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
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
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Knoll Risom Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
The Risom Ottoman is inspired by Risom's original collection and designed be a stand-alone stool or to pair with the Risom lounge chair. Described as goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
Pair of diabolos planters by Willy Guhl from the 60s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pairs of “Diabolo” planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, produced by Eternite in the 1970s. Fiber cement structure, original white paint. Beautiful vintage condition, with a nice pa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
8 Piece Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice set.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We are willing to separate these pieces for sale.. please inquire.This orange slice Tempestini set has been at the same house for 40 years… It is in very good condition ,never outsid...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Bouncer Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron bouncer lounge chair.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina.
The upper part inclines slightly, for better vision of the plants and flowers in it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Danish Teak Planter w/ Insert in the style of Spottrup -Stolefabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very unique teak wood planter with heavy satin black plastic insert for plants which nests into the squared frame. This well-made piece in the style of Spottrup / Stolefabrik is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid Century Wrought Iron Plant Table with Removable Tray Top c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wrought iron and tin plant/ potting table having a removable tray top surface ( tin ) which rests in the wrought iron base, on its original wheel coster base. Originally fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Dutch, Zaalberg Attributed, Mid-Century Rectangular Bonsai Ceramic Planter
By Zaalberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, small rectangular Mid-Century ceramic planter with beautifully textured details. Attractive, earth-toned planter with curved ends and 'Holland' stamped inside. In original con...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Small Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. Heavy and substantial. Priced i...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$96,000 Sale Price
67% Off
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$3,360 Sale Price / set
66% Off
Fire Tool or Tongs "Leina" by Pep Bonet for Officina Alessi, 1980s, Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Fire tool or Tongs "Leina" by Pep Bonet for Officina Alessi, 1980s, Italy.
Dimensions: tongs 7x3x102 cm; padestal 24x12x78 cm.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Gallo Iron Works Wrought Iron Patio Set, Made in USA, Salterini Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking cafe style wrought iron garden or patio set made by Gallo Original Iron Works Inc. out of Brooklyn, New York.
The three chairs feature shapely wrought iron frames with swi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stainless Drum Planter/ Table Base by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Paul Mayen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stainless Drum Planter/Table Base by Paul Mayen for Habitat
USA, circa 1980s
This sleek stainless steel drum planter or table base, designed by Paul M...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark,
Additional information:
Mat...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Vintage Laying Down Bronze Lady Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Vintage 1990s Reclining Female Bronze Sculpture ✨
Created in the United States during the 1990s, this captivating bronze sculpture features a reclin...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1960s danish modern planters in patinated copper and black paint steel.
Located in København K, 84
This pair of Danish modernist planters from the 1960s exemplifies the refined minimalism and architectural clarity that defined Scandinavian design of the era. Each planter consists ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Steel
Pair Indoor/outdoor Modernist Hans Wegner Style folding lounge chairs/ Jute
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Indoor/outdoor Modernist folding lounge chairs .. Jute and teak..After the iconic Wegner masterpiece. Classic design,, Extremely comfortable. Retain original finish/patina. Nic...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Jute, Teak
Smoked Glass and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual fireplace screen is made of brass with smoked glass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,806 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Willy Guhl "Diablo" Hourglass Shaped Planters Sold as Pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Richmond, VA
Large pair of Willy Guhl "Diablo" hourglass shaped planters foe Eternit Schweiz AG. Measure: (37.5").
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons Representing a Goat In Edouard Schenck Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. The andirons represent goats. This is a French work In the style of Edouard Schenck. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely California Modern low dining table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal features an iron frame that holds a woven cane rattan top, along with a glass pane to use as a solid surface over the caned rattan.
Somewhat lower than traditional dining tables, this table would be ideal to pair with stools opposed to standard dining tables. Or another idea is using cushions to sit on, could even use low seating such as a Roche Bobois Mah Jong cushions or Togo lounge chair, loveseat or sofa. Great for patios and other outdoors spaces.
