Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in The Hague, NL
High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland 1954.
This planter is made of cellulose infused fibber cement.
Ve...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pair Mid-Century Hoop Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
By Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern iron chairs in a striking bare metal style finish. Wonderful round frame, caned seat, strong iron legs. Vintage modern Salte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage fireplace set. An English, cast iron fire basket with andirons, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Appealingly tradi...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table with Umbrella Hole for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a bronze tube frame with original pebble glass top and center hole for a patio umbrella.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern brass and iron 3 piece fireplace tools with brass and iron tripod stand designed by Donald Deskey, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina d...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fanini Fain Ascoli Piceno Maratea Folding Chairs, 1970s, Italy
By Silvi Fanini Fain S.P.A
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two plastic folding design chairs (type Maratea) produced by the Italian manufacturer Fanini Fain (Ascoli Piceno).
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
California Modern Pro Artisan Stoneware Planter by David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern Pro Artisan Stoneware planter by David Cressey.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist Cast Iron Fireback Representing Adam and Eve, the Apple and the Snake.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting modernist fireback is made of cast iron. The fireback represents Adam and Eve, the apple and the snake. This is a French work Signed and edited by Ster...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bob Kinzie Stoneware Pottery Vase Planter for Affiliated Craftsmen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Kinzie stoneware pottery vase planter for Affiliated Craftsmen.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with spiralling relief that is textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass plant stand. It is in wonderful vintage condition and has a fresh coat of black paint. Please see ph...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Paint, Fiberglass
Pair of modernist steel and wrought iron andirons. French work. Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of modernist andirons is made of steel and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1980
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of vintage charm to your doors with this exquisite Set of 3 Large Door Pulls designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Los Castillo.
Crafted in the 1950s, each pull ...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Forged Iron Fireplace Tool Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural Mexican forged iron firetools consisting of a shovel, poker, fork, and holder, circa 1970s. Firetool holder has a decorative foot and back including an etched finish in th...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair (2) of Mid Century Modern Spring Lounge Chairs with Iron Mesh Seat & Back
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron cantilevered lounge chairs in old black paint c1960. Very comfy as they have a spring like mobility since they are cantilevered t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Japanese Tall Bronze Lady with a Summer Hat, Isao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive tall hand cast bronze sculpture of a woman displaying her summer hat on a summer day stroll.
Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor T...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$7,600 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Vintage Cast Brass Tennis Racket Door Knocker
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful cast brass door knocker in the form of a tennis racket.
USA, Late-20th Century
Measures: 2.5"W x 1.38"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bamboo Side, Serving, End Table After Albini
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive side, or end table of bent bamboo and woven wicker. The table is circular in form, it is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. Circa 1970's Made i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Watering Can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering Can vienna around 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Handles 1940s Seguso Art Glasses Murano and Solid Brass
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Large Handles 1940s Seguso Art Glasses Murano and Solid Brass
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Zanesville Pottery Homespun Planter Pot Aqua with Green Ribs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Concentric ring design from top to bottom on this taper cone body planter pot . Part of the Homespun line by Zanesville Pottery Ohio.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
English Midcentury Lead Bird Bath Depicting a Shell with Squirrel and Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lead bird bath from the mid 20th century, with squirrel and bird sitting on a shell. Created in England during the midcentury period, this le...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Glass Vase with Sculptural Objects – Unique and Mysterious Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glass Vase with Sculptural Objects – Unique and Mysterious Design
This stunning glass vase contains a captivating arrangement of sculptural objects resembling anatomical fragments, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Porch or Sun Room Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Sheffield, MA
The faux bamboo or rattan love seat is designed for the enclosed porch or sun room. The raffia rapped poles are newly painted white and the new cushio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Linen, Raffia, Wood
$1,900 Sale Price
34% Off
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
1970s McQuire Target Back Faux Rattan Aluminum Sofa Chair Set
By Mcquire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, midcentury style pieces of furniture you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocall...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Copper Clad Oblong Rectangular Flower Boxes c1959
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of handmade c1959 planter boxes that are clad in copper. Six feet long and painted for protection. Each face and sides have copper which is intentionally wrinkled and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Modernist Long Brass Pull Handle Set of Two Carl Aubock Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning modernist vintage long Brass Pull Handle Set of 2
Handle 8 long x 1 d x .75 d
Preowned vintage, refer to images.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Smoked Glass and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual fireplace screen is made of brass with smoked glass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
50s Eichler Home Cold War Atomic Scare Mid Century Modern Brass Door Knocker
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Eichler Home Cold War Atomic Scare Mid Century Modern Brass Door Knocker Rare
Rare, Vintage, Fun, 1950s, Model Home, Original, Cold War, Atomic Era "Live Better Electrically" like Ronald Reagan, Solid Brass, Mid Century Modern Door Knocker.
