Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Cosanti, 1970's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell Wind Chime for Cosanti, 1970's. Stunning patina and Cosanti cypher with original kite. Comes with a chain, so it is ready to hang!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Bell 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri, circa 1960s. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark. Fantastic patina and a great sound.
23” L x 5” W x 5” D
Bell is 6” H
Chain is 16.5” L
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Large Thai Cast Bronze Buddha Garden Statue Verdigris Finish
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Thinly cast bronze with verdigris finish Buddha from Thailand. This piece was imported to the US in the 1970s and is perfect for the garden or home. Lightweight and easy to manage, w...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell. Nice original shape. Check out my other listings for two additional bells.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Dirk Wynants Parasol Umbrella For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dirk Wynants Parasol Umbrella For Cassina
Innovation through re-thinking the act of opening and closing the patio umbrella, making it even easier and more practical, as is the case with this accessory in the Cassina Outdoor collection.
Ideal for an outdoor living room as well as informal or elegant outdoor spaces, the patio umbrella combines the flat design aesthetic with a fan-opening system that allows it to be opened and closed horizontally rather than vertically.
The 360° swivel base, available with or without wheels and the fan-opening technology with fiberglass ribs ensure this is a dramatic outdoor accessory when it’s open and elegant and discreet when it’s closed.
STRUCTURE
In aluminum.
BASE
Aluminum and steel outdoor powder coated.
OUTDOOR FABRIC
100% acrylic, water repellent.
Innovation in a simple action, like that of opening and closing a patio umbrella. Cassina introduces a patio umbrella to its Outdoor collection. It has the classic square shape with cantilevered side arm and an endless array of positions. An object that combines the flat design aesthetic with the convenience of the fan-opening system thanks to which, the only one of its kind, it closes horizontally rather than vertically, a step ahead...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
$11,722 / item
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Bronze Bell Colly Soleri Commeroative Windbell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
As a tribute to his wife Colly Soleri, Paolo Soleri has created a unique commemorative bell. The windbell is split up into two sides and has a rich tone. To complete the piece, the b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Hour Glass Style Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece Modern French concrete hour glass style planter on stand with nice light even patina.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Stan Bitters Bird Houses in Glazed Ceramic, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent handmade bird houses of glazed lowlfier clay by Stan Bitters. The birdhouses are available in different colors.
The houses are a favourite with finches.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
Iron and steel Bertoia Style Sculpture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Mid century weathered steel and iron atomic age sculpture. In the style of Bertoia. Can be used indoor or outdoor.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
$1,062 / item
French Midcentury Faux-Bois Stone Basket with Scalloped Edge and Large Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faux-bois stone basket from the mid 20th century, with scalloped edges and distressed patina. Created in France during the midcentury period, this stone basket features a sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Hammered watering can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered watering can vienna around 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
Bamboo original condition
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell with a copper fin. Nice Original condition with a unique classic Soleri Chain/ Link Design. Check out my other 2 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Watering Can, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering can, Vienna, circa 1950s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Brass Watering Can Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass watering can vienna around 1960s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Unmatching Pair of Plant Stands or Jardinières in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two gilt wrought iron leafed planters on tripod bases. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Both standing on tripod bases. Different design, one with a triple leafed top and the other one with leafed crown shaped top. One shows its original gold leaf gilding and the other one a gilt patina finish in bronze-gilt tone.
Beautiful placed alone or as a part of a set with other planters in different sizes. To be used indoor or outdoor at your garden, patio or veranda decoration.
Measures:
The triple leafed plant stand is: 38 cm W x 32 cm D x 50 cm H
The other planter is: 35 cm x 33 cm D x 47 cm H
Pair of Iron Planters...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,721 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany with beautiful patina.
We have a second handmade watering can on offer, s...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco, mid century freestanding plant stand having a circular body, with three round pot holders, each 4 inches in diameter. Unusual modernist geome...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
A handmade 1970s terra cotta earthenware seahorse sculpture created by California studio potter Victoria Littlejohn. An early and uncommon piece from the artist. Cork backing with leather loop for wall hanging. Very good vintage condition. Unsigned.
Victoria Littlejohn is an American potter...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta, Art Glass, Cork
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany with beautiful patina.
