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
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Bamboo Suspended Chair from Outside - Castano Brothers - Italy - 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
The suspended armchair visible in the image is an elegant example of 1950s bamboo design, made by Fratelli Castano. The frame has a teardrop shape, with thin strips of woven bamboo f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Black Powder Coated ‘Sculptura’ Patio Settee by Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s black powder coated two seater Settee by Russell Woodard.
Newly restored, newly powder coated and new seat cushion.
Measurements: 53” Wide, 30” Deep, 28” High, 20.5” Arm.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Vintage Metal Bar Table - Parisian Bistro Table Vert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Parisian Bar or Bistro table with a square metal top and cast iron legs, orriginal patina. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Iron Mesh Dining Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original set of 8 Russell Woodard Black Iron & expanded Wire Armchairs. Featuring a wrought iron framework with ergonomic sculpted black wire mesh seat and back, detailed with flat f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Set of Eight Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Set of 8 Russell Woodard wire mesh "Sculptura" dining side chairs. Featuring handcrafted wrought iron frames with ergonomic expanded wire mesh seats and back detailed with h...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Expanded Wire Cafe Table, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Russell Lee Woodward Black Wrought Iron & Wire Mesh Dining Table. Patio. Terrace. Balcony. Porch. Featuring circular original smooth black enameled wrought iron tri legged f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Patio Set
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Iconic Sculptura patio set by Russell Woodard featuring dining table and six armchairs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Italian Modernist Iron Garden/ Patio Arm Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Handsome Pair of Italian Modernist Iron Garden/ Patio Arm Chairs after Salterini , Woodard, cLASSIC Modernist design. Nice scale and proportion,, Retain original finish,, surface rus...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolside Table by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron and metal mesh coffee table, having a rectangular top, on a stylized base with a wave form stretcher. The table is in very good condition, sturdy and solid, newly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptura Lounge Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1950’s black powder coated “Sculptura” lounge chairs by Russell Woodard.
Newly powder coated and new seat pads.
Settee is also available.
Measurements: 29” High, 26.5” Wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Glazed Terracotta Plant Holder 'Vasi Treviso', Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Large vase in painted glazed earthenware mark under the base, 1960s. Dark green colour
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Tete-a-Tete, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Pair Radar Chairs & Occasional Table. Patio Set. Lanai Set. Featuring a Wrought Iron and woven wire mesh framework with attached pair of curved...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
20th Century Danish Vintage Scandinavian Metal Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish elongated oval shaped plant, flower stand made of hand crafted lacquered metal and galvanized metal interior, in good condition. Wear consi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Lot of Five Terracotta Toadstool Mushrooms for Garden Decoration 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Five Terracotta Toadstool Mushrooms for Garden Decoration 1950s
Item e7202
A rare set of five toadstool mushrooms for garden decoration with garden gnomes. Made in Germany ca....
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Four Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7221
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of te...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
3 pc. Vintage Folding Cafe Bistro Beer Garden Garden Patio Dinette Set
Located in New York, NY
3 piece cafe, Bistro, Beer Garden style dinette set, consisting of two chairs and a table. The set is constructed of iron frames with slated wood surfaces. All pieces fold down for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Plant Table with Removable Tray Top c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wrought iron and tin plant/ potting table having a removable tray top surface ( tin ) which rests in the wrought iron base, on its original wheel coster base. Originally fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Plant Potting Table with Removable Tray Top c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual plant / potting table having a stylized wrought iron base with a removable metal tray top. The stand is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows considerable cosmetic wear, su...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Life Size Penguin Garden Statues
Located in Hastings, GB
A super pair of life size garden statues, modeled as Penguins and made from reconstituted stone, English, circa 1970's. Aging and moss from tim...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
By Chubb & Son
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Brass Bomel Collection NY Lock and Key HMS Admiralty
HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
Padlock and key
.75 thick x 3 w x 4 h
Preowned original vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A museum piece, this kitchen block by Charlotte Perriand, designed to equip the apartments of the Arcs 1800 ski resort, a project to which she devoted nearly 20 years of her life.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Tempestini Style Black Wrought Iron & Expanded Wire Lounge Chairs, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Sculptural Black Wrought Iron and Wire Lounge Chairs. Lanai Chairs. Patio Chairs. In the style of Maurizio Tempestini and Van Keppel-Green. Featuring sturdy, wrought iron fr...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Walter Lamb Indoor Outdoor Set of Eight Chairs with Dining Table & Consoles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron Products Co., large set of indoor / outdoor dining suite with dining table, consoles, set of six chairs and two armchairs, fabric, coated iron, tempered ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Abstract Design, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle made of patinated bronze featuring a raised abstract design of textured fan-shapes. 20th century design, found in Germany.
The piece is in good vintag...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Wingback Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody.. Exterior or interior,, Great in the garden , porch or patio / deck,, but also would be amazi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two very distinct and elegant Finnish Mid 20th century door pulls in brass and oak wood. Very practical yet stand out pieces with guaranteed quality, craftsmanship, and design. Unfor...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bar from Les Arcs 2000 by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1979
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Bar designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Nova residence, built and furnished at Les Arcs 2000 in the French Alps in 1979.