This was a big campaign featuring actor Ronald Reagan.
This door knocker told your neighbors you lived in a modern, All-American, all electric dream house of the future!
This front door hardware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Copper Watering Can
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming mid-century copper watering can by Brookstone, circa 1990s. The can is in good vintage condition with a removable spout and measures 5.5"D ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of very comfortable and elegant bamboo lounge chairs with bucket shape seats. These chairs have a dark stain with a wonderful swivel motion to make them welcoming and comfortabl...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
$6,500 / set
Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass Puck Andirons, Circa 1960
By Donald Deskey, English Bellows
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist Donald Deskey Pair Brass & Black Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons. Featuring a heavy balanced cast iron framework, curved J shape desi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Colorful Stained Glass Window
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stained glass work window - Tijl & Nele the legend and the heroic, cheerful and glorious deeds of Tijl Uilenspiegel (Tijl Owlmirror) and Lamme Goedzak in Flanders - 2nd half of the 20th century
This is a pretty and very colorful stained glass window.The windows are in their original frames and these are is in their old cream paint.
Tijl Uilenspiegel is a character from, among other things, Dutch-German folklore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Pair of Richard Lindh for Arabia of Finland Bisque White Planter Pots
By Richard Lindh, Arabia of Finland
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of mid 1960s matte white planter pots. Simple elegant design by Richard Lindh at Arabia of Finland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Benches Teak Pair Benches Parkland Lister Country House 244cm 96" 8ftlong Lister
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A massive, 8ft long, pair of stylish, classic, English country house, parkland, garden, patio or conservatory benches. Made from the highest quality teak, probably Burmese, with a slat back and seat, the rail and slatted back above a concave seat with two square armrests. Left side seat rails bearing round labels for Lister teak. These elegant benches are weathered to a beautiful silver grey and durable as the natural oil in teak ensures they can sit for decades in the landscape. Bearing makers round label Green Brothers, Lister Teak, Hailsham, East Sussex
Provenance : Private Collection, English parkland, East Sussex
Related : A smaller bench in National Trust Collection by Green Brothers, NT 813930.1
Length 244cm., 96"; back height 97cm., 38" ; seat height 40cm 16" ; depth 64cm., 25"
Lister is a worldwide market leader producing high quality, luxury teak garden and outdoor leisure furniture. In 1883. Robert Ashton Lister began his lifelong interest in wood, particularly teak, with the production of superb quality garden furniture products bearing his name. Much of the company’s early design, the foundation for its traditional range, is based on the early collaborations between eminent British architect Sir Edward Landseer...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Pair Neva-Rust Patio Dining Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern Neva-Rust patio dining chairs by Salterini comprised of their original yellow linen looking textured vinyl or faux leather fabric and black painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
RFH Terrace Dinning Table RD5 - Black Steel - by Robin Day for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Robin Day
Located in Dubai, AE
Constituting part of Robin Day’s Royal Festival Hall collection, the RFH Terrace Table is crafted from black, powder-coated steel, making...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Towel rails, bathroom accessories
Located in Nivelles, BE
Towel rail, acrylic bathroom accessory, typical 60's and 70's orange plastic, holds 2 bath towels.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic
1960s Modernist Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
MCM Firetool Set 1960s vintage
Sleek Metal Handle Black Iron Modern Fireplace Tool Set
30 h x 11.5 w x 6.75 d
Preowned unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
$495 / set
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Dining Chairs for Arbuck Set of Four
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Dining Chairs for Arbuck Set of Four, rare set, vintage
Can be used in an indoor or outdoor setting
enameled steel...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Low & Wide Gainey Pottery Planters Mid Century Modern Different Colors
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Low & Wide Gainey Planters Mid Century Modern Different Colors available. Sale is per one item, you can choose the color. Only four available. You can buy one ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Luxury Handles Midcentury Italian Design Carlo Mollino Style Gold Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sculpture pair of luxury handles midcentury Italian design Carlo Mollino style gold brass.
