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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Outdoor Woven Rope Armchair in Solid Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: Round 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean.
Fi...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Graceful Bronze Spire Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely pair of early 20th century bronze andirons having spired ball finials over balustrade stems and standing on arched feet with scrolled decoration.
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Jaime Hayon Contemporary Yellow Gardenias Indoor Armchair with Pergola by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Gardenias collection is the second largest collection by Jaime Hayon for BD.
Structure made of cast and extruded aluminum painted.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Tobia Scarpa, Dimensione Fuoco Green, Red and Blue Leather Wood Carrier, Italy
Located in Sacile, PN
Dimensione Fuoco leather wood carrier designed by Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 2005.
These Minimalist showpieces combine tradition, functionality and brilliant...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather
Outdoor Swing Sofa with Rope Detailing
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This swing sofa make a wonderful addition to the patio, deck, garden, yard, backyard, porch, bedroom, living room, and other places around your home. Thanks to its stylish design and comfortable and washable seat cushions, this swing sofa provides maximum seating comfort.
The outdoor swing sofa...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope
Outdoor Armchair With Ottoman In Solid Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Frame : Teak Wood
Weaving : Round 11 mm & 5 mm Rope HIGH TENACITY Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, raw color, Easy Clean
Cushions: High quality quick dry foam.
...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Rope, Teak
Outdoor Rocking Chair in Open Wicker Weave
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Not many furniture pieces can create a sense of total relaxation and stress release the way this rocking chairs do. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave techni...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede Outdoor Sectional with Chaise Longue by Mario Ferrarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-610/743 semi-outdoor sectional sofa with chaise lounge by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Recamie're seat cover in tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Lounge Chair Made from Teak
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom lounge chair made from teak, suitable for outdoor use. Because these chairs are custom made in our own Los Angeles workshop, all aspects of design can...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Carbon Fiber Rialto Dressing Valet by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbon Fiber Rialto dressing valet by Madheke
Dimensions: W 89.8 x D 43.7 x H 183.2 cm
Materials: Carbon fibre, leather, fabric, metal
The elegant...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
De Sede Semi-Outdoor Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/793 semi-outdoor large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the sofa for use in home as well as public interiors. The round tabletop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Perlage" Organic Armchair Outdoor in Bouclê Aluminum, and Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl.
The organic Perlage Armchair has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Lonian Twist - Modern Outdoor Green Stool with Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Twist - Outdoor stool
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Small Dichas Hanging Planter by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Small dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic
Dimensions: D 40 x H 17 cm
Available in colo...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
PVC
Outdoor Dining Chairs In Natural Solid Teak (Set Of 6)
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Outdoor Lounge Chair in Water Based Teak, 'Set of 2'
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Rope, Rattan
Modern Outdoor Stool Lacquered in Brown and Cream With Stainless Steel Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Tourbillion- Outdoor stool.
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Small Rosso Francia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Rosso Francia Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Rosso Francia marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a mag...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Chair by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack togeth...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 360° Rotating Lounge Chair in Seashell Wicker
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The minimalist design of this high back lounge chair creates the illusion of flotation that rotates a full 360 degrees, while the solid base ensures stability and safety. This is the...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker, Foam
"Apo" Outdoor Side Table in Natural Teak Wood, Aluminum and Concrete
Located in Centro, RS
The Apo side table's estruture is made with aluminum tube finished with electrostatic paint in many colors options. (The aluminium color could be personalized: Black, beige, green, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
Hand-Woven Rope Outdoor Lounge Chair In Solid Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Rope, Teak, Fabric
Muhly, Indoor/Outdoor Stainless Steel Side Table by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Muhly side table's name is taken from the native Californian Muhly grass found in the San Bernardino mountain range. It can also be spotted at the Huntington Library Gardens, whe...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Modern Semi-Oval Outdoor Armchair in Rattan, Orange Tubular Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Semi-oval outdoor armchair in rattan and orange tubular metal, 1980s
Semi-oval armchair in wicker and metal. The backrest and the long sea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Dichas Hanging Planter by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Large dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic
Dimensions: D 60 x H 21 cm
Available in colo...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
PVC
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chairs, Black Outdoor Dining Chairs, Suelo Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Building and Garden Elements > Patio and Garden Furniture
These Suelo outdoor dining chairs in black are beautifully constructed from solid wood ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Marble Pedestal by I.S.G.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic varigated marlbe pedestal is a custom one-of-a-kind piece created by the Iconic Snob Galeries.
Note: The color is a mottled gray and when the light hits it c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Fountain with Stone, Pertrified Wood by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Fountain With Stone, Pertrified Wood by Pierre De Valck
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 110 x D 110 x H 100 cm.
Materials: Stone, Petrified wood, white patinated bronze.
