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
Returnable Items Only
Donald Deskey for Bennett Brass & Iron Andirons with Fire Tool Set & Stand
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Donald Deskey Fireplace Andirons & Tool Utensil Set by Bennett Co. in Cast Iron, Wrought Iron and Brass. Featuring a 4 piece tool set with Stand, Broom, Shovel, and Claw Po...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Nice original or possibly older repaint.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Donald Deskey for Bennett Brass Blade & Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in West Chester, PA
The iconic Donald Deskey for Bennett Brass Blade & Iron andiron set!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron Brass Fireplace Tool Set Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany
Located in München, BY
Great mid-century modern fireplace tool set by Vereinigte Werkstätten, made in Germany, 1960s.
The fireplace tool set consists of a shovel, brush, hook, tongs and a stand. The fire...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of large Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s orange
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of large Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s orange inside center
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Rattan Pedestal Plant Stand with Inlaid Geometrical Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, deco rattan pedestal stand with handsomely inlaid geometrical pattern. Great as a display pedestal, plant stand, or side table. In original condition with visible wear c...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Flame Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice pair of stylised flame andirons, circa 1960, France.
Polished brass, wrought iron.
Dimensions: 43 cm D, 38 cm H, 18 cm W.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
Located in South Charleston, WV
Aaron Saxton for History Never Repeats.
We have 2 listings for either single or double doors. This listing is for the single door pattern. We produce the kit for doors up to 50" wide and 120" in height, with kits over 96" tall being Price On Request. The last image showing a double white door is an example of a customer who has installed our starburst kit for reference.
In 2015 we started building the modern Mid-Century Modern starburst door...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs by Molla of Italy
By Molla
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 4 cast aluminum patio chairs by Molla feature ornate backs of grapes and acanthus leaves. Cabriole legs and solid purple upholstered seat cushions. Good vintage condition with...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Coastal Set Of 6 Dinning Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very handsome set of brown and jordan Coastal cast aluminum chairs. Two arm and six side with custom cushions in excellent condition excluding the usual wear. Made in the l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Woodard wrought iron outdoor patio chairs (4)
Located in Cumberland, RI
This is a beautiful set of vintage patio lounge chairs by Woodard, a renowned brand in outdoor furniture. The set includes four chaise loun...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Arthur Umanoff by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection as chair #C102 and table #C110 all circa 1964.This set includes 3 ribbon s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brown Jordan Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Round three legged side table newly powder coated in citrus orange. This table has the Peace symbol design where the three legs come together. Original pebble acrylic top does show s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Huge Marble Effect Columns
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of huge marble effect columns, most likely made in Italy and dating from around the 1970’s.
They are over six feet tall, and made from fiberglass, which is just as ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Bob Anderson Patio Table and Chairs Set
By Bob Anderson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Patio set by Bob Anderson.
Set consists of four chairs and table.
Newly powder coated white.
Measurements:
Table- 48” Diameter, 27.75” Hig...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Cafe Set
By Homecrest
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Cafe set made by Woodard.
This lovely Wrought Iron three piece Set ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Red O'Keefe & Merritt Stove, 1948
Located in North Hollywood, CA
All original O'Keefe & Merritt red stove 1948. This is very rare red version which has been refurbished and retains original red enamel and white ceramic salt and pepper...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel
National Lock Co Medalist C634-10D Dramatic Drawer Pulls Old Copper MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
25 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C634-10D "Dramatic" Pulls, Old Copper. 2.25" Hole Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
English Stlyle Marble And Bronze Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
English Style Marble And Bronze Stand with wonderful bronze corner accents. The base has brass feet, just above the base there is brass accent leading to the stem up to the brass fa...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Italian Travertine Pedestal
Located in High Point, NC
A marble pedestal made in 20th Century Italy. Elegant and understated, this stone pedestal makes an ideal base for elevating your favorite collectible. The minimal shape and neutral ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Travertine
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Fireplace Tools in Iron and Wood by Dimensione Fuoco 80s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of fireplace tools in iron and wood, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by Dimensione Fuoco in 1981.
This set is composed by several elements. The iron main stand t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
National Lock Co Medalist C287 Dull Bronze Modernist Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
12 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C278. Mid Century Modern styling. Lightly curved semi-abstract...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1980's Brass And Glass Tri-Fold Fireplace Screen
Located in New York, NY
1980's mid-century modern solid brass and smoke glass tri-fold fireplace screen, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina to the brass due to age and use, there is a ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio and Garden Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chair made by Woodard.
This lovely Wrought Iron Chair is the perfect addition to any garden, terrace, or veranda. Enjoy a glass of lemonade in the late afternoon sun, or your favorite cocktail at dusk and rock away into relaxation.
This sustainable Wrought Iron Patio chair will last decades to come being made out of heavy wrought iron. The distressed antique ivory will coordinate well with any style patio or have us refinish using our 3 step Prep, Prime, and Paint process prior to delivery.
Our convenient and hassle free shipping using our in-house shippers will save you time arranging your own. You’ll benefit from having your set hand delivered to your door within 2-4 weeks. We will update you throughout the entire transaction on shipping and rest assured your piece/set, will be delivered safely.
