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Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the Style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the style of Finn Juhl. Terracotta with paint finish. Needs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Early Gainey Large Mustard California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
shown outside its clean very cool bell inverted shape. Great for Mid Century danish Modern Architectural
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Custom Architectural Mirror Polished Stainless-Steel Mid-Century Modern Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
This stainless planter was custom made for a local architect. Exceptional quality.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 20.75 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Planter Jardiniere by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large square planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit.
The planter is made of moulded
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Planter Designed by Carlo Cocco for Eternit
By Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare flower pot with four points designed by Carlo Cocco in 1959, during the competition for Eternit AG, under the direction of head designer Willy Guhl. Produced in a small ser...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Swiss Jardiniere on Stand, Small
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cool Mid-Century Modern planter on pedestal. Grace and Style!
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Perforated Metal Planter, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Midcentury modern planter by French designer Mathieu Matégot.
Black lacquered perforated folded
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
H 5.12 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Lagardo Tackett Large Bisque Planter
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning architectural Mid-Century Modern planter was designed by Lagardo Tackett. Beautifully
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Plaster
Willy Guhl Style Tilted Planter on Iron Stand
Located in Houston, TX
rests on a black iron removeable frame. This mid-century modern planter is beautiful addition to any
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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Tri Leg Three-Tier Side Display Table Planter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern planter or display table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stan Bitters Large Glazed Scratch Planter for Hans Sumpf, 1960s
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern planter by ceramist Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf, California 1960's. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey Pro Artisan Pair of 'Rectangle' Architectural Pottery Planters
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern planters for Architectural Pottery's Pro Artisan line, circa 1970's. David
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bruno Rey "Planter" / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Bruno Rey
Located in Zürich, CH
contemporary and mid-century objects. The owner of the gallery picks each piece on his own. We buy all objects
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Swan Planter by McCoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic swan planter by McCoy Pottery. This rare piece will be a fabulous addition to any Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Planter
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish planter, circa 1960's. Solid teak and veneer construction. Perfect for small living
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter epitomizes timeless elegance and functional
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Round Green Braided Jardiniere Planter by Haeger
By Haeger
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round textural green planter in green. Round in form, this lovely jardinière stands on a small
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Double Cone Planter by Bauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern architectural double cone planter by Bauer.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl Cauldron Shaped Marmite Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Birmingham, AL
A Mid-Century Modern "Marmite" planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. This iconic piece of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Italian Mid-Century Alabaster Planter
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) large alabaster round bowl (jardiniere) with handles supported on a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Mid-Century Brass Planter
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant brass planter designed in the 1950s and produced by fine Italian manufacture.
The base is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Beacon Hill Burl Wood Planter Table Mid-Century Modern
By Beacon Hill
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Beacon Hill burl wood planter table /chest from the mid-century. The removable brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century pair of Italian Planters
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century pair of Italian Planters
mesurement of the largest Planters : 20 x 81 x 32
mesurement
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Charming Large Green Glaze Pottery Frog Planter Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Absolutely charming large green glazed frog planter from the Mid-Century. Its takes all of my will
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Sculptural Planter Jardiniere Style of Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large terracotta planter -Jardiniere in the style of Picasso. Faces on both sides of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Oversized Inverted Pyramid Planters on Iron Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dramatic oversized pyramid-shaped stainless steel planters on iron stands. Large scale planters are
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Iron, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Conical Shaped Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large planter designed by famous Swiss artist, designer and architect Willy Guhl. The planter has a
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Italian mid-century modern Square planter in steel and brass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Square planter in steel and brass, 1970s
Square planter in brass and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Large Diablo Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Diablo-shaped planter designed by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. This weather
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Clay Planter Pot Black Glaze
By Gainey Pottery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Handkerchief Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a very rare 21 inch tall Mid-Century Modern sculptural concrete garden
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
H 21 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Teak Planter
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Ava, MO
This small planter with chest of drawers designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik offers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Stackable Planter Element by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stackable planter frames designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland.
These
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Shaped Planter bu Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
One of the iconic design of Willy Guhl for Eternit: the diabolo shaped planter.
This smaller
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Plaster Planter in the Style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant portrait of a Conch Shell as a planter rendered in plaster. A likeness to the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fruitwood Cane and Brass Cachepot Planter Jardinieres
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant Italian caned dining chairs made from fruitwood with rounded sides in faux bamboo carved columns and central frontal caned standing on four brass wheels. Distinctive profile ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
H 17.33 in W 39.77 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Willy Guhl X-Large Hourglass Diablo Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of X-large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo planters designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Paul Evans Brutalist American Modern Metal Planter Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel
Dutch Mid-Century Rectangular Bonsai Ceramic Planter
By Zaalberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, small rectangular Mid-Century ceramic planter with beautifully textured details. Attractive
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brown Terra Cotta Elephant Garden Planters Tables, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brown terra cotta elephant garden tables, Mid-Century Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
H 22.44 in W 17.71 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Bulbous Fluted Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece French Classical concrete bulbous and fluted planter on stand
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 19.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Conical Concrete Diable Planter by Willy Gulh, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss Mid-Century Modern conical concrete Diable planter or vase by Willy Gulh, 1950s
Diable model
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina.
The upper part
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Rectangular Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete rectangular garden planter with rectangular
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 7 in W 31.25 in D 7.5 in
Mid Century Bullet Planter Tripod Base Stand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder-coated matte black bullet planter tripod base.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
1 Large Mid-Century Modern Fiber Concrete Architectural Planter by Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Large Swiss fiber concrete architectural planters / vases / urns / jardinières set on fiber
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Danish Modern Planter Table by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century planter side table, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, for Vinde Mobelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
H 21.5 in W 38 in D 13 in
Two Mid-Century Modern Pottery Planters Yellow Gainey, USA
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Toledo, OH
Two Mid-Century Modern pottery planters in yellow by Gainey Pottery, USA. Light crazing interior
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20th Century North American Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pottery
Italian Mid Century Hand Painted Tiger Planter
By Porcellane San Marco
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian mid century hand painted ceramic Tiger planter. Uniquely hand painted one of a kind ceramic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Hand Painted Chimpanzee Planter
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Who doesn't love a chimpanzee? Hand painted Italian Mid Century ceramic planter. Festive. Fun. Lots
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg Planters for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg handmade planters for Gustavsberg. Lindberg designed "Silur
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Spøttrup Danish Mid Century Rosewood Planter, Pair
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Spøttrup Danish mid century rosewood planter - pair
Each planter measures: 21 wide x 15 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Large Cement Rope Crosshatch Planter
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Large Cement Rope Crosshatch Planter
The planter measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 15.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Stoneware Chalice Planter
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Vintage stoneware planter in chalice form with incised design features. Has a drainage hole. Very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern concrete Garden Dish Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, two matched pairs of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden dish planters in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 11 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Hour Glass Style Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece Modern French concrete hour glass style planter on stand with nice
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
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Mid Century Modern Planter For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern planter available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern planter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stone and cast stone. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern planter, we have 1585 options in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century modern planter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern planter bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Willy Guhl, David Cressey and Architectural Pottery each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern planter that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Planter?
Prices for a mid century modern planter start at $1 and top out at $23,914 with the average selling for $1,527.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Planter
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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