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
Gianni Lorenzon Italian Porcelain Illuminated Water Fountain Light or Bird Bath
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Italian porcelain illuminated water fountain or bird bath comes in a scale that is perfect for any interior or exterior space. The lovely handcrafted porcelain is...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
$1,275 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1990s. The planters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and mea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Modernist Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Pair of Modernist Brass Andirons. Italian. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Solid Brass Italian Towel Holder with Horse Heads, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful bathroom fixture: a brass towel rack with horse heads on the extremities.
It is made of three solid brass pieces, the two horse heads and the rack.
It was made in I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rare Woodard Andalusian Iron Patio Set/5
Located in Malibu, CA
Perfect poolside furniture. a rare set of wrought iron patio dining table & chairs from the Andalusian collection by Russell Woodard.
Andalusian features elaborate Spanish style scr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$2,096 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons Representing Dachshunds Attrib. to Edouard Schenck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and interesting pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. These firedogs represent dachshunds. This is a French work attributed to Edouard Schenck. Circa 1950
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,817 / item
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö and designed by Alvar Aalto himself. Very practical yet stand out as sculptural pie...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Flower Planter in Fiberglass and Cement, Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
This outdoor planter, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, is made of durable fiber cement. The concave top part of the planter rests elegantly on three iron legs. This style of plant...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Iron
Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century aluminum "CIMT" facade panel by Jean Prouvé for Campus Scientifique De La Doua in Lyon, France 1950s. In good vintage and original condition.
Dimensions: H: 170 cm...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Wrought Iron Plant Table with Removable Tray Top c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wrought iron and tin plant/ potting table having a removable tray top surface ( tin ) which rests in the wrought iron base, on its original wheel coster base. Originally fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounge Vinyl Straps Aluminum Frame
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounge w/vinyl straps & powder coated aluminum frame. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is 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 & are in good stable condition but do have some nicks, scratches, & dings to the frame finish. 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, Late 20th Century.
NOTE: We have 33 of these Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges available so you may buy as many as you wish here in this listing. We also have other listings composed of Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges that are a bit older & a slightly different color here for sale, check them out!!
NOTE II: If you want a photo of the exact chair/s you would be getting, please request at purchase so you can examine and approve prior to shipping. Otherwise, we will ship the chair/s we have that is in the best condition at the time of your order.
Kahana, Hawaii… A beautiful beach PARADISE!!! Well, that explains the choice of Tropitone’s name. Everyone loves a good lounging experience… 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 vintage Kahana chaise lounge chair by Tropitone composed of a commercial quality textured powder coated aluminum frame, smooth vinyl straps with a double wrapping technique exclusive to Tropitone enhancing durability and comfort, a height adjustable backrest with five different lean choices, and it bears 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 it is conveniently STACKABLE!!! Whether on your patio, surrounding a firepit, aside the tiki bar, or lined along the poolside… this marvelous mid-century modern chaise is the one you need. Much like its island beach namesake, this Kahana vinyl strap chaise lounge chair is 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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Hinterland Console by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Console features a powder coated iron tube base and a choice of 3 different tops; teak slat, stone, or a cast tempered glass with a corduroy pattern. Suitable for indo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
$2,695 / item
Sculptural Belgian Mid-Century Fireplace in Concrete and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fireplace, wrought iron, mesh steel, concrete, Belgium, 1960s
A striking fireplace crafted in Belgium during the Mid-Century design period. This piece exemplifies a powerful mix of ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Iron
Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Nestled high in the French Alps, the ski resort of Les Arcs is more than just a destination, it’s a landmark of modernist design, thanks to the pioneering vision of Charlotte Perrian...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Lee Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of wrought iron patio, garden wrought iron dining chairs by Lee Woodard. These chairs have wrought iron frames with upholstered vinyl seats, all are structurally sound an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Italian Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian modernist pair of wrought iron andirons.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Four Salterini Zig Zag Pattern Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chairs
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four Salterini Zig Zag pattern garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron frames, with metal mesh seats and backs. All four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Red Vintage Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Stove by Temco
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look at pictures for overall detail & condition This is used and shows some chips of the paint as seen. There is a chip in the back that was touched up as seen overall very so...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Thinline Midcentury Aluminum Klismo Coffee Table
By Thinline
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Incredibly sleek midcentury Klismo style coffee table by Thinline. Original cast aluminum with darkened brushed patina finish with glass top insert. A great addition to any Hollywood...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Aubock Jardiniere, Plants Table or Bench, Flower Trough, Iron & Wicker
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rectangular mid-century flower bench / plant table from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalist piece was designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974)
Pair of armchairs
Rope and lacquered metal
Model created circa 1950
Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm
This chair model is part of the selection of the 1950 international low-cost furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$22,619 / set
1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood
By Malm Fireplaces
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look at pictures for overall condition detail and measurements it has a gas line hook up as seen or can be used as a woodburning stove very nice size and condition. Feel free ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Willy Guhl, Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, circa 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
Mid-century floating bench designed by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl.
Seater concrete monocoque is in good condition and the tubular steel base has been completely restored, sanded and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass and iron wire mesh in the "Binney" design firep...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Heroic Sunburst Double Doors, Bronze, McCarrol & Gillespie, 1971
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the nostalgia of mid-century glam with these show-stopping Heroic Sunburst double doors! Salvaged from the chicest La Jolla mansion tha...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$62,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Papparzini for Salterini Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Papparzini for Salterini - Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs, Wrought iron, sandblasted, and powder-coated with durable enamel paint, suitable for indoor/outdoor use
Cushions: Brand n...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
4 Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs att. to Tempestini for Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of stylish wrought iron and metal mesh lounge chairs design attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. The chairs are newly powder coated with a black satin finish, making the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Brown Jordan Smithsonian Day Lily Garden Dining Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern aluminum patio and garden dining table made for Smithsonian gardens by Brown Jordan as a part of their horticultural artifacts collection. The Day Lily double...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Melchiorre Bega Rare Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons Documented, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Melchiorre Bega rare modernist pair of andirons with steel body and brass decorative tops. These andirons have been authenticated by the Melchiorre Bega archives (last image).
