Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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
Planter in silver-plater and gold brass
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Surprising planter in gold and silver brass, with 4 aluminum 'cache-pots', 3 outside and 1 inside
1950s design
Height 140cm
diameter 60cm
Free shipping to Paris, to your place or ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
Marilyn Kay Austin Leaf Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery with glazing and leaf pattern by David Cressey. This example, features a rounded square shape and all o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Italian White Porcelain Floor Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla, 1965s
Located in MIlano, IT
Porcelain floor planter by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla, 1965s
Large floor planter in white porcelain stoneware, composed of two separable pie...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Porcelain
Model T-102 Planter by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model T-102 Planter by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA
Black Matte Glaze
H 21" x D 11"
FDV11361
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Thrown Glazed Planter with Water Catch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware table planter with water catch. The planter features a glazed exterior in cream and blue tones that tapers towards the bottom with an attached glazed water catc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Architectural Pottery Stoneware Tulip Planter or Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful stoneware tulip planter by Architectural Pottery. This AP-3200 planter has a slender body with a rounded lip that curves at the top of the piece. Architectural Pottery co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Oversized Inverted Pyramid Planters on Iron Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dramatic oversized pyramid-shaped stainless steel planters on iron stands. Large scale planters are perfect for small trees or large tropical plants. Very modern in style but still c...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron, Stainless Steel
Pair of 1960's Vintage Mexican Folk Art Terracotta Head Face Planter Plant Pots
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and collectable pair of Mexican circa 1960’s hand painted terracotta larger planter pots
A very good...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
$2,882 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage English Midcentury Stone Planter with Textured Finish and Aged Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English stone planter from the mid 20th century, with textured finish and moss. Created in England during the midcentury, this stone pl...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
White Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Metal Flower Jardinières 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage white metal flower jardinières was made of perforated sheet metal. The white flower jardinières are carefull...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Sheet Metal
$2,466 Sale Price / set
20% Off
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Large Ombre Glazed Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large ceramic bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for Earthgender. The planter has an ombre glazed interior and exterior ranging in colors of purple, pink and blue w...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Spøttrup Danish Mid Century Rosewood Planter, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Spøttrup Danish mid century rosewood planter - pair
Each planter measures: 21 wide x 15 deep x 14.5 inches high
All pieces of furnit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Large Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your garden or interior space with the iconic Willy Guhl Mouchoir Planter. Renowned for its innovative design and timeless appeal,...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Green Planter Stool
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century green planter stool
This stool measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 17 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Plastic
David Cressey "Solar" Stoneware Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Solar" planter designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's 1960s Pro/Artisan Collection. The unglazed stoneware planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened lip and fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. The i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Achille Castiglioni Albero Plant Stand Produced by Zanotta in Italy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Albero plant stand designed by Achille Castiglioni. Produced by Zanotta in Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Mobach Planters Cream White
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Set of four large studio pottery planters in different sizes created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch cera...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Crimson And Cobalt Sparkle Planter
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world.
Each piece is hand thrown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay
Marble Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Marble Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Marble
Architectural Pottery Medium Black Tulip Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black glaze tulip planter by Architectural Pottery. This AP-3203 planter has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the piece. Architectural Pottery...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
$3,500 / item
1960’s Vintage Large Ceramic Earthenware Vase
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large vintage earthenware vase, this dates from circa 1960s. It’s hard to get a sense of the scale in the photos, but this...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Kazuko Matthews Ceramic Glazed Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter by American ceramicist, Kazuko Matthews. This planter features a layered brush stroke glaze in brown, cream and olive tones. Signed by the artist.
Dime...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Two-Tier Stone Planter from Switzerland Attributed to Swiss Designer Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large two-tier cast stone planter from Switzerland. This unique stacked planter from the mid-20th century is attributed to Swiss artist Willy Guhl. It h...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone
Architectural Pottery Black Tulip Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black glaze tulip planter by Architectural Pottery. This AP-3206 planter has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the piece. Architectural Pottery...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
$4,500 / item
Dark Brown French Vintage Indoor Decorative Planter Swirled Cane Vase - A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Dark Brown Finish decorative indoor planters in swirled cane into this cone shaped Vessel.
Coming from a famous Florist in Paris, France.
Th...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cane
Beige Indoor Decorative Planter Swirled Cane Vase, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Beige Finish decorative indoor planters in swirled cane into this cone shaped Vessel.
Coming from a famous Florist in Paris, France...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cane
Hand Thrown Speckle Glazed Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter. This planter features a golden brown and yellow speckle glaze both on the exterior and interior. The planter tapers towar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Parisian Two Tier Iron Florist Stand, circa 1910
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding Parisian two tier florist rack in original condition. In iron strap metal at over twelve feet in length. Decorative and practical in a wonderful flaky green paint.
