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
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair " Valentina" in Solid Wood by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Valentina Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
This minimalist outdoor/indoor armchair, crafted from solid wood and straps, is designed with an architectural and geometric approach. With ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this rattan armchair was designed by Tito Agnoli in 1950. Curvy and comfortable, this single chair can be used with or without a cushion. At the time of this posting,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Lounge Chairs for Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Lounge Chairs for Brown Jordan.The Japanese designer created his pivotal mid-century collection for Brown Jordan in 1956 using the latest lightweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Hinterland Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Dining Chair has a powder coated steel frame with removable back and seat cushions. For indoor or outdoor use. Previously named the Montrose Dining Chair.
The Lawson-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,072 / item
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Faux Stone Electric Fireplace with Space Heater
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern era wall mounting electric fireplace complete with crackling logs. This charmer doesn’t just get by on it’s looks. It also has a space heater. There is a knob on t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Radar Chair by Salterini Newly Powder Coated
Located in New York, NY
Great Radar Hoop chair designed by Tempestini for Salterini, just powder coated in semi gloss black. Originally designed for outdoor use, suitable for indoor placement as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Cast Brass Double Golf Club Door Knocker
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful cast brass door knocker in the form of two golf clubs and a golf balls.
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 1.25"D x 6.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Leaf Design Tripod Plant Stand in Gilt Patinated Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Tripod Planter / Jardinière in Patinated Metal.
Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Nice design with three leaves standing up on a tripod leafed b...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Four Russell Woodard “Sculptura” Lounge Chairs – Pristine Condition, 1956
Located in Omaha, NE
An exceptional matched set of four original Russell Woodard “Sculptura” lounge chairs, designed in 1956 and celebrated as an icon of mid-century modern outdoor design. These museum-w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,088 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, England
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in brass, mid-20th century, England.
A simple handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side contoured with a wide stem and optional rose...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large Zaneville Planter, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Double height Zaneville Planter in ceramic.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
Maurizo Tempestini For John Salterini Wrought Iron Curved Ribbon Patio Sofa 2 Pc
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Maurizio Tempestini For John Salterini, 2 Piece Curved Wrought Iron Ribbon Sofa Frames.
2 Curved Wrought Iron Sofa Frames Has The Iconic Ribbon Desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Stained Mahogany bed stairs
Measures " in width, " in depth and " in height.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showcase your finest art or plants with this exceptional pair of vintage pedestals by the celebrated American maker, Drexel Heritage. Each pedestal is a masterclass in minimalist des...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Burl
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Serving Bar Cart, c 1950- 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Nice oversize serving, bar cart of wrought iron, metal mesh and glass. The cart has two shelves ( 29.5 H x 9 H in. ) it is in wheels, and is in very good, clean, original condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. More available - see other listings.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of atomic age ceramic bullet planters with iron bases by Bauer, circa 1950's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chip...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Pet House / Carrier in Rattan and Metal, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful and rare pet house or carrier in rattan and metal. 1950s. When you have a wonderful and stylish interior you want to give your beloved pet the same level of style. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
20th Century, Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of fireplace Accessories
Located in Turin, Turin
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gerald Digiusto, Contro Five, 1975
Located in Hudson, NY
Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections.
Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful
Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Melchiorre Bega Andirons in black steel and nickel
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Melchiorre Bega 1950s fireplace andirons in steel and nickel
Never used.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Handcrafted Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Trio of Exquisite Handcrafted Decorative Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Inlay Fish Shell Design 1980s Italy.
This remarkable set of three sconces, featuring large gold shells encas...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Terracotta Volcanic Lava Glazed Large Blue Planter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Terracotta Volcanic Lava Glazed Large Blue Planter
7.5 h x 17.25 diameter
no label
style attributed to Architectural Pottery
Original preowned vintage
Refer to all images for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
By Chubb & Son
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Brass Bomel Collection NY Lock and Key HMS Admiralty
HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
Padlock and key
.75 thick x 3 w x 4 h
Preowned original vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
2 Pc. Garden Patio Poolside Sectional Loveseat by Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming two piece sectional loveseat sofa by Meadowcraft. The sofa consists of two seats, each with one armrest ( 22"H ), and when positioned together they form a loveseat. The set ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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 40" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Henry Olko Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Series Rattan Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite and rare pair of rattan chairs by well known Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed company, circa 1975. These unique chairs are from Olko's Square series. - Substantial and...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Willy Guhl 23" Concrete Bowl, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete bowl by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Beautiful patina and modulating salmon-colored paint to the surface of the underside. Very unusual size in 23" diam...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's.
Stunning set of 1960's modernist brass and iron fireplace tools by Pilgrim.
Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools by Pilgrim Manufacturing.
Modernist, five-piece, fire tools set by Pilgrim attributed to designer George Nelson features a black wrought iron frame and fire tools with polished brass handles and matte brass base.
Architectural iron fire tool set by Pilgrim in black and brass.
Features 4 tools in a minimalist open frame tools include a poker, shovel, brush, and log grabber with matching stand.
