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
WMF Modernist Leather Trimmed Fireplace Tools
Located in North Miami, FL
WMF modernist chrome and saddle leather trimmed fireplace tools (tongs, ash sweep, poker and shovel on stand). All pieces marked WMF.
Provenance: property of prominent family in O...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
$5,500 / set
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Mobach Planters Cream White
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Set of four large studio pottery planters in different sizes created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch cera...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Table by Wladar & Mödlhammer for Sonett
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented squared white metal vintage table was designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer, Vienna, circa 1955 for Sonett Karl Fostel´s Sen. Erben.
Also the table was made of wire ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Four Patio Chairs in ZAK+FOX ‘Fantasma’ Collection 2020 Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, white lacquered metal, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Elegant chairs in white metal. The chairs have an elegant, bold design, as is quintessential of Italian patio chair...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Monumental Studio Art Art Pottery Hand Executed by Josef Roschar
By Josef Roschar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Studio Art Art Pottery hand executed by Josef Roschar, Roschars work of highest regard, perminant collections exhibited in many prominant museums throughout Canada and the...
Category
1990s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Black Lacquered Metal and Rattan Planters, French Work, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative set of three planters is made of rattan conic planters slide into black lacquered metal bases. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Stone Mother & Child Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, 28“ high, modernist, biomorphic, Mother & Child, stone sculpture, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This marble sculpture is equally striking displaye...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Stoneware Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware planter, circa 1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This hand thrown planter features an ungl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Aluminum Yard Birds
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a really cool set of 3 Crane Birds. there made out of Aluminum with concrete bases in there Original finish.
#1 is 34 high 22 wide 8 deep
#2 is 27 hi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
$1,195 / set
Pair of Wrought Iron Belt Andirons, French Work, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of unusual belt andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Oversized Merbau Wood Container
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the midcentury Couture Collection. A beautiful century old merbau wood bowl taken from my finest collection, is elevated with midcentury style rounded teak legs. Perfect ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Patio End Table with Fiberglass Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century outdoor patio end table features white painted fiberglass top with white painted aluminum legs.
Matching coffee/cocktail table & dining table available separately....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Kipp Stewart Bronze Tube Patio Dining Table for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a curved patinated bronze tubing pedestal base of with a 60" piece of thick glass at the table t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Outdoor Patio Cocktail Table with Fiberglass Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern outdoor patio cocktail table features white painted fiberglass top and aluminum legs.
Entire matching patio furniture set available separately. (2 lounge ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Plant Stand, Faience, 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience plant stand in form of a elephant, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faience
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table 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.
Dimensions
48.5” diameter x 27.25” ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Heavy Brass or Bronze Andirons
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice scroll details heavy brass or bronze andirons. Measures: 27" Tall.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
$2,600 / set
Miami Gold Beige & Blue Metal Poolside Chairs and Table - 3 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern Miami poolside pair of chairs with table. The chairs and table have an aluminum metal frame. Table featu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Sleek Nickel and Iron Fire Tools
By Samuel Marx
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sleek Nickel and Iron Fire Tools, in the manner of Samuel Marx or Mel Bogart, American, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Metal
Pair of Flame Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style flame andirons is made of brass and iron. This is a Frenchw work, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,607 / set
Handmade Mid century Modern Tile made of thick paper like material
Located in Seattle, WA
Patina all over and an embossed look. Not ceramic but a sturdy paper like material. Handmade MCM tile. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. List...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Paper
Pair of Flame Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style flame andirons are made of brass with wrought iron parts on the back. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,666 / set
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Belt Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons representing a belt is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Large-scale Handle Set of 3, Clear Acrylic, 10”, USA.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Large-scale Handle Set of 3, Clear Acrylic, 10”, USA. Lovely thick sculptural pieces. 1” diameter. Gorgeous gentle curved form. Approximately 10” center to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Andirons in Chrome, Enameled Steel & Glass, Designed as Knights
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing 1950s designed pair of Andirons in steel, chrome and glass, depicting two Knights with shields and lances. Very whimsical and HEAVY! NOTE: One of the knights head reclin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Willy Guhl Molar Planters
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce pair of molar planters, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Arched triangular form cheekily resembles a tooth. Strong and robust, these garden planters are sculpted from fibro...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Original Mid-Century Flower Stand, Beech, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Mid-Century flower stand from the mid-20th century was made in Czechoslovakia. Crafted from beech wood, it has undergone a surface restoration, including revitalized polish and ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Paint
Set of RFH Terrace TableRD6 & 4ChairsRD4- Teak &Black Steel -by Robin Day for &T
By Robin Day, &Tradition
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
Mid Century retro floral patterned sun loungers, pair
Located in Leicester, GB
Incredible pair of 1970s sun loungers in original floral fabric.
In great condition.
Wooden armrest allow the loungers to recline.
