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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 20th Century
1960s Los Castillo Modernist Drawer Pulls Malachite Taxco Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Los Castillo Modernist Pull Handle Set (2) Mexico
Drawer Cabinet Door Hardware
Brass and Malachite Stone Inlay
Stamped by Maker
1 D x 2.63 W x 6.5 Long
Preowned original vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Benches for Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to fend these rare benches.Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Aluminum benches exemplifies the breezy spirit of patio life.
The Japanese designer created his pivotal mid-centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland
H 28" x D 24"
FDV11461
*Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Designed by Tadao Inouye, Kantan Aluminum exemplifies the breezy spirit of patio life. The frame is newly powder coated in Gray with new white lacing. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Seating Set of 8 Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
A beautiful Set of 8 Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs are available now and ready to ship. Designed and made by Russell Woodard in the highly desirable and most sought after pattern "Chantilly Rose" This set of 8 Dining Chairs is a perfect addition to any deck, garden, or patio. Pair it with Woodard's 60" Inch Wrought Iron Dining Table for a fabulous way to entertain guests at dinner. Or, establish a complete Chantilly Rose Ensemble Conversation set and add the rare semi circle sectional sofa...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Russell Woodard Black Wrought Iron Patio Set with Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Russell Woodard wrought iron patio set with table and 4 chairs. A fantastic vintage circa 1940s patio set from Woodard Furniture. This whole set features wrought iron construction,...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Footed Ceramic Planter by Haeger
By Haeger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM footed ceramic planter by Haeger, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 8"D x 3.25"H and has a nice medium w...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Circular Jardiniere, Italian, Terracotta, Garden, Patio, Planter Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage circular jardiniere. An Italian, terracotta garden or patio planter pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating cylindrical form with great colour...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Decorative Crafts 5 Pc Brass Marble Hearth Fireplace Tools 2924 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century five piece set of fireplace / hearth tools and stand by Decorative Crafts Inc, item number 2924. Made of brass with black marble ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Briarwood Pattern Set of Outdoor Nesting Tables by Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Woodard set of two outdoor nesting tables, Briarwood pattern, not labeled. Repainted surfaces.
Larger: 19.5" sq., 16" h. Smaller: 15" sq...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Per Azucena Doorstop, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni doorstop for Azucena, with a brass handle on a grey marble base. 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Russell Woodard Round Mesh Patio Table & 4 Chairs Set
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a great looking and comfortable set that is just what you need for your outdoor celebrations this summer. The entire set is structurally very sturdy but the paint has worn an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Solid Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury Italian solid crass handles, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Artistic Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of graphic and minimalist andirons, circa 1970, France.
This pair can be presented in two different positions, for two unusual geometric compositions.
Wrought iron. A very nice ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Decorative Crafts 5 Pc Brass Marble Hearth Fireplace Tools 2921 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century five piece set of fireplace / hearth tools and stand by Decorative Crafts Inc, item number 2921. Made of brass with black marble ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
1960s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Planter, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
- danish control label.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Garden Patio Dining Chairs - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 25" W x 23.5" D x 17" Seat height x 28" Arm height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Architectural Pair Bronze Bird Door Handles Cast in Bronze
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast door handles in the form of pair of birds with door plates for standard interior doors made in 1970's by Harjes Metallkunst. These striking, almost in flight bird sculptures are a welcoming entrance into an abode.
Doves have long been seen as a symbol for eternal peace. The word 'dove' is of Norse origin and first appeared in the 14th century as 'dova' or 'douve'. When we gaze upon the push and pull cast bronze door...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Architectural Aerodynamic Aluminium Push Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of Mid Century Modern aluminum cast push and pull door handles shaped like wings.
They will work inside or outside any contemporary building today. They can be used on furnitur...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wrought iron animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Very decorative and useful piece with dense mesh against the sparks.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
Willy Guhl Spindle Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large spindle or diabolo planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Originally made in three sizes, this planter is the medium size at 32 inches tall. An iconic hourglass form to add sculptural flare to the garden. This all-weather planter...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural blade-form andirons designed by Donald Deskey (ca. 1959, USA).
Inspired by Samuel Gottscho's 1939 "Trylon and Perisphere" exhibited at the 1939 World's Fair, the bulbous, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Brass by Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass and Black Enamel by Alessandro Albrizzi originates from the Italy, Circa 1970. Features...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons representing Beethoven
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons representing Beethoven is made of cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
McGuire San Francisco Swivel End Tables, Pair
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1960's Oak & Bamboo two tier swivel side tables by Mcguire San Francisco with refinished tops & original Mcguire Brass tags.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard White Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedestal base dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Large 1970s Concrete Garden Planter Water Trough 2m Long
By Willy Guhl
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large Mid Century Concrete Planter, freshly salvaged.
