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
French Red + White Concrete Mushroom Stool or Garden Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French hand-painted concrete mushroom stool or garden sculpture featuring a red and white spotted top and small decorative mushrooms along the base. This garden decor could b...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Door handle by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional mid-century double door handle for push and pull, attributed to the unmistakable design of Max Ingrand in his finest pieces for the prestigious Italian house Fontana Arte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,706 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean-Paul Creations Stamped Fireplace Tools Set, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant fireplace tools set stamped Jean-Paul Créations, circa 1970, France.
Polished stainless steel set, including a servant, a shovel, a firebrand, tongs and a brush. Jean-Paul Cr...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Italian Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Lattice Patio Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Patio Lattice cocktail table. The table is finished in a new black (and rust f...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Raymor Green & Brown Footed Planter / Orchid Pot
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
A handmade ceramic footed planter or orchid pot by Raymor.
Italy, circa 1950.
Signed/numbered.
Features a geometric pattern in shades of green, brown and yellow.
Measures 6.5 in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
One Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria. In good condition with nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Slate Garden Patio, Sunroom Table After McCobb, Woodard, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Great architectural end, side table with a thick slate top on wrought iron base. The table features two shelves top 22 H x Lower 14.5 H inches - the lower shelf is of metal mesh. Cle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate, Wrought Iron
Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair 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. A continuous length of tubular bronze serves as the frame of a scooped seat, bends beneath the chair...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Dining Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Russell Woodard designed, Woodard Sculptura dining height arm chairs. Classic Mid Century Modern period garden, patio, poolside chairs, suitable for either indoor or out...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of solid brass and irons Dolphins andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$3,400 / set
Pair Mid-Century Modern Red Glass & Nickel Door Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style door pulls made of bright red glass in a rectangular shape. The mounting hardware is made of brass with a nickel finish. Good condition with surface wear fro...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Brown Jordan Calcutta Side Table or Stool
By Brown Jordan
Located in Newtown, CT
Brown Jordan Calcutta side table or stool. It is 16 3/4" wide and deep corner to corner. It is 16" high and could be used as a side table or stool...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Square Bookmatched Veneer Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century bookmatched Veneer Pedestal Plant Stand.
Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and stands 45.25" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
New Outdoor Armchair in Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a structure made of steel with protective cataphoresis treatment, finished in brown epoxy paint.
Outdoor use.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s
Note seven units (7) are available. All are sold individually.
In the style of Gio Ponti
8 tall x 1.25 W ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Italian 1970s Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish floating bamboo coffee table for the porch, patio, living room or family room.
Slightly more rectangular than square. The glass is missing but we are happy to provide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Late 20th Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounge Vinyl Straps Aluminum Frame
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounge w/vinyl straps & powder coated aluminum frame. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, all frames have been cleaned with soap & are in good stable condition but do have some nicks, scratches, & dings to the frame finish. The straps have some yellowing from sun exposure, lotions, & use. Also, when the chairs are stacked the vinyl straps stretch but when un-stacked the straps return to their original form. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
NOTE: We have 33 of these Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges available so you may buy as many as you wish here in this listing. We also have other listings composed of Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges that are a bit older & a slightly different color here for sale, check them out!!
NOTE II: If you want a photo of the exact chair/s you would be getting, please request at purchase so you can examine and approve prior to shipping. Otherwise, we will ship the chair/s we have that is in the best condition at the time of your order.
Kahana, Hawaii… A beautiful beach PARADISE!!! Well, that explains the choice of Tropitone’s name. Everyone loves a good lounging experience… And it’s EVEN BETTER if you’re lucky enough to be laying in a fabulous vintage Tropitone Kahana chaise lounge… GOOD NEWS!!!… We are here to help!! This is a FANTASTIC vintage Kahana chaise lounge chair by Tropitone composed of a commercial quality textured powder coated aluminum frame, smooth vinyl straps with a double wrapping technique exclusive to Tropitone enhancing durability and comfort, a height adjustable backrest with five different lean choices, and it bears a premier construction design boasting sleek geometric lines, elegance, functionality, ergonomic comfort, and a weather resilient finish ready to take on all of the elements! The color is somewhere between the current “Textured Sonora” and “Textured Shell” and it is conveniently STACKABLE!!! Whether on your patio, surrounding a firepit, aside the tiki bar, or lined along the poolside… this marvelous mid-century modern chaise is the one you need. Much like its island beach namesake, this Kahana vinyl strap chaise lounge chair is ready to complete your outdoor paradise.
