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
Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri for Arcosanti, Signed 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This magnificent bronze bell, by the renowned architect and designer Paolo Soleri, was crafted at Cosanti, the iconic experimental art and architecture studio founded in 1956 in Para...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm 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
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chair in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chair, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s
The 'Sculptura' patio chair is designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven steel...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
A Pair Of Aluminum Outdoor Chaises By Tropitone With Cushions
By Tropitone
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of powder coated aluminum chaises by Tropitone with adjustable backs, including Gold Crest cushions.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Thumbpots by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of a large brown, a medium white and a small black thumbpot by Fresno, California Artist Stan Bitters. The planters are hand-built with thumbprint design. The hand-built, organic...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large California design 17" ceramic planter by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, has a fo...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mathieu Mategot, Large Plant Pot, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Mathieu Matégot, Large cache pot in expanded sheet metal lacquered white, France 1950.
Listed at n° 37 in the monograph "Mathieu Mategot", edition Jousse entreprise.
Original lacquer...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
1970s Bentwood Bamboo Patio Furniture, Pair of Lounge Chairs and Table Set of 4
By Paul Frankl
Located in Cordova, SC
Paul Frankl style four piece rattan patio furniture set, which includes two comfortable arm chairs and two glass top tables. One table being a round glass top coffee table and the second being a glass top side table with a shelf underneath...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Bamboo, Bentwood
A Pair Of Sea Horse Andirons by Oscar Bach
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylized, sea-horse andirons by Oscar Bach.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Woodard Black Sculptura Wrought Iron & Wire Mesh Reclining Chaise Lounge, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Woodard Furniture Black "Sculptura" reclining chaise lounge chair. Featuring a Wrought Iron and wire mesh framework, 2 front wheels for movement ease, five reclining positio...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid century Brass Horse Door Knocker Italiano 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid century Brass Door Knocker. Depicting a horse's head with moving hoof. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 0,900 Kg
NOTE: We offer our customers ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states.
Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s mid century Palm Beach Style, outdoor wrought iron & mesh patio / garden set with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Capilla Fireplace by Antoni Coderch – Original Polinax Edition, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Capilla" Fireplace by Antoni Coderch – Original Polinax Edition, Circa 1960
Designer: Antoni Coderch (in collaboration with Leopoldo Milá)
Model: Capilla Fireplace
Year of Design...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Bronze Garden Stool / Side Table, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze garden stool with stump like base and holes in top and open on bottom. Can be used as a side table but there is a very slight concave to the top or possible umbrella stand. Fr...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Willy Guhl Tilted Concrete Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bozeman, MT
A nice pair of tilted or off-kilter planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Ca 1950-60s Switzerland.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Multicolored 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
Stan Bitters Bird Feeder, USA 1970s
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hanging bird feeder by noted Californian ceramicist, Stan Bitters. Plastic cords are attached at three points on the dish and meet in a k...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Plastic
Concrete Mushroom Garden Sculpture, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A concrete mushroom sculpture sourced in the South of France. This garden decor could be used indoors or outdoors; it’s playful, whimsical, and has beautifully endured the test of ti...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1960s-70s black enamel and chrome metal cubic planters, manner of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Mid-century black enamelled metal planters with chrome rim and stainless steel base and lining, in the manner of Willy Rizzo. Very good quality and design.
3 planters available.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Mode Round Planter Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Iron and Metal Mesh Patio Poolside Garden Dining Table att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid Century Modern, Hollywood Regency style vintage patio, garden, poolside dining table, in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition. Made in the USA circa 1960/70...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Woodard matte black wrought iron porch glider
Located in Ferndale, MI
Woodard two piece porch glider . Recently powder coated in matte black finish . New glides added to feet . Wrought iron seat frame with mesh steel ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Handles Round Knobs in Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Handles round Knobs in satin brass Italy 1950s gold color.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
4 Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs att. to Tempestini for Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of stylish wrought iron and metal mesh lounge chairs design attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. The chairs are newly powder coated with a black satin finish, making the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Vintage Metal Bar Table - Parisian Bistro Table Vert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Parisian Bar or Bistro table with a square metal top and cast iron legs, orriginal patina. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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
Tall 37" Patinated Willy Guhl Diablo Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Ladies, gentlemen, and plant parents, behold the Willy Guhl Diablo Planter—a towering icon of 1960s design that’s as sculptural as it is fun...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Fiberglass Bar Stools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Palm Regency woven and spun fiberglass bar stools by Russell Woodard. Mid Century design perfect for Palm Regency mid century decor.
