Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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
Period: Late 20th Century
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass bar stools. Each feature a swivel seat with an arched back ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and bamboo side chairs or lounge chairs. They have a classic X-form leg structure and are constructed using rattan slatting arranged...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s McQuire Target Back Faux Rattan Aluminum Sofa Chair Set
By Mcquire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, midcentury style pieces of furniture you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocall...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Patio Set, Table & 4 Chairs, by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous table and four coordinating chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan. Part of their Classic ll series.
The table retains the original label, the chairs come with a clot...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Round Wrought Iron & Laminate Patio Dining Table Max Stout Blacksmith Shop
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern round white wrought iron patio table base with white slate-like textured laminate top by Max Stout for Blacksmith Shop Collectio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs with Wheels in the Style of Mario Papperzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs with Wheels in the Style of Mario Papperzini. These stunning chairs are perfect for any outdoor s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Henry Olko Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Series Rattan Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite and rare pair of rattan chairs by well known Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed company, circa 1975. These unique chairs are from Olko's Square series. - Substantial and...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Set of Eight Red Mid Century Woodard Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular and timeless Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard wrought iron dining chairs in original red paint. Mesh seat, woven mesh back, ball finials.
Substantial and comfortable c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Swivel Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional set of 4 Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass Russell Woodard stools. Each feature a woven frame with a white finish and swivel top.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Earthgender Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage planter designed by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender in the United States, circa 1970s. This planter has a conventional design, highlighting the craft...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Brown Jordan Kantan Patio Rocker
By Brown Jordan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brown Jordan High Back Patio Rocker. Comfortable and easy to move around! All original!.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French Set Iron Chair and its Table Mosaic Decoration Patio Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding iron chair and table, decorated with colored faience in concrete
Good condition with authenticate patina.
Each piece is fold-able.
Dimension:
chair: D 19.68 in. W...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite and rare rattan sofa by accomplished Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed company, circa 1975. This unique sofa is from the Olko's Square series.
Substantial and sturdy rattan and hardwood construction with precision cane detail. A very comfortable sofa. Cushions are in great condition. There are matching pieces available: A pair of arm chairs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Four Italian Organic Bamboo Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage mid-century bamboo lounge chairs in excellent condition. Dimensions:60W x 89H x 50D cm seat: 47cm high.These wicker bamboo chairs has been designed and produced in Italy during the 70s. It’s a comfortable, resistant and solid chair which will bring an elegant and jungle look to your environment. Part of a great living-room set or outdoor patio set and Papasan chair.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid Century Modern spun fiberglass lounge chair with ottoman. Features a peach finish with a stunning interwoven design.
Otto...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
By Arco
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Arco rattan and bamboo lounge chairs made in Germany found in Paris. Circa 1970 in a classic mid century style. Well made and substantial pieces made by the German comp...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Rush
6 Piece Mid-Century Modern Ficks Reed Bamboo & Rattan Patio Furniture Set
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage six piece Ficks Reed patio set, circa 1970s. Features bamboo and rattan construction with floral upholstery. Includes sofa / couch, coffe...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Russell Woodard spun fiberglass lounge chaise. Exceptional woven pattern provides a sturdy structure.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Russell Woodard Green/Cream Spun Fiberglass Table and Chairs, 6 Pieces
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard green/cream spun fiberglass table and chairs - 6 Pieces. Fiberglass has a lacquer type finish. Chairs are on c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
4 Pc. Faux Bamboo Garden Patio Poolside Chairs by Hauser Made in USA Ca. 1970's
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of vintage poolside, patio, garden, armchairs by noted American maker of leisure furniture, Hauser, after Brown Jordan. The chairs have tubul...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Orange and White Outdoor Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century orange and white outdoor lounge chairs, Italy, 1970s.
This rare outdoor furniture set of orange Italian Mid-Century Modern "B...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Introducing the Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade, a stunning fusion of contemporary design and functional ver...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs in the style of Salterini(circa 1960's). Features ena...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Orange and White Outdoor Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-century orange and white outdoor lounge chairs, Italy, 1970s.