Tropitone was founded in Sarasota, Florida in 1954 by Burt M. Baker, a retired Lockhead Engineer and executive at Grand Rapids Chair Company. Tropitone served the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs, and resorts with high performing outdoor patio furniture. In the 1960’s they introduced powder coated aluminum finishes to the industry. Utilizing a multi-step wash process that ensures a lasting finish, Tropitone’s aluminum frames prevail under any environmental conditions. Tropitone also pioneered the technique of double-wrapping vinyl straps around the powder coated aluminum frame for extra durability, which continues today. In 1970’s they established operations in Irvine, California which provided a bi-coastal manufacturing to North American customers. In the 80’s they released “Comfort is Key” cushions and sling seating. Tropitone sling seating has the perfect combination of clean lines, designer fabrics and carefree maintenance. In the 90’s EZ Span and Basta Sole Umbrellas were introduced and in the 2000’s woven furniture and Relax Plus cushion seating was created including replications of rattan or wicker outdoor...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Unusual Modernist interior/ exterior rocking chaise lounge, atrb. to Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist interior/ exterior rocking chaise lounge, atrb. to Klaus Grabe, Wood frame recently refinished.. retains original strapping,, aMAZING DESIGN, Extremely comfortable,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Copper and brass conbination watering can vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Copper and brass conbination watering can vienna around 1950s
Brass and copper polished and stove enameled
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Modern Four-Piece Fireplace Tool Set with Stand by Pilgrim
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage four piece fireplace tools with floor stand by Pilgrim Manufacturing circa 1960's. This set is made of heavy cast iron with black enamel handles. Includes poker, shovel, tong...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1970s Thomasville Tiered Walnut Faux Bamboo and Split Reed Pedestal Plant Stand
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1970s Thomasville two Tier Walnut Faux Bamboo and Split Reed Side Table, Pedestal Plant Stand. Measures 13" in width, 13" in depth and 40.5" tall. Lower tier is 14.5" high with a 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Reed, Wood, Walnut
1950's Mathieu Mategot circular Planters, white lacquered Mesh, a Pair
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of Mid Century Mathieu Mategot circular planters, in white lacquered metal mesh, untouched, in original condition, circa 1950's.
Please note that we often have a much shorte...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Large Glazed Elephant Garden Stool Stand Drink Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage ceramic elephant garden stool stand side table. No chips or breaks. Dimensions: 22.5 H x 20 w x 10 D.
Category
1960s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Stainless Drum Planter/ Table Base by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Paul Mayen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stainless Drum Planter/Table Base by Paul Mayen for Habitat
USA, circa 1980s
This sleek stainless steel drum planter or table base, designed by Paul M...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Curious Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet Fireplace 1940 ' by Luigi Brusotti
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and unusual chimney-shaped bar cabinet, tessellated in black opaline glass outlined by aceso profiles, the 45-degree closing door opens to a mirror mosaic interior, the t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl Small Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautifully shaped handkerchief planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. (two available, price per piece).
Made from fi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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Pair of Midcentury Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Midcentury lounge chairs with open fretwork design in the manner and style of Henry Link & McGuire. The legs are conjoined by X-form stretchers and terminated with brass cast...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$1,295 / set
Stylish Metal Mesh Settee Attributed to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wrap around backrest metal mesh and wrought iron settee, attributed to Woodard Furniture Company. Mesh seat and back, wrought iron frame and legs, plastic glide feet (som...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Terra Cotta Elephant Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical mid century Italian Glazed earthenware elephant fern or drinks stand decorated in white and yellow and dressed in holiday garb.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
1960s Italian Ceramic Lotus Flower Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic faux bamboo and lotus flower floor lamp, with lily pad base..
Lotus blossoms encircle the lamp column as if growing up from th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Door Handles of Hammered Brass and Blackened Copper, Italy
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian midcentury door handles of hammered brass and blackened copper.
Handcrafted pieces with a hammered pattern to the brass and deep gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Brass
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief
Located in London, GB
Single square door handle with basket weaving relief. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa 1970's....