Metal frame
Padded covers with headrests remain su...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic
White Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Metal Flower Jardinières 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage white metal flower jardinières was made of perforated sheet metal. The white flower jardinières are carefull...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of RFH Terrace TableRD5 & 2ChairsRD4- Teak &Black Steel -by Robin Day for &T
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
Organic Crimson And Cobalt Sparkle Planter
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world.
Each piece is hand thrown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Single Door Handle Erwin Burger Laboratorio Erwin Burger, Italy, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Faceted and reverse-painted glass door handle, a gilt lattice design on a red ground.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter Taupe Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. The i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. The i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
George Nelson for Arbuck Wrought Iron Patio Side Tables
By George Nelson, Arbuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, tiered, wrought iron side tables by George Nelson For Arbuck feature travertine tops that lay within the frames and mesh bottom tiers at 14 inches height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
George Nelson Cast Iron Fire Starter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, cast iron, fire starter by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Alfredo Barbini Door Handles with Polar Bears in 1940s Venetian Blown Glass
Located in London, GB
Rare Venetian blown glass push and pull door handles from a hotel in Venice late 1940's, by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) for Vitreria Gino Cenedese, Italy.
Polar bears climbing on geometric glaciers set in clear and opaque glass block set with brass mounts. One white and gold ice bear...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Danny Alessandro Fireplace Andirons Chrome Brass Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of Danny Alessandro andirons in chrome and brass.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bamboo Seating Group with two Armchairs, Wicker and Iron, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Introducing a charming lawn seating group that will elevate your outdoor space!
This exquisite set features a two-seater sofa and two armchairs, boasting gracefully curved bamboo backrests mounted on an elegant iron frame.
Infusing a touch of elegance and coziness, the dark brown rattan weave...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Statue Portraying Jesus with Outstretched Arms
Located in New York, NY
Highly detailed cast aluminum with a zinc finish from 1958. This statue was retrieved from an exterior courtyard of The Norwegian Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. Please note, this item ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Zinc
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Lacquered Wooden Wall Ornaments from the Beginning of 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Pair of lacquered wooden wall ornaments from the beginning of 20th century.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cast Iron and Brass Chenets, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cast iron and brass Chenets, 1960's design.
Measures: H: 29 cm, W: 40 cm, D: 16 cm.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,540 / set
Monumental Modernist Mixed Metal Kinetic Floor Sculpture by Irving Lehman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Titled Galaxy 79, which I believe to be the year? Amazing mixed metal sculpture, consisting of copper, brass, aluminum steel and wood. Aluminum frame consisting of five moving abstra...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Cut Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Klaus Grabe Chaise Lounge Model C5
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Klaus Grabe chaise lounge Model C5. USA, 1950. Stained plywood.
This is the first Klaus Grabe we have come across with hand cut wood organic design floral appliqués attac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Stan Hawk for Hawk House California Modern Barbeque Brazier / Fire Pit, Circa 19
By Stan Hawk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid iron fire pit brazier / barbeque grill by artist and designer Stan Hawk for company Hawk House.
Made in California, circa 1950's. The piece is...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Contemporary Modern Decorator Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage iron coffee table with nine glass panel inserts. Strong metal frame with bowed runners makes an impressive modern addition to home or...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
$600 Sale Price
45% Off
Vintage Richard Schultz High Top Dining Table & 4 Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor dining experience with the Vintage Boho Richard Schultz High Top Dining Set. Crafted with American craftsmanship, this set combines bohemian flair with Richard S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Donald Deskey for Bennett Mid-Century Iron and Brass Andirons Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Countryside, IL
Donald Deskey for Bennett mid-century iron and brass andirons fireplace tool set
Fireplace tool set measures: 13 wide x 8 deep x 34 inches high and weighs 16 pounds
Excellent v...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
David Cressey Cylindrical Flame-Glaze Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A planter by David Cressey for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze.” This planter has a slim cylindrical body, a simple shape re...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Leather and Chrome Campaign Style Magazine or Log Holder by Albrizzi
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Leather and chrome Campaign style magazine/log holder by Albrizzi.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistan...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid Century Glass and Welded Bent Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bent and welded metal modern industrial design coffee table in a green powder coat, with a clear glass top . Circa 1950s. Some call it a butterfly table, comparing to the i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Garden Chair with Pillow, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very comfortable garden chair made in the mid 1950's in Austria. The back of the chair has almost a lyrical feeling, in how the metal was formed. The back flexes, packing the chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$2,654 Sale Price
20% Off
Flowerrack or Cactus Holder by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, Brass, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Enchanting and charming small flowerrack or cactus holder by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria. Its basis consists of a solid and black patinated piece of brass, while the brackets are of...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul Laszlo Patio Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare patio dining armchairs by Paul Laszlo for Pacific Iron Products, circa 1950s. The chairs feature a black iron frame with newly upholstered se...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,000 / set
Set of Two (2) Mid Century Modern Iron Wire Swiveling Patio Chairs, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from steel wire this set of two period patio chairs boast the original plaid outdoor cushions. Use these in a sunroom, patio or in your int...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Charcoal Glazed Bowl Planter
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 charcoal glazed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Pottery
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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