Made of solid pine, it was placed in front of the kitche...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptura Spring Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sculptura Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard c1955 with spring steel bases for maximum comfort and lounging.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Scandinavian Midcentury Watering Jug in Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish brass and watering can with long spout. Bark effect embossed copper. Perfect for indoors watering - orchids etc. Manufactured in Scandinavia during the early 1960s in a style...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Sculptor William Conrad Severson 1970s Lead Crow Sculpture & Granite Bird Bath
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique one of a kind, artist William Conrad Severson lead crow sculpture and granite garden bird bath fountain. Commission by local art collectors for their ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Lead
Pair Homecrest Casino, Tempestini Style, Black Mesh "Orange Slice" Lounge Chairs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. In the style of Maurizio Tempestini style. Featuring sculpted, sturdy, wrought ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s Carved Stone Easter Island (tiki) Sculpture / fountain / birdbath 30" high
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Carved Stone Easter Island (tiki) Sculpture / fountain / birdbath 30" high.Great for garden,,sunroom,,Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two very distinct and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö and designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Very practical yet stand out pieces with guar...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Set of Four mid century Lounge chairs by Homecrest Lots of style and very comfortable. The chairs are made of wire metal frames that rock, tilt and swivel . Very sturdy des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Set of Six Spanish Style Iron Curule Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six wrought iron curule leg patio and garden dining armchairs featuring a verdigris finish. Hand-crafted from thick iron with a square back having ring loop finials an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Custom Painted Outdoor Chair with Cantilever Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern outdoor chair features solid metal clamshell seat, cantilever base and a newer custom paint job. The detailing on the seat back is hand painted as well as the “do not disturb” lettering on the back.
Dimensions: 20.5w 29d 32.5h 17sh 24ah
Condition: Vintage metal seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl. Switzerland, 1960s. With drainage hole.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Patio Rocking Arm Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Russell Woodard Sculptura rocking chair / rocker armchair. Made of wrought iron and mesh featuring a sculptured erg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury golden brass vase holder, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant mid-century vase holder.
Original golden brass structure with leaves decoration and beautiful finishes, original vintage patina.
This vase holder is perfect indoor or outdoo...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his Sculptura line chairs. Nice original paint or possibly older repaint. Some rust. See...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rattan Bamboo 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 rattan structure with brass rim....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Patio Settee & Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Russell Woodard Sculptura bench / settee / loveseat and rocker armchair. Made of wrought iron and mesh featuring a sculptured ergon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Patio Settee Loveseat Sofa 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Russell Woodard Sculptura bench / settee / loveseat. Made of wrought iron and mesh featuring a sculptured ergonomic design.
Russel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
20th Century Mahogany Ionic Order Style Column-Form Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Mahogany Ionic Order Style Column-Form Pedestal
Measures 10.5" in width, 10.5" in depth and stands 40.25" tall. Top is 11" in diameter
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Ceramic Tile Depicting a Hand Painted Floral Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand Painted floral design on a vintage ceramic tile. Some minor chips, Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is only for described item.
Dimensions. 6”W ; 6”D ; 2 1/2” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Iron and Wood Fire Place Tool Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic modernist iron fire tool set. Includes a poker, brush and shovel on a solid iron stand. Solid wood handles with a beautiful grain. USA, 1950s
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Large-scale Handle Set of 3, Clear Acrylic, 12”, USA.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Large-scale Handle Set of 3, Clear Acrylic, 12”, USA. Lovely thick sculptural pieces. 1” diameter. Gorgeous gentle curved form. Approx 12” Center to cente...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Large-scale Handle Set of 3, Clear Acrylic, 10”, USA.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Large-scale Handle Set of 3, Clear Acrylic, 10”, USA. Lovely thick sculptural pieces. 1” diameter. Gorgeous gentle curved form. Approximately 10” center to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
French Selette Pedestal or Plant Holder Poplar Patinated Paint, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
This plant holder or selette is from the French was made circa 1960.
It is made of solid poplar.
Good condition
Shipping:
30 /30 /78 cm, 2.7 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Poplar
Brown Jordan Smithsonian Day Lily Garden Dining Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern aluminum patio and garden dining table made for Smithsonian gardens by Brown Jordan as a part of their horticultural artifacts collection. The Day Lily double...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
"Sculptura" Patio Armchair by Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The armchair is from Russell Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. The chair has a molded mesh frame that sits atop...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Hand Made Early 20th Century French Garden Fountains
Located in Hastings, GB
Great pair of composite garden fountains, French and hand made in the early 20th century. Original white paint to the exterior, each fountain is in two parts comprising the base and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Mid Century Folding Rid Jid Patio Set by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
This great looking set of four folding chairs and a folding table was designed by Salterini and sold in the USA by Rid Jid in the 1960s . It’s made of mesh tub...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
David Cressey Phoenix-1 Glazed Planters for Architectural Pottery, USA 1960s
Located in Gardena, CA
Wonderful and rare pair of Phoenix-1 planters by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery, 1960s USA.
Designed by David Cressey in 1963 as part of the Pro/Artisan stoneware collectio...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 3 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Woodard.
This lovely Wrought Ir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought 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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