Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
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
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide.
Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details.
Whole length: 8...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Patinated Iron Chaise Lounges by Mario Papperzini for Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of patinated iron garden chaise lounges or daybeds designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini.
The lounges feature an aged patina with an iconic design ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Iron Mesh Chair, 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
Very fine and delcate iron mesh chair. For Interior or garden. A great looking piece of furniture as sculpture art object. Circa 1950. Look at all pictures and read condition report ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic patio and garden mid-century dining suite designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The rare set consists of four dining armchairs and one dining table square shaped. T...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Meer, VAN
Willy Guhl Monumental Chalice Style Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960s.
This is a monumental mid century concrete planter by Willy Guhl. This chalice like design is one of his bes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade For Cassina
A painstaking architectural composition, an artist’s design puzzle made for the interior decor of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Meadowcraft Greek Key Wrought Iron Bar Cart, 1950's
By Salterini
Located in Rochester, NY
Meadowcraft greek key wrought iron two tier rolling bar cart / serving cart in original condition from estate. Circa 1950. Measures 50" w x 28" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Side Table att to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design mid century vintage garden, patio, poolside table, constructed of wrought iron, with a metal mesh top. The table is in very good, original, clean, and ready to u...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Planter with Coaster for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit is an iconic example of Mid-Century Modern garden design. Crafted from durable fiber cement, it features a distinctive f...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Douglas Deeds Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Architectural Fiberglass, c. 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fiberglass and mosaic tiles lounge chairs that can be used indoors or outdoors by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass (also known as Architectural Pottery). Fabricat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Fiberglass
Pair of Salterini Lily Pad Nesting Side Tables designed by John Salterini 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This iconic pair of wrought iron Lilly Pads were designed in the 1960s by John Salterini . The tables are very versatile and can be used as side tables,accent tables or in the garden...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Robert Maxwell Stoneware Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Robert Maxwell Cermaix Pot with contrasting glaze. The pot has no chips or cracks; it has been drilled for water drainage.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles / Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö and designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Very practical yet stand out as sculptural pie...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Mario Papperzini & Manufactured by Amalfi, USA 20th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 8 dining chairs designed by Mario Papperzini and manufactured in the United States in the 1980's or earlier.
The chairs where originally manufactured by Salterini b...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. 1960s
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cascading Travertine Pedestal or Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cascading travertine pedestal or table. Beautiful mid-century Italian design, circa the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
large architectural PLANTER conical shape willy guhl eternit plant pot 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Mannheim, DE
1950's plant pot designed by Swiss architects Willy Guhl and Anton Bee in 1951. It is made of stone grey fiber cement.
For outdoor use only!
Dimensions in cm:
Height 25.5 cm, diame...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Italian 1970s "Torchon" Ring Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Torchon Ring Wrought Iron Andirons
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Metal Strap Patio Set att. to Woodard c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 5 pc wrought iron and metal strap Patio, Poolside, Garden dining set attributed to Russell Woodard, for the Woodard Manufacturing Company, circa 1950/60's. The set includ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monumental 1960s Gainey Olive Green Speckle Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 1960s Gainey Olive Green Speckle Glazed Ceramic Planter.
Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Neoclassical Vintage Dining Chairs for Patio / Outdoor, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Great set of four classically designed patio / outdoor armchairs. Well made, sturdy, but not too hard to move around. An easy care, visually pleasing design in the most pe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle with raised abstract design made of cast bronze. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany.
A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of Twelve Mario Papperzini Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of twelve Amalfi style iron patio and garden dining chairs made in the manner of Mario Papperzini. The set consists of all armchairs with neoclassical style lattice inset ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
Beautiful and sculptural lever handles (9.7cm) in solid brass by Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen which was bui...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1970s Electric Fireplace Black Freestanding Cone Darth Vader Helmet Malm/Preway
By Preway
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Freestanding faux fireplace, equipped with a set of plastic logs, lights, and an electric heater, all in original working condition. When turned on, the fireplace creates a light eff...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Rare Mid-Century Mobach Ceramic Trough Planter
By Mobach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century green and brown mottled Mobach planter. This signed heavy, large, linear ceramic trough floats on two full-width angled feet. We rarely see Mobach Ceramics this large! In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Rattan Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo / rattan umbrella stand, tall planter or paper bin. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Round shape hand woven rattan structure with...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Willy Guhl "Vasque" Cement Planter for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s "Vasque" cement planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter has a large wide bowl with pedestal base. Guhl (1915-2004), a Swiss modernist design pioneer, created iconic...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Cement Planter in the Style of Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century planter in the manner of Willy Guhl. Rounded base with scalloped edges gives an organic modern silhouette. Heavy patina shows color variations and mossy green patches t...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Marilyn Kay Austin Model-4002 Pro Artisan Planter for AP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marilyn Kay Austin Model-4002 Pro Artisan Planter for AP
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Janus Et Cie Iron Group With Lounge Chairs, Ottomans And Table
By Janus et Cie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A five piece Garden Furniture group from the iconic outdoor furniture creators Janus et Cie. The frames in finely crafted Iron with good weight and a solid feel feature grid slat bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Restauration Hardware Cast Aluminum Klismos Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 2 benches available.
