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.
to
334
1,896
998
2,750
151
28
Height
to
Width
to
2,929
2,173
1,499
1,336
960
826
799
787
506
495
466
314
300
248
146
139
124
98
4
6
2,740
179
31
2,055
469
3
1
6
12
75
523
512
330
41
8
1,883
810
450
395
358
1,358
1,319
1,241
388
362
2,929
2,814
2,853
180
116
93
70
64
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Rare Woodard Andalusian Iron Patio Set/5
Located in Malibu, CA
Perfect poolside furniture. a rare set of wrought iron patio dining table & chairs from the Andalusian collection by Russell Woodard.
Andalusian features elaborate Spanish style scr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Confident or Tête-à-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden bench has the appearance of tree bark, found in the Provence region of France, c. 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Brutalist copper door
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Pure art in the disguise of a door, that’s about all we need to say about it….. Made of copper and used in a Belgium villa during the 1960s to give the home that extra design luxury ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Aaron Saxton for History Never Repeats.
We have 2 listings for either single or double doors. This listing is for the single door pattern. We produce the kit for doors up to 50" wide and 120" in height, with kits over 96" tall being Price On Request. The last image showing a double white door is an example of a customer who has installed our starburst kit for reference.
In 2015 we started building the modern Mid-Century Modern starburst door...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rectangular Handles with Grooves in Chromed Aluminum Italy Design 1960s Silver
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular handles with grooves in chromed aluminum Italy Design 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Stand / Planter, Foliage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching planter or bottle stand standing on a tripod base. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1960s.
This iron stand features a leafed top standing on a trip...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Gallo Iron Works Wrought Iron Patio Set, Made in USA, Salterini Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking cafe style wrought iron garden or patio set made by Gallo Original Iron Works Inc. out of Brooklyn, New York.
The three chairs feature shapely wrought iron frames with swi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Unusual double -wide Modernist Iron Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual / Seldom seen Modernist oversized wrought iron chaise lounge featuring wide frame and wheels. Classic Mid cENTURY mODERN Design by Russell wOODARD. Hand delivery avail to Ne...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Awesome electrical handmade copper indoor fountain with two flower, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Electric copper indoor fountain. Full function, great sound of water splashing down each floor. Perfect for a Zen garden.
For usage in US you would only have to change the plug or g...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass
Brown Jordan Sun Shade Umbrella
By Brown Jordan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brown Jordan Sun Shade. Nice Original Condition. Base and pole have been repainted somewhat recently. Shade material is original as well as t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Pair of French Mid Century Modern White Metal Garden Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of original French Mid-Century modern white metal garden tables by Mathieu Mategot, with perforated square tops and small shelv...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Smoked Plexi Planter with Inset Aluminum Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, 1970's, smoked plexiglass planter with purple tint and inset aluminum dish. Attractive round drum planter ideal for an outdoor space or patio. In origi...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Collection of large version of Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
The iconic Arne Jacobson door handles, large model 111 mm, in solid brass.
The handles were designed for the Royal SAS ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Balconia Planters Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rectangular planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter is made of cement and has good color and patina. Great lines and clean design. This planter would be magnificen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Robert Lewis Lounge Chairs Walter Lamb – Bronze frame & Woven Rope
By Robert Lewis
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early California-made bronze patio lounge chair by Robert Lewis, a predecessor to Walter Lamb. These were made by hand in the 1930's-1940's in Santa Barbara, CA. This stunning vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Robert Lewis Lounge Chairs Walter Lamb – Bronze frame & Woven Rope
By Robert Lewis
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early California-made bronze patio lounge chair by Robert Lewis, a predecessor to Walter Lamb. These were made by hand in the 1930's-1940's in Santa Barbara, CA. This stunning vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Faux Bois Jardinière by Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This faux bois jardinière or planter was created by the French decorator Jean-Michel Frank. It is sophisticated made of black lacquered forged metal.
