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
Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
Beautiful and sculptural lever handles (9.7cm) in solid brass by Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen which was bui...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$508 / item
Mid Century Folding Rid Jid Patio Set by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
This great looking set of four folding chairs and a folding table was designed by Salterini and sold in the USA by Rid Jid in the 1960s . It’s made of mesh tub...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Wrought Iron Loveseat Settee att. to Woodard c 1950/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural mid century garden, patio, poolside settee, bench , attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950/1970's. The loveseat, sofa, features a wrought iron fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Willy Guhl Bowl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Very decorative round planter for outdoor use based on a design by Willy Guhl. Iconic design from the 1950s-1970s.
Hemispherical bowl made of thin, weather-resistant fibre cement (E...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Outdoor Hinterland Dining Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Dining Table features a powder coated iron tube base with a slatted teak top.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reac...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
$4,685 / item
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany with beautiful patina.
We have a second handmade watering can on offer, s...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Gossip Bench with Glass Top Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rattan gossip chair with glass side table. This lovely rattan chair or bench is as functional as it is beautiful and charming. The grac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Bamboo Bar Serving Tea Cart with Removable Serving Tray, 1950/1960s
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish bar, tea, serving cart having a bamboo frame, with a bamboo and laminate faux wood removable tray top, and laminate lower shelf. Nice generous proportions make this exam...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Swiss Pair of Vintage Saucer Cement Planters by Willy Guhl, Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid Century modern Swiss saucer planters made of hand crafted light weight cement designed by Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit, in good condition. Each of the rou...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Metal
Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. They feature a minimalistic rectangular front panel presented in polished nick...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Flat Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
Eight 1930's Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 8 Italian art deco solid brass door or drawer pulls in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1930's. Very similar to maniglie used by Michele Marelli and cabinet maker Cusartel...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter.
Executed in matte orange glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics ma...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$476 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Salterini Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural mid century coffee table of wrought iron and metal mesh, attributed to Salterini. This example is in very good, clean, and original condition, perfect for the garden, patio, or poolside use.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture, listed at Barbarella Home...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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
$3,685 / item
Vintage Pair Of Woodard Collection Floral Cushion Wrought Iron Patio Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking pair of patio armchairs from the esteemed Woodard Collection blends timeless craftsmanship with bold floral flair. Each chair features an elegant wrought iron frame wit...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Aluminum Folding Patio Lounge Chair-Rocker After Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of vintage folding patio lounge chairs-rockers design after Takeshi Nii . Constructed with aluminum and orange canvas. Seat was reinforced with ne...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron garden, patio poolside settee loveseat, attributed to Salterini. Clean, ready to use condition, currently in later white paint finish which shows some wear, norm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Restored Russell Woodard Vintage Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We are pleased to present this lovingly restored mid-century modern spun fiberglass patio set by Russell Woodard. The 5-piece set has all new white paint, giving a refreshing feel to...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1970s, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 25.75" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in the 1970s Switzerland and signed and dated underneath. This special low-profile and rare long sized rectangle-shaped concrete planter has a patinated natural exterior finish and organic aging over decades of UK climate. Excellent planter size for a variety of various uses such as succulents, plants, weeping grass with the planter on a Stand, balcony privacy hedge, or any other outdoor decorative use.
Consider using this Willy Guhl Concrete Planter Pot...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$560 Sale Price / item
51% Off
Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum Vinyl Strap Pool Patio Chair & Ottoman - 4 Sets
By Brown Jordan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum Vinyl Strap Pool Patio Chair & Ottoman - Item features 4 Sets. Item features (4) Chairs, (4) side tables/ottomans, clean ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' Tiered Side Table, circa 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is an early Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' tiered side table featuring a pierced enameled steel top which is reminiscent of designs by Mathi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$4,200 Sale Price
35% Off
Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor
By D. Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on the wall or table top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Tempestini for Salterini Radar Chair
Located in New York, NY
Nice Garden or Patio Radar chair designed by Tempestini, manufactured by Salterini. No damage, bends, weld or repairs. This example is in later burgundy pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass And Clear Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handles Door Pulls Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handle Pulls
3.25d x 10 h x 4 w plastic handle 1 diameter
Pair of Lucite handles. Vintage. One small perforation.
Preowned unrestored
Refer to images
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,817 / item
Restored Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Vintage Outdoor Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored vintage outdoor sofa by Russell Woodard. The spun fiberglass sofa will withstand sun and rain with it’s lightweight but durable construction. This three seat sofa has been r...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
French Midcentury Faux-Bois Stone Basket with Scalloped Edge and Large Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faux-bois stone basket from the mid 20th century, with scalloped edges and distressed patina. Created in France during the midcentury period, this stone basket features a sc...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
Charcoal gray fiberglass bullet shaped planters sit into iron tripod stands as shown.
