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
Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter Rectangular with Distressed Green Paint
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and highly collectible vintage industrial planter box designed by Willy Guhl. This long rectangular planter features a heavily distressed green and white painted surface with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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
Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese drawer pull is executed in choice of polished brass or polished nickel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Separation Shelf Made of Exotic Wood, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice separation shelf is made of exotic wood. This is a very simple design, a French work, Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Russell Woodard English Ivy Leaf Wrought Iron Patio Set
Located in Omaha, NE
Timeless Elegance for Your Patio Featuring the Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set
*Chairs can be purchased without table for a discount
Enhance your outdoor living with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sun Screen by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Stan Bitters sun screen made from strips of fired unglazed clay. Each strip is approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inch wide and they vary in length. The individ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Modern Zanesville Architectural Pottery Diamond Planter Vase 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Zanesville Stoneage Modern architectural diamond planter or vase
USA circa 1960s
Modernist vessel in natural glazed stoneware with signature ribbed t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Tadao Inouye For Brown Jordan Kantan Patio Set
Located in Denton, TX
Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan Kantan Patio Set. The glass tabletop can be disassembled into four quadrants, and the chair straps are in excellent conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Diminutive Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Kindling Wood Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wrought iron log, or kindling wood, holder constructed of heavy solid stock having three interior supports to keep the smaller pieces of wood from falling through to the floor. This helpful detail makes the piece especially useful for interior application, ie next to your fireplace, as it helps keep wood chips...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rattan Bamboo Small Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo / rattan small umbrella stand, tall planter or paper bin. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Rectangular rattan structure with roun...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Pink and Yellow Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Architectural Ceramic Water Fountains Sculptures Bronze Glazed 1960 Mobach
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
The sculptural head shaped water features hand-turned in ceramic, produced by Mobach in Utrecht during the 1960's. Mobach produced this unique mat bronze lustre glaze has a result of...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Dutch Mid-Century Brass Fireside Bucket with Decorative Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1950's/60's, oval shaped and handsomely made brass bucket with a decorative handle. Its original use was storing or carrying firewood for a fireplace. All original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large, Beautifully Crafted Italian 1970s Intertwined Nickel Metal Planter
By Maria Pergay
Located in Milan, IT
Large, Beautifully Crafted Italian 1970s Intertwined Nickel Metal Planter
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid - Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
By John Woodard
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid- Century Modern Woodard Iron Chairs painted in a lovely blue and ready for your spring Patio. The Chairs have been re painted at some point. They are very sturdy, have minor chip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Silvestri Terracotta Ornate Planter (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your outdoor living with the Silvestri terracotta ornate planter. This exquisite piece, reminiscent of a classic urn, combines the rustic charm of terracotta with delicate hi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Short Round Midcentury Matte Green Planter or Vase by Floraline for McCoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Short round green planter by McCoy for their Floraline line. A wide circular body sits upon a smaller green base. All glazed in a matte green hue. Althou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist copper door
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Pure art in the disguise of a door, that’s about all we need to say about it….. Made of copper and used in a Belgium villa during the 1960s to give the home that extra design luxury ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
1950s Pepe Mendoza Square Door Pull Handle Malachite Brass
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Modernist Square Door Pull Mexico
stamped by artist
4.75 x 4.75 x 1.5 d
Preowned original vintage, patina present.
Refer to image...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Huge Large 36" Tall Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Eternit Planter A+ Patina
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Basel, BS
This stunning 'Diablo' concrete spindle planter, designed i nthe 1960's by Swiss architect Willy Guhl, is a very large version of this design, and stands about 36" or 91 cm tall!! an...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog
Located in San Diego, CA
California studio pottery signed ikebana planter with frog, circa 1990s. The piece measures: 7.5" W x 6.75" D x 2" H and is signed on the underside. #1708.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Set of Two Circular Push-Pull Door Handles in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handles in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France.
