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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

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 Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Rectangular Cement Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage rectangular cement tray circa 1960-1979. Two trays available. Sold individually and priced $1,600 each.
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Rectangular Cement Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage rectangular cement tray circa 1960-1979. Two trays available. Sold individually and priced $1,600 each.
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Model L-20 Planter by Malcolm Leland for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model L-20 Planter by Malcolm Leland for Architectural Pottery, Midcentury, USA H 20” X D 13.75” FDV10905 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Model CP-17 "Tire" Planter in Bisque by John Follis for Architectural Pottery
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

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

Mathieu Matégot mid-century metal plant rack produced in France 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful plant stand designed by famous French designer Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s. This plant stand is made of finely woven metal, which...
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

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

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 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

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

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

Mid-Century Eternit Concrete Bowl Planter, Tripod Base, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round concrete bowl planter / fiber cement saucer flower pot with a nice white iron tripod stand from the 1950s by Eternit of Switzerland. In good condition in original s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete, Metal, Iron

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

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

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Stoneware “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unglazed stoneware bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell's 1970's collaboration, Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip with a dark speckle glazed interior, an in...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Black Glazed Ceramic Planter By Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian architect and industrial designer Angelo Mangiarotti was extremely productive during his eclectic career and left few disciplines within his field untouched. Ranging within t...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Cast Iron French Jardiniere
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The pair of vintage cast iron french jardiniere is a sturdy planter with a captivating copper patina. It's both durable and elegant, making it an ideal addition to any garden or out...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Large Stoneware Planter David Cressey
Located in Oakland, CA
Large stoneware garden planter by Robert Maxwell and David Cressey for Earthgender Ceramics of Southern California during the 1960s. Having a rich brown textural ceramic body with in...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice tall California design 10" ceramic planter in the style of Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crac...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Oversized Thai Black Glazed Ceramic Planter with Brown Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage black glazed ceramic Thai planter from the Mid-20th century with brown accents. Created in Thailand during the Midcentury period, this large planter features a c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large Round Willy Guhl Jardiniere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic Willy Guhl conical planter. Stunning example of his work with lovey patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Plant Stand - Aqua
Located in Ontario, CA
House plants are one of the hottest home accessories🪴 - *Limited Stock Run, once they are gone that's it!* Level up your plant game with a standing planter. Our Plant Stand is a ti...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Conical Jardinieres with Iron Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of very unusual conical planters in customized iron stands.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Mid Century Modern Round White Strapped Metal Plant Stand after Russell Woodard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite mid-century modern round plant stand. A fun piece for any outdoor sitting area or any space with lots of light! This piece is created from metal and features three twisted m...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Brown Textured Gainey AC-12 Planter
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A beautiful example of the classic Gainey Ceramics AC-12 planter. Sporting a textured brown glaze. In excellent vintage condition. Planter is 12.5” deep 12.5” wide And 11” tall Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Hex Planter by BZippy Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
XXL Hex planter by BZippy Studio BZIPPY clay goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions with variations in glazes depending on the high ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Trio of Authentic Modernist Spindel Planters by Willy Guhl - Sold as a Set
Located in Austin, TX
A fine trio of Mid-Century Modern hour-glass shaped spindel planter pots or urns of composition cement - in varying heights - for an indoor or outdoor garden, garden room, or terrace...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Composition

20th Century French Glazed Purple Terracotta Pot, Flower Planter
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large early 20th Century terracotta planter from the Southwest of France. Purple glazed with drips. A beautiful garden ornament or jardiniere, perfect for use outdoors or inside. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Willy Guhl Triangular Tooth Planters (multiple available)
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautifully shaped triangular Tooth planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. (three available, price per piece). Made from fiber cement, the planters are lightweight and durable in a...
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Other

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
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 Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Swiss Jardiniere on Stand, Small
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cool Mid-Century Modern planter on pedestal. Grace and Style!
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Small Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautifully shaped handkerchief planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. (two available, price per piece). Made from fi...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Other

Small Planter or Vase Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great California humble design. Manufactured by Architectural Pottery USA, Los Angeles. This design came in three sizes -small, medium and large. A rare find. A survivor. Bisque c...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Willy Guhl rectangular planter 1st edition brazilian white concrete circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible set of four Willy Guhl rectangular planter in fibro concrete
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Gainey AC-8 Matte Black Planter Pot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Gainey AC-8 matte black diminutive cylinder planter pot. Incised USA AC-8 on the underside. Clean original condition with minor evidence of use wear, small flea bites at bottom rim. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Paint

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...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Thrown Studio Ceramic Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown studio pottery planter. This example has a flared lip and round body. It is decorated with with a two tone sand and cinnamon speckled glaze all over. The interior showcas...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Large Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planter
Located in New Orleans, LA
2 available
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Shaped Planter bu Willy Guhl for Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
One of the iconic design of Willy Guhl for Eternit: the diabolo shaped planter. This smaller version has a wonderful patina.
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Vintage Beech Bentwood Standing Planter, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category

1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

John Follis White-Glazed Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White bisque planter by John Follis for Architectural Pottery, USA. This example has a soft rounded bowl shape. A perfect size for a table top or shelf. Dimensions 7" diameter x 4" ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

1970s French Concrete Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage concrete planter from France, produced circa 1970. Design of the mid-century produced forms so timeless they seem obvious to us now — this chic planter being a good example...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Mid Century Mathieu Mategot oval planter, white metal mesh, circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Mathieu Mategot oval planter, white metal mesh, untouched, in original condition, circa 1950's
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Willy Guhl Tilt Planter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic Willy Guhl planter with beautiful patina inside and out.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
Located in Houston, TX
Tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. Two available (see last picture) and priced individually at $1,400 each.
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

La Gardo Tackett White Cylinder Planter for Architectural Pottery C-12
Located in Oakland, CA
White ceramic cylinder planter designed by La Gardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery of Southern California circa 1950s and 60s, this model is called the C-12. With simple clean lin...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bronze Resin Square Planters by Forms and Surfaces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern bronze resin square planters manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. These planters are manufactured by the well-known company Forms and Surfaces...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Especially unique in that the base matches the top with pointed facets. Great vintage condi...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Large Round Saucer Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl (1915-2004): Saucer Planter. Manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland; fiber-reinforced concrete with drilled drain hole to center, with metal stand. Stamped serial number on ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Large 'Expressive' Planter David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great California design. From the estate / collections of the late Peter Loughrey, the founder of Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA). Made with Cressey's own reduction fired stonewa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong and has a beautiful patina throughout. 1960s. Three available, listed separately.
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

1940s Basket Mahogany Wood Woven Palm Michael Van Beuren Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Basket in mahogany wood and woven palm. Made in Mexico Unmarked Attributed to Michael Van Beuren of Domus in Mexico of Bauhaus tradition. Great as a planter. It appears the ori...
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Seagrass, Mahogany, Natural Fiber

John Follis for Architectural Pottery CP-17 Tire Planter on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bisque planter by John Follis for Architectural Pottery. This example has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the piece. It rests on original wood cross base...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

David Cressey Glazed Pro/Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey Pro/Artisan collection Planter for Architectural Pottery. This stoneware planter has a sienna yellow glazed interior and exterior. The top of the planter has slightly b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
Located in Houston, TX
Tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. Two available (see last picture) and priced individually at $1,400 each.
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

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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