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
Brown Textured Gainey AC-12 Planter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful example of the classic Gainey Ceramics AC-12 planter. Sporting a textured brown glaze. In excellent vintage condition.
Planter is 12.5” deep
12.5” wide
And 11” tall
Th...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Expertly Restored -Hugo Frandsen Floating Teak Planters for Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hugo Frandsen floating teak planters for Spøttrup Stolefabrik.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histor...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Modernist Steel and Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare modernist fireplace tools on stand is made of steel and brass. This is a French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,802 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Garden Chair Dogwood Form
Located in Southampton, NJ
An unusual wrought Iron Faux Bois Patio or Garden chair in the form of true Dogwood. Very heavy solid construction with gorgeous Gazelle styling to the legs, circa 1960's; USA. Unkno...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gabriel Loire Stained Glass, Concrete, Iron Base Coffee Table - Window, 1950s
By Gabrial Loire
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Stained Glass, Cement and Iron Studio Coffee Table created by French artist, and renowned maker of stained glass windows, Gabriel Loire. Featuring a rect...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Iron
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chars Orleans for Woodard 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Woodard Orleans pattern dining arm chairs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the paint finish shows wear and variations through...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Glass Vintage Baby Blue and Gold Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful baby blue bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. Made in Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Russell Woodard Style Vintage Metal Garden Sofa and Chairs Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish and inviting, this vintage wrought iron sofa and two matching garden lounge chairs are in the manner of maker, Russell Woodard and De...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,780 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Patio Garden Set Salterini - Tempestini C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 4 pc set by John Salterini with Maurizio Tempestini designing this amazing timeless set. Set consists of a settee 24.5 deep, 41.25 wide, 27 high and 16 seat height.
2 chairs...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
$3,676 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest part of the jar giving it depth...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid Century Iron Fireplace Grate Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Architectural cast iron fireplace insert grate, in verge good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass lounge chair with ottoman/footrest. Features a fantastic woven build wi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
West German Ceramic Textured Black and Tan Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West German ceramic textured black and tan planter. Marked W Germany 240830 on bottom. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s mid century Palm Beach Style, outdoor wrought iron & mesh patio / garden set with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Richard Schultz for Knoll Set of Six Dining Chairs—1960s
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for Knoll Set of Six Dining Chairs—1960s Originally introduced as part of the iconic 1966 Collection with their clean lines and durable materials, Constructed of alum...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Two Italian Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of two vintage Italian hammered aluminum door pulls.
New Old Stock.
Both are left hand orientation.
See our separate listing ref: LU886640979872 for two pair of left/right orien...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$995 / set
Goopy Amoeba Shiny Glazed Brown And Salmon Planter
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world.
Each piece is hand thrown...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ CAPPUCCINO ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian
~ LIGHT CAPPUCCINO ~
BAR / COUNTER STOOL
1950s / 1960s style
Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered
hq foam upholstered and kedered
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cylindrical Cork Veneer Pedestal
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Stylish cylindrical pedestal in allover cork veneer, circa 1970s. This example is in good condition, showing minor loss to veneer (see images) and expected cosmetic wear, normal and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cork
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very unusual and decorative andirons showing an owl is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,707 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nest of Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Garden Tables
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural set of 3 midcentury wrought iron tables with faux marble tops. All 3 are in very good original condition, top surfaces sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France.
A simple elegant handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side with a slightly concave dish and wid...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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1900's Ernest Gimson Style Brass And Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1900's brass and iron Medallion andiron in the style of Ernest Gimson, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, they have been lightly hand polished.
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1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large 21.65" Diam. 11.6" Tall Tapered Concrete W. Guhl Eternit Planter A+ Patina
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Basel, BS
One conical concrete planter created by Willy Guhl for Eternit. We currently have three available, sold individually, but we can arrange combined shipping if you would like to purcha...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Rectangular Rattan and Wood Planter, Germany 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Rectangular Rattan and Wood Planter, Germany 1950s
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Round Mesh Top Outdoor Dining Table by John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous patio dining table with mesh top outfitted with a fitting for an umbrella. Hand made in the fifties with galvanized iron. Recently enameled in satin black. Very sturdy.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Large Early John Follis Architectural Pottery Planter Pot in Wrought Iron Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large early and rare Architectural Pottery planter pot. Bisque finish pot in original wrought iron base. Designed by John Follis one of the earlier...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of four dining height wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs att. to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chairs feature wrought iron frames, with m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Four Piece Black Cast Iron Fireplace Tool Set
By Ann Maes
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 4-piece fireplace tool set made of cast and wrought iron, circa 1970s. This unique set features a sculptural design and includes a shovel, brush, poker, and tongs with weight...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Coffee Table att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron coffee table , attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company, in the style of Avard, Salterini, McCobb etc. The table features repeating horizontal rods...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Marbleized Swirl Terracotta Planter Pot, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian terra cotta planter flowerpot rendered in a beautiful marbleized swirl terracotta in shades of red, white, and buff. Marked Italy on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Modernist Spalti 'Glass' Mosaic Tile Top Dining Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Spalti (glass) mosaic tile dining top table. Superior quality. Very well executed. Iron surround, decorative metal table base, large and heavy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Enamelled Door or Drawer Handles Italy 1940/50s set of 6
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare set of 6 handles or knobs in glazed ceramic with decorative motifs. Italian production from the 40s/50s. Wonderful to adapt on your chest of drawers or furniture giving that pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$475 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Mid-Century Tempered Glass Fire Screen, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century modern fire screen, circa 1970, France.
