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
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
$5,550 / item
Paolo Soleri Sculpture Hanging Bronze Bell Wind Chime, Circa 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful large bronze wind bell by Paolo Soleri. It is in wonderful condition with a lovely patina and makes a hauntingly beautiful sound when the wind blows. All original parts fro...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid-Century Modern 5pc Iron Hoop Chairs with Table by Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 piece set which includes 4 iron hoop chairs and a iron table. Table is 36.25 in diameter x 29h. In excellent vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. They feature a minimalistic rectangular front panel presented in polished nick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Large Curved Glass Design Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large design fireplace screen is made of curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1980
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Hour Glass Style Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece Modern French concrete hour glass style planter on stand with nice light even patina.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Black "Radar" Tete-a-Tete, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Patio Set. Lanai Set. With Pair Radar Chairs & Occasional Table.. Featuring a Wrought Iron and woven wire me...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Various Colors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Neoclassical Vintage Dining Chairs for Patio / Outdoor, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Great set of four classically designed patio / outdoor armchairs. Well made, sturdy, but not too hard to move around. An easy care, visually pleasing design in the most pe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
$1,598
Set of 4 Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Lee Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of wrought iron patio, garden wrought iron dining chairs by Lee Woodard. These chairs have wrought iron frames with upholstered vinyl seats, all are structurally sound an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Two solid steel lady chairs by mid-century sculptor John Risley (1919-2002).
Handmade in his studio in Middletown, Ct circa 1960.
Freshly powder-coated in a Calder red...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Homecrest Iron & Steel Patio Garden Bench Settee
By Homecrest
Located in Fulton, CA
Steel mesh and iron "Orange Peel " style garden / patio bench by Homecrest. Outdoor or indoor. Circa. 1960's.
53 inches wide.
24 inches deep.
29.5 inches high.
Seat height 16 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
$1,150 / item
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s/60s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern brass tubular steel étagère / flower stand, 1950s/60s.
Very good condition, light wear of usage.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Smoked Plexi Planter with Inset Aluminum Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, 1970's, smoked plexiglass planter with purple tint and inset aluminum dish. Attractive round drum planter ideal for an outdoor space or patio. In origi...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif
By Jasper Johns
Located in New York, NY
Groovy architectural panel constructed of translucent plastic with embedded wood curlicue elements repeating throughout. I believe this panel was originally a room divider, or some s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic, Wood
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
Round Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage garden, patio, poolside dining table, having a round metal mesh top, on squared metal legs. This nice large table is in very good, clean, original and ready to use condition,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often seen along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. I have multiples, so actual table shipped may vary.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Salterini Curved Wrought Iron and Mesh Patio or Outdoor Garden Benches
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved garden ,patio or pool benches by Salterini. Lovely wrought iron benches with metal mesh tops and rounded legs .Circa 1960s. All disc feet attached and in place . Both...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brown Jordan 12 Piece French Quarter by Hall Bradley 1970s
Located in Hudson, NY
A really handsome and large set of first half century cast aluminum patio furniture by Brown Jordan. Created by the American designer Hal...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Large Door or Gate Pulls in the Style of Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of cast aluminum large door or gate pulls. The pattern is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's textile block design. Suitable for out...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push & Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles in Murano glass with gold layer. Real vintage gems. Probably designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vet...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Pr. Tall Mid Century Sculptura Side Dining Chairs by Woodard c.1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russell Woodard designed Sculptura side, or dining chairs, manufactured by The Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950's. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant cosmetic wear to their finish. One chair has one wire strand bent back at the edge of the seat, this is not structural or significant, but mentioned here to avoid any disappointment upon receipt.
Offered and priced as a pair, selling isn as is and as found condition. Usable as is or we also offer custom powder coating if you prefer a more polished look.
Please view our entire and extensive collection of vintage and antique garden furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of sculptural planters was designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in the mid-20th century. Crafted from fiber cement, these biomorphic planters feature an organic, und...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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
1970s Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handles Door Pulls Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handle Pulls
3.25d x 10 h x 4 w plastic handle 1 diameter
Pair of Lucite handles. Vintage. One small perforation.