Black frame with solid brass handles and decorative trim.
Signed Pilgrim Fireplace...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round hand formed pot by California artist Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf, c.1995, USA. This clay pot features a textured exterior in a "thumbprint" pattern. The planter also features a...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware, Clay
Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good pair of Willy Guhl square concrete planters for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Monumental Stan Bitters Stoneware Ceramic Planter for Hans Sumpf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Stan Bitters stoneware ceramic planter for Hans Sumpf.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating material. Actual sails were cut and installed professionally. Chairs need a good cleaning ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Hardware Greek Grecian Key Brass Pulls
mounting 2.25 spread. No screws.
Set of two
.75 d x 5 long x 2 d
Preowned original vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs, Rare Design, set of Four
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs. This arm style is early Woodard and rare to find a set of four
Offered is a set of 4 mid-century modern outdoor a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vivai del Sud Bamboo Handcrafted Stylish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Pedestal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian decorative flower pot seat or end / side table. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brass pencil andirons wrought iron 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Here is a pair of vintage brass and wrought iron andirons designed by an unknown designer in the 1960s. The pencil is cast in solid brass, with the top being patinated. The quality o...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Painted Garden House for Gerbils or Small pets circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of two garden houses for little pets. This can be kept in the house or be placed in the garden.
It his composed of two little houses from which the fart can access a whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
5 pcs Mid Century Modern Glider Chair Sofa Loveseat & Two Side End Tables Iron
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 5 pcs Mid Century Modern Glider Chair Sofa Loveseat & Two Side End Tables Wrought Iron.
Settee: 24x51×33, seat: 18
Triple Chair: 24×74×33, seat: 1...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Nest of 3 Art Deco Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Garden Tables by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of three graduated size nesting tables in wrought iron, attributed to Salterini. The tables feature a decorative flowing wave like repeat as vertical supports, which support...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron and metal mesh. These can function as dinning, or lounge chairs, both...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Wall Mounted Soap Dish Signed Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Wall Mounted Soap Dish Signed Venini originates from Italy, Circa 1970. Featur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild
By Wendell Castle, Rochester
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium,,/ Display case,, atributed to Rochester Folk Art Guild,, Beautifully hand crafted,, Removable...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Modernist Russell Woodard Patio Set, 6 chairs with table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome mid century set - perfect for poolside! Armchairs have rubber tip glides, 4 armless chairs have iron glides. Weld contacts are durable and sturdy. Designer of table is unkn...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century Swiss Vintage Eternit Biomorphic Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement, in good condition. This sculptural vintage garden ornament has been fiber-reinforced. Drai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pr. Mid Century Wrought Iron Woodard Sculptura Low Side Dining Chairs c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Woodard Sculptura low side, or dining chairs designed by Russell Woodard, circa 1950's. These iconic chairs are super stylish and chic, as well as comfortable and functional...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Studio Made Douglas Fir Sculptural Pedestal
By J. B. Blunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio made Douglas Fir sculptural pedestal with copper top in the style of J. B. Blunk
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fir
Two Woodard Sculptura Round Top Side Tables in Gloss Black
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two Woodard occasional tables from the sculptura series. 20" diameter tops sit at 19" tall galley surrounding the top adds 2" to height. Both ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Jacques Adnet Brass and Wicker Jardiniere, circa 1960, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Jacques Adnet jardinière, circa 1960, France.
Brass bamboo, blackened wicker basket, stitched black leather.
Dimensions: 65 cm H, 67 cm W, 27 cm D.
Original condition, brass ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Cast Iron Flamingos - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a whimsical touch of coastal charm to your décor with this stunning pair of vintage cast iron flamingos. Crafted with lifelike detailing, these elegant sculptures capture the bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,850 / set
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons. Raymond Subes.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Stained Glass Window with Dragon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant mythological themed stained glass window depicting a red dragon from the workshops of British stained-glass artist, Sax Shaw.
Beautifully made using glass in shades of re...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Circa 1980s Wrought Iron Bar Cart by Russell Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980s wrought iron bar cart by Russell Woodard. The "Arnold Palmer" collection, created in 1978. Woven surfaces, scroll handle, the lower tier with gallery, the upper with reta...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Olive terracotta jar, Year 1920
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Olive terracotta pitcher, Made in Italy, Year 1920.
Beautiful jar, all in patina, glazed earthenware inside. It was used as a container for olive oil and can be used both outdoors a...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
1950s Wicker Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining or Garden Table
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s, Italian Mid-Century modern wicker table, dining table and perfect for outdoor garden or patio.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Hunter Green Wrought Iron Chaise Lounge w/ Floral Pattern Patio Outdoor
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking wrought iron chaise lounge all ready for your yard or patio with a flat but nice floral pattern on the top of the back and the top of the arms. The neutral hu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Traditional Spanish Set of Two Vintage Metal Mortar and Pestle, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two vintage metal mortar and pestile. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$565 Sale Price / item
44% Off
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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