Stools 47"...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Table with Flower Center & 4 Chairs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love, love, love this set!! The inside edge of the table is marked Woodard 3 which is not always the case.
This set has absolutely fabulous colors which have unfortunately rusted ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stoneware Table Planter with White Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware table planter. The planter features a stoneware exterior with a white drip glaze and the interior of the planter is finished in an all over dark blue glaze.
Di...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Large Mid-Century Modern Planter Jardiniere by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large square planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit.
The planter is made of moulded cement.
Good vintage condition with nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Two modernist panels of wrought iron - railings, gates or screens. Mid-20th century, found in Sweden.
Striking modernist design of folded triangles and rods finished in black paint....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
By Arco
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Arco rattan and bamboo lounge chairs made in Germany found in Paris. Circa 1970 in a classic mid century style. Well made and substantial pieces made by the German comp...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Rush
Set of Fourteen Mario Papperzini Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and grand set of fourteen patio and garden dining chairs made in the Italian manner and style of Mario Papperzini. The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched backs having bronze finials on the corners. The backs are inset with a geometric lattice pattern in a neoclassical style. The set consists of twelve side chairs and two host armchairs. The seats measure 19 inches high without the cushions. The seats are topped with conforming, thick seat cushions having weathered vintage fabric. The front legs have a whimsical style with a splayed foot. The legs are conjoined by curved stretchers. Very heavy and solid with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. Sold as a set of 14. These large chairs are reminiscent of many iconic California designs made by producers like Rose Tarlow twig...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Lounge Chair att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish low wrought iron garden, patio, poolside lounge chair attributed to Salterini, in the style of Woodard. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, the old paint finish, sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of four dining height wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs att. to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chairs feature wrought iron frames, with m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Blue Flame-Glaze Sand Urn for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection with Cressey’s signature Blue “Flame Glaze." This planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened lip.
...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Acorn and Oak Leaf Wrought Iron Chaise Loungers
By Meadowcraft
Located in Omaha, NE
Looking for a touch of elegance and natural charm for your outdoor space? Our acorn and oak leaf wrought iron chaise loungers are perfect for you...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Plant Potting Table with Removable Tray Top c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual plant / potting table having a stylized wrought iron base with a removable metal tray top. The stand is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows considerable cosmetic wear, su...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Hand Carved Natural Quartz Stone Sculptural Sink
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Raw Quartz Carved Natural Stone Vessel Sink Basin Bowl
4.75 h x 16 d x 19 w
Fabulous coloring
Provides superb artistic merit.
Refer to all im...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Quartz
Pr. Mid Century Wrought Iron Woodard Sculptura Low Side Dining Chairs c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Woodard Sculptura low side, or dining chairs designed by Russell Woodard, circa 1950's. These iconic chairs are super stylish and chic, as well as comfortable and functional...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard "Chantilly" Collection: Mid-Century Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
Located in Omaha, NE
The Russell Woodard “Chantilly” Collection is a notable example of mid-century wrought iron patio furniture. Renowned for its elegant design and dura...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 5 Round Patio Garden Table Dining Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought iron or cast iron base dining table with center hole for umbrella and four matching armchair. The set of gard...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Modernist Fireplace / Fire Tools in Wrought Iron
Located in Oakland, CA
Wrought iron fireplace in the Modernist aesthetic, wrought iron triangular main frame with the fire tools having gracefully formed handles that rest on the frame with a U shaped base.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fireplace Tool Set in the Manner of Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, minimal set of Mid-Century Modern fire tools and carrier with carved walnut handles and brass accents. Set is often attributed to Arthur Umanoff, but no supporting documen...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Five-Piece Chrome Fire Place Tool Set
By ABF
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-century chrome fireplace tools. Sleek handled tools rest in a modern streamline tool stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Stan Bitters Bird Bath, 1970s USA
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hanging bird bath by noted Californian ceramicist, Stan Bitters. Plastic cords are attached at three points on the dish and meet in a clay disk at the middle of the cords. Each plastic cord is adorned with a clay ball and a cast clay bird at each base. Bath has an inviting blue glazed interior where the water is held. Good condition as shown. Matching bird feeder available in separate listing.