Liter...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s Bentwood Bamboo Patio Furniture, Pair of Lounge Chairs and Table Set of 4
By Paul Frankl
Located in Cordova, SC
Paul Frankl style four piece rattan patio furniture set, which includes two comfortable arm chairs and two glass top tables. One table being a round glass top coffee table and the second being a glass top side table with a shelf underneath...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Bamboo, Bentwood
$1,960 Sale Price
34% Off
Brown Jordan Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Round three legged side table newly powder coated in citrus orange. This table has the Peace symbol design where the three legs come together. Original pebble acrylic top does show s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Painted Ceramic White Swan Planter - Signed 1969
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite ceramic swan planter. Signed at the bottom, "Mother 1969"
Dimensions:
10" Wide
7" Deep
9" Tall
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Red O'Keefe & Merritt Stove, 1948
Located in North Hollywood, CA
All original O'Keefe & Merritt red stove 1948. This is very rare red version which has been refurbished and retains original red enamel and white ceramic salt and pepper...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel
$7,770 Sale Price
40% Off
Powder Blue Wood Burning Preway Style Fireplace with Spark Screen and Log Holder
By Preway
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare powder blue Mid-Century Modern Preway style Cone Fireplace — A Dream Piece for Designers & Decorators
A true design unicorn, the freestanding cone fireplace is a showstopping M...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s
Very good condition, light wear of usage and patina.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A rectangular bronze push or pull door handle, with Brutalist geometric design, together with matching bell push, mid-late 20th century, European.
This is a heavy handle, made of ca...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Alice in Wonderland, A Five Piece Suite of Stained and Leaded Glass Doors.
Located in London, GB
Alice in Wonderland incredible suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows,.
Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five pieces in both listings.
A one-off commission was removed from a large house in England.
In this listing, there are two doors with upper stained glass panels with Alice in Wonderland and the Smiling Cheshire Cat sitting in a tree and another door with The Mad Hatter...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Vintage Celadon Color Circular Garden Planter with Crackle Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese celadon color garden planter from the mid 20th century with crackle glaze, circular opening and generous tapering lines. Elevate your indoor or outdoor space with t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Faux Bois Jardinière by Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This faux bois jardinière or planter was created by the French decorator Jean-Michel Frank. It is sophisticated made of black lacquered forged metal.
The planter is in good condition...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid century Brass Horse Door Knocker Italiano 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid century Brass Door Knocker. Depicting a horse's head with moving hoof. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 0,900 Kg
NOTE: We offer our customers ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Tea Serving Cart Mid Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron Bar Tea Service Cart .
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Lucite Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Angular modernist clear Lucite pedestal with black Lucite top.
Clean, original and ready to use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
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
Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe, Heroic Sunburst Doors, USA, circa 1970s
Located in Southampton, NJ
Magnificent double sunburst doors by Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespe, USA, circa 1970s. Both sides of these interior doors are carefully carved thick redwood in a radiant sunb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Settee Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh loveseat settee, attributed to Woodard. This example is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A cast bronze push-pull door handle with raised abstract design. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany.
A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are signs of wear, ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century, Space Age, Model '2000' gas stove by Richard Wolthekker, 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Model '2000' gas stove in steel, a strikingly beautiful, Mid-Century, minimalist space age design by Richard Wolthekker from 1965. Made by Faber in The Netherlands. The spherical f...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Arthur Umanoff Patio Set Vintage 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming Arthur Umanoff patio set-dining table with four armchairs. Freshly powdercoated and seats reupholstered. Table measures 30" H, 42" D.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Sculptural Bronze 'Wood' Slice Art Door Handle attr Ado Chale, 1970
By Ado Chale
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Bronze Wood Slice Art Door Handle 1970
New Old Stock, never used.
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Aluminum exemplifies the breezy spirit of patio life. The frame is newly powder coated in Gray with new white lacing. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Brass & Gilt Door Handles
Located in CA, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Brass & Gilt Door Handles
Hand hammered in brass with a gilt and lacquer finish.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pr. Lounge Dining Patio Garden Chairs att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of wrought iron garden, patio, poolside lounge chairs attributed to Salterini. The chairs have wrought iron frames, with metal mesh seats and backs. Both are in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti.
Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle.
Great abstract in green, white snd orange colo...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons Representing a Goat In Edouard Schenck Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. The andirons represent goats. This is a French work In the style of Edouard Schenck. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Two solid steel lady chairs by mid-century sculptor John Risley (1919-2002).
Handmade in his studio in Middletown, Ct circa 1960.
Freshly powder-coated in a Calder red...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Staggering Set of 10 Armchairs by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally sandblasted and powder coated; completely installation ready. This stellar ALL ARMS set of difficult to find examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous, beyond stylish set of ten (10) coveted armchairs from the boutique Florentine collection designed by the gifted Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990. This elegant, comfortable and expertly crafted series is Frinier's respectful homage to the masterful Mario Papperzini for John Salterini wrought iron...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Brown Jordan "Tamiami" Settee
By Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find "Tamiami" loveseat made by Brown Jordan with new citrus orange powder-coating and white vinyl strapping.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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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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