Tempered glass, brown patinated steel.
Dimensions: 80 cm W, 48 cm H, 16 cm D.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Prote...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
4 Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs att. to Tempestini for Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of stylish wrought iron and metal mesh lounge chairs design attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. The chairs are newly powder coated with a black satin finish, making the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 188cm for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor sofa 188cm for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$12,242 / item
Sculpture Stone Mother & Child Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, 28“ high, modernist, biomorphic, Mother & Child, stone sculpture, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This marble sculpture is equally striking displaye...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Large Brass & Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and highly decorative pair of large circular brass door pulls by renowned Mexican designer Pepe Mendoza, produced in the 1950s. Each piece showcases a stylized Chinese charact...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter epitomizes timeless elegance and functional design. Crafted by Swiss designer Willy Guhl du...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Cantilevered Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chair Att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered mid century lounge arm chair, attributed to Salterini. The chair has a wrought iron frame, cantilevered spring ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern String Metal Flower Stands, 1950s Sweden
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The inner diameter is 23.5cm. The height of the shelf to the top edge is 8 cm.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Series of 8 fiber cement planters, France circa 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Series of original painted planters, with a lovely patina and in good vintage condition. The planters are pierced at the bottom to allow water to drain during rain or watering.
Dime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Italian Design Ball Handles in Gold Brass, 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian design ball handles in gold brass, 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$457 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Unmatching Pair of Plant Stands or Jardinières in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two gilt wrought iron leafed planters on tripod bases. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Both standing on tripod bases. Different design, one with a triple leafed top and the other one with leafed crown shaped top. One shows its original gold leaf gilding and the other one a gilt patina finish in bronze-gilt tone.
Beautiful placed alone or as a part of a set with other planters in different sizes. To be used indoor or outdoor at your garden, patio or veranda decoration.
Measures:
The triple leafed plant stand is: 38 cm W x 32 cm D x 50 cm H
The other planter is: 35 cm x 33 cm D x 47 cm H
Pair of Iron Planters...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Set 6 Modernist / Space Age Fibrella Fiberglass Lounge Chairs
By Fibrella
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid-century / space age fiberglass sculptural lounge chairs made by Fibrella. These vibrant lounge chairs can be used as outdoor patio / pool-side furniture or would also be ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modernist Chrome Fireplace Tools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sharp and sophisticated modernist fireplace tools in the manner of Danny Alessandro for Holly Hunt and Karl Springer. Chrome or Nickel with Brass handles and poker tip. Set includes,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
$2,450 / set
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
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed modernist designer garden planter. Resembling stylised trees, with the legs as trunks and canopy forming the bowl, this unusual item would certainly make a statement piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Fiberglass
Very Nice 1960s Pop Art Sunburst Design Cast Aluminum Door Handle
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Pop Art Sunburst Design door handle.
Great design original from the 1960s
Made from solid cast aluminum. Made in Germany.
Undamaged condition with very slight signs of w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Monumental Mirrored Sliding Door by Mid-Century Modern Architect Bud Oglesby
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare mirrored door from an iconic Mid-Century apartment building designed by celebrated architect Enslie "Bud" Oglesby.
The buidling stood at 3525 S. Congress Avenue in the Oak La...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Oversized Swedish Pine Planter, Sweden 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A massive pine planter of exquisite craftsmanship, it is made like a barrel then carved. The chair for reference is a regular size desk chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Pair of Garden Patio Lounge Chairs Chantilly Rose Sculptura
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs - Chantilly Rose Sculptura, by Woodard, both chairs are in good, vintage condition, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Glass Two Tier Garden Patio Table by Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Unusual two tier garden, patio table by Meadowcraft. The metal frame is executed in faux verdigris finish, the lower shelf is 7.25 inch beneath the top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese drawer pull is executed in choice of polished brass or polishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Woodard Chair with Orange Seat and Back Pad
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal frame chair with orange vinyl pad seats. Please view the matching large sofa we have listed from this stylish set. Attributed to Woodard Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Door Pull Handles in Copper and Steel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale polished copper and steel door handles, circa 1960s. These examples have wonderfully patterned polished copper fronts and are framed in ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
$1,800 / set
Early Petal Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in Cedar, USA, 1960s
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An iconic and highly collectible early production Petal Table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll, originally introduced in 1960. This striking example features a cedarwood top com...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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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