Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

British, 1913-1964

Ernest Race was a British textile artist and furniture designer, born in 1913, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. After graduating with a degree in interior design from London’s Bartlett School of Architecture, he joined the lighting firm, Troughton & Young, as a draughtsman. He was a key figure in the British furniture design industry in the 1900s, with his skill involving the use of ingenious manufacturing processes to create contemporary furniture from improvised or recycled materials.

After visiting a weaving village in India in 1937, Ernest returned to London and opened a shop in Knightsbridge, to sell textiles and carpets. He did not start designing furniture until just after World War II, when he answered an advertisement from engineer, J.W. Noel Jordan. His best-known designs are the BA3 aluminium chair of 1945 and the Antelope, designed for the “Festival of Britain” in 1951.

Creator: Ernest Race

Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race

$9,579Sale Price / set|30% Off

Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race

By Race Furniture, Ernest Race

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A unique 1950s table with four accompanying "Springbok" chairs by Ernest Race for Race Furniture. Made for the 1951 Festival of Britain, the chairs are of original vintage. The chairs bear remnants of the Race Furniture label. The bespoke Springbok table was made by Ernest Race in the 50s to accompany the chairs and is as rare as it gets. This set is documented in the Antique Trade Gazette: Ernest Race, who died at the early age of 51 in 1964, established his eponymous company in 1945 and is best known for his 'Antelope' and 'Springbok' chairs that were unveiled at the Festival of Britain and used steel rod frames with plywood and spring seats. Pictured here is a set of four 'Springbok' chairs as shown at the festival accompanied by a unique custom-made table. Both use Race’s characteristic steel rod frames and ball feet. The set has had some conservation work, including the addition of transparent tubing to protect areas where the plastic webbing has split. It remains in very useful condition and would make the ultimate MCM garden...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s

$1,421 / set

H 27.17 in Dm 20.08 in

Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Paris, IDF

A beautiful set of bamboo-made garden decoration from the 1950s, including a stool, a high barrel table, a magazine rack and a planter, which are all remain in great condition or quality. The bamboo-vintage solid furniture...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Bamboo

Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Chairs Possibly by Woodard c 1950/1970s

$250 / set

H 33 in W 15 in D 16 in

Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Chairs Possibly by Woodard c 1950/1970s

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of four wrought iron dining chairs, with scroll work backrests, and metal mesh seats. The set is in good original condition, structurally sound and sturdy, one chair is missing t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Woodard Black Cafe Set with Round Glass Table & Two Dining Chairs, 1950s

$2,000 / set

H 29 in Dm 30 in

Woodard Black Cafe Set with Round Glass Table & Two Dining Chairs, 1950s

By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Russell Woodard Black Round Cafe Table with 2 "Sculptura" Dining Side Chairs. Featuring three pieces, including: a round (29.25D X 29.H) Black enameled Wrought Iron table, w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Wire

French 1950s Wrought Iron Garden Table

$1,184

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

French 1950s Wrought Iron Garden Table

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Painted wrought iron garden table with a cloverleaf-patterned top with a twisted iron surround and an elegant scrolled base.

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Mid-20th Century French Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

1950s Wrought Iron Curved Sofa Garden Set

$5,500 / set

H 31 in W 120 in D 29 in

1950s Wrought Iron Curved Sofa Garden Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Wrought Iron outdoor set. Leaf and vine pattern. Three piece couch, round coffee table, pair of end tables. There are no cushions. Coffee table has no glass. Needs to be pain...

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1950s Vintage Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Danish Teak and Beech Side Tables 1950s, Set of 2

$1,642 / set

H 17.52 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Danish Teak and Beech Side Tables 1950s, Set of 2

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak and beech side tables 1950s, Set of 2 Beautiful pair of tables with top in solid teak and frame in solid beech with teak feet. Made by unknown Danish carpenter in the 1950s. Very much in the style of Børge Mogensen. Suitable for both indoors and on the patio/porch as coffee or side tables or even as a pair of benches...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Beech, Teak

Vintage Francois Carre Garden Patio Table and Chairs Set

$3,648Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 43 in D 43 in

Vintage Francois Carre Garden Patio Table and Chairs Set

By Francois Carre

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional vintage French garden patio set attributed to renowned designer François Carré exemplifies the artistry and elegance that defined early 20th-century wrought iron fur...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Side, Dining Chair by Salterini, C 1950s

$595

H 28.5 in W 17.5 in D 24 in

Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Side, Dining Chair by Salterini, C 1950s

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Stylish wrought iron garden, patio, poolside dining chair by Salterini. The chair is structurally, sound and sturdy, free of breaks, bends, damage or repairs. The paint finish shows ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Iron Garden Patio Table and 4 Chair set

$2,500 / set

H 29 in Dm 48 in

Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Iron Garden Patio Table and 4 Chair set

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Vinatge Woodard Sculptura Iron Garden Patio Table and 4 Chair set. Great set in good vintage condition has been painted white a few times all chairs and table are structu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Set of Four René Malaval Garden Chairs, White Lacquered Metal, France, 1950s–60s

$1,065 / set

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in

Set of Four René Malaval Garden Chairs, White Lacquered Metal, France, 1950s–60s

By Rene Malaval

Located in Paris, FR

Set of four garden chairs designed by René Malaval, France, 1950s–60s. White lacquered tubular steel with perforated metal seats and backs. The continuous frame forms a fluid, archi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Table Taj Mahal by Salterini c 1950s

$695

H 22.75 in Dm 17 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Table Taj Mahal by Salterini c 1950s

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Chic diminutive wrought iron and metal mesh vintage garden, patio, poolside table by Salterini as part of the sought after Taj Mahl series, circa 1950's. The table features a metal m...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Cast Aluminum Garden Set Chairs With Table

$1,980 / set

H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

Cast Aluminum Garden Set Chairs With Table

Located in Vienna, AT

Aluminum openwork decor, 4 chairs and table, table diameter approx. 68, height 68 cm. Chair height 85cm Seat height 42cm. The set can be repainted on request

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1960s Swedish Vintage Ernest Race Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Ernest Race building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Ernest Race building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ernest Race building and garden elements, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Ernest Race were created in the mid-century modern style in united kingdom during the mid-20th century. Prices for Ernest Race building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,918 and can go as high as $12,918, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,918.