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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Indoor or Outdoor Concrete Coffee Table
Located in Lancaster, GB
This dramatic table is made out of glass-reinforced concrete which considerably decreases its weight and carbon footprint compared with standard concrete
The Table is cast hollow,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Classic Concrete Outdoor Bench
Located in Lancaster, GB
A striking sculptural concrete bench perfect for any outdoor space. Every bench is made to order in the UK out of glass-reinforced concrete which considerably decreases its weight and carbon footprint compared with standard concrete
The Classic bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal Table Base
Located in Chicago, IL
I have never seen this before! Believed to be custom made by Maitland Smith, the pedestal base has vertical lines of brass. Impeccable condition. The glass oval top shown is how the ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Brass
Indoor or Outdoor Concrete Hex-Coffee Table, 24 cm tall
Located in Lancaster, GB
The Hex-coffee table is a perfect hexagon. This simple geometric shape is handcrafted to survive outside in the harshest weather, but with its tactile smooth concrete finish it works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
20th C. Chrome Towel Holder in Modern Styling
Located in New York, NY
20th century chrome plated brass towel holder. done in a Modern style. The bar features a textured grip to help hold the towels in place. This can b...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pollaro Custom Made Teak and Titanium Exterior Dining Table
By Pollaro
Located in Hillside, NJ
Designed to withstand the elements...beautifully. An exterior table handmade by Pollaro master craftsmen to exude timelessness, artistry, and function. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pollaro Custom Made Teak and Titanium Exterior Dining Armchair
By Pollaro
Located in Hillside, NJ
Designed to withstand the elements beautifully. An exterior dining armchair handmade by Pollaro master craftsmen and engineered to provide appropriate ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Modern Acrylic Display Pedestal Cubes or Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Modern pair of display pedestal cubes in clear acrylic. Can also be used as side tables. Minor surface wear.
(Two pairs available).
Category
20th Century North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic
Large Modern White Enameled Forged Steel Kinetic Sculpture '95 M.G. La Mair'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large modern white enameled forged steel Kinetic sculpture, visually Kinetic, non moveable sculpture, standing seven feet-eigh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Coco Wolf Outdoor Milbrook Modular Sofa
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Modular Sectional for outdoor use made by Coco Wolf in London.
Completely handmade product and may configurations available.
A sculptural work of ar...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rope
Modernist Andirons in Polished Brass and Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by artisans in New York state, this pair of modernist andirons embody the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone era. With their skyscraper style construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Monumental Ceramic Pottery Sculpture by Antoine de Vinck, France, 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Monumental Ceramic Pottery Sculpture by Antoine de Vinck, France, 1970s. Proudly offered here is a Belgian ceramist Antoine de Vinck (1924-1992) three-piece, wood fired ceramic and sandstone totem...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sailboat Weather Vane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic solid brass weather vane dates to the 1920s-1930s. We have had the piece mounted on a custom lucite base, which allows for a comple...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Rosemount Lounger by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Rosemount lounger by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Masseto Loveseat by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Verdons sofa by Coco Wolf.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko CUS...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Masseto Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Justiniano armchair by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Sammarco Bar Stool by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Sammarco bar stool
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Portette Chair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-indoor Coco Wolf Portette chair.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Gocek Sofa by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Gocek sofa by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko CUSHIO...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Cherkley Sectional by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf cherkley sectional
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Dembies Short Back Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Therese Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Sammarco Dining Chair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Sammarco dining chair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Percalo Sofa by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Percalo sofa
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Verdons Sofa by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Verdons sofa by Coco Wolf.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko Cus...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Mamelle Sofa by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Mamelle sofa by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko cush...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Red Rosso Levanto Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional Italian Terrazzos in thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Red Rosso Levanto Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional Italian Terrazzos in thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Piece of Art MARIKO The "Couple" Sand stone Sculpture Cubist style
By Mariko 3
Located in Miami, FL
Man is the protection of women and children. The woman comes into its own strength, motherhood, procreation of humankind.
MARIKO Contemporary French Sculptor .
Merge the two characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Corsican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
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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