Good scale at 2m in length, this will make a fantastic garden feature, the trough does hold water so could be used as a water...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Wrought Iron Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wrought iron animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Very decorative and useful piece with dense mesh against the sparks.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron & Wicker Patio Arm Dining Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought & wicker patio or sunroom dining chairs with vintage green / black and creme plaid seat c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Vintage Wrought Iron Marble Top Garden Table with Scrollwork and Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage wrought iron marble top garden table with scrollwork
Offered for sale is a substantial and elegant vintage wrought iron garden table...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Clear Glass Architectural Pairs of Push Pull Double Door Handles with Gold Metal
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured clear cast glass with mat gold anodised aluminum. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for any kin...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Clear Glass Pairs of Push Pull Double Door Handles with Antique Gold Metal
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured clear cast glass with mat antique gold anodised aluminum. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Willy Guhl for Eternit Medium Concrete Diabolo Spindel Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit architectural pair of Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistan...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
French Riviera Rattan Bicycle Shaped Magazine Rack or Plant Holder, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning bicycle-shaped magazine rack or plant holder fully made in rattan. This unique object was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This wonderful piece features a bicycle-shape...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Long Axel Kjersgaard Planter In Solid Pine
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Axel Kjersgaard
Manufacturer: Axel Kjersgaard
Era: 1960s
Materials: Pine
Measurements: 38" wide x 14" deep x 16.75" tall
Condition: In excellent original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Firewood Holder, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare Italian fireplace wood holder in iron and brass, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistan...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire spri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Woodard "Orleans" Patio Set in Green (Set of 2 Chairs and Table)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vintage Woodard "Orleans" patio set, crafted by the renowned designer Woodard, includes two chairs and a table. The intricate detailing and durable wood construction make it a st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistan...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Large Ceramic Piece, Andre Baud, Vallauris c. 1950
By André Baud
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional decorative piece with generous dimensions.
Satin black and white glazes with a vibrant yellow interior characterise the universe of this Artist with sobriety and simplic...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking mid-century scaphe form copper garden sundial, mounted on an angular Scottish granite base. This unusual sundial will make a stunning modern art piece at the centre of any...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper
1960's McGuire Hexagon Rattan Coastal Dining Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unique 1960's rattan table base by McGuire San Francisco with striking Herringbone design elements & laced leather enhanced joinery. 47" Hexagon shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burl Walnut Column Pedestal Stand
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication - the Mid-Century modern burl walnut column pedestal. This pie...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable set of six rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered back and seat cushions upholstered in Sunbrella outdoor fabrics in Papaya with Ci...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Diabolo Spindel Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large architectural Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistant ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Giovanni Offredi High Gloss Bird's Eye Maple Planters For Saporiti, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two square high gloss bird's eye maple planters by prominent Italian furniture and product designer Giovanni Offredi and made by Italian furniture house Saporitii in the 1970s. These...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Black Wrought Iron Chaise Lounge w/ Rose & Leaf Pattern Woodard Style
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great quality and wonderfully decorative black wrought iron chaise lounge with rose and leaf decorations on top of the back and on the sides, having the quality of Woodard,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Torqued Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Torqued Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome originate from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a dynamic minimal composition ren...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Wrought Iron Single Table from a Nesting Set Salterini Style Mesh Top
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking and very useable small side table by itself, but I think it was originally part of a stacking set. The table is 18 3/8 inches wide, 12 3/8 inches deep and 17 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Black Iron Mesh Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Black Iron Mesh Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
This is a large Fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or other large fire
The guard has a rectangular ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Lagardo Tackett Architectural Pottery Double Cone Planter Bisque Ceramic 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage double cone planter designed by Lagardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery California circa 1950s
Model T-102 in bisque ceramic
Signed to interior
10.5 inch diameter
21 inc...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice patina.
We have a total of six of the same type and many other models by Willy Guhl.
Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) was well known for his weather resistant plante...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Willy Guhl, Pair of "Elephant ear" planters, Switzerland 1954
By Willy Guhl
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of large "Elephant Ear" planters created by Willy Guhl for the firm Eternit (Switzerland 1954). At the start of the 1950s, Eternit asked Willy Guhl to design fiber cement outdoor furniture...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Metal & Wood Steps, Czechoslovakia , 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage steps made of metal and wood. Good original condition. Can be used in varios ways to uplift your interior.
Cleaned
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Heroic Sunburst Double Doors, Bronze, McCarrol & Gillespie, 1971
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the nostalgia of mid-century glam with these show-stopping Heroic Sunburst double doors! Salvaged from the chicest La Jolla mansion that once flirted with the Pacific breez...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Large Folding Brass Fire Guard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Folding Brass Fire Guard
This very useful spark guard has a decorative brass frame and a fine mesh infill, it has the added advantage that it folds flat for storage, and when opened out it can be shaped to enclose your fire, very useful for a wood burning stove...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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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