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
Modernist Single Entry Door Built to Order in Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRWEFS Sunburst atomic.
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced and size can be varied for each order from 14" to 56" wide and up to 140" tall. Model shown is a starburst design 45" wide and 84" tall. 20 photos are included, please review them all to see options and inspirational installations.
Single or double doors in walnut or colored with brass or marine aluminum. Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, deadbolt, keyed entry knobs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$10,125 / item
MCM Electric Fireplace Orange w Gold Trim Attributed Montgomery Ward Style House
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern electric wall fireplace square orange frame with gold tone trim, artificial logs, and solid brass screens attributed to Montgomery Ward Style Ho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Abstract Modernist Design, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An unusual square push-pull door handle made of patinated bronze featuring a raised modernist design of overlapping loosely geometric shapes. 20th century design, found in Germany.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice patina.
We have a total of six of the same type and many other models by Willy Guhl.
Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) was well known for his weather resistant plante...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls, Mexico 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of vintage charm to your cabinets with this set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls from Mexico, dating back to the 1950s. Each pull features a unique spiral design, crafted f...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic French architectural mid century aluminum sun shutter / brise soleil by Jean Prouvé with an original chain mechanism inside the gold aluminum frame. In great ori...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Black Double Entry Door Built to Specifications
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRCEDB Sunburst
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Measures: 80" tall x 72" wide shown, any size available up to 120".
Custom produced and size can be varied for each order.
The first few images show the model highlighted in this listing with images of other models we have made and that are available. Please view all 20 images as we show installations and other options. Video shows what we are capable of in terms of finishes, their smoothness and contrast.
Highest quality construction with the best hinges, woods and hardware that can be used. All handmade.
Images also show the crescent handle available which is an additional $750 cost for a single door (both sides) and $1500 for a double door (4 handles on 2 doors) and must be specified.
We build custom interior, master bedroom, closet and exterior passage and entrance doors with an atomic Mid-Century Modern style. Pictured is an 80" x 72", but because our doors are individually crafted they can be customized to meet any requirement for use as an interior or exterior door, single or double. They can be produced with door-closers for commercial applications, custom hardware and also be fire-rated if required. All sales include jambs and units are ready to be installed on-site.
Featured above our starburst design with solid half inch by quarter inch solid brass bar raised over a painted (for exterior) or lacquer surface (interior) on both sides of the door. The door can be produced in any color. See our other listings for other models and options for this design. In addition the bars can be produced from either brass, aluminum, stainless steel, colored aluminum or wood (walnut, ash, etc).
Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, deadbolt, keyed entry knobs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
Beautiful and sculptural lever handles (9.7cm) in solid brass by Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen which was bui...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$503 / item
Mid Century Wrought Iron Metal Strap Patio Set att. to Woodard c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 5 pc wrought iron and metal strap Patio, Poolside, Garden dining set attributed to Russell Woodard, for the Woodard Manufacturing Company, circa 1950/60's. The set includ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö and designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Very practical yet stand out as sculptural pie...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pr. Mid Century Cantilevered Sculptura Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Woodard Sculptura low lounge chairs, having cantilevered bases and woven metal mesh seats. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant to the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Table Lamp in 'Dark Green' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Dark Green' 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
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell. Nice original shape. Check out my other listings for two additional bells.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Wrought Iron Garden Poolside Patio Woodard Sculptura Chaise Lounge c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge by Woodard Furniture. The chaise was designed as part of the highly sought after Sculptura Line, circa 1950. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest.
Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following:
- A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles.
- Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce.
- A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror.
- A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light.
- A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting).
- A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set).