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brown Textured Gainey AC-12 Planter
Located in Boynton 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
1970's George Nelson Style Modernist Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern chrome and iron modernist fireplace tools in the style of George Nelson, in vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, lightly restored.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Rare Mid Century Garden Patio Dinette Set Attributed to Tempestini for Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural patio dining set to include a glass top table and four chairs, design attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. This set includes a wrought iron base table with plate glass top ( top shows imperfections, and may not be original ) and four wrought iron and metal mesh chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1960s Ceramic White Glazed Planters Attributed to Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Ceramic White Glazed Planters Attributed to Architectural Pottery.
Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. Two very clean and increasingly rare examples highly reminis...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Iron Modernist Set of Fireplace Tools
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic modernist iron fire tool set. Includes a poker, brush and shovel. High quality solid construction with a minimalist design. USA
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1960’s MCM Black Outdoor Set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop Chairs & Newer Dining Table
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM (mid-century modern) black painted outdoor dining set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop chairs comprised of tubular steel folding chairs paired with a newer wrought iron round dining table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Loop Chairs and Loop Table by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Magnificent pair of Loop Chairs plus a Loop Table designed in 1954 by Willy Guhl for Eternit SA of Switzerland.
These iconic garden chairs and table are made of a continuous sheet ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$13,273 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Mid Century, Decorative Scrollwork Plant Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century scrollwork plant stand
Dating Circa 1930-1950'S
Reeded column design straps with detailed scroll work detailing
A true statement piece for an entrance hall or garden
...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1950s Set of Six Modernist Brass Pull Handle Knobs Carl Aubock Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Set of Six Modernist Gold Pull Handles Knobs
Brass hardware vintage
6 handles 2 h x 2 w x 1 d
Preowned vintage condition with patina
Refer to listed images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1950s Large White Swan Planters, France
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare matching pair of 1950s French life-size swan planters
In great condition, with wear commensurate with their age
Historical paint
Extremely hea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
$3,415 / set
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Table Attributed to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Architectural midcentury garden, patio, poolside dining table having a metal base, with metal mesh top. This chic table features a circular top, with a pedestal center post, and four radiating legs at the base. The table is structurally sound, and sturdy, the finish shows significant cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.Usable as is, or we offer custom powder coating if you prefer a more polished look.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage outdoor, garden patio furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Scottish Religious Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant ecclesiastical stained glass window depicting a religious scene dating from the mid 20th century. This beautiful stained glass window is one of four we are offering for sal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Set of 4 Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and iconic set of 4 Sculptura armchairs designed by Russell Woodard in black. Very comfortable and of course very pleasing to the eye. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, paint needs a touch up on the 4. We will do that upon the sale if requested. Priced and sold as a set of 4.
Other sets with different ass mounts of chairs are available from the Dennis Gargiulo Gallery...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wire
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
Pr. Sculptura Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Chairs by Woodard c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage wrought iron Sculptura Chantilly Rose lounge chairs, made by Woodard c. 1950's. Both chairs are in good, original, clean and ready ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Lovely Brass and Copper Watering Can, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Lovely Brass and Copper Watering Can, 1950s Austria
As you can see in the photos, the jug has a few minor dents.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four cast bronze door pulls in the form of stylized cornucopia similar to Gio Ponti's candelabra design for Christofle circa 1928
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$1,600 / set
Mid-Century Whirligig Spinning Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning spinning garden ornament. This piece is huge - 8 feet tall - and is a calming, wise presence in any garden. The smooth spinning of the layered circles is certainly hypnotic ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart sha...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / item
Pr. Mid Century Patio Poolside Tables by Fibreform Made in Florida c.1950/1970s
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural patio, poolside stacking tables, having circular fiberglass tops, on metal legs with black plastic feet. The tables are in good, original condition, both are structurally sound and sturdy, both show minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Offered and priced as a pair, marked on verso, Fibreform Made in Opa Locka...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Six Seahorse Shaped Drawer Handles in Brass & Abalone by Peñoles, Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate the aesthetic of your home with this exquisite Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell designed and manufactured in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñoles.
The handles w...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bullet Planter Tripod Base Stand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder-coated matte black bullet planter tripod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Two Wrought Iron Nesting Tables by Tempestini for Salterini, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of two graduated size nesting tables having wrought iron legs, and metal mesh tops. The tables were designed by Maurizio Tempestini, and made by Salterini. Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both shows cosmetic wear to finish, normal and consistent with age. Usable as is, or we offer custom powder coating if you prefer a more polished look.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage and antique garden pieces...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this fantastic folding screen room divider in the style of Clara Porset, made in mahogany wood and palm cords, fantastic vintage conditions.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
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
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