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
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building of the Odd Fellows Association Hall - St. Louis. It was used with sand for an ashtray , seen in photos 5 & 6. The 1960s MCM modification to an existing building was designed by architect William E. Duncan and demolished in the summer of 2020. Duncan not only selected these planters , the entire hall, had Saarinen , Eames, Nelson, Howard Miller and Nessen designs. The condition is good, only with minor scuffs, no chips and light staining to interior as seen in photos. Stamped Architectural Pottery made in the USA. When the planter is on its side, it reminds me of the famous brass drawer pull on Paul McCobb designed furniture.
Building & Rendering
Odd Fellows Association Hall at 3765 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis Mo.
designed by William E. Duncan and Associate Architect Lawrence H. Smith , Delineation by Harry A, Osborn
Demolished in 2020
If your into Architecture, Search for this MCM church...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Brass Bipartitecurtain Rod with Brackets, Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and brass Bipartite curtain rod with brackets, vintage. 40’’ each, connects at middle, includes 3 brackets.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Elongated Tubular Push & Pull Brass 1960s Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of elongated push & pull tubular bronze door handles. They are bespoke 1960s and came from double glass doors from a formal bank in Germany with glass doors.
The patina is ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Stan Bitters Bird Bath, 1970s USA
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hanging bird bath by noted Californian ceramicist, Stan Bitters. Plastic cords are attached at three points on the dish and meet in a clay disk at the middle of the cords. Each plastic cord is adorned with a clay ball and a cast clay bird at each base. Bath has an inviting blue glazed interior where the water is held. Good condition as shown. Matching bird feeder available in separate listing.
As a pioneer of the organic modernist craft movement in the 1960s, Bitters has been producing rough-hewn ceramic birdhouses...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Plastic
Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of two 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of highly stylized modernist wings made of nickel plated brass.
New Old Stock.
Both right hand orientation.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$1,350 / set
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
Pair of American Mid-Century Wooden Architectural Elements
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American (20th Century) large stripped wood architectual elements having a ball finial top over a bottle form and resting on a square tiered base (PRICED AS PAIR)
Conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mint Pair of Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a rare pair of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planters with conical hollow stands for the dish shaped planters. Stamped numbers 1 84 068 inside the bowl.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid Century French Bamboo & Rattan Plant Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century French bamboo plant or flower stand with three pots made of coiled rattan and wood. Sturdy and in good condition. Perfect for the display of orchids or ferns. Circa 195...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Table Lamp in 'Matt White' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Matt White' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production.
This is a versatile smaller and wireless version of the 'Pantop' ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze three seater bench by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The bench has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish. The bench has four rounded square supports and...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid Century Wooden Wabi Sabi Hollowed Out Garden Planter Pot, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early oversized wooden hollowed out tree planter on feet. In dark brown and even color. Solid and stable.
Dimensions: H: 82 cm / 32.30" W: 60 cm / 23.65" D: 52 cm / 20.50"
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Modernist Lucite Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Angular modernist clear Lucite pedestal with black Lucite top.
Clean, original and ready to use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
Bronze Garden Stool / Side Table, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze garden stool with stump like base and holes in top and open on bottom. Can be used as a side table but there is a very slight concave to the top or possible umbrella stand. Fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
New / Old Stock Precision Wall Barometer in Brass by The Nature Company
Located in San Diego, CA
New / old stock precision wall barometer in brass by The Nature Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent working condition with original box and measures 4.25"D x 1.75"H. #...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Rectangular Dark Toned Pine Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn style rectangular, heavy pine planter with age appropriate wear and time-earned, attractive patina. Heels added by previous owner but in otherwise overa...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Pair of Russell Woodard Style Black Wrought Iron Linai Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Russell Woodard Style black enamel Wrought Iron Linai Armchairs.
Featuring rugged, balanced frameworks, handcrafted in black enameled wrought iron, with comfortable woven wir...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Vintage Pebbled Cement Toad or Frog Garden Planter
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charming vintage cement toad or frog planter pot with pebbled exterior.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Italian 60's Fire Gard In Brass
Located in London, GB
Italian 60's Fire Gard in brass plated brass and metal mesh
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron andirons featuring a feather motif and curved feet.
Dimensions
7.75" width x 12" depth x 15.5" height.
