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 legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Gold
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Tripod Planter in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-hammered gilt iron leafed Gothic style planter manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Beautiful to place as a set with other gilt iron stands...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A rectangular bronze push or pull door handle, with Brutalist geometric design, together with matching bell push, mid-late 20th century, European.
This is a heavy handle, made of ca...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Style Iron Bronze Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic mid-century modern set of four patio and garden dining armchairs made in the style and manner of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The chairs feature wrought iron frames wi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Architectural Pair Bronze Bird Door Handles Cast in Bronze
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast door handles in the form of pair of birds with door plates for standard interior doors made in 1970's by Harjes Metallkunst. These striking, almost in flight bird sculptures are a welcoming entrance into an abode.
Doves have long been seen as a symbol for eternal peace. The word 'dove' is of Norse origin and first appeared in the 14th century as 'dova' or 'douve'. When we gaze upon the push and pull cast bronze door...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Push Pull Door Handle Pair in Bronze Relief
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle with strong relief and soft curved corners.
The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two fixings. The handles are fitted to the door w...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Chaise by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan ca' 1950's
By Walter Lamb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual, early production chaise by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, ca' 1950's. Beautiful patina, frame polished, new cotton cording.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
A bronze push or pull door handle with textured finish and smooth raised central band. Germany, second half 20th century (probably 1970s).
A heavy piece, ...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Long Push or Pull Door Handle in Solid Bronze, European, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A single long door handle of solid bronze with beautiful aged patina. European, mid-20th century.
A really nice simple design which could work well...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Heavy Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Design Brass Door Handle
Located in München, DE
Very high quality large heavy Mid-Century Modern
brutalist design door handle.
Made of solid bronze. Weight about 2 kg.
Great abstract 1960s design.
With the matching lock cover....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Resin Square Planters by Forms and Surfaces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern bronze resin square planters manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. These planters are manufactured by the well-known company Forms and Surfaces...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Salterini Style Art Deco / Modern Gold Painted Gilt Metal Glass Top Dinette Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern design elements have combined to create what is arguably the most sublime patio dinette set ever. Gilt gold and black glam of this caliber transcends trends. Steeped in mystery, we have no idea who designed this set or what country it originated from. At first glance, it looks Italian and perhaps inspired by or custom made by Salterini, circa 1950s but without any markings it's only a guess.
Don't let the dainty elegance fool you. These sturdy welded metal chairs are heavy and capable of supporting even the most Rubenesque of house guests...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Heavy Patina
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century (probably 1970s), found in Germany.
A heavy rectangular piece, made of cast metal, with a...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A patio console table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a rectangular shape with rounded corners, supported by bunt tubular in m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze
Located in London, GB
A large lateral push-pull door handle of abstract Brutalist design. European, second half 20th century.
A striking piece - made to span the full width of a door - formed from cas...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle and letter box with strong relief like craters in a landscape seen from above.
There is a third
The handle brackets are attached to the main pla...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Bronze Door Handle with Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Germany, second half 20th century (probably 1970s).
A heavy piece, made of cast metal, with very nice changing ton...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Leaping Koi Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Leaping Koi garden sculpture with wide open mouth and curled tail for support, hollow inside. In a weathered and desirable verdigris finish.
Measures: H.26.5”, D. 15” W. ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair & Ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low lounge chair, known as the “Sleigh Chair,” by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair comes with an ottoman that slides beneath the chair seat for easy storage. A continuous length of tubular bronze serves as the frame of a scooped seat, bends beneath the chair to form two runners. A curved support bar stretches below the seat, which is wrapped horizontally with cotton sail cord.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Pair of Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze Relief of Waves
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the waves.
These identical handles can be applied inside or outside on a pair of double doors next to each other or on a single door on opposite sides. They can also make cupboard doors and kitchen units...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Pair Push Pull Door Handles, Letterbox and Key Fixtures in Bronze
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the ripples in the sand.
The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture / Statue, Organic Form Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Organic Form Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture / Statue on Base
A large and impressive bronze sculpture on a wooden base. Thi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded supports at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This sofa retains its original vinyl cording...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Push Pull Architectural Door Handle in Rose Quarz and Bronze
Located in London, GB
Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to measure. It is a piece of jewelry for your door.
The handle is attached to a bronze bracket which will befitted to the door with two standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of your door.
The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Contoured Design
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century (probably 1970s), found in Germany.
A heavy piece, made of cas...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern 5 piece polished bronze / brass fireplace tool set in the manner of Danny Alessandro, by Stone Manufacturing Company
Dimensions: H- 31.5".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-century Faux Bamboo Iron Slate Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing mid-century modern faux bamboo iron patio and garden dining table featuring a rare black slate top. The dramatic sinuous design is constructed from thick wrought iron having ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Architectural Door Handle and Key Holder in Bronze Wave Relief and Key Plate
Located in London, GB
Single door handle and key holder with texture that looks to nature or the elements of a wave or a cyclone.
Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a strong patina due to the textured surface and its age.
The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical style brass fireplace tools. French. Circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Glass Fireplace Screen with Bronze Hinges
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice fireplace screen is made of 3 tempered glass panels with bronze hinges. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
heavy organic gilt brass or bronze pull handles for doors, drawers, cupboards...