The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chaise has a reclining backrest, and wheels to easily move the piece. Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Beige "Peacock" Cafe Set for Four, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Russell Woodard Tan toned Geometric Spun Fiberglass Cafe Set of 4. Featuring sturdy, balanced, woven Light Khaki Spun Fiberglass frameworks, hourglass bases, ergonomic arched fan b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass
Meadowcraft Dogwood Garden Patio Poolside Spring Seat Lounge Chair
By Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and metal mesh spring seat lounge chair by Meadowcraft, in the Dogwood pattern, circa 1950 - 1960's. The chair is in very good, original estat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard "Chantilly" Collection: Mid-Century Wrought Iron Two Chairs
Located in Omaha, NE
The Russell Woodard "Chantilly" Collection is a notable example of mid-century wrought iron patio furniture. Renowned for its elegant design and durability, this collection features ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brown Jordan Nomad Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Ca. 1970's
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1970's California Modern style garden, patio, poolside, chaise lounge from the Nomad series by Brown Jordan. The chaise has a lightweight aluminum frame and sophisticated can...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Jens Quistgaard Fireplace Tools for Dansk Designs
Located in San Mateo, CA
Rare set of Dansk fireplace tools designed by Jens Quistgaard. These consist of a poker, broom and shovel and are held on a wall mounted rack. This set...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Willy Guhl, Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, circa 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Mid-century floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl.
Seater concrete monocoque is in good condition and the tubular steel base has been completely restored, sanded and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Rectangular Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Willy Guhl designed for Eternit, Switzerland.
These planters are made from fiberated cement that is lightweight, strong and durable in all climates.
The typical signs of use an...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pair of Mid-Century Curved Top Polished Nickel Andirons by Danny Alessandro
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Curved Top Polished Nickel Andirons by Danny Alessandro originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a rectangular form with a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Wrought Iron Woodard Chantilly Rose Garden Patio Poolside Glider
Located in New York, NY
Incredible and rare Woodard Chantilly Rose porch glider. The glider is in very good original condition, structurally sound, sturdy, and fully functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair 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
Vintage Terracotta Planter ModernStyle Gainey Pottery Style Era
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Terracotta Planter.
Dimensions: 12.5 H x 16.5 diameter
Delivery within 200 miles from San Diego CA is available for an additional fee. (LA, OC, PS)...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Janus et Cie Amalfi Lounge Chairs - after Mario Papperzini for Salterini
Located in Decatur, GA
Janus et Cie Amalfi lounge chairs, circa 2000s.
- SET of FOUR -
Iconic iron garden loungers after Mario Papperzini for John Salterini and inspired...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Seymour Walnut and Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of walnut handle fireplace tools by Seymour Mfg. The set includes a poker, broom and shovel. These are well made sturdy tools. The iron appears to be r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1960s Large Yellow Modern Planter Architectural Art Pottery Gainey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Art Pottery Large Yellow Architectural Planter Pot California Modern
Footed base in the style of La Gardo Tackett.
9.25 tall x 12
In the Style of Gainey Ceram...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
1960s Vintage Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding
By Malm Fireplaces
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage MCM Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding
Hooded Modern Fire Pit
71 h x 35.5 w x 28.5 d
Preowned original vintage condition unrestored.
Refer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel
Peter Ghyczy GN2 Vintage Ocher Yellow Lounge Chair
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Tilburg, NL
Peter Ghyczy GN2 vintage ocher yellow lounge chair. Late 20th century.
Beautiful vintage design lounge chair by Peter Ghyczy. A great space-age design...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century 5 Piece Outdoor Dining Set in the Style of Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage outdoor patio dining set in the style of Salterini . Classic chairs have sculpted hoop wrought iron framework with wire mesh seats .The seats measure 24.5” in Diameter . Tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard 5-piece fibreglass set: 4 chairs and a table
Located in Miami, FL
Russel Woodard was an American designer renowned for his mid-century modern outdoor furniture. Founder of his eponymous company in 1946, Woodard's iconic designs, characterized by cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Cocktail Table att to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood Regency, Mid Century vintage garden, patio, poolside, drink, end, or cocktail table.. The table is in very good, vintage condition, it is structurally sound, sturdy a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Black Cafe Set with Round Glass Table & Two Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Russell Woodard Black Round Cafe Table with 2 "Sculptura" Dining Side Chairs. Featuring three pieces, including: a round (29.25D X 29.H) Black enameled Wrought Iron table, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Pair of Mid Century Enameled Brass Door Handles Pharmacy Snake
Located in München, BY
Exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern door handles made in the 50ties.
The door handles are made of brass, copper and enamel. They had been used at the entrance of a pharmacy for t...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Folding Screen Room Divider in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding screen made in solid wood with brass details, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Lamp in 'Matt Classic Blue' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Matt Classic Blue' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production.