Each handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each face tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Boat Anchor Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of boat anchor andirons is made of brass.s This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Lounge Chair with Dramatic Scroll Arm att. to Salterini c 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron lounge chair, having a dramatic exaggerated scrolled arm rest and decorative metal foliate trim. The chair is structurally sound and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Architectural Pottery Stoneware Cylindrical Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery cylindrical planter. The planter has a stoneware exterior and interior with a smaller cylindrical base.
Dimensions
18.5" diameter x 18.5" height.
Condition
Ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
French Set Iron Chair and its Table Mosaic Decoration Patio Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding iron chair and table, decorated with colored faience in concrete
Good condition with authenticate patina.
Each piece is fold-able.
Dimension:
chair: D 19.68 in. W...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ BURGUNDY ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian
BURGUNDY RED
BAR / COUNTER STOOL
BURGUNDY RED
1950s / 1960s style
Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered
hq foam upholstered and kedered
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Chairs Possibly by Woodard c 1950/1970s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four wrought iron dining chairs, with scroll work backrests, and metal mesh seats. The set is in good original condition, structurally sound and sturdy, one chair is missing t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Original Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s Solid Brass rosé Velvet upholstered
Located in Landshut, BY
The stool is of Italian origin and was produced in the 1950s.
It is composed of solid brass, velvet, and new upholstery.
The new upholstery consists of high-quality foam and is co...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1950s Fire Pit or Catch All with removable Tray with handles
By Stan Hawk
Located in Oakland, CA
Iron fire pit or catch all log, magazines or blanket holder, circa 1950s with welded steel handles in which the tray can be removed from the circular wrought iron footed base. In al...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Rare Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Rectangular Planter with Aged Patina
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and authentic Willy Guhl rectangular planter, crafted from durable Eternit fiber cement, showcasing a beautifully weathered patina with layers of chipping green, white, and gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolsoide Table
Located in New York, NY
Nice, clean, ready to use vintage garden, patio, poolside dining table having a wrought iron base, with circular metal mesh top. Structurally sound and sturdy, showing only light cos...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons by Saarinen Swanson Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass andirons for Saarinen Swanson Group by J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen, c.1940s, USA.
Pipsan, part of the famous Saarinen created this p...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Willy Guhl Hexagonal Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Rare Hexagonal Planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960 - 1969. Concrete fibre construction. Beautiful patination with no structural damag...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell with a copper fin. Nice Original condition with a unique classic Soleri Chain/ Link Design. Check out my other 2 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Gilbert Poillerat Style, Important Pair of Wrought Iron and Gilt Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Amazing pair of important wrought iron and gilt iron andirons with twisted bar. These stunning andirons are French, in the style of so famous wrought iron master Gilbert Poillerat. T...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Side, Dining Chair by Salterini, C 1950s
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron garden, patio, poolside dining chair by Salterini. The chair is structurally, sound and sturdy, free of breaks, bends, damage or repairs. The paint finish shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Cement Toad or Frog Garden Planter
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charming cement toad or frog planter pot with pebbled exterior.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ TURQUOISE ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian
TURQUOISE
BAR / COUNTER STOOL
TURQUOISE
1950s / 1960s style
Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered
hq foam upholstered and kedered
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fireplace Set by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Fireplace Set by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy
Dimensions D: 2-20-33 cm H: 56-77-10 cm W: 83-20-62 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Two Italian Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of two vintage Italian hammered aluminum door pulls.
New Old Stock.
Both are left hand orientation.
See our separate listing ref: LU886640979872 for two pair of left/right orien...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Metal Strap Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside dining chairs. Te chairs have metal strap backs, and metal mesh seats. All four are in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Offered and priced as a set of four.
Please view our extensive collection of vintage garden, patio, poolside, and sunroom furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mis-Century Modern Wrought Iron Plant Stands - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Showcase your greenery with these Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Plant Stands. Featuring sleek mid-century modern design and durable wrought iron construction, these stands add a touch of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Salterini Style White Painted Iron Patio Furniture Set of Four PIeces
By Salterini
Located in North Miami, FL
This 4 piece vintage set of outdoor mid century modern white painted iron furniture is in the style of Salterini. The set is a long chaise that ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Bowl Planter, Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Willy Guhl 2 Piece Cement Planter for Eternit, 1960s – A Patina Perfection
Let’s talk about the statement planter your space has been dreaming of. Designed by the legendary Willy Gu...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-piece set of American Modernist fireplace tools featuring an iron caddy and brush, poker, and shovel, all with brass wrapped handles (ca. 1960s).