Not only is shopping vintage trending in 2024, vintage wrought iron furniture...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. Decorative Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative garden, patio, poolside chairs in wrought iron and metal mesh. The chairs are in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Priced and offered as a pair, attributed to Woodard, unsigned. Please view of extensive collection of garden and patio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
National Lock Co Medalist C297-10 Bowtie Drawer Pulls Dull Bronze MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
9 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C297-10 Pull, Dull Bronze. 3" Hole Centers. Mid Centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Amerock T-554-3 Polished Brass Modern Knob Drawer Pull
Located in Dayton, OH
3 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. Amerock, item number T-554-3 Polished Brass, Modern Knob. Simple round shape with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Medalist R279-10D C279-10D Starflite Old Copper Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
95 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number R279 / C279 "Starflite" Pulls, Old Copper (10D). 2.75...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Ajax 287-10 Flush Mount Dull Bronze Drawer Pull 2 Pack Pair MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
9 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. Ajax, item number 287-10 Flush Pull, Dull Bronze. Packaged in sets of two. Simple rectangular plate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C629-26-1D Chrome Black Drawer Pull Knob MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
42 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C629-26-1D Knob, Bright Chrome Black Accent. Round sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C674-5C French Classic White Gold Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
19 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C674 "French Classic" Pulls, White Gold (5C). 3" Hole...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Medalist C628-26-1D Knob Chrome Black Modernist Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
38 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C628-26-1D Knob, Bright Chrome Black accent. Mid Century Moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Amerock A-419-26 Polished Chromium Modern Swoop Drawer Pulls
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. Amerock, item number A-419-26, Polished Chromium Plated. 2.75" Hole Centers. Simple curved / half moon shape....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C278-26D Galaxie Dull Chrome Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
48 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C278 "Galaxie" Pulls, Dull Chrome (26D). 3" Hole Cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist Antique Brass Rosette Drawer Pulls Knobs Nouveau
Located in Dayton, OH
18 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist knob. Antique brass finish. Mid century modern styling. Round / circular sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co C278-26 Galaxie Bright Chrome Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
21 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C278 "Galaxie" Pulls, Bright Chrome (26). 3" Hole Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Flower Stand Plant Holder, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century flower or plant stand in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This lovely object was designed in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to Vivai del Sud.
This magni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Carved Redwood Door Panels by Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Incredible 1960’s carved redwood panels for entry doors by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman. Designed to go over a double entry doors. Four panels with frame f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
National Lock Co Medalist C635-26-1D Dramatic Chrome Black Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
53 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C635-26-1D Pulls, Dramatic, Bright Chrome Black Accent. Mid Ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C293-3 Bright Brass Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
33 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C293 Pulls, Bright Brass (3). 3.5" Hole Centers. Mid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C283-10D Colonial Classic Old Copper Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
22 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C283, "Colonial Classic" Pulls, Old Copper (10D). 3" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C282-3-1W Dramatic Bright Brass White Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
11 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C282-3-1W, "Dramatic" Pulls, Bright Brass - White Acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C596 Bright Brass Cup Recessed Modern Drawer Pulls
Located in Dayton, OH
25 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C596-3 Cup Pull, Bright Brass. Minimalist round, recessed shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
The fireplace set consists of five different items: a set of fireplace tools (with broom, , tongs, shovel and awl), a fireguard, a pair of winglets and a firewood bag
All of these pi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini John Salterini "Ribbon" Oval Dining Table in Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Maurizio Tempestini John Salterini "Ribbon" Oval Dining Table in Wrought Iron
Offered for sale is a Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini garden furniture "Ribbon Back" oval dining tabl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
The fireplace set consists of four different elements: a set of fireplace tools (with shield, poker, tongs), a fireguard, a pair of winglets and a firewood bag
All of these pieces ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This ultra chic pair of custom andirons feature a minimalistic vertical rectangular front panel displayed in polished brass. They are fully customizable in terms of the dimensions an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass
Steel Spring Outdoor / Patio Chaise Lounge by Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White steel tubular outdoor / patio chaise lounge, produced in 1960 by the Woodard Furniture Company. This comfortable and stylish vintage chaise lounge features a fully adjustable r...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
French Pair of Patio Chairs in Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of patio armchairs, lacquered iron, France, 1970s
Pair of French chairs defined by its elegant and airy look with its open framework and singular black color. The designer used...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Willy Guhl Eternit Concrete Hourglass Spindel Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Richmond, VA
An iconic 'Spindel’ Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. This lovely planter with decades of European patina sourced from a French estate is equally beautiful indoors o...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Evans-style bronze casted door pull set with a distinct late 1960s Mid-century/Brutalist pattern across the front. This Pull set is made from solid...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Woodard Faux Slate Top Dining Table on Wrought Iron Base Warehouse Special
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two great things about this table the large top and correct dining height of 29". So many Woodard tables are game table height. Fiberglass hexagon top is patterned as faux slate does show wear. The base does retain original Woodard...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Patio Poolside Rocking Chair by The Telescope Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century vintage patio, poolside, rocking chair made by the Telescope Chair Company, circa 1950/1970's. The chair features a bright y...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Stan Bitters Thumb Pot Planter
By Stan Bitters
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Rare mid century modernist planter and tray designed by Fresno, CA artist Stan Bitters (produced by Hans Sumpf Company). This piece is a unique test...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and brass 1940s Gold
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Large Sculptural Willy Guhl Tilted 'Soup Cup' Saucer Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Richmond, VA
An iconic 'Soup Cup' Tilted Saucer Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. This lovely planter with decades of European patina sourced from a French estate is equally beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Composition
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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