Cast aluminum 3 seater bench designed and manufactured by Restoration Hardware.
The bench has a beautiful klismos shape resembling the ancient Greek de...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of sculptural planters was designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in the mid-20th century. Crafted from fiber cement, these biomorphic planters feature an organic, und...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Large Vintage Jardiniere Pot, Italian, Terracotta, Outdoor, Garden Planter, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage jardiniere pot. An Italian, terracotta outdoor garden planter, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Of superb prop...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 36 Planter / Hallway Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: Vinde Mobelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35.75" wide x 13" deep x 22" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Abstract Modernist Design, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An unusual square push-pull door handle made of patinated bronze featuring a raised modernist design of overlapping loosely geometric shapes. 20th century design, found in Germany.
...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Steel End Tables by Mario Papperzini for Amalfi Furniture, USA 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of patio side or end tables designed by Mario Papperzini and manufactured in the United States in the 1980's or earlier by Amalfi furniture...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Modernist Double Entry Door Asymmetrical
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRWEDA Radial walnut and starburst.
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced double doors for 60" wide entrances to...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century aluminum "CIMT" facade panel by Jean Prouvé for Campus Scientifique De La Doua in Lyon, France 1950s. In good vintage and original condition.
Dimensions: H: 170 cm...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Traditional Spanish Set of Two Vintage Metal Mortar and Pestle, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two vintage metal mortar and pestile. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Green Floral Cast Iron Garden Bistro Patio Dining Set
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of timeless romance to your outdoor space with this vintage cast iron bistro set, featuring two ornate chairs and a matching round tab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Mid-20th Century French steel armchair features steel slats that form the seat and seat back. The seat rests on legs made of two opposing ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist Single Entry Door Built to Order in Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRWEFSW Sunburst door.
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced and size can be varied for each order from 14" to 56" wide and up to 126" tall. Model shown is a starburst design 36" wide and 83" tall.
The first 8 images show this model with marine aluminum and the crescent handle. Other photos show interior and exterior, master bedroom and closet doors we build.
Highest quality construction with the best hinges, woods and hardware that can be used. All hand made.
Model shown has the additional Model 920B crescent handle from Hager and is inclusive for the ultimate atomic starburst.
We build elegant custom interior and exterior passage and entry doors with a Mid-Century Modern style. Pictured is an exterior entrance door 85" tall and 45" wide and because our doors are individually crafted they can be customized to meet any requirement for use as an interior or exterior door, single or double. They can be produced with all manner of hardware for commercial applications if needed which includes being fire-rated. All sales include pre-hung jambs and units are ready to be installed on-site.
Our doors are built superior to any production line series and all are handmade with no two the same.
Featured above our midcentury Starburst design with solid half inch by quarter inch solid brass bar raised over walnut on both sides of the door. The first 7 photos show this model door and the other photos show other doors we have produced in other configurations and finishes. We offer color blocking in any color desired or wood including oak, walnut, rosewood etc. and the bars can be produced from either brass, aluminum, colored aluminum or wood (walnut, ash, etc).
Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, keyed entry knobs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest.
Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following:
- A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles.
- Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce.
- A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror.
- A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light.
- A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting).
- A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set).
The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Italian Midcentury Pair Handles Solid Brass Made in Italy Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Midcentury pair handles solid brass made in Italy Gio Ponti style, 1950s.
GPB production in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced for doors from 56" to 78" wide and from 79" to 120". All doors exceeding 96" will be custom quoted. See our other listings for custom doors and single door kits also.
Brass or Stainless Steel. Brass is warrantied for 1 year with a finish applied and is for interior use. You can request "living finish" for brass with no coating that will patina with age and use for interior or exteriors. Stainless Steel can be used on interiors or exteriors and has a natural finish that will last decades, but is warrantied for 5 years.
In 2015 we started building the modern Mid-Century Modern sunburst door reimagined with solid brass bars or stainless steel. We are now offering a hardware door kit that will allow you to install these modernist bars on any interior or exterior flush...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1990s. The planters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and mea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Heroic Sunburst Style Doors after Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed after the incredible work of Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespe, these doors are designed after the 'Heroic Sunburst' doors, which now fetch tens of thousands of dollars...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Vintage French Turned Column Screw Plinth, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A French plinth with a turned column stem, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs.
The plinth form most probably dates from the early 20th Ce...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Italian Design Coat Hooks by VECA C1970s - 4 available
By VECA
Located in Trensacq, FR
Italian design coat hooks from Veca C1970. Attractive blue glass on a chromed frame with a mirrored back plate. Part of a selection of accessories a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Metal Outdoor Furniture Set- 3 Pieces
By Salterini
Located in Cordova, SC
This three piece outdoor furniture set is a timeless piece of furniture. Composed of durable metal that has been primed and painted and ready to be used on your porch or in your gard...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, Russell Woodard, Eternit, and Woodard Furniture Co.. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $1,078,195 while the average work can sell for $1,887.
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