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
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Dining Set for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
Ever seen that iconic Slim Aaron's photo? You know, the one Poolside Glamour-- if you look right in the center of the photograph, underneath the yellow umbrella, you'll see this icon...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Rustic Chippy Peely Mid Century Metal Outdoor Cantilever Patio Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern metal slat patio chair. Elevate your outdoor space or patio with this rustic metal springer rocking chair. Created from metal, the chair features vertical slats ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Oak Bathroom Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
The light cerused finish highlights the wood's natural grain, while geometric panel details and brass accents add architectural sophistication. A luxurious White Carrara marble top c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs A
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Iron Arm Chair in the style of Salterini(circa 1960'...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire spri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Brown Jordan Nomad Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Ca. 1970's
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1970's California Modern style garden, patio, poolside, chaise lounge from the Nomad series by Brown Jordan. The chaise has a lightweight aluminum frame and sophisticated can...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Hinterland Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Lounge Chair is a wide and spacious lounger with a powder coated solid steel frame with removable cushions. The chair back features a wrapped rope detail.
The Lawson...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of Italian wrought Iron andirons in the form of horses.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brocade
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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Iron Arm Chair in the style of Salterini(circa 1960'...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
MCM Electric Fireplace Orange w Gold Trim Attributed Montgomery Ward Style House
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern electric wall fireplace square orange frame with gold tone trim, artificial logs, and solid brass screens attributed to Montgomery Ward Style Ho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Walter Lamb Bronze for Brown Jordan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Walter Lamb Bronze for Brown Jordan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model C-5700, nicely patinaed frame and ottoman with original nylon cording.
Dimensions:
29.50" height
29.50" de...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
1970's George Nelson Style Modernist Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern chrome and iron modernist fireplace tools in the style of George Nelson, in vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, lightly restored.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Door handle by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional mid-century double door handle for push and pull, attributed to the unmistakable design of Max Ingrand in his finest pieces for the prestigious Italian house Fontana Arte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall, Sculptural Faux Fireplace in Resin, US, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An imposing piece in resin by the Pennsylvania-based architect and designer Adrian Pearsall. Under the aegis of his prominent company Craft Associates, for which this piece (among ma...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Faux Stone Electric Fireplace with Space Heater
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern era wall mounting electric fireplace complete with crackling logs. This charmer doesn’t just get by on it’s looks. It also has a space heater. There is a knob on t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Luigi Colani, Double Washbasin for Villeroy and Boch, 1979
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare double sink by Luigi Colani from the 1970s.
The sink is installed in the center of the room.
Separated are the two basins by a wide-span arch in chromed metal in the middle of which is a mirror on both sides.
Attached to the arch are two lamps, four small shelves made of glass, a bracket for a towel each and two plugs.
The fittings are marked and are also a design by Luigi Colani.
In this object shows very strongly Colani’s efforts in his designs to unite nature, man and design.
It also symbolizes Colani’s desire to bring the bathroom more into the center of the home and to give the room a greater significance.
This model can be found in various museums and collectors.
The one offered here comes from an old floor...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Brass Door Handles
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid brass door handle in concave round form
Measuring diameter 9.8 x 11.2 total of the two handles
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Russell Woodard Acorn and Oak Leaf Wrought Iron Rockers With Table
Located in Omaha, NE
Relax in Timeless Style with Vintage Acorn and Oak Leaf Wrought Iron Barrell Rocker Chairs!
Elevate your outdoor oasis with these stunning vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Large Thai Cast Bronze Buddha Garden Statue Verdigris Finish
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Thinly cast bronze with verdigris finish Buddha from Thailand. This piece was imported to the US in the 1970s and is perfect for the garden or home. Lightweight and easy to manage, w...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Salterini Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century wrought iron and metal mesh settee by Salterini. This example is in very good condition, free of breaks, bends, or repairs. Currently in later white paint finish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen or bedroom ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Clay Planter Pot Black Glaze
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery circa 1960. Most are Labeled on bottom. Made i...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Multi-Color Bronze Bell / Wind Chime
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti.
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-color pigmented fin. Early production with attractive colors ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-Century Red Marble Column
Located in Milano, IT
Fine exhibition column made in 1940 of fine French workmanship.
The column is made entirely of burgundy and gray marble.
The base has a beautiful r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Mid Century Wrought Iron Chair att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron arm chair, with metal mesh seat and back. The chair is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use.
Total H 31.5 x Arm H 24.5 x Seat H 17 x W 21.5 x D 20 inches.
Measures: Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture listed at Barbarella Home...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Gainey Planter in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One architectural pottery planter finished in satin black glaze. Signed Gainey on the bottom. Made in California in 1960s.
This item pairs perfectly with our pair of Gainey smaller black planters...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of Eight Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Set of 8 Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Iron & Mesh dining side chairs. Featuring handcrafted wrought iron frames with ergonomic expanded wire mesh seats and back detailed with...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Arm Chair Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered dining height arm chair, having a squared stock metal frame, and a metal mesh seat and back. Manufacture attributed to Woodard, this example is unsign...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Single Entry Door with Custom Radial Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRWSE Radial sunburst atomic
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced and size can be varied for each order from 24" to 47" wide and up to 120" tall. Model shown is recently produced and is as shown 43" wide and 80" tall. This particular door is priced differently from all others we produce (see separate listings) due to the radial walnut being a special order item requiring considerable work, see other listings for all other models. The radial pattern is on both sides and is the most difficult door we have that we produce ad compliments the starburst bar pattern.