The planter is in good condition...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Coat Hooks by VECA C1970s - 4 available
By VECA
Located in Trensacq, FR
Italian design coat hooks from Veca C1970. Attractive blue glass on a chromed frame with a mirrored back plate. Part of a selection of accessories a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Slant Arm Origami Chair for Price Tower 1956
Located in Dallas, TX
One of only forty examples ever created, this slant arm chair was designed in 1956 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Price Tower and is often referred to as the "origami chair". The inno...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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
Vintage French Turned Column Screw Plinth, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A French plinth with a turned column stem, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs.
The plinth form most probably dates from the early 20th Ce...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. They feature a minimalistic rectangular front panel presented in polished nick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass and iron wire mesh in the "Binney" design firep...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, 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
Pair of Iron Hoop Chairs
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Pair of iron hoop chairs with woven seats and backs. Unknown designer, in the style of Van Keppel & Green or Luther Conover. Sculptural form...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Sculptural Brutalist Rotating Bronze Door Knobs, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A sophisticated pair of solid bronze rotating knobs with a sculptural geometric design that seamlessly blends functionality and artistry from the 1970s.
These pieces stand out with ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Black Wrought Iron Chaise Lounge w/ Rose & Leaf Pattern Woodard Style
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great quality and wonderfully decorative black wrought iron chaise lounge with rose and leaf decorations on top of the back and on the sides, having the quality of Woodard,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Homecrest White Wrought Iron MCM Outdoor Patio Dinette Set Table and 4 Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Homecrest patio dinette set. This is a lovely little mid century modern outdoor dinette set. This set includes a dinette table and 4 chairs. The dinette table features a circular t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Table Lamp in 'Dusty Rose' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Dusty Rose' 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
Thinline Midcentury Aluminum Klismo Coffee Table
By Thinline
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Incredibly sleek midcentury Klismo style coffee table by Thinline. Original cast aluminum with darkened brushed patina finish with glass top insert. A great addition to any Hollywood...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Seven Mid Century Modern Abstract Stained Glass Windows C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing set of 7 abstract chunky stained glass windows set in a clay composition. 57 x 27.75 x 3/4 inches thick these windows are substantial and an amazing architectural feature whi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Stained 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
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
A French Turned Screw Column Stemmed Plinth, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A French plinth with a turned column stem, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs.
The plinth form most probably dates from the early 20th Century with the turned screw column...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Franco Albini Inspired Mid-Century Bamboo Wheelbarrow Planter with 3 Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming, Franco Albini inspired, 1950's bamboo wheelbarrow with three planter baskets and one front wheel. In original condition with visible wear, including sun fading on one side,...
Category
Early 1600s Dutch Antique Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Marbleized Swirl Terracotta Planter Pot, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian terra cotta planter flowerpot rendered in a beautiful marbleized swirl terracotta in shades of red, white, and buff. Marked Italy on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Tete-a-Tete, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Pair Radar Chairs & Occasional Table. Patio Set. Lanai Set. Featuring a Wrought Iron and woven wire mesh frame...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Patio Poolside Folding Chaise Lounge by Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Mid Century patio, poolside, garden chaise lounge, by the Telescopce Chair Company. The chaise is constructed of an anodized gold tone aluminum frame, with solid wood arms, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Roda Eden Sofa Module Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, RODA
Located in Boston, MA
Eden is a large, comfortable outdoor sofa, suitable for moments of total relaxation, generous in form and especially in the depth and thickness of the cushions.
The base is made of teak, in the Weather Resistant white colored finish, a fresh and innovative proposal that enhances the naturalness of wood and increases its resistance to atmospheric agents. The backrests in painted steel with have a padded belt weaving that enriches the sofa giving a soft a relaxing touch.
