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 High Back Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid century, patio, garden, outdoor chairs feature scrolled, wrought iron, high back frames newly painted in light blue and newly upholstered seats in durable outdoor fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Mosaic Garden Table & Benches
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Midcentury Mosaic Garden Table & Benches. it s in Original condition and has a fue age cracks but NO Structural damage!!!
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Tall Mid Century Glazed Art Pottery Vessel Attributed To Robert Turner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Believed to be by the iconic and justly celebrated American Ceramicist Robert Turner (1913-2005), this massive vessel certainly embodies the artist’s es...
Category
Mid-17th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Set of Brass Handle Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three piece set of fireplace tools with stand. The set features three tools with brass handles and stand with half circle mount. All elements are made of blackened iron. This moderni...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass
$1,200 / set
Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this mid-century modern set of Donald Deskey fireplace tools, including stand, broom, shovel, and tongs. They are composed of iron and steel with black fini...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,200 / set
Dark Brown French Vintage Indoor Decorative Planter Swirled Cane Vase - A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Dark Brown Finish decorative indoor planters in swirled cane into this cone shaped Vessel.
Coming from a famous Florist in Paris, France.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cane
Set of 9 Faux Bamboo Planters and Small Tables with Glass Top, France, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Large set of faux bamboo planters, side tables and oyster trays.
Actually it's my own little collection because I love kitch, especially surrounded by g...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s
Garden set consisting of 4 chairs and a table. The outdoor chairs are in cream white painted wrought iro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Kazuko Matthews Ceramic Glazed Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter by American ceramicist, Kazuko Matthews. This planter features a layered brush stroke glaze in brown, cream and olive tones. Signed by the artist.
Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Pro/Artisan Off White Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic cylindrical planter for the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The stoneware planter has an off-white / soft gray glaze, with a removable water catch.
Dimensi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Rocky Mountain Bronze Continuous Towel Bar, Silicon Bronze Light, USA, 2023
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocky Mountain Bronze Continuous Towel Bar, 18” Silicon Bronze Light, USA, 2023. Ellis escutcheons. 18” length, 4 3/8” projection. Gorgeous bro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Achille Castiglioni Albero Plant Stand Produced by Zanotta in Italy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Albero plant stand designed by Achille Castiglioni. Produced by Zanotta in Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Carved Stone Putti Sculpture with Grapes from the Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This delightful French stone statue from the mid 20th century, features a small putto figure leaning against a trunk holding a vase and grapes. Perhaps one of the followers of the go...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
unique brass and COCONUT watering can by Carl Auböck attrib., Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
watering can
Design:
attributed to Carl Auböck, 1950s
Producer:
attributed to Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria
Origin:
Austri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Lucite & Chrome Fireplace Tools by Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Dazzling set of fireplace tools in clear lucite and polished chrome by Alessandro Albrizzi.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Post-War Brass Cylinder Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Post-War Design brass andirons with a center tall cylinder surrounded by 2 smaller cylinders. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,750 / set
Pair of Very Fine Mirrored Box Planters Lights Stainless Steel Cases
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very fine large mirrored box planters lights stainless in polished steel cases.
Outstanding metal and glass craftsmanship details.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Donald Deskey for Bennett Co. Fireplace Tools and Andirons
Located in Norwalk, CT
One of the most sophisticated and desirable designs by Donald Deskey, this set features a faux bois pattern on the cast iron, alternating with figured brass decorations. The pieces h...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Marble Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Marble Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Unusual Architectural Lamps with Travertine Bases
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual architectural lamps, circa 1980s. Heavy and well made, travertine bases, on a dimmer providing uplight. These lamps could also be room dividers, etc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Art Deco, Modernist Flat Bar Helix Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury andirons with twisted flat bar polished nickel elements resting on black iron backs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
$2,800 / set
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Garden Trough by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss garden trough made of hand crafted light weight cement designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. This single rectangular sink o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
French Riviera Rattan Wheelbarrow Magazine Rack or Plant Holder, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful French Riviera decorative wheelbarrow fully made in curved rattan and knotted wicker that can be used as stylish magazine rack or as plant holder. This lovely object was m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Homecrest 3 Seater Atomic Glider Bench
By Homecrest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A charming example of mid-century outdoor design, this vintage Homecrest 3-seater glider bench features the iconic atomic-era silhouette the brand is known for. Crafted from durable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Christmas tree stand, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Green metal Christmas tree stand.
