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
French Modernist Chrome Fireplace Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Modernist Fireplace Tools, France, circa 1960s. Fire tools.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Iron Garden Table & 4 Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Five-piece outdoor garden set, four iron chairs and iron table. The chairs and tale have all original paint and amazing patina. The chairs swivel in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Column in Cobalt Blue Ceramic, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glazed ceramic column pedestal or flower stand decorated with flower motifs and with a nobleman with his spear.
Measures:Height: 77 cm.
Diameter: 33 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron and Wood Mediterranean Modern Folding Screen or Divider
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wrought iron and wood (balls) Mediterranean Modern folding screen or divider. Wonderful bronzed verde green patina, bi-fold, hand delivery availab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual Restored Mid-Century Flower Stand, Beech and Umakart, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unusual Restored midcentury flower stand.
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material: Beech, Umakart
Revived polish.
Our professiona...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Beech
French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
French wrought iron andirons, blacken metal.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, outdoor, patio, garden chairs feature painted, wrought iron grid frames with matching vinyl upholstered cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Arched Garden Gate in Wrought Iron
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
With its unusual ironwork, this wrought iron gate is a beautiful design piece for gardens large and small. It pairs classic arched styling with unique details for a fusion of contemp...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single woo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Mortars – Set of Two, Circa 1950.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Mortars – Set of Two, Circa 1950, Rustic Charm & Timeless Craftsmanship
Step into the rich history of Spanish craftsmanship with this remarkable se...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Polished Aluminum Armchairs by Russell Woodard, circa 1965
Located in North Miami, FL
Professionally polished and lacquer sealed, and newly upholstered in a cream-flecked greige all-weather bouclé, these 1960s aluminum chairs by Ru...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rocking Loveseat
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Rocking Loveseat is a blend of artistic flair and comfort. Its web-like fiberglass pattern prov...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Manner of Rene Prou, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French 1940s chairs in manner of Rene Prou. Beautiful detail and form to the backs. More pics to come.
Need new upholstery as sho...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Mid-Century Dutch Terracotta Hanging Ceramic Planter or Bird's Nest, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's, hanging ceramic planter or bird's nest with cut-outs, hand painted design and original long rope. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Rope
Custom 4 Person Outdoor "Circle 8" Iron Table with Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made 4 person outdoor "circle 8" iron table with glass top. The table features a unique repeating circle 8 design made up of individua...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
David Cressey Flame-Glaze Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bell-shaped planter by David Cressey for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze.” This bowl planter has a wide round opening that...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Abstract Arched Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small abstract modernist stained glass window with an unusual design, blending together a range of vibrant colours, shapes and patterns. Defined by its arched shape, this modern stained glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Architectural Door Handle and Key Holder in Bronze Wave Relief and Key Plate
Located in London, GB
Single door handle and key holder with texture that looks to nature or the elements of a wave or a cyclone.
Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a strong patina due to the textured surface and its age.
The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
3 Large Eternit Saucer Planters Designed by Willy Guhl with Wrought Iron Base
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 large Eternit saucer planters designed by Willy Guhl with wrought iron base.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking mid-century scaphe form copper garden sundial, mounted on an angular Scottish granite base. This unusual sundial will make a stunning modern art piece at the centre of any...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper
Beautiful Figurative Marble Fountain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful marble fountain or birdbath of a cloaked figure pouring water. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Southwest Door Knobs Solid Brass Green Patina Gold Accent Manner Of Pepe Mendoza
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Southwest Door Handle Handsets Brass Aztec Mayan Green Patina and Gold Accent in the Manner Of Pepe Mendoza. Listing 1 Handset At A Time.
These Beautiful Handsets Are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter, 1970s, Cerami
Located in South Jordan, UT
Exceptional hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell during the 1970s. This pot is incised in the “Sunburst” design a pattern of lines radiati...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Russell Woodard 30" Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original matte black paint is sold, is now sold . I have one in gre...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, brass and marble doorstop, Italy design 1948
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, rare original brass and marble doorstop, Italy circa 1948, manufactured by Azucena
Original first production as shown by the s...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Willy Guhl for Eternit concrete planters.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Set of 7 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of Mexican flair to your cabinets with this stunning Set of Six Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico in the 1950's by Los Castil...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Brass
2 Travertine Pedestals circa 1960 the Price is for One
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 travertine pedestals circa 1960
Measures: 90 x 23 x 26 cm
70 x 23 x 26 cm
The price is for one.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded supports at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This sofa retains its original vinyl cording...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Ash Three Legs Stool Round Top Spanish Style, France circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique french three legs stool in massive ash.
Made circa 1940.
Good condition solid and sturdy.