We have a second handmade watering can on offer, s...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage condition. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
$5,500 / item
1950s Large White Swan Planters, France
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare matching pair of 1950s French life-size swan planters
In great condition, with wear commensurate with their age
Historical paint
Extremely hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
$3,461 / set
Mid-Century Whirligig Spinning Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning spinning garden ornament. This piece is huge - 8 feet tall - and is a calming, wise presence in any garden. The smooth spinning of the layered circles is certainly hypnotic ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Reclining Glazed Terracotta Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of very large reclining lions in terra-cotta from Italy. The pair are well suited for indoor or outdoor (preferably covered) - flanking a fireplace...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
Hammered Copper Watering can vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered Copper Watering can vienna around 1950s
Only Polished
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Pair Large Asian Brass Deer Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative Vintage Brass Stag Pair in reclining position.Perhaps mythological creatures, each recumbent with patterned saddles with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
$1,995 / set
Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl, for Eternit Schweiz AG.
An extra large Diablo hourglass shaped planter in wonderful original condition, with no chips, no cracks and no damages. It is very rare to find ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Hammered brass, copper can around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered brass, copper can around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Unusual model
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Italian Concrete "Cucciolo" of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Concrete "Cucciolo" of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with nicely worn patina.
This statue could become a set together with "Snow White" and "Brontolo" a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Monumental Cone Planter on Stand, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Willy Guhl cone planter with twisted iron base. Three triangular legs that each come to a point give this base a unique tripod desig...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bell Wind Chime by Jeff Cross
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful mid-century modern bronze bell or wind chime by Jeff Cross of Harmony Hollow Bells. Made in the 1960s. Similar in style to the architect Paolo Soleri. This double bell ha...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Round Copper Watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely vintage watering can, fully functional and ideal for the inside plants, a greenhouse area or your smaller garden plants... pretty enough ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Rare Lovely Brass and Copper Watering Can, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Lovely Brass and Copper Watering Can, 1950s Austria
As you can see in the photos, the jug has a few minor dents.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Conical Concrete Diable Planter by Willy Gulh, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss Mid-Century Modern conical concrete Diable planter or vase by Willy Gulh, 1950s
Diable model planter or vase, entirely in concrete, with conical base structure and containing ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with traces of red, turquoise and yellow paint and nicely weathered appearance. Introduce a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of nostalgia into your garden with this set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments. A testament to the charm and allure of simpler times, these captivating mushrooms flaunt traces of red, turquoise, and yellow paint, embodying a spirit that is both playful and timeless.
Each mushroom in this charismatic trio presents a unique size, thoughtfully curated to imbue your garden with a delightful sense of natural irregularity. The gentle arch of the mushroom caps combines with the sturdiness of the concrete, evokes a tender balance between grace and resilience.
As if kissed by time itself, the mushrooms boast a beautifully weathered appearance. The faded hues of red, turquoise, and yellow paint dance across their surfaces, whispering stories of sunny days and gentle rains. These traces of color are like echoes of laughter and joy, remnants of the garden parties and gentle mornings they have witnessed.
Position these endearing mushrooms amidst the flourishing foliage, where they can engage in hushed conversations with the flowers, or let them grace a pathway, guiding wanderers with their gentle charm. These ornaments are not just decorative pieces; they are carriers of dreams and small wonders...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Large Vintage-Style Wooden Cage: Replica of Gaudi's "El Capricho" in Comillas
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your decor with the grandeur of this large vintage-style wooden cage, a meticulous replica inspired by Gaudí's iconic "El Capricho" house in Comillas. Crafted with high-quali...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Vintage Stan Bitters Hans Stumpf Hose Pot California Modern c. 1970's
By Stan Bitters
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century, California Modern garden hose pot, by noted potter Stan Bitters, for Hans Stumpf, circa 1970's. This example is in very fine, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
French Maroon Concrete Mushroom Garden Sculpture, 1960s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French hand-painted concrete mushroom stool or garden sculpture featuring a maroon top and small decorative mushrooms along the green-accented base. This piece of garden deco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
French Painted Garden House for Gerbils or Small pets circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of two garden houses for little pets. This can be kept in the house or be placed in the garden.