The stand can be unfolded (see photo)
With aging patina.
Original condition
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Iron & Wood Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and so amazingly comfortable sculptural pair of mid century modern outdoor lounge chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisl...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Patio Furniture
By Fibrella
Located in Dallas, TX
These curvaceous 3-leg fiberglass chairs by Fibrella for Le Barron will create a stylish statement in your outdoor lilving area or around your pool. In stable condition, but in need...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,800 / set
Vintage Ceramic Tile Depicting a Hand Painted Floral Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand Painted floral design on a vintage ceramic tile. Some minor chips, Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is only for described item.
Dimensions. 6”W ; 6”D ; 2 1/2” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey "Scratch" Stoneware Pro/Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. This stoneware planter has an unglazed interior as well as an unglazed natural warm brown clay ext...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Set of Modernist Fireplace Tools with Steel Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice set of modernist fireplace tools with stand, circa 1980s. There are three tools (shovel, brush and poker) and a single stand in good vintage condition. The set is very ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Steel
Pair of Chairs 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that rea...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$6,000 / set
Large Cast Metal Cranes, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Cast Metal Crane Sculptures. Cranes are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the elongated elegance and poised grace of the birds. Standing tall in classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,500 / set
Italian 4 Piece Cast Aluminum Fuego Fireplace Tools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 4 piece cast aluminum Fuego fireplace tools - Sleek, modern, and architectural. The set compliments any fireplace and especially those wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Scrolling Iron Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair with Pad Seat, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four Scrolling rod iron patio chair with distinct scrolling backrest and Googie style fabric seat. This chair is constructed with solid core ir...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Steel
$1,196 Sale Price / set
25% Off
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Mocha Glazed Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic planter from David Cressey's Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The 4066 pedestal bowl planter has a wide belly that tapers at the base with a mocha glazed ext...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair Of Large Andirons In Wrought Iron with Brass Orbs 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large andirons in wrought iron with brass orbs on top by Stover, American 1970's (signed “STOVER MFG. CO.” on base of andiron). Thes...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Capricorn Occasional Table, 1960c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Capricorn Occasional Table, 1964
Rare indoor/outdoor table from Vladimir Kagan’s iconic Capricorn series for Kagan-Dreyfuss. Features black enameled...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Modernist Russell Woodard Patio Set, 6 chairs with table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome mid century set - perfect for poolside! Armchairs have rubber tip glides, 4 armless chairs have iron glides. Weld contacts are durable and sturdy. Designer of table is unkn...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pair Of Woodard Collection Floral Cushion Wrought Iron Patio Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking pair of patio armchairs from the esteemed Woodard Collection blends timeless craftsmanship with bold floral flair. Each chair features an elegant wrought iron frame wit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Riviera Style Rattan Planter Basket, Vivai del Sud style, Italy, c. 1970
Located in London, GB
A lovely French Riviera style hand crafted rattan planter basket in the style of Gabriella Crespi and Vivai del Sud, made in Italy in the 1970's.
This example is in wonderful vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Donald Deskey Style Andirons, Geometric, Brass Buckles
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey style andirons, geometric, brass buckles. Handsome pair of andirons with square brass buckle decorative fronts and wrought iron shanks.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Patio Side Table attributed to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Newtown, CT
Salterini attributed hard to find patio side table. It is 20" high to glass shelf and 27.5" high to top of hook. The glass top is 23.75' wide. The finish is a powder blue over a d...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Donald Deskey Style Andirons, Brass Buckles
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey style andirons, brass buckles and wrought iron. Handsome pair of modernist andirons with square brass buckle fronts, semicircle bases and wr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
$6,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Style Andirons in Hammered Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese style Modernist andirons in hammered brass, American 1950's. These andirons are very chic. Dimensions are for each.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Chic Flower Andirons in Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of loop andirons, brass with stylized flowers, American 1950's. These andirons would lend a touch of elegance to any fireplace. Dimensions are for each.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,500 / set
Pair of Willy Guhl Organic Handkerchief Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Willy Guhl “Handkerchief” planters, celebrated for their sculptural organic form and timeless modernist appeal. Designed by Swiss artist and designer Willy Guhl an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Set of Mid Century Modern Fireplace Tools w Glass Holder attributed to Albrizzi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant set o fireplace tools with stainless steel handles and a holder with the central piece being a piece of glass. Holders top and bottom is also stainless st...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Loveseat
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass love seat. Features an off white finish.