As a pioneer of the organic modernist craft movement in the 1960s, Bitters has been producing rough-hewn ceramic birdhouses...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Plastic
Unmatching Pair of Plant Stands or Jardinières in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two gilt wrought iron leafed planters on tripod bases. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Both standing on tripod bases. Different design, one with a triple leafed top and the other one with leafed crown shaped top. One shows its original gold leaf gilding and the other one a gilt patina finish in bronze-gilt tone.
Beautiful placed alone or as a part of a set with other planters in different sizes. To be used indoor or outdoor at your garden, patio or veranda decoration.
Measures:
The triple leafed plant stand is: 38 cm W x 32 cm D x 50 cm H
The other planter is: 35 cm x 33 cm D x 47 cm H
Pair of Iron Planters...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Brass Handled Cat Doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century brass handled cat doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd.
Spain, Circa 1970s
A rare and unique model, by famed the Sarreid Ltd. foundry.
The well thou...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chars Orleans for Woodard 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Woodard Orleans pattern dining arm chairs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the paint finish shows wear and variations through...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Table with Flower Center & 4 Chairs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love, love, love this set!! The inside edge of the table is marked Woodard 3 which is not always the case.
This set has absolutely fabulous colors which have unfortunately rusted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Three Garden Patio Poolside Sling Seat Lounge Chairs by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish suite of three sling seat lounge chairs by noted garden furniture maker, Salterini. The chais features a suspended upholstered continuous back, seat rest in original diamond ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950's Brush McCoy Ceramic Recumbent Friendly Frog Garden Figurine
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage 1950s Brush McCoy Ceramic Garden Ornament Recumbent Frog. Light crazing to glaze.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Francois Carre Garden Patio Table and Chairs Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French designer, Francois Carré, a maestro of wrought iron craftsmanship during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on garden furniture design. This ensemble, bearing his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Indoor Outdoor Sofa in Beige, Khaki & White Outdoor Fabric
Located in Porto, PT
Lisola Sofa Khaki & White is a modern outdoor seating piece. A unique outdoor sofa created by the most refined design with delicate details make...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Dining Room Indoor Outdoor Side Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Russell Woodard black "sculptura" dining indoor outdoor side chairs.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Tissue Box Cover Holder
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo pencil reed tissue box cover or holder, circa 1960s-1970s. Made in Hong Kong. Good overall condition. Holds a standard square tissue box
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
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
MCM Electric Fireplace Orange w Gold Trim Attributed Montgomery Ward Style House
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern electric wall fireplace square orange frame with gold tone trim, artificial logs, and solid brass screens attributed to Montgomery Ward Style Ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs Max Fellerer Eugen Wörle Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage set of five garden chairs for indoor and outdoor designed attributed to the famed architects Max Fellerer and Eugen Wörle circa 1948, Austria.
Four red co...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Thai Vintage Oversized Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze and flaring lines. Created in Thailand during the mid century per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
A Monumental Portland Stone Clock
Located in London, GB
A monumentally large stone wall clock attributed to Esmond Burton. In 12 pieces with stylised foliage and two opposing gazelles with the bronze clock in the centre with gilt Roman nu...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Planter
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-Century Modern atomic planter that sits on ball feet. actual planter part is a cone shape.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Maitland Smith Pink Tessellated Marble with Rattan and Brass Pedestal Column
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 1970s tessellated marble and rattan pedestal in the form of a simple Doric order column with the rattan construction forming a 'fluted' finish.
Beautiful pink tessellated stone...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A true museum piece, this kitchen unit by Charlotte Perriand was designed to equip apartments in the Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, a project to which she dedicated nearly 20 years of he...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Stackable Planter Element by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stackable planter frames designed by Willy Guhl and manufactured by Eternit, Switzerland.
These planters can be stacked or used separately.
We have 6 on stock.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Wingback Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody.. Exterior or interior,, Great in the garden , porch or patio / deck,, but also would be amazi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brown Jordan "Tamiami" Settee
By Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find "Tamiami" loveseat made by Brown Jordan with new citrus orange powder-coating and white vinyl strapping.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved Ba...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls, Mexico 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of vintage charm to your cabinets with this set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls from Mexico, dating back to the 1950s. Each pull features a unique spiral design, crafted f...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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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