It his composed of two little houses from which the fart can access a whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Hand Painted Glazed Italian Terra Cotta Swan Planter Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental terra cotta swan from Italy. The piece is a wonderful addition to the garden or lanai. Made of dense material and able to withstand the elements. Works well as a centerpiece as well. The 15"x15"x8deep vessel on top easily holds flower, plants or floating flowers - could also work to hold magazines or craft supplies...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
Sun Screen by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Stan Bitters sun screen made from strips of fired unglazed clay. Each strip is approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inch wide and they vary in length. The individ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit large handkerchief elephant ear concrete planter with loss to edge
Loss to one wave of the rim, shown clearly in the images. Will sit snugly against a wall an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mint Pair of Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planters
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a rare pair of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planters with conical hollow stands for the dish shaped planters. Stamped numbers 1 84 068 inside the bowl.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Hammered copper Watering Can, VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin, Germany around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered copper Watering Can, VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin, Germany around 1960s
Copper hammered
Polished and stove enameled
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Leaf Design Tripod Plant Stand in Gilt Patinated Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Tripod Planter / Jardinière in Patinated Metal.
Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Nice design with three leaves standing up on a tripod leafed b...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Swiss Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure features a simple elongated base topped by a raised semicircular arch that peaks at a de...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Multi-Color Bronze Bell / Wind Chime
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti.
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-color pigmented fin. Early production with attractive colors ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Stan Bitters Bird Bath, 1970s USA
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hanging bird bath by noted Californian ceramicist, Stan Bitters. Plastic cords are attached at three points on the dish and meet in a clay disk at the middle of the cords. Each plastic cord is adorned with a clay ball and a cast clay bird at each base. Bath has an inviting blue glazed interior where the water is held. Good condition as shown. Matching bird feeder available in separate listing.
As a pioneer of the organic modernist craft movement in the 1960s, Bitters has been producing rough-hewn ceramic birdhouses...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Plastic
Vintage Coastal Cast Iron Flamingos - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a whimsical touch of coastal charm to your décor with this stunning pair of vintage cast iron flamingos. Crafted with lifelike detailing, these elegant sculptures capture the bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
$1,850 / set
Large and Whimsical Cast Stone Windmill Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage cast stone windmill garden sculpture with window, doorway and faux patches of worn casing revealing the brick superstructure below. The conical roo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone, Copper
Rare Brass Watering Can, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Brass Watering Can, 1950s Austria
As you can see in the photos, the jug has a small dent.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
1960s Pacific Stoneware Art Pottery Birdie Wind Chime
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Fabulous Vintage Pacific Stoneware Colorful Bird Red Wind Chime Oregon
Patio Outdoor Decor
17.75 h x 5.25 w x 3.5 d
Unrestored orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Pottery
1970s Hand Painted Art Pottery Cat Wind Chime
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Decorative Outdoor Pottery Art Cat Wind Chime
21 h x 5.5 w x 3.5 d
Preowned vintage unrestored, refer to listed images.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Pottery
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with red and black tops and nicely weathered appearance. Envelop your garden in a veil of enchantment with this set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments. Conjuring up images of fairytale...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite ridged planter by Willy Guhl. Concrete planter in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
Heavy cast cement Tiki totem sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast in cement Tiki totem statue. Remnants of old paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
$1,800 Sale Price
21% Off
A set of 5 Studio Stonehouse Cotswold Planters This is a good large set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A set of 5 Studio Stonehouse Cotswold Planters
This is a good large set, 5 in all, the planters are round and they have drainage hole at the centre,...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper, Bronze
French Painted Concrete Woman Statuette Classical Style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French concrete little statue white painted. This woman statuette has been patinated by years in a garden. The attitude and dress of the woman depicted are typical of the Roman era. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Colossal Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Gorgeous speckled patina and e...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mid-century Modern garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern garden ornaments 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 garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garden ornaments, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, Eternit, Paolo Soleri, and Stan Bitters. 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $19,500 while the average work can sell for $1,751.
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Antique Garden Arbor
Antique Jockey Hitching Post
Antique Staddle Stones
Austin And Seeley
Bird Bath Iron
Cast Iron Jockey
Cast Iron Patio Lanterns
Garden Angels
Hitching Post Jockey
Lawn Ornament
Outdoor Garden Obelisk