Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 4 Vintage Windowsill Planters, Italian, Terracotta, Window Box Jardiniere
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage windowsill planters. An Italian, terracotta window box jardiniere, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Charmingly petite windowsill planters, ide...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
AH502 Stackable Outdoor Dining Chair with Arms in Untreated Teak *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The AH501 Outdoor Dining Chair was designed by Alfred Homann in 2022 as part of the AH Outdoor series, characterized by strict lines elegantly combined with soft, rounded details. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Model L-20 Planter by Malcolm Leland for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model L-20 Planter by Malcolm Leland for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA
H 20” X D 13.75”
FDV10905
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Modern Russell Woodard Tall Back Arm Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pretty in Pink! Pair of beautifully restored vintage Midcentury modern Russell Woodard tall back arm chairs. These stunning chairs consist of metal with a tall back and curved arms with matching curved seat and detailed curved legs. If you have any additional questions or would like additional photos please feel free to inquire and we'd be happy to assist. dimensions: 17.5" x 17" x 41.5".
Russel Woodard son of Lee L. Woodard assisted his father in starting a furniture line consisting of metal in the 1930s. The furniture line in 1930 introduced a wrought-iron set of patio dining furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen - Scandinavian Modern
Original, solid brass door handles. Beautiful organic shape. An iconic design for both modern and classic interiors.
Designed for the SAS H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rich Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate Midcentury ITALY 1950s Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s
Note seven units (7) are available. All are sold individually.
In the style of Gio Ponti
8 tall x 1.25 W ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large Impressive Vintage Fluted Concrete Planters, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful and impressively sized concrete planters are unique in style and scale. They are fluted with deep ridges and can hold larger trees in containers and beautiful plantings. They are reminiscent of Willy Guhl in style and can mix with any style - modern or traditional. They are not drilled at the bottom so drainage but can be as they are made of cement.
To view all...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This ultra chic pair of custom andirons feature a minimalistic vertical rectangular front panel displayed in polished brass. They are fully customizable in terms of the dimensions an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Whimsical Ceramic Fountain Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Whimsical ceramic fountain sculpture depicting a pantless man.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This rare pair of planters was made by the Swiss designer, Willy Ghul in the 1950's in natural fiber cement. It's the edition « Eternit AG/Elo, 1954 »...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Stand / Planter, Foliage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching planter or bottle stand standing on a tripod base. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1960s.
This iron stand features a leafed top standing on a trip...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Alaskan Studio Carved Redwood Outer Door In The Manner Of Ackerman-Panelcarve
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman, Panelcarve
Located in Southampton, NJ
A masterpiece studio carved front or outer door. Hand carved redwood by an Alaskan artist from either the Tlingit or Cup'ik tribe and imported in 1971 by its original and only owner....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Alaskan Studio Carved Redwood Panels In The Manner Of Ackerman-Panelcarve
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman, Panelcarve
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of masterpiece 2-sided studio carved panels. Hand carved redwood by an Alaskan artist from either the Tlingit or Cup'ik tribe and imported in 1971 by their original and only o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Set 4 Mid Century Lloyd / Heywood Wakefield Patio Chairs with New Fabric
Located in Troy, MI
Set of four mid century patio chairs featuring scrolled wrought iron, high back frames painted in black. Newly upholstered seats in a fun, colorful outdoor fabric. Faint maker’s mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Bronze Door Handle in the Shape of a Croissant, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
Large and heavy cast bronze door handle in the shape of a croissant. Wonderful for your bakery, patisserie, coffee shop, café or kitchen. Mid to late 20th century, European. Good vin...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Stone Ware Garden Monkey Fountain, 1970s
By Kees Verkade
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this golden garden monkey. Ready for fountain use, imagine this in your garden
Makes you smile every day. Heavy piece. Indoor and outdoor.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Russell Woodard Four Piece Sculptura Patio/ Garden Set
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Iconic Mid Century Modern patio/ garden set designed by Russell Woodard . All pieces are from the coveted “Sculptura “ collection. Made of wrought iron and steel mesh. Wing...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Fireplace Fire Place Tool Set
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern four piece polished brass fire place tool set consists of a stoker, shovel, brush and log holder, neatly suspended from a polished brass "T" frame. This ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Salterini “Radar” Outdoor Dining Set
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Century five piece set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini .Four classic “Radar” chairs have sculpted hoop wrought iron framework with wire mesh seats. Table also clas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Awesome electrical handmade copper indoor fountain with two flower, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Electric copper indoor fountain. Full function, great sound of water splashing down each floor. Perfect for a Zen garden.
For usage in US you would only have to change the plug or g...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Outdoor Sofa Folding Daybed Upholstered in Outdoor Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Foil Daybed is a luxury daybed. Are you looking for a modern sofa whose design won’t perish over time? You found it. Foil’s ergonomic structure and delic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Black and White Lacquered Design Fire Place Tools on Stand, French, Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fire place tools on stand are made of black and white lacquered metal. This is a French work, circa 1980.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
14 Piece Brown Jordan Tamiami Outdoor Patio Furniture
By Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
This 14 piece suite of Brown Jordan "Tamiami" furniture is exceptional for several reasons. Brown Jordan has been know for their high quality outdoor furniture for decades. Using the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Lifesize Cast Stone Pink Flamingo Ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A classic life sized garden flamingo constructed of cast and painted stone over an ironwork armature. Possibly of French origin. We have not identif...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
1970s Mastercraft Stainless Steel Table Pedestals – a Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful pair of pedestals by Mastercraft, circa the 1970s. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mastercraft Furniture was recognized for its craftsmanshi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mario Papperzoini style outdoor lounger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W78 D32.5 H32 SW26 SD48 SH17 AH23.5
Back W26.5 D26
Outdoor lounger with fresh outdoor foam and outdoor upholstery. Vintage iron frame is in original vintage condition, final ball s...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Unusual Czech Midcentury Yellow and Red Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unusual Czech midcentury yellow and red flower stand, lacquered wood, 1940s.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1940-1949.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Large Venini Glass Rope Design Door Handle Pull Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent door handle by Venini in Diamante glass rope form. Thick, heavy glass with striated blood red interior twist. In metal mounts with screw h...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Exceptional sculptural garden planters designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland circa 1960s, often referred to as his 'Clam Shell' planters.
