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
Rare Henry P. Glass for “Stux” Patio or Dining Set
By Henry Glass
Located in Round Rock, TX
Incredibly rare dining or patio set designed by Henry P. Glass for Stux. The set is from the “ Stux Beau Fer” collection. Designed in 1953
This set features four iron chairs and a b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Located in London, GB
Single rectangular door handle with soft corners has a spiralling relief of squares on the surface. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to t...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid-Century Tempered Glass Fire Screen, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century modern fire screen, circa 1970, France.
Tempered glass, brown patinated steel.
Dimensions: 80 cm W, 48 cm H, 16 cm D.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
2 Pc. Garden Patio Poolside Sectional Loveseat by Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming two piece sectional loveseat sofa by Meadowcraft. The sofa consists of two seats, each with one armrest ( 22"H ), and when positioned together they form a loveseat. The set ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
California Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
California studio pottery signed ikebana vase with multiple openings, circa 1960s. This very unique piece measures: 4.5" D x 14.5" H and is signed on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Per Azucena Doorstop, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni doorstop for Azucena, with a brass handle on a grey marble base. 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brass, Iron and Thick Glass Fireplace Tools Set attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
This fireplace tools set features a thick glass base.
It has 4 pieces: a small shovel, a fireplace poker, tongs and bellows.
This is a vintage set, ther...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 16.5"
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina.
Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designer renowned for his groundbreaking con...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Set Of Four French Aluminum Side Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Two painted blue, two black, cast aluminum modernist side chairs of cast aluminum. I believe they are French in origine, however I cannot document them.
Can be use in an indoor o...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$1,400 / item
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. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Black and Brass Modernist Fire Tools by Pilgrim 1960's.
Stunning set of 1960's modernist brass and iron fireplace tools by Pilgrim.
Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools by Pilgrim Manufacturing.
Modernist, five-piece, fire tools set by Pilgrim attributed to designer George Nelson features a black wrought iron frame and fire tools with polished brass handles and matte brass base.
Architectural iron fire tool set by Pilgrim in black and brass.
Features 4 tools in a minimalist open frame tools include a poker, shovel, brush, and log grabber with matching stand.
Black frame with solid brass handles and decorative trim.
Signed Pilgrim Fireplace...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Goopy Amoeba Shiny Glazed Brown And Salmon 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Fireplace Screen made of 3 Smocked Glass Panels with Brass Hinges. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual fireplace screen is made of three smocked glass panels with brass hinges. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild
By Rochester, Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium,,/ Display case,, atributed to Rochester Folk Art Guild,, Beautifully hand crafted,, Removable...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed modernist designer garden planter. Resembling stylised trees, with the legs as trunks and canopy forming the bowl, this unusual item would certainly make a statement piec...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Fiberglass
Long Axel Kjersgaard Planter In Solid Pine
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Axel Kjersgaard
Manufacturer: Axel Kjersgaard
Era: 1960s
Materials: Pine
Measurements: 38" wide x 14" deep x 16.75" tall
Condition: In excellent original ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Relief Ring
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with relief ring that is deeply textured like the tentacles of an octopus. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to t...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Contemporary Religious Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant stained glass window with a contemporary religious design from the workshops of British stained-glass artist, Sax Shaw.
Beautifully made using glass in shades of red, blue...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Black and White Lacquered Design Fire Place Tools on Stand, French, Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fire place tools on stand are made of black and white lacquered metal. This is a French work, circa 1980.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cast Iron Flame Andirons , circa 1950, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of sculptural andirons, France circa 1950.
Stylized flame in cast iron.
Dimensions: 25 cm H, 18 cm W, 39 cm D.
Good original condition.
All purchases are covered by our Buy...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,581 Sale Price
40% Off
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. Excellent cream and grey patina. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest part of the jar giving it depth...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chairs With Ottomans and Side Tables
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass patio set. Features to lounge chairs with adjustable back rests, one small hourglass side table and a pair of r...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Brutalist “trident” Andirons, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Wrought iron andirons with a clover detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tempered Glass Fire Place Screen with Brushed Steel Feet, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice modernist fire place screen is made of tempered glass on a brushed steel base. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Yellow and White Garden Patio Chairs, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of white iron patio chairs with round yellow vinyl seat cushions. This pair will be perfect in a garden setting. Each chair features a rounded ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
American Mid Century Modernist Iron & Walnut Firetools Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American mid-century modern fire tools set with linear iron -walnut handles, circa 1960's nice original patina. Modernist lines that will complement a variety of styles. T...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Willy Guhl Style "Tilt" Jardiniere
By Willy Guhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iconic Willy Guhl designed planter with a tilt! Natural patina inside and out. There are two available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
Pair of Vintage Italian Terra Cotta Elephant Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century Italian elephant pedestals or stands crafted in terracotta, decorated and glazed.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Woven Wicker Tables
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Modern style woven wicker tables, missing the glass tops. Simple unadorned form, clean and stylish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
$775 / set
Door Handle in Petrified Wood and Bronze Push Pull
Located in London, GB
Solid pertrified wood slice push and pull door handle in a refined organic pattern in a range of colors from brown to ocher and chalk white with a rough edge. The slice of stone is c...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Narrow Facade panel by Jean Prouvé, circa 1960, Lyon France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Just a stone’s throw from our office stands the campus of La Doua in Villeurbanne — a major site of French modernist architecture. While much of the university has been renovated ove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modernist Mid Century Modern Brass & Iron Fireplace Mantel Tool Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass and Iron Modernist Mid Century Modern Fireplace Tool Set (Stand, broom, tongs, poker, and shovel). Item features sleek brass handles, iron frames, great style and form....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Burl Drum by Paul Mayen for Intrex
By Intrex, Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of mid-century elegance to your space with this vintage circular pedestal table by Intrex Furniture, a celebrated New York brand. Designed by renowned Spanish architect P...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Burl
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a very fine French work by famous designer and iron maker Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Italian Bamboo Garden Combo of Coffee Table and Two Chairs
Located in Vienna, Austria
Two chairs with a charming coffee table made in bamboo and wicker. The table has a black opaline glass top.