Condition
Good vintage condition with age appropriate pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,200 / set
Modernist Steel and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist 3 panels fireplace screen is made of steel with steel grilling and brass bowls. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Bamboo Boho Rattan Easy Chair for your Patio, 1960s Italy, with Foot Stool
Located in Antwerp, BE
Boho chique wicker lounge chair, chaise lounge with adjustable backrest and pull-out ottoman. The backrest can be manually adjusted between six different height brackets. The lounge ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,323 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Four Mid Century Wrought Iron Dining Chairs att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of Mid century garden, patio, poolside chair attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company, in the style of The Meadowcraft Furniture Company, unsigned. The chairs feature sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Raul Coronel Ceramic Door Plate Escutcheon
By Raul Coronel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unique & seldom seen ceramic door plate escutcheon by Raul Coronel. This piece was never used/installed. Center opening diameter measures 2-5/8” to fit around your existing door knob...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France.
The handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each trimmed w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Iron Patio Garden Poolside Gondola Sofa Loveseat att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century Gondola form loveseat, sofa attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company. The sofa features a metal frame constructed of wrought iron with repeating metal straps, wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Unusual Set of 4 Geometric Salterini Patio Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual set of 4 geometric Salterini patio chairs with fabulous built in table. We have never seen another set of these so they must be quite rare. We just love the very unusual hair...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Russell Woodard Style Metal Garden or Porch Sofa with Matching Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Woodard inspired sofa and matching lounge chairs, handmade wrought-iron outdoor patio, garden or porch furniture featuring scrolling maple leaf design. A trademark for their durable design and construction. Simple and elegant. The set makes for comfortable and inviting seating ensemble.
Garden seating, garden sofa, outdoor metal sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
First Generation Brown Jordan Sun Shade
By Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
This Brown Jordan sun shade dates to the 1950s and is the first iteration of the design. The idea, and general aesthetic are the same, however t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Metal Wire Modernist Garden Set, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Metal Wire Armchair is a standout piece from 1970s France, designed as part of a modernist garden furniture set, it showcases the era’s fascination with industrial materials and...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$7,800 / set
1960s Terracotta Volcanic Green Lava Glazed Planter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Terracotta Volcanic Lava Glazed Green Planter
9 h x 11.25 diameter
no label
Attributed style Architectural Pottery
Original preowned vintage
Refer to all images for details.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Fireplace Tools by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Design, circa 1960, Denmark
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare set of large wall mounted fireplace tools 1400 model by Jens Quitsgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960, Denmark.
Wall mounted rack with broom, shovel and poker.
Brass, blackened ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Two Piece Garden Patio Poolside Nesting Tables by Salterini 2 Sets Available
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of two nesting tables by Salterini. Constructed of wrought iron, and metal mesh, these tables are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, they are structurally sound and sturdy, all show some cosmetic wear to the paint finish, normal and consistent with age. Please note the tables are offered and priced as a set of two, not all four, tables.
Measures: Larger table 18.5 W x 14.5 D x 19 H Smaller table 17 W x 15 D x 18 H inches.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Architectural Planter Lee's Pottery Craft Paramount California
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Architectural Pottery Planter CAL USA Lee's Craft MFG A1
1960s Modern
Stamped Lee's MFG Pottery. Paramount, California
12.5 h x 14.75 in diameter
Original Unrestored Preowned Vint...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Finish set of 4 oak and chrome door handle rectangular shape 1950's
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant and fine oak mid century modern Finish door handle. Made out of massive oak wood and chromed steel. We didn't touched the patina.
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Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,897 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brass fireplace match sticks holder 1970s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Need of extra long fireplace matches .look no further .
Comes in a solid Brass holder . 1970s l ooking great .
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb M-3 Brown Ceramic Glaze Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb M-3 brown ceramic glaze planter for Architectural Pottery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Aluminium Door Handles
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aaltos. Made in Finland.
Material: Alumininum
Includes two handles and spacer. No connecting screws / rose screws.
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,037 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Sculptura Wrought Iron Large Club Chair by Russell Woodard, C. 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wrought Iron Sculptura Large Club Chair by Russell Woodard,
USA, irca. 1950s
This rarer, larger version of the Wrought Iron Sculptura Large Club Chair by Russell Woodard, circa 195...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice owl andirons, circa 1970, France.