Resembling the architect's icon...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Tall Pair of Pine and Brass Obelisks, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Knotty Pine Obelisks, Circa 1960's. Featuring three solid panels of smooth, adhesed Knotty Pine with thin tipped pyramidal apex, atop 1.25H balanced square Brass box, bases ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Brass Watering Can with Movable Spider, 1950s, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare brass watering can with a small spider as decoration.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Polished Aluminum Planter by Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some retro swagger to your home with this stunning polished aluminum planter designed by Paul Mayen, a renowned architect and industrial designer who founded Habitat in 1953. Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Briarwood by Meadowcraft
By Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Chaise, lounge chair of wrought iron, and metal mesh, by Meadowcraft, from the Dogwood series, circa 1950/1960's. The chair is solid, stable and fully functional, the finish shows co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brutalist Crucible Vessel Pot Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A crucible transformed into a planter offers a unique and unconventional way to showcase plants and bring an industrial touch to your space. Traditionally used in metalworking and chemistry, a crucible is a container made of a heat-resistant material like ceramic or metal.
Repurposing a crucible as a planter adds a distinct and intriguing aesthetic to your garden or indoor plant display. Its original purpose as a vessel for extreme heat makes it durable and resistant, perfect for holding soil and plants.
The crucible...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vase by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a unique weathered hand painted patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outs...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Rattan logs holder. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This logs holder is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Hand Forged Steel Fireplace Screen Hand-Made in Chicago Special Order Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Custom Hand-Made in Chicago a Scrolling Fireplace Screen, in a style between French 1940s to Mid-Century Modern this hand-crafted fi...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A painted metal palm tree or banana with removable leaves. Detailed trunk and leaves and a fabulous white flower. What is it about palm trees, that conjures up the romantic? Perfect ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Contemporary Authentic Provence Bullnose Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Contemporary limestone fireplace mantle. Made by the iconic Authentic Provence. Clean lines and solid dimensions make this a timeless classic. Perched by the d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Clamshell Orange Slice Footstool Stool Ottoman
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a hard to find footstool or ottoman that was designed by Maurizio Tempestini and made by Salterini and matches the clamshell or orange slice pieces, it is unsigned but has al...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Reclaimed Bronze Pelican Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of tall verdigris bronze pelican bird statues made in the late 20th century. Finely detailed with intricate feathering, long beaks and webbed feet, each pelican has its own ch...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of John Woodard Sculptura Springer Patio Lounge Chairs Mid Century
By John Woodard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of 1950s 'Sculptura' lounge chairs designed by John Woodard. Woodard's Sculptura collection was made with wrought iron frames and woven steel mesh seats. These are the...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chars Orleans for Woodard 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Woodard Orleans pattern dining arm chairs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the paint finish shows wear and variations through...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Handmade Steel and Brass Fireplace Screen in any Dimension or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Highly decorative painted steel and polished brass fireplace screen handmade by the artisans in our own Old Plank Workshop in Chicago. This beautiful fireplace screen can be customiz...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Concrete Tree Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive concrete tree planter by Willy Guhl. Tall planter with 4 post feet raising the planter slightly off the ground. Very good condition. Perf...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
1980s Curtis Jere Brass Round Display Pedestals – a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a set of two modern pedestals by Curtis Jere, circa the 1980s. These brass cylinders with a shiny, reflective surface are a Classic midcentury design and...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Stan Bitters Bird Houses in Spray Metal, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent handmade bird houses of porous lowlfier clay in spray metal by Stan Bitters. The birdhouses are available in different colors.
The houses are a favorite with finches.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated silver with new plastic floor glides. Sold as a set (2)
One chair is slightly smaller ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated and decorated on the pro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Concrete Pedestal Bowl Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete Pedestal Bowl Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 20.5" x D 47"
FDV11384
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Architectural Planter Midcentury Willy Guhl Eternit Plant Pot, 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Mannheim, DE
1950s planter designed by Swiss architects Willy Guhl and Anton Bee in 1951. It is the biggest version of the so called "Spindel" and perfect for terraces or gardens. It is made of s...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in New York, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Ottoman by Russell Woodard, C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored pair of hard to find Sculptura Ottomans by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder coated with new plastic glides. In ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Brown Jordan Bentwood Rattan Table and Chairs Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish bentwood deco style dining or patio table and 4 chair set by Brown Jordan has the look of faux bamboo. Features glass top and arched bentwood base with an open design. Beauti...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-century Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States 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 Willy Guhl, Russell Woodard, Eternit, and Woodard Furniture Co.. 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 $55 and tops out at $1,078,195 while the average work can sell for $1,887.
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