Italian design. All pieces are in a good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
$3,353 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modern Iron Patio Set, likely Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant seating set made of white-painted metal, likely crafted in Italy around the mid-20th century. Comprising four chairs and a matching square table, the set features clean lines...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Garden Vase, Concrete Planters, "Diablo" By Willy Guhl, 1950s, XX Century.
By Willy Guhl
Located in Breganze, VI
Garden vase in fiber cement, created by the Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl, in the 1950s.
The garden pots he made are of various shapes and in this case it is a "Diablo" sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti.
Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle.
Great bri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Round Mid Century Patio Garden Table Attributed to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Round wrought iron and metal mesh dining table attributed to Woodard. This table was originally designed for outdoor, poolside, patio, garden use, but is also suitable for interior a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, e...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Wrought Iron Scrolling Pattern Cafe Patio Set Table w/ 4 Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Woodard wrought iron scrolling pattern patio/outdoor set featuring four side chairs, two armchairs, and one glass-top dining table. The set is fashioned after the outdoor seating sets...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,771 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Willy Guhl planter 1st edition brazilian white concrete circa 1950 pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Willy Guhl fibroconcrete brazilian white circa 1950 pair of planters signed ETERNIT.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. More available - see other listings.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Pair Diabolo Planters Vintage Eternit Concrete Spindel
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large architectural Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistant f...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Modern Starburst Etched Glass Bronze Karl Springer Fireplace Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Fabulous Mid Century Modern Starburst Etched Glass And Bronze Hardware Legs Fireplace Screen In The Style And Manner Of Karl Springer,
Manufactured By :Stone Manufacturing Co. Sta...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Baughman Style Patchwork Wooden Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific vintage patchwork veneer pedestal in the unmistakable style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A sturdy 10"x10" masonite top will readily support any vase, sculpture, or t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Oak, Masonite
$385 Sale Price
30% Off
21st Century Set of Four Woodard Sculptura Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic 21st century re-released set of four molded wire Sculptura dining armchairs by Woodard. The chairs have a custom shimmery grey finish that sparkles and shines. Each chair has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wire
Large Bronze Andirons in the Style of Pierre Legrain, France 1960's
By Pierre-Emile Legrain
Located in New York, NY
The largest version of these stunning andirons, they stand at 24" tall and would make any fireplace stand out. The bronze part is a solid piece and is shaped like a stylized flame, p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
David Backhouse (b. 1941) Nude Bronze Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This impressive near life-size bronze statue named ‘Bertha’ is made by British artist David Backhouse. It was originally made for his exhibition at the Alwin Gallery in London in 1979. It depicts a crouching nude female in spectacular detail and is inscribed with the numbers ‘1,1’ making it a one-off piece. Signed by the artist, this bronze sculpture has a beautiful patina and a dramatic stance reminiscent of designs associated with the Art Deco period. It is a striking sculpture to bring elegance to an interior or garden.
Considered one of Britain’s most respected sculptors, David Backhouse has a fascinating artistic career. One of his most famous works include the ‘Animals in War’ Memorial on the edge of London’s Hyde Park, a powerful tribute to all the animals that served, suffered and died alongside British and allied forces in conflicts of the 20th century. Throughout his career, he has held four one-man exhibitions in the spectacular Orangery set within the grounds of London’s Holland Park and exhibited across the USA and Europe.
Additional information:
Price includes Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%.
Sculpture only; blue plinth...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Los Castillo Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate Fish Door Pulls
By Los Castillo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Los Castillo Stylized "Fish" Door Pulls .....Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate.. Salvaged from the William Kesling estate in Los Angeles Ca. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Bronze
Murano Glass Fountain with a Central Vase encircled by 4 Mermaids, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Fountain with a Central Vase encircled by 4 Mermaids, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Ceramic White Elephant Planter
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian midcentury ceramic elephant planter. Beautiful lines and stark white. Would be a good choice for white on white rooms where you're loo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Raymond Subes, Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Set of four vintage garden chairs
Located in Milano, IT
This charming garden seating set, made for **Casa e Giardino**, represents an iconic example of mid-20th century Italian craftsmanship. During those years, **Home and Garden** was sy...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$4,192 / set
Mid-century Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, Russell Woodard, Eternit, and Woodard Furniture Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $1,078,195 while the average work can sell for $1,887.
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Limestone Trough Sink
Roman Fountain Head
Salvage Glass Window
Votive Lamp
Wood Burning Stove