These classic bullet plan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This French Iron Table and Six Chairs from the 1940s boasts a stylish Mid Century design. Crafted with high-quality iron, this set has been newly powder coated and upholstered with o...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Piece Garden Patio Poolside Nesting Tables by Salterini 2 Sets Available
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of two nesting tables by Salterini. Constructed of wrought iron, and metal mesh, these tables are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, they are structurally sound and sturdy, all show some cosmetic wear to the paint finish, normal and consistent with age. Please note the tables are offered and priced as a set of two, not all four, tables.
Measures: Larger table 18.5 W x 14.5 D x 19 H Smaller table 17 W x 15 D x 18 H inches.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, and poolside furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Houston, TX
Large tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. Two available (see last picture and other listing) and priced individually at $2,200 each.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Woodard Glass Top Wrought Iron Side Tables
Located in Ferndale, MI
Price is for the pair of Woodard glass top tables with wrought iron and mesh steel base. Recently powder coated in matte black finish. New glides added to feet. There is also a match...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Luigi Caccia Dominioni M3 Solid Brass Door handles, Azucena, Italy set of 30
Located in Argelato, BO
Important Set of solid brass handles model "Melanzana", designed by the Italian architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1960, and made by the Azucena company (see hallmarkin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Willow and Reed Bamboo Swivel Chairs by Henry Olko
Located in New York, NY
Very chic and stylish pair of bamboo frame swivel chairs, with loose cushion upholstered seats and backs. Made by the Willow and Reed Company, designed by Henry Olko. Very clean, or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
A bronze push or pull door handle with textured finish and smooth raised central band. Germany, second half 20th century (probably 1970s).
A heavy piece, ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bathroom furniture Fontana Arte Max Ingrand 1950
By Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, Sicily
toilet paper holder height h.15, w.12, d.16
single tablecloth hanger h.3.5 w.60, d.6
4 identical tablecloth holders w.30, d.6, h.3.5
soap holder cm.12x12x1
and 12x10x1
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
$1,793 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vivai del Sud Bamboo Rattan Decorative Side table Flower Pot Stand or Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian decorative flower pot seat or end / side table. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced for doors from 24" to 50" wide and from 79" to 120". All doors exceeding 96" will be custom quoted. See other listings for custom doors and double door kits also.
Brass or ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic outdoor chair made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoor space....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$3,000 / item
Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull
Located in London, GB
Pairs of round double door 1960's push and pull handles in clear glass with subtile wave relief, cast glass (2cm thick) with aluminum fittings. They are designed for a glass doors bu...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Side or Garden Table After Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside or sunroom side table having arched legs and top support, and a metal mesh top. Probably by Woodard, unsigned. The table is structurally sound and sturdy, the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows obvious signs of age and use, normal and consis...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bamboo Magazine Rack in Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful 1960s vintage magazine rack in curved bamboo. Attributed to Franco Albini designer, icon of the bamboo and rattan design fo the time. In very good conditions with only fe...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
$358 Sale Price
50% Off
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
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
Woodard Round Patio Table with Three Benches
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific patio set is an uncommon one by Woodard. Comprised of a four foot table with three curved benches, it is stylish and highly functional. The sculptural legs echo the cur...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,400 / set
Alice in Wonderland, A Five Piece Suite of Stained and Leaded Glass Doors.
Located in London, GB
Alice in Wonderland a beautiful suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows.
Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five pieces in both listings.
A one-off commission was removed from a large house in England.
The entire suite consists of these two windows with the king and queen of clubs...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Door handle by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional mid-century double door handle for push and pull, attributed to the unmistakable design of Max Ingrand in his finest pieces for the prestigious Italian house Fontana Arte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,721 Sale Price
20% Off
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern String Metal Flower Stands, 1950s Sweden
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The inner diameter is 23.5cm. The height of the shelf to the top edge is 8 cm.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 5 Piece Outdoor Dining Set in the Style of Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage outdoor patio dining set in the style of Salterini . Classic chairs have sculpted hoop wrought iron framework with wire mesh seats .The seats measure 24.5” in Diameter . Tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Red Glass Door Handle Pair for Push & Pull Double
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured vibrant red cast glass with mat antique bronze anodised aluminium. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but sui...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rattan Bamboo Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo / rattan umbrella stand, tall planter or paper bin. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Round shape rattan structure with brass rim....
Category
20th Century Italian 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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