This laid-back casual cool dining table...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,800 Sale Price
35% Off
Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this fantastic folding screen room divider in the style of Clara Porset, made in mahogany wood and palm cords, fantastic vintage conditions.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Rattan Wall Mounted Bathroom Accessories Set, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Bathroom Wall Fixtures, Rattan
Spain, 1950-1960
This vintage set of bathroom accessories handcrafted in rattan / bamboo and wicker is comprised by a towel ring, a toilet pape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
Mid Century, Decorative Scrollwork Plant Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century scrollwork plant stand
Dating Circa 1930-1950'S
Reeded column design straps with detailed scroll work detailing
A true statement piece for an entrance hall or garden
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic French architectural mid century aluminum sun shutter / brise soleil by Jean Prouvé with an original chain mechanism inside the gold aluminum frame. In great ori...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Round Bronze Door Handles Push Pull with Flower Relief
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous large pair of cast round bronze door pulls with flower relief from the 1970’s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Modern Industrial Metal Garden Chairs "STAK-A-BYE" by Harry Sebel
By Harry Sebel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great Matched pair of Mid Century Modern / Industrial "Stak-a-Bye" metal chairs with their original finish. Great color. These chairs were made by Sebel of Australia, but distributed...
Category
1950s Australian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Four Wrought Iron Plant Stands
Located in New York, NY
Set of four unusual adjustable wrought iron plant stands salvaged from an old school florist shop. The stands are adjustable in height ( 42.5" - 64.75" ) and the bucket tops tilt to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$400 / set
Large Inglenook Free Standing Fire Basket, Iron Fire Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Inglenook Free Standing Fire Basket, Iron Fire Grate
This large grate is a very simple but attractive design it has high cast iron rails all the way around
The grate is in ve...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an attractive loop shape, the Loop Chair was created by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) in 1954, featuring a single volume of seats and backs. Produced by Eterni...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cote D'Azur Rattan, Tile Table and Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning Cote D'Azur set of signed Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet square rattan and ceramic tile dining table and four rattan chairs. The sign...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Wood
$5,600 / set
Mid Century Nelson for Avard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Table
By George Nelson, Avard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century wrought iron garden, patio, poolside dining table attributed to George Nelson, for Avard, sometimes attributed to Frank and Sons, circa 1950's. The table fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Good Size Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Midcentury, Italian craftsmanship pendant.
This stylish single light pendant is beautiful in shape and the mouth blown, transparant glass is in excellent condition. It comes with c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,725 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Etageres Shelving Units Flat Chrome & Glass
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome Etageres with 1/2 inch thick glass shelving. In excellent vintage condition with small chips to the glass corners. 5 glass shelves. Chrome ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Planter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Planter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Blue
Styles: Mid-Century ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Vintage Pink Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful light pink ceramic bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Cast Bronze Upright Rabbit Circa 1950's + Cast Iron Rabbit Motif Plaque On Stand
Located in Incline Village, NV
Decorative garden ornament in cast bronze consisting of finely detailed rabbit in typical characteristics: upright posture on hind legs with outstretched arms and propped up ears, fi...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
20th Century Swiss Pair of Cauldron or Marmite Garden Planters by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Willy Guhl Cauldron-shaped planters elevated of short three legs and two lateral handles, in good condition. Each of the Swiss Eternit garden planters are created i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This planter is designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit of Switzerland. It is flat and slightly oblong and has a beautiful patina throughout. 1960s.
Three available, listed separately.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of solid brass and irons Dolphins andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$3,400 / set
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Ceramic Garden Seats Tables
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of vintage mid-century modern ceramic garden seats in a rich shade of mustard yellow, infused with a distinct Moroccan flair. Their square, architectural form is softened...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Celo Baldon Patio Side Chairs
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Oakland, CA
American architect, landscape architect and furniture designer Cleo Baldon (1927-2014) X- base side chairs with a dark green wrought iron frames with fumed oak runners circa 1960s fo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Outdoor Hinterland Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Coffee Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops; teak slat, stone, or a cast tempered glass with a corduroy pattern.
The Lawson-F...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
$4,275 / item
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Lattice Patio Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Patio Lattice cocktail table. The table is finished in a new black (and rust f...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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Cast Iron Swan
Cherub Fish
Chinese Rose Garden Seat
Deck Cannon
Fountain Surrounds
Garden Etagere
Greek Oil Jar
Iron Deer
Modern Iron Gate
Spanish Carved Panel
Stone Rams
Victorian French Doors
Vintage Fireplace Poker
Wm H Jackson