Order as is:
Frame: Milk / powder coated stainless steel
Structure: Powder coated stainless steel backrest with padded belts
Legs: Aged teak
Fabric: A03 grass / sky
Decor Pillow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rectangular Balconia Planter Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rectangular planter with lip by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter is made of cement and has good color and patina. Great lines and clean design. This planter would be m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Trapezoid Willy Guhl Planter, two available
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rare vintage square taper trapezoid shaped Willy Guhl planter. This shape is not common and hard to find. wonderful handles on the Side and great patina. Would make a lovely planter inside or out. sold individually. One planter has a smoother gray exterior and probably has not been painted over the years. The other has a bit more patina. Together the two blend nicely. one also has a hairline in the concrete in the upper corner on one side.
To view all of our listings at Tiffany...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Tony Paul for Rubel Set of 2 Cafe Spiral Back Wire Chairs & Table
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul designed, Rubel produced, Black enameled Brass Wire & Walnut pair of dining chairs and table, 1954. Featuring sturdy, balanced, Black enameled Steel bent wire frameworks wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wire
Mid-Century Italian Handles in Solid Brass Rational Minimal Design Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian handles in solid brass rational minimal design gold.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
1 Mid-Century Wire, Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Offering one wire, or wrought iron, plant stands, structurally sound and sturdy, shows cosmetic wear to finish, normal and consistent with age. The plant stands are green, although they may appear black in some of the images.
The shorter stand...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Woodard Andalusian Iron Patio Set/5
Located in Malibu, CA
Perfect poolside furniture. a rare set of wrought iron patio dining table & chairs from the Andalusian collection by Russell Woodard.
Andalusian features elaborate Spanish style scr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Willy Guhl Planter, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Čelinac, BA
Concrite planter by swiss architect Willy Guhl 1960s.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pr. Tall Mid Century Sculptura Side Dining Chairs by Woodard c.1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russell Woodard designed Sculptura side, or dining chairs, manufactured by The Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950's. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant cosmetic wear to their finish. One chair has one wire strand bent back at the edge of the seat, this is not structural or significant, but mentioned here to avoid any disappointment upon receipt.
Offered and priced as a pair, selling isn as is and as found condition. Usable as is or we also offer custom powder coating if you prefer a more polished look.
Please view our entire and extensive collection of vintage and antique garden furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France.
A simple elegant handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side with a slightly concave dish and wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
![Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/circular-push-and-pull-door-handle-in-bronze-mid-20th-century-france-for-sale/f_12672/f_377343721703866741986/f_37734372_1703866742324_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "circular door handle")
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
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron garden, patio, poolside loveseat, bench, sofa by Salterini. The sofa is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1990s. The planters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and mea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Apartment Decor for interior doors
Located in South Charleston, WV
HOA may inhibit the exterior of your doors from being altered, but these bars to enhance your interior door to make it an art statement are allowed.
Brass or Stainless Steel. Brass...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen - Scandinavian Modern
Original, solid brass door handles. Beautiful organic shape. An iconic design for both modern and classic interiors.
Designed for the SAS H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear sofa with so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and executed by Stanislaus Karasek an...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Hour Glass Style Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece Modern French concrete hour glass style planter on stand with nice light even patina.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Bowl Planter, Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Willy Guhl 2 Piece Cement Planter for Eternit, 1960s – A Patina Perfection
Let’s talk about the statement planter your space has been dreaming of. Designed by the legendary Willy Gu...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Luxury Solid Brass Handles Italian Design 1970s with Letter R Bright Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Luxury solid brass handles Italian Design 1970s with Letter R bright gold.
They can be mounted on a glass door or on a wooden door according to the choice, they are of great quality...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Abalone, After Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your doors with this exquisite Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Abalone, inspired by the iconic designs of Los Castillo, Mexico in the 1950s.
The...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Brown Jordan Patio Pieces
By Brown Jordan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of five Brown Jordan vintage outdoor pieces. Chaise (adjustable back), 2 stools and an armchair with ottoman. Ottomans measure 21.5 x 21.5 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Concrete planter with facade sculpted in Roman style, France, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920s / planter / concrete / sculpted / mid-century / vintage / design
Rare to find exceptional planter in concrete with carved Roman style decorations of warriors in robes...
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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.
Read More
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
May’s Most Popular Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the rooms our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
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.