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Mid Century Patio Poolside Rocking Chair by The Telescope Furniture Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century vintage patio, poolside, rocking chair made by the Telescope Chair Company, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Table Attributed to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Architectural midcentury garden, patio, poolside dining table having a metal base, with metal mesh
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Wrought Iron Glass Top Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century wrought iron and glass garden, patio, poolside dining table, in very good original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Settee Att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, patio, or poolside use, currently in later black paint finish.
Total H 32.5 x Arm H 24 x Seat H 17
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Lounge Arm Chairs
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron and metal mesh
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table Att. to Salterini, circa 1950s
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
of Woodard Furniture. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the finish shows cosmetic wear
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 42 in D 30 in
Pr. Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside chairs att. to Woodard
By Maurizio Tempestini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
garden, patio, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 33 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Metal Dining Table by Woodard c 1950/60's
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century garden, patio, poolside dining table made by the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pr. Mid Century Patio Poolside Tables by Fibreform Made in Florida c.1950/1970s
By Brown Jordan, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, patio, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Probably the most sought after form made by Homecrest, this settee if from the Chiquita series circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original estate condition, showing only the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Table after McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside cafe dining table. The table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Arm Chair Att. to Woodard
By Homecrest, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered dining height arm chair, having a squared stock metal frame, and a metal mesh seat and back. Manufacture attributed to Woodard, this example is unsign...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Patio Poolside Folding Chaise Lounge by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Mid Century patio, poolside, garden chaise lounge, by the Telescopce Chair Company. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.5 in W 26 in D 70 in
Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Metal Strap Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique 1920s French Bistro Cafe or Poolside Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By Rene Malaval, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century and heavily patinated accent chair. Possibly French. Old repair to one of the spokes
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Side End Patio Garden Poolside Table Att. to Woodard C 1950/1970s
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, patio, poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 14 in W 24 in D 18 in
Midcentury Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Table Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside table, attributed to Woodard. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio, Poolside Table After Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, sunroom, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Mid-Century Folding Garden Patio Poolside Tables Att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural folding side, occasional, end tables, attributed to Salterini. Tripod legs, disk form metal mesh tops. These fun tables fold to flat, and can be hung on the wall f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Woodard Chantilly Rose Garden Patio Poolside Glider
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Decorative Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative garden, patio, poolside chairs in wrought iron and metal mesh. The chairs are in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge attributed to the Woodard Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, poolside chair from the desirable Radar series, by Salterini. This example is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 30 in D 24 in
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Welcome Bench
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron loveseat, with Welcome worked into the backrest. The Bech is in good, original, condition, showing allover rust patina tenth finish, we can include the seat cus...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Adjustable Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounges by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chair att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
entire extensive collection of vintage and antique garden, patio, and poolside furniture listed at
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ornate Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.25 in W 32.5 in D 25 in
Wrought Iron Garden Poolside Patio Woodard Sculptura Chaise Lounge c. 1950's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge by Woodard Furniture. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 64 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Bench Att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, sunroom , patio and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Three Graduated Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Tables
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set off three wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside tables in graduated sizes
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 Pc. Garden Patio Poolside Sectional Loveseat by Meadowcraft
By Meadowcraft, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charming two piece sectional loveseat sofa by Meadowcraft. The sofa consists of two seats, each with one armrest ( 22"H ), and when positioned together they form a loveseat. The set ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of Four Garden, Patio, Poolside Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential mid-century garden, patio, poolside lounge chairs by Russell Woodard. These chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron garden, patio, poolside loveseat, bench, sofa by Salterini. The sofa is in very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Bench att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage garden, patio, poolside, bench, attributed to Salterini, or possibly Woodard. The
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
4 Pc Set Vintage Modernist Garden Patio Poolside Tables Made in Italy by EMU
By EMU Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Set of four garden, patio, poolside tables by noted Italian maker, EMU circa 1960's.
The set
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Outdoor Garden Patio Poolside Dining Cafe Table att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural garden, patio, poolside dining, cafe style table in wrought iron and metal mesh
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table by Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
polished look.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio and poolside furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Woodard Sculptura Patio Garden Poolside Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
21.5inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Center Table
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
). Most garden, patio, poolside tables are more traditional, this example displays a classic 1970's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr Adjustable Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounges att to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40 in W 26 in D 81 in
Set of Three Multi Colored Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Chairs Att. Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
, patio, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27 in W 24 in D 25 in
Set of Three Wrought Iron Nesting Garden Patio Poolside Tables att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Table by Meadowcraft c. 1950/60's
By Woodard Furniture Co., Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pr. Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolside Chairs by Woodard c. 1950/70's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, patio and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Six Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Chairs by Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare opportunity bro purchase a matched set of six Salterini dining chairs. This chic suite is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consiste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Tinted Glass Nest of Three Garden Patio Poolside Tables
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 19.75 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
Pr. Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolside Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
.
Please view our extensive collection of antique and vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture, listed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 16 in D 18.5 in
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Serving Bar Cart, c 1950- 1970s
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 18 in
Set of Three Garden Patio Poolside Sling Seat Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Voguish suite of three sling seat lounge chairs by noted garden furniture maker, Salterini. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Side Table Att. to Salterini, circa 1950s
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Architectural side, end table having a wrought iron base, with a metal mesh top. The table is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use, it is in grey paint finish. Man...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 14.5 in
Wrought Iron and Glass Patio Garden Poolside Table with a Bouquet of Daisies
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
bouquet of flowers, making it the perfect garden, patio, sunroom or poolside table. The table is in very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Dining Chairs att. to Woodard c 1950/1970's
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of vintage architectural garden, patio, poolside dining chairs, attributed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table att. to Woodard c 1930/1950's
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic, elegant and voguish Art Deco Mid Century wrought iron garden, patio, poolside table
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 60 in D 30.5 in
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside End, Side Table Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
or repairs.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in
Ornate Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table by Lee Woodard, c 1940's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning ornate wrought iron dining table b y Lee Woodard. The table features rounded corners, each having two legs, with elaborate scrollwork throughout the entire table frame. Char...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 60.5 in D 32.5 in
Wrought Iron and Glass Side Table Suitable for Patio, Garden or Poolside Use
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish round side, or end table having an exaggerated and dramatic wrought iron base in intriguing Chinese red paint finish, with a thick plate glass top. The table is in very good,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Mid Century Cantilevered Sculptura Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Round Mid Century Patio Garden Table Attributed to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
designed for outdoor, poolside, patio, garden use, but is also suitable for interior and or on a porch etc
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Chair att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
.
Measures: Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture listed at
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wrought Iron
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Mid Century Poolside Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century poolside furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. There are 317 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century poolside furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of mid century poolside furniture — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century poolside furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of mid century poolside furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co. and John Salterini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Poolside Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mid century poolside furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $85 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,000.
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 Poolside Furniture
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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