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
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Set for Mace-Line 1977
By Ann Maes
Located in Tilburg, NL
A stunning modernist fireplace set by Ann Maes for Mace-Line, 1977, The Netherlands.
This fireplace set is a real design classic. Few memorable fireplace sets have been made, but th...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,475 / item
Medium Swiss White Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure features a simple elongated base topped by a raised semicircular arch that peaks at a de...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Unusual Modernist interior/ exterior rocking chaise lounge, atrb. to Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist interior/ exterior rocking chaise lounge, atrb. to Klaus Grabe, Wood frame recently refinished.. retains original strapping,, aMAZING DESIGN, Extremely comfortable,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eight 1930's Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 8 Italian art deco solid brass door or drawer pulls in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1930's. Very similar to maniglie used by Michele Marelli and cabinet maker Cusartel...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Note. This screen is freestanding. A cast iron fireplace with a theme fr...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Thai Vintage Oversized Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze and flaring lines. Created in Thailand during the mid century per...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Faux Bamboo Iron Slate Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing mid-century modern faux bamboo iron patio and garden dining table featuring a rare black slate top. The dramatic sinuous design is constructed from thick wrought iron having ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Ray Kappe RK8 Letterbox by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK8 letterbox by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California modernism is synonymous with sophisticated minimal structures, featuring open plan...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic, Cherry, Teak, Pine
Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small and unusual Diablo planter by Willy Guhl for eternit.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1968, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in 1968 Switzerlan...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$540 Sale Price / item
48% Off
Large Verdigris Copper Cattails and Driftwood Fountain
Located in New York, NY
Interesting copper and driftwood fountain. Large and impressive item, sculptural and decorative presence. Can be used as working fountain, but also fine just as sculpture.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Gucci Horsebit Fireplace Tools, Gold Tone Brass, Silver Chrome, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit fireplace tools, gold tone brass, silver chrome, signed. Extremely rare four piece fire tool set with equestrian themed brush, shovel, poker and stand. Signed Gucci Italy with silver tone crest logo. "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" - Aldo Gucci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Dining Room Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell woodard sculptura wrought iron dining side chair.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may be ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Hammered copper Watering Can, VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin, Germany around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered copper Watering Can, VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin, Germany around 1960s
Copper hammered
Polished and stove enameled
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Rattan logs holder. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This logs holder. is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Set of Six Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Door Handles, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern door handles. Designed and manufactured probably in 1950s, Germany. Executed in massive bras...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Spanish Wrought Gilt Iron Umbrella Stand / Planter with Ring Detail, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand-hammered round gilt iron umbrella tripod stand with ring pulls, 1950s-1960s.
This eye-catching umbrella stand or plant stand was handcrafted in iron and finished in gold...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful heavy patina from decades in Swiss weather. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as w...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Shaped Bamboo Beds - Italy - 60's
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of bamboo cribs - Italy - 1960s Questi eleganti lettini in bambù naturale sono la scelta perfetta per chi desidera combinare stile e sostenibilità.
Ideal for creating a relaxi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,426 / set
MCM Round Metal Outdoor Black Painted Tripod Accent Table with Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) round black painted metal indoor/outdoor accent table with tripod base and glass top. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have given the table a fresh coat of black paint. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections, circa, Mid to Late 20th century.
This little black accent table is much like that little black dress, it just goes well with ANYTHING! It is comprised of a metal frame that has been given a fresh coat of black paint, a wonderful round top with raised trim around the edge, topped with lovely round glass which rests upon clear bumpers, and a fabulous tripod base with black feet. You can certainly use this table with or without the glass AND you can use it indoor or outdoor! Talk about versatility!! It has a simple design with spectacular presence, and it is ready to be a new vintage addition to your patio, deck, or porch, or in the game room, dining area, or living room next to a lounge chair. It would also be awesome in your sunroom or out on the lanai next to a lounge ready to hold your favorite beverage!! Like we said before, much like that little black dress, there’s nowhere this little black table...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and signed a by midcentury sculptor.
Classic mother midcentury pose with artist's signature and date on base. Handsome original old verdigris patina from appropriate age.
Mother's back gently protects and shelters her new born and her right hand lovingly clutches the hand of her second child in this charming and iconic design.
Excellent garden candidate.
Photographs were taken indoors and out of doors in natural light for your viewing pleasure.
Dimensions: 32 inches high and 11 inches wide
Signed on base. Artist name: Kiku (Chrysanthemum) and likely bronze sculptor Kikuchi Kazuo (1908-1985) and dated 1978
Provenance: private Japanese garden collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Design Glass and Chrome Fireplace Screen With Brass Feet.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice design fireplace screen is made of glass with chrome feet. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Riviera Style Four Rattan Patio Lounge Chairs c 1960 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Riviera style vintage patio set of four handmade lounge chairs from rattan
attributed to Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol c 1960 Fr...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Brown Clay Amoeba Matte Glazed Planter With Blue Dots
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world.
