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Large Architectural Indoor / Outdoor Jää Bench - 100% Recycled Plastic
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
credentials. Through the design and use of materials we wanted to show that recycled plastic furniture can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
$10,011 / item
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Olympia Indoor Outdoor Table Lamp
By Olympia Furniture Co. 1
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique indoor outdoor table lamp, made to be able to withstand water and moisture. Features a water
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Outdoor Chair in Yellow Plastic Scooby Black Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern outdoor chair in yellow plastic scooby and black metal, 1960s
Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$357
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Outdoor Lamp by Olympia
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A beautiful and rare outdoor lamp made by Olympia. A blend between mid century modern and Hollywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Set of 4 Enameled Indoor / Outdoor Post-Modern Stacking Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 enameled indoor / outdoor post-modern stacking shell chairs.
Neat design. Very robust
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,600 / set
H 32 in W 21 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Samsonite Flat Tube Steel Ottoman End Table
By Samsonite
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern ottoman or table made by Samsonite in the 1960s. Features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Danish Modern Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
and outdoor use.
The lightweight design and stacking feature make it the perfect chair for outdoor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800 / set
H 31 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
$2,995 / item
H 27 in W 52 in D 29 in
Francesco Rota Outdoor Lamp 'Pill-Low' by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor lamp 'Pill-Low' designed by Francesco Rota in 2011. Outdoor/indoor LED lamp in white
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$523 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 13 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Outdoor Chairs, Woven Faux Rattan, Purple Sand Color.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of outdoor chairs, woven faux rattan, purple sand color.
Beautify your outdoor space with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$6,809 / set
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 35.83 in
Patricia Urquiloa Bowy Outdoor Side Table For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
STRUCTURE
Aluminium sheet with protective lacquer finish for outdoor use and feet in plastic material
TOP
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass, Lacquer
$3,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 27.56 in
Tulum Outdoor Woven Dining Chair BLACK
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom woven dining chair inspired by the classic Miller Fong Chair and updated for outdoor comfort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tulum Outdoor Woven Dining Chair WHITE
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom woven dining chair inspired by the classic Miller Fong Chair and updated for outdoor comfort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Agata, Outdoor Floor Lamp, Designed by MoreDesign
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to tradition but with a modern production technology: this is the idea that led to the decision of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Easy Chair Outdoor with Hand Weaved Aluminium Structure
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
with an aluminium light structure perfect for outdoor living.
“Tumbona” is total comfort. Its concave
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,461 / item
H 35.44 in W 34.26 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Brown Jordan Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge
By Brown Jordan, Tropitone
Located in Cumberland, RI
strapping, this vintage outdoor chaise lounge is a perfect addition to your deck, pool, or patio and
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Cabo Outdoor Woven Chaise in Natural
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Woven chaise with hooped back and open sides updated for the outdoors. Available in natural or white-colored polypropylene on a brushed aluminum frame.
Measurements:
length: 60"
wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Cabo Outdoor Woven Chaise in White
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Woven chaise with hooped back and open sides updated for the outdoors. Available in natural or white-colored polypropylene on a brushed aluminum frame.
Measurements:
length: 60"
wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Stool in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stainless steel for the outdoor version.
Available in crystal, white and black with different options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$726 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Stool in White by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stainless steel for the outdoor version.
Available in crystal, white and black with different options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$726 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Dove by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell, Carlo Tamborini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,539 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Blue by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,416 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in White by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,539 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ecru by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,416 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Ludovica and Roberto Palomba Driade "App" Outdoor Table, 2017
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The small table App, mainly intended for outdoor use, is ideal for versatile wide functions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
$1,220 / item
H 28.7 in W 31.4 in D 31.4 in
“Bubble Club” Outdoor Seating Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Philippe Starck
Located in Greding, DE
Seating set designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, made of weather-resistant plastic with a
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$4,166 / set
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Pair Vico Magistretti 'Vicario' Lounge Chairs For Artemide , Indoor / Outdoor
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vico Magistretti
'Vicario' Lounge Chair
For Artemide
c.1970s
Moulded plastic and fibreglass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
$2,880 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 26 in
2024 Pair of GamFratesi for GUBI Bat Outdoor Dining Chairs in Beige
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is pair of Bat Outdoor Dining Chairs, originally designed by GamFratesi for GUBI in 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
$900 / set
H 32.7 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Dr.Na Outdoor/Indoor Bar Table by Philippe Stark for Kartell, 1996
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Beirut, LB
diameter and a height of 73cm, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings.
The tables showcase
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mariana Pellegrino Soto Outdoor Lamp 'Amanita' by Oluce
By Oluce, Mariana Pellegrino Soto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor lamp 'Amanita' designed by Mariana Pellegrino in 2019. Outdoor led lamp giving direct light
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,347 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Set of Four 1966 Collection Outdoor Chairs by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
1966 outdoor chairs were produced by Richard Schultz Designs just after the company was purchased by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,900 / set
H 31.25 in W 23.25 in D 24.5 in
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Green Wall by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sustainable Indoor or Outdoor Bench Seating - Jää Sofa and Side Table Set
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
credentials. Through the design and use of materials we wanted to show that recycled plastic furniture can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
$11,738 / set
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Dove by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$4,164 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Ecru by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,964 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon White by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,539 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Blue by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,964 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Dove by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,539 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Ikon Orange by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$4,164 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Orange by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,539 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Ikon White by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$4,580 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 37.01 in
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$4,164 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 37.01 in
Green Indoor / Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chair, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
green and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs.
The prickly pear is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,320 / item
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
White & Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stock in Los Angeles
This white indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs.
The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,320 / item
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Outdoor Lounge Chairs by Mario Ruiz for GandiaBlasco
By Mario Ruiz, Gandia Blasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Mario Ruiz for GandiaBlasco, this pair of outdoor lounge chairs reflects a refined
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Walter Lamb Inspired Outdoor Poolside Chaise Lounge Chairs
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Walter Lamb inspired outdoor poolside chaise lounge chairs with metal frames and white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,850 / set
H 33 in W 71.25 in D 27.75 in
Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade
By Knoll, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
spirit of the Post-Modern era.
Whether gracing your indoor dining area, outdoor patio, or serving as
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
$510 Sale Price
35% Off
H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in
German Bubble Glass Outdoor Light by Hofmeister, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in copper sheet, each lamp comes with 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt.
Measures: Width 23.5 cm
Depth 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pink Woven Outdoor Lounge Chairs By Monika Mulder For Ikea
By Monika Mulder, IKEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, colorful, modern, outdoor lounge chairs by Dutch designer Monika Mulder for Ikea circa
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in Plum by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in.; Depth 21.67 in.; Unit weight: 4.6 kg. Made of: Polycarbonate. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,311 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.33 in W 24 in D 21.67 in
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in White by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in.; Depth 21.67 in.; Unit weight: 4.6 kg. Made of: Polycarbonate. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,308 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 30.33 in W 24 in D 21.67 in
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in White by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in.; Depth 21.67 in.; Unit weight: 4.6 kg. Made of: Polycarbonate. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,311 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.33 in W 24 in D 21.67 in
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to create a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
$1,606 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 65.33 in W 19.67 in D 19.67 in
Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stock in Los Angeles
This black and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,320 / item
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 28.35 in
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Beige
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an Industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$1,615 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 69 in W 68 in D 67 in
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck in Rusty Blue Orange
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$1,615 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 26.38 in
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Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
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