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
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Galerie Lacloche, 'Helicoid' staircase, aluminum, rubber, France, design 1964, production 1960s
This striking staircase with a rubber step surface is called the 'He...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Gio Ponti Cherrywood Boiserie Panels from Hotel Royal, Naples 1955
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of unique Gio Ponti wood panels from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955.
Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi.
cherrywood
thick edge with owl's beak
these pi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cherry
Ugo Trevisan Mid-Century Modern Italian Fireplace in Embossed Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ugo Trevisan, fireplace, copper, iron, stone, Italy, 1960s
This Italian fireplace, designed by Ugo Trevisan, emerges as a monumental creation, characterized by its peculiar presence...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
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 so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Cast Bronze Wind Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast bronze sculptural wind bell with great patina by artist, architect and visionary, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made at his Cosanti studio in Arizona by the artist who originally...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
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 table topped with glass. Crafted in a t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
Italian 1970s "Torchon" Ring Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Torchon Ring Wrought Iron Andirons
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Set of Six 1940s Iron & Steel Garden Patio Bistro Cafe Chairs by Francois Carré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upgrade your outdoor seating with this set of six 1940s Iron & Steel Garden Patio Bistro Cafe Chairs by Francois Carré. Newly powder coated in a beautiful garden green, these chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Mid Century Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Bell 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark. Fantastic patina and a great sound. All original parts from the 1960s.
23” L x 5” W x 5” D
Bell ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s
A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
MBM Arquitectes (Martorell, Bohigas, Mackay) Fireplace in Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
MBM Arquitectes (Josep Maria Martorell i Codina, Oriol Bohigas i Guardiola, and David Mackay), fireplace, cast iron, Spain, circa 1970
Founded in Barcelona in 1951 by Josep Martorel...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Outdoor Roda Eden Sofa Module Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni
By RODA, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Eden is a large, comfortable outdoor sofa, suitable for moments of total relaxation, generous in form and especially in the depth and thickness of the cushions.
The base is made of teak, in the Weather Resistant white colored finish, a fresh and innovative proposal that enhances the naturalness of wood and increases its resistance to atmospheric agents. The backrests in painted steel with have a padded belt weaving that enriches the sofa giving a soft a relaxing touch.
Order as is:
Frame: Milk / powder coated stainless steel
Structure: Powder coated stainless steel backrest with padded belts
Legs: Aged teak
Fabric: A03 grass / sky
Decor Pillow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Entrance Door Custom Built
Located in South Charleston, WV
Custom made to your specifications. As shown 96" x 42". Can be produced in Teak, Walnut, Oak, Ash, etc.
We produce custom made doors primarily for entrances and can produce doors as ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut, Ash, Oak, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage Monumental Ceramic Glazed Coastal Flamingo Figurines-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Striking pair of large vintage ceramic flamingo figurines by Great Plains, featuring beautifully detailed pink and black feathered bodies with vibrant green foliage bases.
Each piece...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Rattan Large Round Planter / Basket with Ring Handles and Brass Rim, Italy 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rattan pencil reed large planter or basket. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Round shaped rattan structure with brass rim and ring handles at both sides. Ins...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Mid Century Enameled Brass Door Handles Pharmacy Snake
Located in München, BY
Exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern door handles made in the 50ties.
The door handles are made of brass, copper and enamel. They had been used at the entrance of a pharmacy for t...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Brass, Enamel
Paolo Soleri Sculpture Hanging Bronze Bell Wind Chime, Circa 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful large bronze wind bell by Paolo Soleri. It is in wonderful condition with a lovely patina and makes a hauntingly beautiful sound when the wind blows. All original parts fro...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France.
A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Three Rattan Bamboo Planters / Baskets with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan planters / baskets with brass rims. Italy, 1970s
Three rattan baskets in different sizes. The larger one in squared shape and the smallers roun...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Ribbon Series Garden, Patio Dining Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rectangular black enameled wrought iron, indoor/outdoor use dining table base from Salterini's "Ribbon Series". This piece is freshly enameled and ready for custom glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and executed by Stanislaus Karasek an...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Faux Stone Electric Fireplace with Space Heater
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern era wall mounting electric fireplace complete with crackling logs. This charmer doesn’t just get by on it’s looks. It also has a space heater. There is a knob on t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Brutalist copper door
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Pure art in the disguise of a door, that’s about all we need to say about it….. Made of copper and used in a Belgium villa during the 1960s to give the home that extra design luxury ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson "Sol-Air" Patio Chair for Ficks Reed
Located in Oakland, CA
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed "Sol-Air" patio chair formed and welded steel frame with all weather canvas sling attached with cotton rope. A nice example of sculptural desig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Walnut Double Entry Door Radial Sunburst
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model radial sunburst walnut.
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced double doors. As shown 103" tall and 72" wide.
The...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
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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
French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic French architectural mid century aluminum sun shutter / brise soleil by Jean Prouvé with an original chain mechanism inside the gold aluminum frame. In great ori...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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.
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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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced for doors from 24" to 50" wide and from 79" to 120". All doors exceeding 96" will be custom quoted. See other listings for custom doors and double door kits also.
Brass or ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless 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
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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Modernist Black Double Entry Door Built to Specifications
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRCEDB Sunburst
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Measures: 80" tall x 72" wide shown, any size available up to 120".
Custom produced and size can be varied for each order.
The first few images show the model highlighted in this listing with images of other models we have made and that are available. Please view all 20 images as we show installations and other options. Video shows what we are capable of in terms of finishes, their smoothness and contrast.
Highest quality construction with the best hinges, woods and hardware that can be used. All handmade.