Each piece is hand thrown...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tools in Nickel and Brass with Ring Handle, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Danny Alessandro fireplace tools in nickel and brass, USA, 1980s. Quality cast fire tools with ring handles.
Alessandro sold his designs through Holly Hunt and his own showroom. Set ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
French Modern Mixed Metal Fire Place Screen
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern mixed metal fire place screen.
Unusual French modernist mixed metal fire place screen. This great French postmodern fire screen has an...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Octagon Onyx Pedestals - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of vintage octagonal pedestals, masterfully crafted from richly veined onyx. With their warm earthy tones and glossy finish, these sculptur...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Onyx
$2,950 / set
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Christmas Tree Stand, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant and stylish, typical 1950s. White and gold. Slight signs of use, see pictures.
The opening for the tree is about 5.5cm wide.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bamboo and Wicker plant stand 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice vintage plant stand .Handmade with Bamboo and Wicker
so decorative .There is place for 4 hanging pots ,12 cm diameter and a little Plateau .
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Outdoor Corded Hinterland Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Corded Hinterland Dining Chair features a powder coated steel frame with a woven rope seat and back. For indoor or outdoor use. Previously named the Corded Montrose Dining Chair....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Wooden Wabi Sabi Hollowed Out Garden Planter Pot, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century wooden hollowed out garden planter on feet. In good condition and stable.
Dimensions: H: 60 cm / 23.65" W: 33 cm / 13" D: 33 cm / 13"
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
1950s Pepe Mendoza Set Two Round Pull Knobs Mayan Revival Malachite Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) Round Pull Knobs, designed byPepe Mendoza. Mexico
circa the 1950s. Composite of Malachite with Brass .
Beautiful mayan revival.
Stamped by art...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Harlequin & Columbine Dancing Sculpture by John W. Mills (1933-2023)
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large figurative sculpture depicting the two dancers, Harlequin and Columbine, by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills (signed). Part of the artist’s ‘Harlequinade’ series...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted wrought iron mid century log holder with unusual steel tray base. Nice medium scale dimensions make this log holder perfect for either indoor or outdoor use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid-century pair of Solid Brass Handles with Geometric designs Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century pair of Solid Brass Handles with Geometric designs Italian
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set 3! XL 22" Diam. 11.6" H Tapered Concrete W. Guhl Eternit Planter A+ Patina
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Basel, BS
One conical concrete planter created by Willy Guhl for Eternit. We currently have three available, sold here as a set with combined shipping!
This designer planter pot is designed b...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
A rare pair of outdoor chaise lounges designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, produced ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter.
Executed in matte mustard yellow glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics manufac...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Cylindrical Cork Veneer Pedestal
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Stylish cylindrical pedestal in allover cork veneer, circa 1970s. This example is in good condition, showing minor loss to veneer (see images) and expected cosmetic wear, normal and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cork
1950-1960’s Set of 6 Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounges Aluminum & Vinyl
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome 1950-1960’s set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges w/vinyl straps & powder coated aluminum frame. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, all frames have been cleaned with soap & water but have some scratches & signs of wear & the straps have some yellowing from sun exposure, lotions, & use. Also, when the chairs are stacked the vinyl straps stretch but when un-stacked the straps return to their original form. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s.
NOTE: We also have a listing for a single chaise lounge selling separately & other listings composed of Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges that are a bit newer & slightly different color here for sale, check them out!!
We have HALF A DOZEN reasons for you to check these out!! Is there anything quite as relaxing as a day lounging by the pool? We certainly don’t think so. And it’s EVEN BETTER if you’re lucky enough to be laying in a fabulous vintage Tropitone Kahana chaise lounge… GOOD NEWS!!!… We are here to help!! This is a FANTASTIC set of 6 vintage Kahana chaise lounge chairs by Tropitone composed of commercial quality smooth powder coated aluminum frames, vinyl straps with a double wrapping technique exclusive to Tropitone enhancing durability and comfort, a height adjustable backrest with five different lean choices, and they bear a premier construction design boasting sleek geometric lines, elegance, functionality, ergonomic comfort, and a weather resilient finish ready to take on all of the elements! The color is somewhere between the current “Textured Sonora” and “Textured Shell” and they are conveniently STACKABLE!!! Whether on your patio, surrounding a firepit, aside the tiki bar, or lined along the poolside… these marvelous mid-century modern chaises are exactly what you need. Much like its island beach namesake, these Kahana vinyl strap chaise lounge chairs are ready to complete your outdoor paradise.