This is a versatile smaller and wireless version of the 'P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Welcome Bench
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron loveseat, with Welcome worked into the backrest. The Bech is in good, original, condition, showing allover rust patina tenth finish, we can include the seat cus...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alice in Wonderland, A Five Piece Suite of Stained and Leaded Glass Doors.
Located in London, GB
Alice in Wonderland incredible suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows,.
Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five pieces in both listings.
A one-off commission was removed from a large house in England.
In this listing, there are two doors with upper stained glass panels with Alice in Wonderland and the Smiling Cheshire Cat sitting in a tree and another door with The Mad Hatter...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
5 Pc. Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Dining Set by Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, dinette set consisting of a dining table , and four side chairs. The table has a tempered glass top, the chairs have their original upholstered pad seats, metal e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Steel End Tables by Mario Papperzini for Amalfi Furniture, USA 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of patio side or end tables designed by Mario Papperzini and manufactured in the United States in the 1980's or earlier by Amalfi furniture...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Indoor/Outdoor 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.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Square Eternit Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and authentic mid-century modern planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG in Switzerland, dating to the 1950s–1970s. This square cuboid planter exemplifies Guhl’s minimal...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Door Handles Italy 20th Century Set of 2 Brass Painted in Brown Color
By Paolo di Poli
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Door Handles in the Style of Paolo De Poli, Italy 20th Century Set of 2.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$426 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Rotating Wrought Iron 21 Ring Plant Stand
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare mid-century rotating wrought iron plant stand of 21 pot rings each with an inside diameter of 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid Century Wrought Iron Plant Table with Removable Tray Top c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wrought iron and tin plant/ potting table having a removable tray top surface ( tin ) which rests in the wrought iron base, on its original wheel coster base. Originally fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm 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.
Linear ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,659 / item
Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced for doors from 24" to 50" wide and from 79" to 120". All doors exceeding 96" will be custom quoted. See other listings for custom doors and double door kits also.
Brass or ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Alice in Wonderland, A Five Piece Suite of Stained and Leaded Glass Doors.
Located in London, GB
Alice in Wonderland a beautiful suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows.
Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five pieces in both listings.
A one-off commission was removed from a large house in England.
The entire suite consists of these two windows with the king and queen of clubs...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
French Antique Patinated Wabi Sabi Wooden Hollowed Out Tree Trunk Planter, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French decorative antique wabi sabi wooden hollowed out planter. In good original condition with some old repairs in metal.
Dimensions: H: 56 cm / 22" W: 52 cm / 20.5" D: 51 c...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Iron Mesh Chair, 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine iron mesh chair. For Interior or garden. A great looking piece of furniture as sculpture art object. Circa 1950. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Patio Table And Four Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Five piece Mid-Century Wrought Iron Patio set in the style of Salterini. Featuring table and four chairs. 42" round table has umbrella hole. Chairs are beautifully designed and have ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Fun playful wrought iron and glass cafe, dining, center table circa 1970's. The table features a hand wrought base of solid stock with a thick plate glass top, it is in very good, or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Bench Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic vintage metal garden, patio, poolside bench, having a wrought iron frame, with a metal mesh seat and backrests. This unusual bench features two sepa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Five French Iron Half Moon Water Fall Garden or Patio Plant Pot Shelves or Stand
Located in London, GB
Five individual French midcentury iron half moon water fall garden, green house or patio plant pot shelves or decorative stand. Can be used inside or o...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Luigi Colani, Double Washbasin for Villeroy and Boch, 1979
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare double sink by Luigi Colani from the 1970s.
The sink is installed in the center of the room.
Separated are the two basins by a wide-span arch in chromed metal in the middle of which is a mirror on both sides.
Attached to the arch are two lamps, four small shelves made of glass, a bracket for a towel each and two plugs.
The fittings are marked and are also a design by Luigi Colani.
In this object shows very strongly Colani’s efforts in his designs to unite nature, man and design.
It also symbolizes Colani’s desire to bring the bathroom more into the center of the home and to give the room a greater significance.
This model can be found in various museums and collectors.
The one offered here comes from an old floor...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
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