Loveseat A
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Sculpture Sandstone Carved Figurative The Thinker
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Thinker
Mid-Century Modern, sandstone sculpture depicting a seated man, artist unknown
This Mid-Century Modern interpretation of The Thinker interprets the pain, release and liberation associated with free-thinking. The man conveys vulnerability, tenderness and acceptance, his body yielding into the support of the chair creating a sense of rest and peace.
Provenance: Private Collection acquired from The Hidden Gallery, Scotland
Measures: Height 50cm.,20" Length 33cm., 15" Depth 22cm., 81/2"
The Thinker - Auguste Rodin (1840 -1917). Cast made by Fonderie Alexis Rudier in 1904. Transfered to the musée Rodin in 1922.
When conceived in 1880 in its original size (approx. 70 cm) as the crowning element of The Gates of Hell, seated on the tympanum, The Thinker was entitled The Poet. He represented Dante, author of the Divine Comedy which had inspired The Gates, leaning forward to observe the circles of Hell, while meditating on his work. The Thinker was therefore initially both a being with a tortured body, almost a damned soul, and a free-thinking man, determined to transcend his suffering through poetry. The pose of this figure owes much to Carpeaux’s Ugolino (1861) and to the seated portrait of Lorenzo de’ Medici carved by Michelangelo (1526-31). While remaining in place on the monumental Gates...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Mid-Century Reclining Patio Lounge Arm Chairs w/ Extendable Foot-Rests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American Mid-Century reclining patio chairs. This pair of vintage iron patio chairs from the mid-20th century feature simple lines ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Outdoor/Patio Side Chair with Scrolling Pattern, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four outdoor patio chairs with scrolling pattern and mesh steel seats.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
$1,644 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Copper Watering Can Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Copper Watering Can Around, 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modern Paul McCobb Arbuck Black Wrought Iron Hairpin Chair 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck
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
Seed Pod Fountain by Brent J. Bennett, US, 2019
Located in Berlin, DE
Organic pod form fountain.
Natural clay body with glaze pod interior.
Created 2019 by Brent J. Bennett, US (signed).
Including water pump with US plug.
Brent J. Bennett has achieved a worldwide reputation for design excellence. His goal over the last 50 years has been to create beautiful designed, quality pieces that other people enjoy. Most of his work has been architecturally oriented, such as large murals, outdoor furniture, and fountains.
His background includes a BA degree from UCSB, two years graduate study at UCLA with Laura Anderson...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
A Pair of Wrought Iron Cresset Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of large hand-crafted blacksmith wrought-iron cresset fireplace andirons, with riveted basket finials and ring detail to front of standards supported on tall arched supports. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of French 1960s Nickel-Plated Fireplace Tools
Located in Buchanan, NY
Five-piece set of Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated fireplace tools, French, 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Russell Woodard Cantilever Horseshoe Tables
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare pair of Russell Woodard Horseshoe outdoor tables. They are sculptural in the mid century style. The have the original wavy glass inserts. Constructed of aluminum, they...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$2,600 / set
Modernist Cast Iron Fireback Representing a Woman with a Scythe & Ears of Wheat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist fireback is made of cast iron. It represents a nude woman with a scythe and ears of Wheat. This is a French work stamped and signed M Quellier. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, France, Materials: Wood and iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry
Materials: wood and iron
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rare Mid-Century Modern Planter Designed by Carlo Cocco for Eternit
By Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare flower pot with four points designed by Carlo Cocco in 1959, during the competition for Eternit AG, under the direction of head designer Wil...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage 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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