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
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 23.5" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$620 Sale Price
46% Off
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
Willy Guhl Petite Ridged Planter, 1970s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite ridged planter by Willy Guhl. Concrete planter in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Homecrest 3 Seater Atomic Glider Bench
By Homecrest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A charming example of mid-century outdoor design, this vintage Homecrest 3-seater glider bench features the iconic atomic-era silhouette the brand is known for. Crafted from durable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$5,336 / set
Midcentury Colette Gueden Plant Stand Sculpture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare Colette Gueden plant stand. France 1940s for Primavera. Made of steel and has recently been powder coated while keeping its metal unrestored. This beautiful sculpture is re...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,400 Sale Price
51% Off
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Modernist Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
1960s modernist three-piece brass fireplace tools.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Rare Cat and Mouse Door Bell, circa 1950, Austria.
By Walter Bosse
Located in Brussels, BE
Incredible rare Walter Bosse cat and mouse door bell, circa 1950, Austria.
Polished and blackened brass.
Dimensions: 44 cm H, 27 cm D, 13 cm W.
Good original condition, item never se...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Designed Modern Wrought Iron Terrace Chairs, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Considered among the finest in outdoor and garden furniture, this pair of Mario Papperzini Chairs for John Salterini are made of wrought iron with generously sized woven lattice seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Aluminum Frame Chaise Lounge Patio Garden Chair
Located in New York, NY
Architectural chaise lounge chair having a tubular aluminum frame, canvas sling seat and back, and wood armrests. Perfect chair for backyard, patio or poolside relaxation. The lounge...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Stan Hawk Style Large Outdoor Fire Pit and Barbecue-Braizer
By Stan Hawk
Located in Chicago, IL
Stan Hawk Style Large Outdoor Fire Pit and Barbecue-Braizer
A Staple for Period Correct Mid-Century Modern Houses
Made of cast iron steel
Also, available and pictured smaller version...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Garden Patio Poolside Table by Hauser Made in USA Ca. 1970's After Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive side table in original aqua paint finish, with original textured glass top. The frame is of tubular aluminum, and retains its original plastic dome feet. This table is part of a large suite of patio, garden, poolside furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Brass Wing Form Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Italian brass wing form door pulls. New old stock
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,280 / set
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of modernist andirons is made of hammered wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Grand Hanging Fiber Art Lamp / Jardiniere
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage oversized complex design hand woven Jute with wood beads hanging macrame Lamp. This sculpture has opposing terra cotta pottery one for the lamp sh...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Jute, Wood
HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
By Chubb & Son
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Brass Bomel Collection NY Lock and Key HMS Admiralty
HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
Padlock and key
.75 thick x 3 w x 4 h
Preowned original vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
French Plant Holder Oak in Carved in a Gear Form, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
This unusual plant holder was made in France, circa 1940.
It is made of solid oak and carved in a gear form
Good condition
Shipping:
L29 P24 H70 cm 4 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
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
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Meadow Craft "Dogwood" wrought-iron family patio set
By Meadowcraft
Located in Omaha, NE
Meadow Craft “Dogwood” Wrought Iron Swivel Rocker Dining Chairs with 72″ Wrought Iron Dining Table – Professionally Coated for Durability
Add timeless elegance to your outdoor space...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Vintage Cast Brass Double Golf Club Door Knocker
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful cast brass door knocker in the form of two golf clubs and a golf balls.
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 1.25"D x 6.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Coral Organic Dot Ombre Planter
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
7 - Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs - Restored
Located in St. Louis, MO
Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been sand blasted, dipped in rust inhibitor primer an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 21"
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. These planters are unique and rare.
Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Italian Minimalist Roman Travertine Obelisk, Italy, 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Minimalist Roman Travertine Obelisk, Italy, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Radiator Cover in Whitewashed and Painted Wood, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Radiator cover in whitewashed and painted wood, 20th century.
20th century whitewashed and painted wood radiator cover.
H: 83cm, W: 105cm, D: 25cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Single Table from a Nesting Set Salterini Style Mesh Top
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking and very useable small side table by itself, but I think it was originally part of a stacking set. The table is 18 3/8 inches wide, 12 3/8 inches deep and 17 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Salterini Cantilevered Radar Spring Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mauricio Tempesi designed cantilevered Radar spring chair for
Salterini c. 1950. All original.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Abstract Design European 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle made of cast bronze featuring a raised abstract design. 20th century design, found in Germany.
The piece is in good vintage condition with a dark brow...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
31" Willy Guhl saucer planter on stand for Eternit
Floating saucer planter on base
Sculptural garden vessel
The base can be flipped upside down for use ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina.
The upper part inclines slightly, for better vision of the plants and flowers in it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
20th Century Asian Pair of Vintage Gilded Pinewood Architectural Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of tall Asian architectural elements made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, designed and produced by an unknown artist from Myanmar in good condition. The detailed déco...
Category
Late 20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$2,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tool around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tool around 1950s
interesting model
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features 4 curule armchairs with cut-out leaf pattern and oval ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Ron Seff Goatskin Lacquered Screen or Room Divider
By Ron Seff
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff goatskin lacquered screen or room divider with four hinged panels.
Measures : Each panel is 72 inches High and 18 inches wide.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$5,520 Sale Price
37% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Tall Planter in Aluminum, 1960s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Tall planter in aluminum by Erwin and Estelle Laverne, American, 1960s (signed "LAVERNE" on bottom). These sculptural planters are rare.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter epitomizes timeless elegance and functional design. Crafted by Swiss designer Willy Guhl du...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Bulbous Fluted Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece French Classical concrete bulbous and fluted planter on stand.
Upper planter part has split in two at some point in it's...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Teardrop Pull Knob Mexican Modernism
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Tear Drop Pull Knob from Mexico circa the 1950s.
Amazon Mayan revival period.
Stamped by artist
Dimensions: 2 h ...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Mid-Sized Bronze Push-Pull Handle, European 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A neat push-pull door handle made of bronze with abstract design, smaller than typical designs. 20th century, European.
Good vintage condition with changing tones to the patina from...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Fire Tool or Tongs "Leina" by Pep Bonet for Officina Alessi, 1980s, Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Fire tool or Tongs "Leina" by Pep Bonet for Officina Alessi, 1980s, Italy.
Dimensions: tongs 7x3x102 cm; padestal 24x12x78 cm.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron & Glass Indoor Outdoor Patio Etagere by John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic iron etagere with 6 shelves 4 of them plate glass. Painted Black iron with a tapered support at the sides. Narrows as it gets taller. Cross x brace at the backside bottom. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket measuring 17" in diameter and standing 12" tall and 20" tall with handle.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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