Preowned unrestored
Refer to images
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
French Enameled Lava Stone Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautiful and rare French lava stone top patio and garden dining table with a wrought iron base. Very heavy and solid crafted of lava stone from the ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lava, Wrought Iron
Vintage Sculptural Metal Tripod Stand Fire Tool Set Holder
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage sculptural tripod stand fire tool holder plant stand
Measures: 14 x 7.63 diameter base
Original vintage condition unrestored patina present
Refer to images.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this rattan armchair was designed by Tito Agnoli in 1950. Curvy and comfortable, this single chair can be used with or without a cushion. At the time of this posting,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 Sale Price
35% Off
Italian Vintage Green Wooden Door from Capri
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful Italian wooden door from Capri belonging to the 1960s, in a beautiful rustic chic style.
The door is a classic rectangular door, but lower than the current norm because houses were smaller before.
The door is made of fine wood and very durable, with clear scratches and wear, but this is what gives beauty to the object.
The lower part is decorated with two pairs of rectangles, finely carved.
The upper part, on the other hand, shows two glass rectangles, with a wooden bar dividing them in the middle.
The door has a lock and handle: both are made of brass in patina, attached to the wood with two screws.
The door is a wonderful piece of furniture to refer to the vintage and rustic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,842 Sale Price
20% Off
Lucite Baluster
Located in Miami, FL
From a Miami beach Mansion this 10 pieces vintage Lucite Baluster
Just need some stainless steel wire.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$1,950
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France.
A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Rare Paul Frankl Styled Faux Rattan Outdoor/Patio Chaise Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Paul Frankl style faux rattan chaise lounge chair for outdoor use on your patio or in your garden. Made of a durable Polyurethane plastic faux-rattan, these lounge chairs can be...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
$3,360 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron and metal mesh dining table from the Sculptura series, by The Woodard Furniture Company, with custom made glass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jean Prouvé Mid Century Air Ventilation Shutter Produced by CIMT France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century architectural air ventilation shutter element in aluminum by Jean Prouvé produced by C.I.M.T in France, 1950s. In good original condition. Comes complete with t...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Circa 1980s Wrought Iron Bar Cart by Russell Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980s wrought iron bar cart by Russell Woodard. The "Arnold Palmer" collection, created in 1978. Woven surfaces, scroll handle, the lower tier with gallery, the upper with reta...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tadao Inouye For Brown Jordan Kantan Patio Set
Located in Denton, TX
Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan Kantan Patio Set. The glass tabletop can be disassembled into four quadrants, and the chair straps are in excellent conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$1,120 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Exterior Modernist Double Entry Door Radial Sunburst handmade in the USA
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model "Emanation" . Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Designed by Aaron Saxton & Maria Armada. Custom produced double doors. As shown 116" tall and 72" wide. Up to 126" x ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
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 sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas.
The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues.
The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019)
1957 degree at Naples University.
1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities.
1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings.
1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline
1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands.
1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,659 / item
Glass Vintage Baby Blue and Gold Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful baby blue bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. Made in Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Arne Jacobsen Brass Door Handle Sets in Solid Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen - Scandinavian Modern
Original, solid brass door handles. Beautiful organic shape. An iconic design for both modern and classic interiors.
Designed for the SAS H...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century garden, patio, poolside dining chairs, made by the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950/60's. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy, they are curr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Jean-Jacques Duval (1930-2021) Abstract Stained Glass Window Piece
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and outstanding piece of stained glass by the French/American (1930-2017) artist Jean-Jacques Duval. Etched signature and N.Y. N.Y. on the cl...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell with a copper fin. Nice Original condition with a unique classic Soleri Chain/ Link Design. Check out my other 2 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968, Switze...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$460 Sale Price / item
56% Off
Wall-Mounted Fireplace by Don Bar, 1970s - Mod 5005
Located in Uccle, BE
Wall-Mounted Fireplace by Don Bar, 1970s
Product details
Dimensions D: 56 cm (22.05") H: 101 cm (39.76") W: 89 cm (35.04")
Don-Bar 5005 wall-mounte...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Belgian Tile Faced Vintage Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti.
Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle.
Great a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Pair of French Mid Century Modern White Metal Garden Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of original French Mid-Century modern white metal garden tables by Mathieu Mategot, with perforated square tops and small shelv...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Russell Woodard Wire Patio Armchairs
Located in Oakland, CA
All original condition vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wire armchairs. Organic freeform bodies resting on a four legged base, the color is an off white with patina.
Category
1950s American Vintage 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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Stan Bitters Bird Houses in Glazed Ceramic, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent handmade bird houses of glazed lowlfier clay by Stan Bitters. The birdhouses are available in different colors.
The houses are a favourite with finches.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
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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