Fra...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
$1,262 Sale Price
20% Off
Marilyn Kay Austin Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter in gold by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery. This example, features a rounded square shape. The golden glaze can be found both inside and o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Sand Urn for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection. This planter has a soft olive green speckle glazed exterior and interior. The top of the planter has slig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Rimmed Sunburst Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand thrown stoneware planter, circa 1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This hand thrown planter...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Vase Planter by Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous rounded glazed planter in gold by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery. This example, called the floor vase, has an al...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey "Leaf" Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bowl-shaped planter by David Cressey for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery with Cressey’s signature Leaf pattern and ochre glaze. This bowl planter has a wide rou...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Bowl Planters in Bisque by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bowl Planters in Bisque by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA
H 9" x D 16.5"
FDV11374
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Original Mid-Century Flower Stand, Beech, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Mid-Century flower stand from the mid-20th century was made in Czechoslovakia. Crafted from beech wood, it has undergone a surface restoration, including revitalized polish and ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Paint
Brutalist planter, Willy Guhl for Eternit. Switzerland, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular planter produced by the company "Eternit" in the 1960s, made of fiber cement, perfect for outdoor designs. Good original condition, with patina and marks that only the pa...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Model 4002 Pro/Artisan Planter by Marilyn Kay Austin for AP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 4002 Planter by Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan Collection, Midcentury, USA
Off-White Matte Glaze
H 23.5" x D 12"
FDV11376
*Wear consistent with age...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl Vintage Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl worked with a mixture of cement and asbestos from Eternit. The lightweight material was groundbreaking, uncompromising form and structure with an emphasis on functionality. These beautiful tilted planters...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Composition
$3,740 / set
Large Purple Egg Planter by Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulously large, rounded glazed planter in 'Eggplant' by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery. This example, called the floor vase or egg planter...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Asked Kjersgaard Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modernist Planter
Located in Westport, CT
Asked Kjersgaard rosewood /exotic wood Mid-Century Modernist planter, original black painted metal liner.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Planter by Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, 1908
Located in Brussels, BE
Planter by Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908
This item is made out of Cardboard.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Softwood
Willy Guhl planter 1st edition brazilian white concrete circa 1950 pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Willy Guhl fibroconcrete brazilian white circa 1950 pair of planters signed ETERNIT.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Robert Maxwell Incised Studio Pottery Planter with Flared Lip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown studio pottery planter by California ceramics artist Robert Maxwell, c.1970s. This example has a tulip shape that flares at the lip. It is decorated with Maxwell's signat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Architectural Pottery "Jet" Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black glaze tulip planter by Architectural Pottery. This AP-3100 planter has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Piece, Andre Baud, Vallauris c. 1950
By André Baud
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional decorative piece with generous dimensions.
Satin black and white glazes with a vibrant yellow interior characterise the universe of this Artist with sobriety and simplic...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Model T-102 Planter by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model T-102 Planter by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA
White Matte Glaze
H 20" x D 10.75"
FDV-M013
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
2 Small Spindle or Diabolo Planter Designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
2 Small spindle or diabolo planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl
The price is for one
Two are available.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Model T-103 Planter by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model T-103 Planter by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA
White Matte Glaze
H 15.75" x D 21.25"
FDV-M014
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
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 15.75" x D 10.5"
FDV-K009B
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ming Wooden Planters with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Ming planters with brass hardware. Planters are in good vintage condition with visible wear from age and use.
Dimensions:
24"sq x 18"t.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
$2,400 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Bamboo Plant Holder circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bamboo plant holder circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bamboo
Architectural Pottery "PMC-14" Speckled Stoneware Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylindrical stoneware planter for Architectural Pottery. The "PMC-14" planter has two ribbed details, one near the top of the planter and one near the bottom. The planter has a round...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell Sunburst Studio Chalice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown studio pottery planter by California ceramicist Robert Maxwell, c.2004. The chalice shape is incised with Maxwell's signature sunburst design. The interior of the planter...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Two Modernist Lacquered Metal Planters , circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two modernist lacquered metal planters , circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
$2,134 / item
Steel Tree Stand
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully designed and sturdy, heavy tree stand made solid steel with a black patina. This stand can accommodate a tree of up to 20 feet in height.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Steel
$4,800
Italian Futurist Planter by La Casa dell'Arte
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A planter with bold polychromed decoration and three stepped levels, each separate and sealed from the one below.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Model CP-17 "Tire" Planter in Bisque by John Follis for Architectural Pottery
By John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model CP-17 "Tire" Planter in Bisque by John Follis for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA
H 10.75" x D 16.75"
FDV11375
*Wear consistent with age and use. One small drainage h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Planters in Fiber Cement by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of planters, model "oreille d'éléphant" was made of fiber cement by Willy Guhl (1915-2004) in the 1950's.
« Willy Guhl was an inventor, an experimenter, a resercher and a visionary. Despite that, he did not get lost in utopia. He reveals himself to be pragmatic almost a genius. » Robert Haussman
Willy Guhl was part of these historical designers historiques who have contributed to the international reputation of the Swiss design. He was one of the big representative of Neo-Functionalism.
From a carpenter father, he follows a furniture maker formation in the Kunstgewerbeschule of Zurich – School of applied arts of Zurich here he teaches from 1941 -, and becomes the director of the interior architecture department 10 years after. He leads in the late 1940's pionneer reaserches in the plastic furniture field. He develops then a knowledge about moulding technical that we allow him to reveal himself by transposing them on a new material : the Eternit, also called fibercement, which he is one of the first to use in Europe.
The Eternit is a kind of cement reinforce by asbestos and with a fiber texture which allows to create audacious pieces with new shapes. It takes the aspect of larges slabs to which it is possible to give a shape as long as they are not dried. Produced in the origin for the industry, it's a cheap material with an important resistance, so perfectly adapted for the fabrication of external furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
$3,201 / set
Mid-century Modern planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern planters and jardinieres 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 planters and jardinieres created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern planters and jardinieres 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 planters and jardinieres, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, Eternit, Architectural Pottery, and David Cressey. 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 planters and jardinieres differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $36,500 while the average work can sell for $1,796.
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Monumental Bronze Planter
Willy Guhl Cone Planter
Willy Guhl Planter Elephant
Anduze Urn
Cone Concrete Planters
Conical Willy Guhl
Cressey Pot