Highest quality construction with the best hinges, woods and hardware that can be used. All hand made.
This is for use as either interior (conversion varnish is used) and is produced for an external door...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Lounge Door Knobs in Brass & Glass by Verrina Sweden, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of Swedish door handles / doorknob set by the company Verrina Sweden. Made during the 1970s in the style Art Deco Revival - Midcentury Modern Hotel Lounge and indeed suita...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Arm Chair in the style of Franco Albini c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, sophisticated bamboo, and rattan side chair, made in Italy, circa 1950/1960's, in the style of Franco Albini. This example is in good original condition, structurally ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Cascading Travertine Pedestal or Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cascading travertine pedestal or table. Beautiful mid-century Italian design, circa the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chaise has a reclining backrest, and wheels to easily move the piece. Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Checkered Flooring
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing checkered Mid-Century Modern floor tiles.
Beautiful reclaimed floor from and amazing and famous design villa in the center of Holland.
The floor was carefully removed, clean...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Woodard Maple Leaf Wrought Iron Arm Chairs Set of 4
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous set of unsigned Woodard fine quality chairs with a simple maple Leaf and scroll design on the top of the back. There is some paint loss, rust and greening and ther...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen or bedroom ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stainless Drum Planter/ Table Base by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Paul Mayen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stainless Drum Planter/Table Base by Paul Mayen for Habitat
USA, circa 1980s
This sleek stainless steel drum planter or table base, designed by Paul M...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
The un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Garden Spring Mesh Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of tall back mesh spring steel lounge armchairs chairs by Russell Woodard & co. Great style and outstanding comfort. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Adjustable Fireplace Screen, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa adjustable fireplace screen for Dimensione Fuoco, circa 1970, Italy.
Black metal folding and adjustable fireplace screen with three sections and brass details.
...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Seymour Walnut and Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of walnut handle fireplace tools by Seymour Mfg. The set includes a poker, broom and shovel. These are well made sturdy tools. The iron appears to be r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
36 Architectural 12" Bronze Brutalist Modernism Tiles from Millard Sheets 1962
By Millard Sheets
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of thirty six, 12" tiles from the "Contours CV" Interpace line from Gladding, McBean Building Products CO, circa 1960's.
These were carefully reclaimed from a bank building in L...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of large version of Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
The iconic Arne Jacobson door handles, large model 111 mm, in solid brass.
The handles were designed for the Royal SAS ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Confident or Tête-à-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden bench has the appearance of tree bark, found in the Provence region of France, c. 1...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Spanish Drinks Stand, Wine Cooler Stand or Planter, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wought gilt iron leafed planter or bottle stand standing on a tripod base. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
This eyecatching handcrafted iron stand features a leafed top standing on a tripod base with scroll endings. The top allows to place a plant, a set of bottles, candles or an ice bucket.
Beautiful to be placed alone or as a set with other gilt iron stands, gueridon tables or planters.
It can be used as a planter, bottle stand / bar corner and champagne cooler stand...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Large Italian Woven Rattan and Brass Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Woven Rattan and Brass Planter, Italy, circa 1970s
This impressive Italian-woven rattan and brass planter, crafted in the 1970s, epitomizes the elegant yet natural Mid...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rattan Logs Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative logs holder is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
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
Rare Vintage Gainey Ceramics Planter – Ochre Yellow, Mid-Century Modern Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with this rare vintage Gainey Ceramics planter, a striking piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted in La Verne, California, USA, this planter features a rich o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Willy Guhl Tilted Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
A nice pair of tilted or off-kilter planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Ca 1950-60s Switzerland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Table with Flower Center & 4 Chairs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love, love, love this set!! The inside edge of the table is marked Woodard 3 which is not always the case.
This set has absolutely fabulous colors which have unfortunately rusted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Coffee Table att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron coffee table , attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company, in the style of Avard, Salterini, McCobb etc. The table features repeating horizontal rods...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Seven Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of seven Italian iron patio and garden lounge chairs and ottomans designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The Mid-Century Modern garden suite consists of three armchairs with adjustable chain reclining backs, two non-reclining back side chairs and two ottomans. One ottoman has tall gilt finials, the other does not. The tall ottoman...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Russell Woodard Round Mesh Patio Table & 4 Chairs Set
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a great looking and comfortable set that is just what you need for your outdoor celebrations this summer. The entire set is structurally very sturdy but the paint has worn an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Style Iron Bronze Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic mid-century modern set of four patio and garden dining armchairs made in the style and manner of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The chairs feature wrought iron frames wi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Tobia Scarpa Flos "Tamburo" Green Outdoor Lighting Fixtures ( 11 available )
Located in Sacile, PN
11 Tamburo available
Flos Tamburo is a series of Classic outdoor lighting fixtures. A beautiful light which is is ideal for the patio or outdoor walki...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Cast of Iron Architectural Roses on Square Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of vintage ornaments in cast iron with great patina. These would look fantastic on a coffee, console or side table as well as a bookshelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Murano Glass and Chrome Small Double Door Handles
By Seguso
Located in London, GB
Pair of small double door handles in solid glass hand blown Sommerso Murano glass with centre in chocolate brown and outer ring in clear glass fitted to a chrome sleeve attributed to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Richard Schultz for Knoll White on White Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table, 1960's
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Richard Schultz for Knoll White Cast Aluminum Coffee Table, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular four foot White textured enamel cast aluminum open framework, smooth original White enamel...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
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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