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
Curtis Jere Raindrop Tree Vintage
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This patinated multi metal disk Curtis Jere life-size tree is weathered. The faux soil that is a resin/plastic and the pot that is metal makes the tree look...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Beautiful light patina with white and blue flecks. Simple and eleg...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
English Midcentury Lead Bird Bath Depicting a Shell with Squirrel and Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lead bird bath from the mid 20th century, with squirrel and bird sitting on a shell. Created in England during the midcentury period, this le...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
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. Excelle...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand-painted majolika parrot was designed by Josef Wackerle for the Porcelain Manufactory Nymphenburg in the early 20th century. It is one of the most loved fig...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
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
Italian mid-century modern outdoor micro-perforated wrought iron bench, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern outdoor micro-perforated wrought iron bench, 1950s.
Outdoor wrought iron bench with micro-perforated sheet metal seat and iron legs with a decorative patte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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. Excelle...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Italian mid-century four white wrought iron outdoor chairs with curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century four white wrought iron outdoor chairs with curls, 1960s.
Garden or outdoor chairs with armrests, entirely in curved white painted wrought iron rod, with micro-pe...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Climbing Vine Wall Planters, Possibly by Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of wrought iron climbing vine wall planters attributed to Woodard. Nicely restored in forest green powder coat.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Bulbous Fluted Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece French Classical concrete bulbous and fluted planter on stand.
Upper planter part has split in two at some point in it's...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Set of Three Dutch Terracota Planters Finished in White Crackled Glaze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three Dutch terracota low round planters finished in white crackled glaze finish.
PTMD stamped on bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Large Studio Pottery Fruit bowl by Mobach 1980's
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
The studio pottery fruit bowl is created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch ceramist Jaan Mobach at Mobach Studio Utrecht i...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and copper
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Denmark by Illums Bolighus
Dim...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Gilt Over Bronze Seahorse Door Stop or Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Sculpture of a seahorse - Gold over bronze. A stunning piece for the centerpiece of a table or room, or an addition to a seaside story in the garden or living space. Th...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Terracotta Asian Inspired Garden Stool Table or Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garden Stool of terracotta -also works well as a side table, martini or cigar table or as a stand... vibrant colors makes this a compliment to many settings outdoor or inside. An Asi...
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Willy Guhl for Eternit Stackable Planters Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare stackable planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Each one stamped on the bottom. Three yellow and three grey or concrete available. Planters have ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
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
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with a fish as a figure or for a fountain
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica figure of a boy with a fish is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figur...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
Brass and Copper Watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely brass and copper watering can - perfectly suited for watering inside plants or smaller outside plants and a compliment as a decorative piece,...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Metal Potted Plant Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury life-size potted plant or philodendron sculpture, handcrafted in metal with a stylized form and an acquired oxidized finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern white iron garden deck-chair or chaise longue, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white iron garden deck-chair or chaise longue, 1960s.
Deck chair or garden chaise longue, in white painted iron, with an adjustable structure, in fact it c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Studio Pop Brutalist Fantasy Figure Signed Ceramic Sculpture Capron Style
By Roger Capron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is a unique large brutalist ceramic sculpture Art Studio Pop Surrealist fantasy figure, in the style of Jean-Paul Bonnet who was a close collaborator with Roger Capron and his w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Large Modular Cast Aluminum Orange Yard Art Indoor Outdoor Playground Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modular in that this is three pieces of cast aluminum. Each has been sand blasted and powder coated. Measures 75" tall assembled.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
Majolica Garden Figure Figure of a boy with jug as a figure or for a fountain
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica figure of a boy with a jug is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figure...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern concrete Garden Dish Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, two matched pairs of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden dish planters in good condition.
Measures: Height - 11 inches W - 31.5 inches D n- 31.5 inches.
Height...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
1960s Mid-Century Desert Garden Wind Chime Clay+Copper by Paolo Soleri Arcosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clay chime with incised abstract designs, with clay clapper and copper fin. Designed by Paolo Soleri and hand-crafted at Arcosanti, c.1960. No discernible cracks, hairlines, or chips...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
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
Modernist Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture "Blue Angle" by Robert Brock
By Robert Brock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture "Blue Angle" by Robert Brock. Intricately designed,,precision welded and painted heavy steel rods,Truely amazing up close and in person.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fountain with Gilt Brass Swans and Weeping Willow
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian fountain with gilt brass swans and weeping willow, 1970s
This beautiful object can be used either to embellish a garden, or to enrich a spacious living ro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
Majolica Garden Figure Exotic Parrot Bird Figure
Located in München, Bavaria
This hand-crafted and hand painted majolica parrot is made in the studios of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. They create handmade figures in majolica techni...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Majolica
Monumental Modernist "Butterfly Chair" Iron Sculpture, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful standing Modernist sculpture made of Classic "Hardoy" iron chair frames, cut and welded, indoor /outdoor, purchased from high end Mid-Century estate, artist unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
70s Italian Couple Parrots Fibreglass Wall Sculpture, Garden Ornament, Colours
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning and amazing pair of fiberglass parrots, italian wall sculptures from the 70s
In very good condition for its use and time.
Of a extraord...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian mid century modern white iron round garden table with flower decor, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern white iron round garden table with flower decor, 1960.
Dining table in white painted iron with a perforated round top, under which there is a second smalle...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Massive 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. Incredible yellow patina and excellent v...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
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
Sculpture Stone Mother & Child Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, 28“ high, modernist, biomorphic, Mother & Child, stone sculpture, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This marble sculpture is equally striking displaye...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
1 Large Mid-Century Modern Fiber Concrete Architectural Planter by Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Large Swiss fiber concrete architectural planters / vases / urns / jardinières set on fiber concrete plinth bases. Priced and sold individually.
Refer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stacked Concrete Pagodas - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage MCM Stacked Concrete Pagodas - Set Of 2 highlights American Mid-Century Modern style with their sleek, geometric design and sturdy concrete construction. These unique pagodas add a touch of architectural elegance and vintage flair to any garden or outdoor space.
Smaller pagoda...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
2 Danish Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tools around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Danish Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tools around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Teak wood
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
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
Massive 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. Excellent patina and vintage c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mint Pair of Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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
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
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
Early 20th Century French Brass Water or Ironing Can with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unique piece acquired in Paris France. The brass ribbed can with a handle is actually a can to sprinkle clothing when ironing, however it makes a great garden watering can, or...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Architectural Pottery Bird Spa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery bird spa in rust color finish.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Handcrafted Vintage Artisan Wind Bell Ceramic and Wood Chime
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Handcrafted Vintage Artisan Wind Bell
Ceramic and wood chime
21.75 tall x 19 w x 5.25
Preowned Original vintage condition
See all images provided
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Leaf Design Tripod Planters in Gilt Patinated Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of patinated iron leafed planters / jardinières with tripod bases. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Nice design with three leaves standing up on ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl in a beautiful brick red color. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage condition. Manufactur...
Category
1960s 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
Tall Vintage Italian Tole Topiary, Mid-Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mid-century Italian tole topiary, a tall tree having three foliate balls with flowers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
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.