Images also show the crescent handle available which is an additional $750 cost for a single door (both sides) and $1500 for a double door (4 handles on 2 doors) and must be specified.
We build custom interior, master bedroom, closet and exterior passage and entrance doors with an atomic Mid-Century Modern style. Pictured is an 80" x 72", but 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 door-closers for commercial applications, custom hardware and also be fire-rated if required. All sales include jambs and units are ready to be installed on-site.
Featured above our starburst design with solid half inch by quarter inch solid brass bar raised over a painted (for exterior) or lacquer surface (interior) on both sides of the door. The door can be produced in any color. See our other listings for other models and options for this design. In addition the bars can be produced from either brass, aluminum, stainless steel, 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, deadbolt, keyed entry knobs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen or bedroom ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Heavy Organic Gilt Brass or Bronze Pull Handles for Doors, Drawers, Cupboards...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Handles - Heavy organic gilt metal (I think brass or bronze) pull handles for doors, drawers, cupboards etc..
Please note that the position of the screw holes at the back of the han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Pair 1950's large Italian Brass and Ceramic Colourful Door or Cupboard Handles
Located in London, Fitzrovia
2 large 1950's Italian colorful brass and ceramic door or cupboard handles, assymetrical, barely used.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Door Handles Italy 20th Century Set of 2 Brass Painted in Brown Color
By Paolo di Poli
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Door Handles in the Style of Paolo De Poli, Italy 20th Century Set of 2.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
large architectural PLANTER conical shape willy guhl eternit plant pot 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Cocktail Table att to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood Regency, Mid Century vintage garden, patio, poolside, drink, end, or cocktail table.. The table is in very good, vintage condition, it is structurally sound, sturdy a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jacques Quinet Simple Andirons, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Andirons in brass and wrought iron.
Two sizes available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Brass pencil andirons wrought iron 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Here is a pair of vintage brass and wrought iron andirons designed by an unknown designer in the 1960s. The pencil is cast in solid brass, with the top being patinated. The quality o...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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.
...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Thinline Garden Dining Table and Four Neoclassical Klismos Chairs
By Thinline
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous genuine labeled Thinline patio and garden suite consisting of one large round dining table and four matching dining chairs. Mid-century modern design crafted from Santa Ana,...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Aaron Saxton for History Never Repeats.
We have 2 listings for either single or double doors. This listing is for the single door pattern. We produce the kit for doors up to 50" wide and 120" in height, with kits over 96" tall being Price On Request. The last image showing a double white door is an example of a customer who has installed our starburst kit for reference.
In 2015 we started building the modern Mid-Century Modern starburst door...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Table Lamp in 'Burgundy' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Burgundy' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production.
This is a versatile smaller and wireless version of the 'Pantop' ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Table Lamp in 'Dusty Blue' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Dusty Blue' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production.
This is a versatile smaller and wireless version of the 'Pantop' ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri for Arcosanti, Signed 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This magnificent bronze bell, by the renowned architect and designer Paolo Soleri, was crafted at Cosanti, the iconic experimental art and architecture studio founded in 1956 in Para...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Single Entry Door Built to Order in Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRWEFS Sunburst atomic.
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 140" tall. Model shown is a starburst design 45" wide and 84" tall. 20 photos are included, please review them all to see options and inspirational installations.
Single or double doors in walnut or colored with brass or marine aluminum. Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, deadbolt, keyed entry knobs...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bronze Garden Stool / Side Table, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze garden stool with stump like base and holes in top and open on bottom. Can be used as a side table but there is a very slight concave to the top or possible umbrella stand. Fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large 1950s French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's large French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen / be...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Modernist Fireplace / Fire Tools in Wrought Iron
Located in Oakland, CA
Wrought iron fireplace in the Modernist aesthetic, wrought iron triangular main frame with the fire tools having gracefully formed handles that rest on the frame with a U shaped base.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1950, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Very decorative pair of dogs andirons, circa 1950, France.
Beautiful wrought iron work.
Dimensions: 44 cm D, 24 cm W, 20 cm H.
Original condition, original design.
All purchases are ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Awesome electrical handmade copper indoor fountain with two flower, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Electric copper indoor fountain. Full function, great sound of water splashing down each floor. Perfect for a Zen garden.
For usage in US you would only have to change the plug or g...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Decorative Faux Bois Jardinière by Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This faux bois jardinière or planter was created by the French decorator Jean-Michel Frank. It is sophisticated made of black lacquered forged metal.
The planter is in good condition...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRCSEB Sunburst Atomic
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 120" tall. Model shown in 36" wide and 84" tall in "poolside blue".
The video shows a set of double doors that highlight the materials coupled with lovely hardware and a smoothness obtained by the quality paint we use.
Highest quality construction with the best hinges, woods and hardware that can be used. All hand made in the United States.
Shown in the first images in blue is a special version of our door with 12 radial bars rather than the usual 13; the later images show available other options.
We build elegant custom interior and exterior passage and entrance doors with a Mid-Century Modern style. 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. 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.
Starburst radial design with solid half inch by quarter inch bar raised over colored door. We offer a background 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) or Stainless Steel.
Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, deadbolt, keyed entry knobs...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Robert Lewis Lounge Chairs Walter Lamb – Bronze frame & Woven Rope
By Robert Lewis
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early California-made bronze patio lounge chair by Robert Lewis, a predecessor to Walter Lamb. These were made by hand in the 1930's-1940's in Santa Barbara, CA. This stunning vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell. Nice original shape. Check out my other listings for two additional bells.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Abalone, After Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your doors with this exquisite Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Abalone, inspired by the iconic designs of Los Castillo, Mexico in the 1950s.
The...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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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