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
Midcentury Scandinavian Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful cast iron fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. The screen depicts Thor and the goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, from Norse mythology.
Condition: Good orig...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green
By Preway
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An original vintage mid century enameled freestanding fireplace Malm style. There is no label so not sure of maker.
Vibrant lime green color to the ena...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage condition. ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$5,500 / item
Homecrest Settee and Coffee Table Patio Furniture Set circa 1960s
By Homecrest
Located in Oakland, CA
Homecrest settee and coffee table patio furniture set. Expanded metal and iron framed construction that has been recently restored, bead blasted a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in the styl...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa fper Dimensione Fuoco Set da Camino, Italia 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Il set da caminetto è composto da cinque diversi articoli: un set di attrezzi da caminetto, un carrello portalegna, un parafuoco, una coppia di alari e un per la legna da ardere.
Tut...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
By Pol Bury
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice mid-century fire screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
Polished steel. Beautiful metal work.
According to information from the seller, this object was made by a craftsman collaborating w...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,928 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Sculptural Black Wrought Iron Ring Firewood Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sculptural Midcentury Black Metal Ring Fire Log Wood Holder
25.75 tall x 25 w x 4.5 d
Preowned vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to all mages p...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century, Tomaso Buzzi Set of Three Plant Holder
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Turin, Turin
Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981), a figure of great humanistic and literary culture, distinguished himself as one of the main designers of the Italian twentieth century, garden architect, re...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Great MidCentury Mouth Blown, Gold Color Glass Viennese Entry Hall Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Venetian light fixture for your hall, entrance, bedroom, cabin, etc
This good size, smokey amber glass pendant from midcentury Italy is another one of our recent finds. Ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building of the Odd Fellows Association Hall - St. Louis. It was used with sand for an ashtray , seen in photos 5 & 6. The 1960s MCM modification to an existing building was designed by architect William E. Duncan and demolished in the summer of 2020. Duncan not only selected these planters , the entire hall, had Saarinen , Eames, Nelson, Howard Miller and Nessen designs. The condition is good, only with minor scuffs, no chips and light staining to interior as seen in photos. Stamped Architectural Pottery made in the USA. When the planter is on its side, it reminds me of the famous brass drawer pull on Paul McCobb designed furniture.
Building & Rendering
Odd Fellows Association Hall at 3765 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis Mo.
designed by William E. Duncan and Associate Architect Lawrence H. Smith , Delineation by Harry A, Osborn
Demolished in 2020
If your into Architecture, Search for this MCM church...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Pair of Hand Made Early 20th Century French Garden Fountains
Located in Hastings, GB
Great pair of composite garden fountains, French and hand made in the early 20th century. Original white paint to the exterior, each fountain is in two parts comprising the base and ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass And Clear Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Paolo De Poli Red Enameled Copper Italian Door Handle, circa 1960
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern iconic Italian door handle by the enameller and painter Paolo De Poli (1905–1996) in collaboration with Gio Ponti. Made of red enameled copper and brass, circa 196...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Capilla Fireplace by Antoni Coderch – Original Polinax Edition, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Capilla" Fireplace by Antoni Coderch – Original Polinax Edition, Circa 1960
Designer: Antoni Coderch (in collaboration with Leopoldo Milá)
Model: Capilla Fireplace
Year of Design...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade For Cassina
A painstaking architectural composition, an artist’s design puzzle made for the interior decor of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$21,327 / item
Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tool around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tool around 1950s
interesting model
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Terracotta Garden Statue
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French terracotta garden statue of a cherubic child holding a flower basket. Good condition with fading white paint and mossy patina. Circa 1950s.
Dimensions: 24"H x 10.5"W x 7.5"...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
$1,147 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France.
A simple elegant handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side with a slightly concave dish and wid...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass andirons in the "Binney" design. These are not ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Bamboo Sofa, Made in Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
It is made in bamboo.
This sofa is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Willy Guhl 'Loop' Garden Chairs Eternit Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Iconic pair of Loop Chairs and Table by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1954
A mid-century classic like no other, the Loop...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$3,360 Sale Price / set
66% Off
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
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
A rare pair of outdoor chaise lounges designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, produced ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states.
Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Russell Woodard 5-piece fibreglass set: 4 chairs and a table
Located in Miami, FL
Russel Woodard was an American designer renowned for his mid-century modern outdoor furniture. Founder of his eponymous company in 1946, Woodard's iconic designs, characterized by cl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Brown Jordan Tamiami Cantilever Chair Minimalist Vintage Patio Beige Armchair
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rochester, NY
Iconic Brown Jordan Tamiami Beige Cantilever Chair
Chair Dimensions:
24ʺW × 24ʺD × 32”H
Seat Height 16”
Gorgeous vintage condition
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Loop settee and chairs in the Manner of Frances Elkins/Classic Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural loop settee and chairs in the manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1950s. Amazing design.. The 3 piece set retains its original finish.. distressed,. surface rust.. .(see photo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Bowl Planter, Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Willy Guhl 2 Piece Cement Planter for Eternit, 1960s – A Patina Perfection
Let’s talk about the statement planter your space has been dreaming of. Designed by the legendary Willy Gu...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Willy Guhl Style Planter w/ Hairpin Frame by Karl Foster Sen's Erben
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Mid-Century Austrian stone planter in the style of Willy Guhl for Karl Fostel Senior's Erben. Contrasting materials paired to create a beautiful organically styled in-door or ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, 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
$22,690 / set
Mid Century Modernist Set Fireplace Tools Stainless Steel & Wenge Circa 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Rare modern fireplace tool set circa 1970s
Minimalist design in stainless steel with carved Wenge handles
Includes shovel / brush / log grabber / poker
ov...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fireplace, free standing, wood or gas, Green Brown Lancer, circa 1970
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Green with brown shadings porcelain enameled paint. Includes spark screen and gr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,797 / item
Mid-Sized Bronze Push-Pull Handle, European 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A neat push-pull door handle made of bronze with abstract design, smaller than typical designs. 20th century, European.