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
David Backhouse (b. 1941) Nude Bronze Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This impressive near life-size bronze statue named ‘Bertha’ is made by British artist David Backhouse. It was originally made for his exhibition at the Alwin Gallery in London in 1979. It depicts a crouching nude female in spectacular detail and is inscribed with the numbers ‘1,1’ making it a one-off piece. Signed by the artist, this bronze sculpture has a beautiful patina and a dramatic stance reminiscent of designs associated with the Art Deco period. It is a striking sculpture to bring elegance to an interior or garden.
Considered one of Britain’s most respected sculptors, David Backhouse has a fascinating artistic career. One of his most famous works include the ‘Animals in War’ Memorial on the edge of London’s Hyde Park, a powerful tribute to all the animals that served, suffered and died alongside British and allied forces in conflicts of the 20th century. Throughout his career, he has held four one-man exhibitions in the spectacular Orangery set within the grounds of London’s Holland Park and exhibited across the USA and Europe.
Additional information:
Price includes Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%.
Sculpture only; blue plinth...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square part with Relief
Located in London, GB
Pair of square bronze push and pull door handles with central horizontal border of Brutalist relief creating a stunning detail to the door. They can be mounted on any kind of door. T...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery
Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a ribboned coat tie that almost hides her happy face, hand mufflers, and top of face her...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Swan or Goose with Shell Soap Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful brass or bronze soap dish of a swan or goose with a shell shaped holder. The piece represents the mid century or earlier and is a complime...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Bronze Lady with a Summer Hat, Isao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive tall hand cast bronze sculpture of a woman displaying her summer hat on a summer day stroll.
Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor T...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Nude Bronze Sculpture by James Maher
Located in New York, NY
James Patrick Maher (20th Century), bronze Sculpture of a nude woman.
James P. Maher, was a renowned artist whose drawings, paintings and sculptures reflected an innate appreciation...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Maison Baguès Door Handles, 8 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional and rare set of 12 door handles by Maison Baguès. Executed in bronze.
Only one pair pictured
Priced by pair
Total for a 1 set: Four pieces for a complete set.
Dimensi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Medieval Torch
Located in London, GB
Regal bronze push & pull door handle in the shape of a medieval torch with crown creates a stunning detail to the door. It has a great original patina.
It is set slightly off angle f...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Murano Glass Door Handles, Italy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful pair of Murano glass door handles with gold leaf inclusion. Italy, circa 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Spanish Drinks Stand, Wine Cooler Stand or Planter, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wought gilt iron leafed planter or bottle stand standing on a tripod base. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
This eyecatching handcrafted iron stand features a leafed top standing on a tripod base with scroll endings. The top allows to place a plant, a set of bottles, candles or an ice bucket.
Beautiful to be placed alone or as a set with other gilt iron stands, gueridon tables or planters.
It can be used as a planter, bottle stand / bar corner and champagne cooler stand...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Architectural Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Organic Midcentury Front Door Art Handle in Bronze
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural organic midcentury front door art handle in bronze.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large & Stunning Mid-Century Modern Work of Art Bronze Vase w. Female Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, aesthetically special and meaningful work of art.
This one of a kind and large bronze vase is another one of our recent great finds. We purchased this incredibly well made w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Andirons in the Style of Pierre Legrain, France 1960's
By Pierre-Emile Legrain
Located in New York, NY
The largest version of these stunning andirons, they stand at 24" tall and would make any fireplace stand out. The bronze part is a solid piece and is shaped like a stylized flame, p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Decorative Large Door Handle in Plated Brass 24 Kt Gold Italy 1970 Very Classic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative large door handle in plated brass 24 kt gold Italy 1970 very Classic.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Stand / Planter, Foliage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching planter or bottle stand standing on a tripod base. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1960s.
This iron stand features a leafed top standing on a trip...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Spanish Brutalist Umbrella Stand / Tall Planter, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Brutalist round gilt iron umbrella stand or planter with bubbles texture, 1950s-1960s
This eye-catching umbrella stand or plant stand was handcrafted in iron and finished in...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Andirons by Donald Deskey
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sculptural patinated bronze andirons having simple diagonally cropped tapered blades projecting vertically from footed cast iron bases.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and signed a by midcentury sculptor.
Classic mother midcentury pose with artist's signature and date on base. Handsome original old verdigris patina from appropriate age.
Mother's back gently protects and shelters her new born and her right hand lovingly clutches the hand of her second child in this charming and iconic design.
Excellent garden candidate.
Photographs were taken indoors and out of doors in natural light for your viewing pleasure.
Dimensions: 32 inches high and 11 inches wide
Signed on base. Artist name: Kiku (Chrysanthemum) and likely bronze sculptor Kikuchi Kazuo (1908-1985) and dated 1978
Provenance: private Japanese garden collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Sterrit-Gittings Kelsey Bronze Tennis Player on Marble Base Royal Copenhagen
Located in Westport, CT
Sterrit-Gittings Kelsey Bronze Tennis woman, marble base Royal Copenhagen 152/2500 signed and dated 1976.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Japan Important 1961 Over Life-Size Bronze Man Child "Coming Generation", Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, Italian, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of modernist andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron andirons. This is a very interesting Italian design, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, 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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