The brass is newly polished. O...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table with a glass top, not pictured, glass is per...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite Set of 2 Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell designed and manufactured in the 1950's in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñoles.
...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Circa 1950-70 Wrought Iron Outdoor Table & Four Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950-70 wrought iron outdoor table & four arm chairs. Attributed to Salterini. Comfortable rounded backs & scrolled arms; the scroll ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual Pair Iron Chairs, Custom Made, Savonarola Style, Indoor /Outdoor
By Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Iron Chairs ,custom made .Savonarola Style.indoor /outdoor.,custom made c.1950s. Savonarola Style.indoor /outdoor,, Matching chaise loung...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bertil Vallien Rare Wrought Iron Fire Screen, circa 1960, Sweden
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful and rare Bertil Vallien wrought iron fire screen.
Boda edition, circa 1960, Sweden.
Rare piece on the market, very poetic and decorative object.
Good original condition.
He...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage 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
Mid-Century TriFold Smoked Glass Fire Screen w/ Brass Hinges by Danny Alessandro
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid Century Modern tri fold fire screen was realized in the United States circa 1980. It features three rectangular panels in lightly smoked translucent glass with bevel...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Willy Guhl Large Diablo Hourglass Planter by Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful and large 79 cm tall and 55 cm in diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Mid Century Iron Patio Garden Poolside Gondola Sofa Loveseat att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century Gondola form loveseat, sofa attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company. The sofa features a metal frame constructed of wrought iron with repeating metal straps, wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Bronze Statue of Fox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bronze Statue of Fox. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Tempered Glass Fire Screen, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century modern fire screen, circa 1970, France.
Tempered glass, brown patinated steel.
Dimensions: 80 cm W, 48 cm H, 16 cm D.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Prote...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brass Andirons By Giovanni Banci, circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of decorative andirons by Giovanni Banci, circa 1970, Italy.
Brass and blackened metal.
Dimensions: 39 cm D, 24 cm D, 31 cm H.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protec...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Painted Ceramic White Swan Planter - Signed 1969
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite ceramic swan planter. Signed at the bottom, "Mother 1969"
Dimensions:
10" Wide
7" Deep
9" Tall
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
French Iron + Pink Marble Round Patio or Dining Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Round 1960s pink marble and French iron indoor or outdoor dining or patio table. Feminine and masculine are in perfect balance in this piece.
DIMENSIONS
36ʺW × 36ʺD × 29.5ʺH
This F...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Set for Mace-Line 1977
By Ann Maes
Located in Tilburg, NL
A stunning modernist fireplace set by Ann Maes for Mace-Line, 1977, The Netherlands.
This fireplace set is a real design classic. Few memorable fireplace sets have been made, but th...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his Sculptura line chairs. Nice original paint or possibly older repaint. Some rust. See...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Sculptural Door Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian design door handles / door pulls in brass sculptural. circa 1980s.
A pair is front and back.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
By Pol Bury
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice mid-century fire screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
Polished steel. Beautiful metal work.
According to information from the seller, this object was made by a craftsman collaborating w...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite and rare rattan sofa by accomplished Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed company, circa 1975. This unique sofa is from the Olko's Square series.
Substantial and sturdy rattan and hardwood construction with precision cane detail. A very comfortable sofa. Cushions are in great condition. There are matching pieces available: A pair of arm chairs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Cane, Hardwood
Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Price per piece!
Beautiful 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Manufactured by Eternit AG, who produced all of Guhl's designs. Made from fiber cement, t...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1960s Russell Woodard Four Chairs & Round Table of Spun Fiberglass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, 1960s spun fiberglass Russell Woodard table & 4 chairs. Table: 42 diameter 29 high.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Travertine and Brass Column, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rectangular column is made of travertine with a brass frame on top. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, 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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