Tropitone was founded in Sarasota, Florida in 1954 by Burt M. Baker, a retired Lockhead Engineer and executive at Grand Rapids Chair Company. Tropitone served the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs, and resorts with high performing outdoor patio furniture. In the 1960’s they introduced powder coated aluminum finishes to the industry. Utilizing a multi-step wash process that ensures a lasting finish, Tropitone’s aluminum frames prevail under any environmental conditions. Tropitone also pioneered the technique of double-wrapping vinyl straps around the powder coated aluminum frame for extra durability, which continues today. In 1970’s they established operations in Irvine, California which provided a bi-coastal manufacturing to North American customers. In the 80’s they released “Comfort is Key” cushions and sling seating. Tropitone sling seating has the perfect combination of clean lines, designer fabrics and carefree maintenance. In the 90’s EZ Span and Basta Sole Umbrellas were introduced and in the 2000’s woven furniture and Relax Plus cushion seating was created including replications of rattan or wicker outdoor furniture...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron, Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of modernist andirons is made of steel, brass and wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Salterini Cantilevered Radar Spring Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mauricio Tempesi designed cantilevered Radar spring chair for
Salterini c. 1950. All original.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Set of five painted iron garden chairs
Located in Milano, IT
These garden chairs, produced by the renowned Italian manufacturer Casa e Giardino in the 1950s, are a magnificent example of the elegance and refinement that characterized outdoor f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$5,336 / set
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Fiberglass Bar Stools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Palm Regency woven and spun fiberglass bar stools by Russell Woodard. Mid Century design perfect for Palm Regency mid century decor.
Stools 47"...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Outdoor Hinterland Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Side Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops; teak slat, stone, or a cast tempered glass with a corduroy pattern.
The Lawson-Fe...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
$2,285 / item
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
McGuire Rattan Target Design Glass-Top Occasional Table
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine John Elinor McGuire occasional table with a square glass top over a honeyed brown Leather bound rattan frame with X motif sides accented with target designs with concentric gilt...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Leather
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Mid Century
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron Pair of Dining , side or accent chairs.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery z...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rocking Loveseat
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rocking Loveseat is a blend of artistic flair and comfort. Its web-like fiberglass pattern prov...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Salterini Zig Zag Pattern Chair c. 1950/60's
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zig Zag pattern wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chair by Salterini. This chair is in very good condition, structurally sound and sturdy, it is currently ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and copper
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Denmark by Illums Bolighus
Dim...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows obvious signs of age and use, normal and consis...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Carved Wood Angel Mold with X Breastplate
Located in Wichita, KS
This Wood Carved Vintage Angel Sculpture has alot of history. The Manhattan Angels were commissioned sometime in the mid-twentieth century for a church restoration in New York City. The sculptor, Bogden Bogkowski, was commissioned to carve these “angels” for the church’s planned restoration. Bogkowski worked on them for a period of time but ultimately the funding never came through and Bogkowski stopped working on them. In the 1980s Bogkowski died and the angels then went to his nephew who lived in New York. They remained in his basement until purchased in 2020 there until we purchased them in 2020.
There are four different angels and one tall angel...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gainey Planters in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two architectural pottery planters finished in satin black glaze. Signed Gainey on the bottom. Made in California in 1960s.
This items pair perfectly with our Gainey tall blac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woodard Round Aluminum Table and Four Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Aluminum Russell woodard black tinted glass top table and chairs by Lee L. Woodard & Sons. Table is 42" diameter x 28.5" H. chairs are black...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$2,400 / set
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are stamped inside:
part no. 324
Industrial plastics corp.
Gardena, calif.
Industrial plastics corp.,
Gardena ca is a subdivision of zenith plastics.
Each 1950s Fiberglass Elephant Gray Bullet Planter Is Strong And Sturdy. Iron Tripod Stands Are Also Strong And Sturdy No Bends. Each Cone Has Developed It's Own Vintage Characteristic Appearances Created Over Time.
The listing is for 1 planter at a time.
Dimensions: cone with/in it's stand - 29 1/2" tall
cone only - 18 1/2" tall
cone opening - 9".
ZENITH PLASTICS
CHARLES EAMES:
''September 1949: Zenith Plastics received a phone call from the Charles Eames with a request for representatives from the company to come in to the Eames Office and discuss a possible application for fiberglass. After showing up several hours late for the meeting with Sol Fingerhut, (a prior researcher in Owens Corning Fiberglass laboratories, who had previously developed fiberglass airplane wings for the US Air Force), and Irv Green (also from Owens Corning), Charles immediately launched into his discussion of the project, resulting in a four hour conversation''
Above Info: EAMES OFFICIAL SITE, THE HISTORY OF THE EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC CHAIR...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Unusual Czech Midcentury Yellow and Red Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unusual Czech midcentury yellow and red flower stand, lacquered wood, 1940s.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1940-1949.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$379 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Iron Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Woodard
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This set of Mid-Century Modern wrought iron dining chairs has the look and high quality construction of Salterini but are made by the Woodard group. Woodard was a high end company in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
A beautiful set of bamboo-made garden decoration designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from the 1950s, including a stool, a high barrel table, a magazine rack and a planter, which are all remain in great condition or quality. The bamboo-vintage solid furniture...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
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