Carlo Mollino style.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,401 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops; teak slat, stone, or a cast tempered glass with a corduroy pattern.
The Lawson-F...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
$3,785 / item
Rare Architectural Ceramics Mid-Century Modern Planter, Terracotta, Oakland, CA
By John Follis
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare mid-century ceramic planter by Architectural Ceramics of Oakland, CA, not to be confused with the more widely documented Architectural Pottery. Its warm terracotta hue, with s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Mirrored Sliding Door by Mid-Century Modern Architect Bud Oglesby
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare mirrored door from an iconic Mid-Century apartment building designed by celebrated architect Enslie "Bud" Oglesby.
The buidling stood at 3525 S. Congress Avenue in the Oak La...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Modern Garden End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sturdy pair of Mid-Century Modern stacking end tables. These wrought iron side tables work perfectly on a patio, pool deck, or balcony.
Please confirm it...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$385 Sale Price / set
30% Off
John Salterini Style Maple Leaf Garden Dining Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Salterini inspired patio, garden or porch wrought iron dinging armchair featuring scrolling maple leaf design, metal mesh seat, wrought iron construction, quality American craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charming Room Fountain Ceramic, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Charming room fountain ceramic, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Travertine Pedestals
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a grand pair of matching Italian travertine pedestals. At 60" high, these pedestals make a statement! The voids in the travertine have been filled and the natural patina show...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
$4,500 / set
Paul McCobb M-3 Brown Ceramic Glaze for Architectural Pottery
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb M-3 brown ceramic glaze for architectural pottery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
A Large 1960s Mid Century Modernist Concrete Planter in the manner of Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very large single 1960s mid-century modernist concrete cone planter, measuring 90cm across, in the manner of Willy Guhl. A wonderful decorative piece with great scale and colour....
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Rattan Logs Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice 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
$1,621
Pair of wrought iron andirons with Snakes in the style of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very nice and ineteresting andirons are made of wrought iron. This is the "Snakes" model. This is a French Work in the style of Edgar Brandt. Circa 1920
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery
Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a ribboned coat tie that almost hides her happy face, hand mufflers, and top of face her...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 Sale Price
76% Off
Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter Rectangular with Distressed Green Paint
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and highly collectible vintage industrial planter box designed by Willy Guhl. This long rectangular planter features a heavily distressed green and white painted surface with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Leon Rosen Pace Collection Brass Glass Pedestal Sculpture Stand
By Leon Rosen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A glass and brass pedestal designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection. Understated and elegant, the perfect stand to display a sculpture, plant or objet d'art.
This piece was dis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons representing an Italian Woman
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of cast iron. These represent a woman and bearing the word "Italienne". This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass Mirror Mid Century France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Old polished brass fireplace frame from the Bordeaux region (south west of France), mounted as a mirror from the 1960s.
Made in France.
The mirror can be positioned vertically or...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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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