring 2024 20 Volt Powerwasher Pro in Red, Limited Edition
By Supreme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme®/Hoto® 20V Pressure Washer Pro. Spring 2024, limited edition. Lightweight, cordless power washer with printed logo. Five nozzle functions and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Concrete Mushrooms, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French concrete garden mushrooms, circa 1950s. Great for use as a unique garden feature. Age has given these unique items a gorgeous patina. Substantial and well made, these decorati...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Iron
David Collins - A Brown Travertine, Bronze and Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A contemporary brown travertine, bronze and statuary marble fireplace removed from the London residence of renowned interior decorator David Collins, the illuminated strip to the rea...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Statuary Marble, Bronze
Custom Modernist Black Powdercoat & Tempered Glass Firescreen by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This custom modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State exclusively for High Style Deco. It features a frameless pane of ½" thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
White Bone Bench, Designed by Daï Sugasawa, Made in Italy
By D. Sugasawa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Modernist Custom Fire Screen in Brushed Brass w/ Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features a minimal and well proportioned rectangular body in brushed brass, with rectangular fee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
New Design Sculptural Lamp for Outdoor
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural lamp
General Information
Dimensions (cm): 280 x 263 x 320
Dimensions (in): 110 x 103.5 x 126
Weight (kg): 200
Weight (lbs): 441
Materials and Colors
Structure: Resin r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
The Tri-Minimalist: A Modern Stone Fireplace with a Classic Stepped-In Profile
Located in Chicago, IL
The Tri-Minimalist is a modern stone fireplace with a classic, Art Deco stepped-in profile. The stonework steps in 3 times, hence this fireplace...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Modern Outdoor Sunbed in Stainless Steel and Acrylic Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Sunbed
The Trace sunbed is a beautiful piece of furniture that embodies simplicity and functionality. With its simple lines and minimalist design, the sunbed proves that beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
The Modern: A Simple Sleek Contemporary Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
The Modern stone fireplace features sleek, spare lines for an elegant, clean, contemporary design. The legs and lintel all bevel in toward the o...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Concrete Machu Pichu Bench
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Machu picchu bench
Inspired by Carlo Scarpa's architectural works, We have designed this original practical art piece as a bench to last forever,
Conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Bronze Door Stop with Dolphin Serpents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Bronze door stop with Dolphin Serpents and a center leaf.
The design is a compliment to any space and very functional. Heavy enough to hold a d...
Category
20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brown Jordan Woven Wicker Havana Garden Sofa
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Brown Jordan patio and garden sofa from the Havana collection by Brown Jordan. The sofa features an aluminum frame wrapped with woven resin wicker in stylish earth toned shades....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Ted Net folding garden chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Ted Net folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1970. Timeless design. Foldable and easy to store. Made of gray enameled iron. Good condition, show usual signs of wear and time...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Myface, Aimee Wilder, sicis, and Bari Ziperstein. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $2,919.
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