Fountain w...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Small Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
White Glazed Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage ceramic white glazed garden seat with nice carving details. Great addition to your interiors or garden and patio.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modern and Customizable Outdoor Stool Lacquered With Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Mirror - Outdoor stool
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Outdoor Woven Rope Dining Chair In Black Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible outdoor table and chairs set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete in Switzerland, circa ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm
Materials: Brass
Brass Planchart Handle to suit cabinetry and doors.
Each piece is sand cast and ru...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Side table model "Monkey" by Jaime Hayon white concreate indoor & outdoor, Spain
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The playful design for a practical side table illustrates both the weighty and plastic qualities of architectural concrete.
Jamie Hayon’s quirky sense of humor and idiosyncratic wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 18 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Small Travertino Silver Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Travertino Silver Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Travertino Silver marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Kyknos Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Kyknos Tosca bath by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Kyknos marble.
Dimensions: D 92 x W 170 x H 50 cm
Available in other marbles. Also available in shaped version.
Tap not included.
The ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Lounge Chair with Open Back Design in Natural Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Structure: teak wood offered in various stains.
Metal: heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: flat 4mm. high tenacity, low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, ea...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
Patrick Reyntiens 'B.1925' Modern Leaded Glass Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small modern stained glass panel from the studio of Patrick Reyntiens (1925-2021). Attributed to the artist, this stained glass window de...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass
Ball Cushion from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ball cushion from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: D 30 cm
Materials: krimmer wool, polyester hollow fiber
The ball cushion is another new item...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
10 Mid Century Modern Architectural Abstract Stained Glass Paneled Doors C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Extremely Rare set of 10 steel doors with individual and different stained glass panels, which are 23.5 x 72. Door size is 30.5 x 84 x 2. Panels can be removed. So beautiful the colo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Lead, Aluminum
Bertu Patio Chair, Chile Patio Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Patio Furniture - Chile Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. The wood frame is suitable for outdoor conditions and finished with a commercial grade exterior finish. Finish options include natural, grey-wash, dark walnut, and ebony (shown here in the walnut finish). The cushions are upholstered with a fast dry foam and mesh bottom for longevity in outdoor use. This specific wood species is for outdoor use; please contact for indoor options or customizations. Fabric is not included in the price of any outdoor piece. COM is required or can be sourced by us for an additional cost.
Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Outdoor Woven Rope Lounge Chair in Natural Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Structure: Teak wood offered in various stains.
Metal: heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: Flat 4mm. high tenacity, low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, ea...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Small Kyknos Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Kyknos Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Kyknos marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a magnificent washb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
360° Rotating Outdoor Daybed In Stone Washed Wicker
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this dreamy daybed creates the illusion of flotation that rotates a full 360 degrees. The solid metal base ensures stability and safety. This outdoor...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired outdoor chair by Michael Young
Dimensions: W 50 x D 51.7 x H 77.5 cm
Materials: Powder Coated Metal structure
The Wired Chair by Michael Young ...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Other
Travertino Silver Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertino silver tosca bath by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Travertino Silver marble.
Dimensions: D 92 x W 170 x H 50 cm
Available in other marbles. Also available in shaped version.
T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Comtemporary Coffee Table in Brown Fiberglass Resistant for Outdoor Use
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Even center table.
The Even center table stands out due to its uniform and robust design, with faceted corners that conceide it a elegant touch. The design of this side table was ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Outdoor Side Table In White Lacquered Fiberglass Resistant to Weather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Even Side Table
The Even center table stands out due to its uniform and robust design, with faceted corners that conceide it a elegant touch. The design of this side table was con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired outdoor chair by Michael Young
Sled Base
Dimensions: W 41 x D 51 x H 76 cm
Materials: powder coated metal structure
The wired chair by Michael...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Other
Set Large by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
Set large by Marc Thorpe
Dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 121 cm
Materials: Powder coated metal structure, with/without PAD in Light grey cuoio
Outdoor suitable.
American architec...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
360° Rotating Outdoor Cocoon Chair in Open Cane Webbing
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this rotating cocoon chair offers shade and privacy to the lounger. Open weave rattan cane pattern with solid metal struc...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope
Dawn Planter, Gray by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn Planter, Gray by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Dawn Collection
Dimensions: H.27 D.25 W.35 cm
Materials: Polished Or Powder Coated Aluminum
Also Available: Dawb Planter White, custom sizing, and finishes upon request, please contact us
Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Dawn Planter, White by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn planter, white by Laun( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Dawn Collection
Dimensions: H.27 D.25 W.35 cm
Materials: Polished or powder coated aluminum
Also available: Dawb planter gray, custom sizing, and finishes upon request
Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
Dimensions: W 180 x D27.5 x H 54.5 cm
Materials: Walnut Finish Board, Black Or Grigio Peltro, Powder-Coated Metal Supports
Oïrigami shelves...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
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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