This rare outdoor furniture set of orange Italian Mid-Century Modern "Balloon" chairs is made of hard plastic with an enamelled steel frame. Whether in a backyard or on the edge of a pool, this set of four durable outdoor balloon chairs offer incomparable comfort thanks to their unique shape. The chairs recall the designs of the "Solair...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pair Faux Bamboo Phyllis Morris Barstools Patio Powdercoated Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Phyllis Morris outdoor patio metal barstools. Thes have been professionally powder-coated a fresh white with new outdoor upholstery. Di...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folding German Picnic Table with Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
German beer garden wood folding table with two wood folding benches. Sturdy and well made wood surfaces and metal folding legs. Folding mechanism is...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Staggering Set of 10 Armchairs by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally sandblasted and powder coated; completely installation ready. This stellar ALL ARMS set of difficult to find examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous, beyond stylish set of ten (10) coveted armchairs from the boutique Florentine collection designed by the gifted Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990. This elegant, comfortable and expertly crafted series is Frinier's respectful homage to the masterful Mario Papperzini for John Salterini wrought iron...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s French Metal Garden Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal garden table from France, produced circa 1960. White patinated bent metal legs support a black tabletop in this table built for relaxation. Imagine: lounging under the sun in tennis whites, not a court in sight, as condensation from an ice-cold tea forms a ring of Saturn around the glass placed directly on this table—from the near distance a bird calls...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope NY
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Eye catching modern by TELESCOPE of Granville New York, pair of modern beach patio folding chairs aluminum with wood arm handles.
Ideal for Beach Patio Pool Boat...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs in the style of Sal...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Boho Bamboo Two-Seater and Coffee-Table 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage mid-century Boho set of bamboo wicker two seater in excellent condition with coffee table in bamboo and glass top.
Dimensions:Two-seater: 110W x 92H ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Modern Garden End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sturdy pair of Mid-Century Modern stacking end tables. These wrought iron side tables work perfectly on a patio, pool deck, or balcony.
Please confirm it...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Bamboo Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage bamboo set of six bamboo high back dining chairs in a very good original condition 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere reverse.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Oversized Wicker and Iron Hoop Chairs and Ottomans, Modernist / Garden c.1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oversized wicker /rattan and iron hoop chairs with matching ottomans ,48" in diameter! Modernist / Garden c.1970s, Dramatic pair wicker and iron circle...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Iron Scroll Work Window or Patio Planter with Curved Ends on Shaped Feet
Located in London, GB
French midcentury iron scroll work window or patio planter with decorative mesh work gently curving to the pronounced curved ends, raised on shaped scroll work feet.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Woven Rattan Oval Shaped Couch, ca. 1999
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully formed and encompassing tightly woven oval rattan couch, supported on an iron frame.
Measures: 86 W x 47 D x 30 / 16 H.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Italian Garden Set by Merlett Tehnoplastic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand new in the box four armchairs Poltrona e Tavoli Serie Mexcio by Merlett. Coffee table and one chair never used but been exposed in the window store front therefore there is a s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
PVC
Four Sculptural High-Back Steel Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four high back chairs covered in Sunbrella fabric. We had these chairs sand blasted and powder coated in satin white. Can be used either inside o...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Handcrafted Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Trio of Exquisite Handcrafted Decorative Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy.
This remarkable set of three sconces, featuring large gold shells encas...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Custom French Modern Neoclassical Iron & Stone Dining Table, Marc Du Plantier.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Timeless French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Table in the manner of Marc Duplantier whose work referenced neoclassical and modern principles to create balance, harmony and propo...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976
Located in Paris, FR
Set of modular seats in fiberglass and polyester lacquered in three colors, created in 1975 by Joseph-André Motte for Lyon-Satolas airport.
There are at ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
Pair of Woven Wicker Tables
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Modern style woven wicker tables, missing the glass tops. Simple unadorned form, clean and stylish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Set of Four Wrought Iron and Plastic Strap Garden Patio Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of four garden, patio chairs. These chairs have wrought iron frames with plastic strap seats and backs. All are in good structural condition, all show cosmetic wear, norm...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Side Table for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round bronze side table with glass top by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features four patinated bronze tubing legs which attach the round frame of the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Cream Ceramic Garden Stool or Drink Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie off-white garden stool or drinks table. The sand colored ceramic stool or small outdoor table features trompe l'oeil s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern patio and garden furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern patio and garden furniture 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 patio and garden furniture 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 patio and garden furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original patio and garden furniture, popular names associated with this style include Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co., Brown Jordan, and John Salterini. 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 patio and garden furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $2,000.
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