Fine and detailed metal work.
Cast and wrought iron.
Original good condition.
Dimensions: 40 cm D, 34 cm H, 28 cm W.
All purchases are covered ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
MCM Spun Fiberglass Round Dining Table Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass round dining table. It has a 48-inch diameter 3/8-inch glass top and a fresh coat of black paint. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Paint, Fiberglass
Jean Prouvé - panneaux façade Saint Egrève 1960
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare panneaux "fenêtre" double face Jean Prouvé pour Studal .
1960 - Bâtiment technique de Saint Egrève
Bon état général - a nettoyer
Plus d'informations sur demande
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Bamboo Side, End Tables Attributed to Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of side, or end tables, having bamboo frames and Formica tops. Both tables are in very good, clean original condition, one stand shows minor loss to wrapping at the corn...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Formica
Jean Charles ‘’Teardrop” Andirons, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Solid nickel plated andirons by Jean Charles with wrought iron.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
French Coffee Table with Glazed Ceramics in the st of Roger Capron, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table with glazed faience and terracotta tiles top in the style of Roger Capron.
The contrast between the glossy, shiny appearance of the tiles and the sobriety of the terraco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Irving Harper under George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller c. 1950s, USA. The footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Gio Ponti Cherrywood Boiserie Panels from Hotel Royal, Naples 1955
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of unique Gio Ponti wood panels from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955.
Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi.
cherrywood
thick edge with owl's beak
these pi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cherry
Salterini Rare Early Five Piece Garden/Dining Set by Mario Papperzini
Located in Water Mill, NY
Five Piece Rare Early Salterini Garden/Dining Set by Mario Papperzini..Four Arm Chairs with Matching Original Dining Table 54” Glass Top…Custom Made Fabric Cushions
Height of Chair i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Set of Lounge Patio with Settee and Rocking
Located in Miami, FL
Set of lounge patio with one two seats sofa and two big rotative armchairs.
It´s very spacious and comfortable.
Height to the seat: 16.14in
Armchair measurements:
H: 39.37in
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage French Oak wooden Slat Transat Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless addition to any garden or patio, this vintage transat chair showcases classic craftsmanship and enduring elegance. Fashioned from solid oak, its rich wood grain and sturdy...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
20th Century Italian Metal Plant Stand - Flower Holder in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, vintage Italian plant stand with five plant holders, made of hand crafted forged metal in the Style of Gio Ponti, in good condition. The patinated stand is set on a scrolled...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Brass mirror Frame France Mid Century Fireplaces
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Old polished brass fireplace frame from the Bordeaux region (south west of France), mounted as a mirror from the 1940.
Made in France.
The mirror can be positioned vertically or ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
$2,420 / set
Mid Century Modern Iron Mesh Garden Bench attributed to Russell Woodard C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite two seat outdoor garden bench with mesh seat & back attributed to Russell Woodard co. Recently sprayed white so it's its in very good vintage condition with minimal wear. We ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968 Switzer...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$420 Sale Price
55% Off
Midcentury Murano Pendant Chandelier w Stunning Mouth Blown Glass Discs, Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design pendant with large, mouth blown art glass discs on chrome frame.
If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Swan Planter by McCoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic swan planter by McCoy Pottery. This rare piece will be a fabulous addition to any Mid-Century Modern collector's home. The piece depicts...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Sconces in blue color Blown Murano Glass, 1960s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian sconces in blown Murano glass, blue charming, attributed to Camer Glass, 1960s.
The sconces are composed by a quite huge bowl in blue charmi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Classic Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Iron Cocktail Table by Danny Ho Fong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern wicker and iron cocktail table by Danny Ho Fong.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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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Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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Putti Fountains
Terra Cotta Pedestals
Vintage Wooden Tool Handles
Wall Lavabo
Antique Brass Coal Bin
Antique Pagoda Lantern
Cast Iron Farm
Concrete Plinth
Fireplace Cat
Fireside Companion Set
Gilt Bronze Fireplace Screen
Greek Olive Jars
Iron Urn Lid
Limestone Trough Sink
Roman Fountain Head
Salvage Glass Window
Votive Lamp
Wood Burning Stove