Good vintage condition with changing tones to the patina from...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Mid Century Enameled Brass Door Handles Pharmacy Snake
Located in München, BY
Exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern door handles made in the 50ties.
The door handles are made of brass, copper and enamel. They had been used at the entrance of a pharmacy for t...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Rectangular Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Willy Guhl designed for Eternit, Switzerland.
These planters are made from fiberated cement that is lightweight, strong and durable in all climates.
The typical signs of use an...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Large 1960s Gainey Matte White Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Gainey Matte White Glazed Ceramic Planter.
Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics manufacturer ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Pepe Mendoza Set Two Round Pull Knobs Mayan Revival Malachite Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) Round Pull Knobs, designed byPepe Mendoza. Mexico
circa the 1950s. Composite of Malachite with Brass .
Beautiful mayan revival.
Stamped by art...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Maison Baguès Door Handles, 8 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional and rare set of 12 door handles by Maison Baguès. Executed in bronze.
Only one pair pictured
Priced by pair
Total for a 1 set: Four pieces for a...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Iron Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Woodard
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This set of Mid-Century Modern wrought iron dining chairs has the look and high quality construction of Salterini but are made by the Woodard group. Woodard was a high end company in...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or “orange slice”. This coveted wrought iron chic design can be for outdoor or indoor use...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Studio made compact modernist wrought iron log holder in matte black finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wrought and welded log holder by unknown Detroit area studio . Square stock steel holding plate metal shelf for logs or kindling . Recently finished in matte black powder coat .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vivai del Sud Bamboo Rattan Decorative Side table Flower Pot Stand or Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian decorative flower pot seat or end / side table. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brown Jordan Round Aluminum Patio Dining Table with Glass Top, USA 1980s
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless aluminum patio dining table by Brown Jordan, one of the most respected names in outdoor furniture design. Crafted in the USA, this round table features a durable aluminum ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief
Located in London, GB
Artistic bronze cast door handle with a textural relief like a wave, suitable for push and pull doors.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Octagonal Woodard Dining Table, Iron with Original Vitrolite / Milk Glass Top
Located in Kansas City, MO
Not your typical Woodard octagonal dining table. This example has never been outside on a patio and retains the original finish and original white Vitrolite (milk glass) top. The gla...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1950
Freshly Upholstered in Holly Hunt “Birds of Paradise,” Beta Blue
A striking pair of aluminum outdoor lounge chairs by Richard...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Large Italian 1950s Gilt Brass Door Handles
Located in CA, CA
A large pair of Italian 1950s Brass and gilt door handles with futurist horizontal ribbing in the form of modernist wings.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Fireplace freestanding Aztec White w/black flecks, burn gas or wood, circa 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Malm Mfg. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Gloss White porcelain enamel paint with black flecks. Includes pj...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,876 Sale Price
28% Off
Meadowcraft Athena Collection Greek Key Wrought Iron Bar Cart, 1950's
By Salterini
Located in Rochester, NY
Meadowcraft Athena Collection greek key wrought iron two tier rolling bar cart / serving cart in original as found condition from estate. Circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid Century Rose Flower Hooks Gilded Brass C1950s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming French mid-century rose bloom hooks in gilded brass C1950. Part of a selection of bathroom accessories and wall light sconces available in the same style - please see our...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Solid Pine Slat Folding Outdoor Chairs, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage outdoor chairs. Solid wooden slat construction with armrests. Fold-able for easy storage.
Dimensions: 63 W x 97 H x 78 D cm, seat 42 cm...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
$1,434 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Swiss Weathered Concrete Saucer Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural pair of shallow concrete planters was designed by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl for Eternit and dates to circa 1950. Each piece is formed in Guhl’s iconic wide saucer sh...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Paolo de Poli green/gold enameled copper and brass door handle, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
This handcrafted copper and brass door handle embodies the spirit of Italian mid-century design. Created in the 1950s–1960s, a period when Paolo De Poli redefined the language of dec...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Enamel
1980's Terracotta Decorative Bird Fountain
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Terracotta Bird Fountain.
The fountain is in 3 pieces and the center column houses the pump and supports the bowl with
the decorative birds
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, large Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement. This sculptural vintage garden ornament has been fiber-rei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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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