Shipping:
29 / 29 / 44 cm 2.7 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ash
Pair of Outdoor Patio Lounge Chairs by Karl Lightfoot Studio
By Karl Lightfoot
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of black tubular steel and metal grate outdoor or patio lounge chairs with flat metal armrests by Karl Lightfoot Studio. The chair displays the simple...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Tropical Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
This vase is part of the series of Eternit fiber-cement vases designed by Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the industrial design pioneer in Switzerland who also created the remarkable Loop ch...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Monumental Monastery Swing Door Architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan, Bossche School
Located in Den Haag, NL
Monumental Monastery Swing Door by Architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan, Bossche School
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive modernist set including solid brass holder and four firetools in wrought iron with inset brass handles. Nice condition for its age with minor wear to the brass holder.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Colonial 1930s Magazine Basket
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French indochine basket for magazines, firewood or objects.
The piece is composed of solid teak that has been tongue and groo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Modernist Architectural Brass and Steel Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stunning, modernist, architectural andirons in the sytle of Karl Springer features three graduated, solid brass, hexagonal columns on solid steel bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Knoll 3 Gray Stackable Patio Side Chairs Spark Don Chadwick
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set Three Gray Stackable Patio Side Chairs Spark Don Chadwick
Vintage Outdoor Garden Patio Armless Side Chairs
Molded Plastic
by Knoll
31 h x 21...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bent Bamboo Rattan Two Patio Armchairs, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Riviera style vintage bent bamboo rattan set of two garden patio armchairs or Lounge chairs designed, 1960s, Italy.
The set o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Los Angeles Tripod Vessel Candy Bowl Incense by Albert Mfg like Stan Hawk
By Stan Hawk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare footed petite poolside Barbecue Salesmans Sample/Model or promotional Ashtray, Candy Dish or Incense Bowl made by Albert Manufacturing of Los Angeles California. We have source vintage 1950s rubber glides for the bowl see last pics, these will be included.
This is almost identical to a design by Stan Hawk...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Monumental Modernist "Butterfly Chair" Iron Sculpture, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful standing Modernist sculpture made of Classic "Hardoy" iron chair frames, cut and welded, indoor /outdoor, purchased from high end Mid-Century estate, artist unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Eddie Egan Mosaic Tile Door Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular door pulls by Eddie Egan. These pulls feature a mosaic colored tile inlay in tones of white, bone and gold encased in a brass frame.
Dimensions
4" width x 1.5" depth x 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Richard Schultz's outdoor chairs have been setting the scene for modern patio relaxation for over 50 years. The aluminum frame makes this chair resilient to weather and wind, while t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong and has a beautiful patina throughout. 1960s.
Three available, listed separately.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Mobach Planters Cream White
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Set of four large studio pottery planters in different sizes created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch cera...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Wire Mesh “Sculptura” Loveseat After Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage MCM “Sculptura” loveseat features iconic wire mesh design. Done in the manner of Russell Woodard. Its sleek, sculptural form blends industrial chic with mid-century mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass & Chrome Fireplace Surround in the style of Sandro Petti
By Sandro Petti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage fireplace surround designed and manufactured in the 1970's in Italy in the style of Sandro Petti.
The piece is made out of chrome and brass plated steel.
The piece has two ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
7 - Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs - Restored
Located in St. Louis, MO
Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been sand blasted, dipped in rust inhibitor primer an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Custom Painted Outdoor Chair with Cantilever Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern outdoor chair features solid metal clamshell seat, cantilever base and a newer custom paint job. The detailing on the seat back is hand painted as well as the “do not disturb” lettering on the back.
Dimensions: 20.5w 29d 32.5h 17sh 24ah
Condition: Vintage metal seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl Pair of Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl, with very unique and original patina. Switzerland, 1960s. Each with drainage hole.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Midcentury Roaring Tiger Bronze-Finish Wall or Ceiling Tiles, Decorative Plates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Truly unique midcentury decorative tiles, made to resemble late 19th century tin with bronze finish ceiling or wall tiles. Roaring tiger, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Modern Paul McCobb Arbuck Black Wrought Iron Hairpin Chair 1950s
By Arbuck, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb for Arbuck Inc of Brooklyn, NY. Black wrought iron hairpin chair, c. 1951, minimal modern lines. 6lavailable. Priced per chair. Stackable. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ TURQUOISE ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian
TURQUOISE
BAR / COUNTER STOOL
TURQUOISE
1950s / 1960s style
Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered
hq foam upholstered and kedered
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons Modern Deco Arts & Crafts
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall cast brass brass Mid-Century Modern andirons.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Arbuck Wrought Iron Patio Side Tables
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, tiered, wrought iron side tables by George Nelson For Arbuck feature travertine tops that lay within the frames and mesh bottom tiers at 14 inches height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Massive Orange Lacquered Planters by Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfectly simple, modern forms in an extraordinary scale planters by Architectural fiberglass. Radical for their time, their pure forms, startled the eye in 1950s America, where fat-...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 17"
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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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