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
Ornate Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron and glass garden, patio, poolside cafe style dining table. The table features its original textured glass top, on the wrought and cast metal base. Somewhere alo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Woodard Tall Plant Stand with Four Circular Shelves & Green Paint
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Woodard indoor - outdoor plant stand or display tower with four circular mesh shelves and metal canopy framework. 16" dia. shelves with 16" between shelves. Possibly orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Early Russell Woodard Sculptura Patio Sofa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare find Woodard furniture piece is an early production from the 1950s of the Russell Woodard sculptural patio sofa is crafted with precision by Russell Woodard, an influential...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangular Cement Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of concrete planters by Willy Guhl for the Swiss company, Eternit. Guhl, a neo-functionalist designer and innovative furniture designer, came up with the idea of using concrete ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Midcentury Czech White Metal Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A white metal garden chair from Czechia, circa 1960. Bent tubular metal frame construction with wooden slats for seat and back. Imagine yourself: seated on this chair in the garden, ...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Murano Glass Fountain with a Central Vase encircled by 4 Mermaids, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Fountain with a Central Vase encircled by 4 Mermaids, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Sculptura Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Sculptura Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1955 which were blasted free of all paint and are now in bare metal awaiting some paint. In excellent vintage condition wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Square Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland 1950s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Fireplace Screen with Three Glass Panels and Brass. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice fireplace screen is made of three glass panels with brass hinges. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent pair of cast iron andirons. The andirons feature a patinated Arts & Crafts style front design with a sphere finial atop each. A perfect comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Contemporary Authentic Provence Bullnose Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Contemporary limestone fireplace mantle. Made by the iconic Authentic Provence. Clean lines and solid dimensions make this a timeless classic. Perched by the d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Set of Four Fireplace Iron Tools on Brass Accented Stand, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970s
A set of four iron fireplace tools
mounted on iron frame with polished brass geometric mounts
Measures: 23 H x 6.5 D x 8 W.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s
Transport yourself back to the bold and avant-garde spirit of the 1970s with this fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted fr...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass andirons featuring spindle feet and a tapered shaft with a layered three disc finial atop each.
Dimensions
8" width x 17" depth x 16" height
Condition
Good vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Flower basin In Rosewood With A Metal basin From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Accentuate your interior style with this elegant rosewood flower basin, fitted with a metal basin and created around the 1960s. This mid-century piece of furniture is not just a prac...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Four brass Door Handles , Italy 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Four Italian brass door handles from the 1940s, comes with plates for keyshole.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large Andiron, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Andirons, each is made to fit horizontally in a fireplace so these are ideal for a dual fireplace grand room.
Sold individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed Natural Bamboo Sofa Far Horizons Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Wisner for Ficks Reed natural bamboo sofa from the Far Horizons Collection. We love the natural finish of the bamboo and do have othe...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Large Cast Iron Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized cast iron andirons. This large pair of andirons feature a patinated Arts & Crafts style front design with a curved detailing seen at both the front and back of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Solid Wood Pedestal/Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian Solid Wood Pedestal or Sculpture. Brazil, 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl Diabolo Planters, fiber-reinforced concrete. Switzerland, 1960s. Each item is $2500. Only two planters available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Modernist Brass Ribbon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass andirons. The andirons feature two ribbon like twisted fronts with varied heights with a curved base.
Dimensions
7.25" width x 6" depth x 25" height.
Condition
Good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1950s Modern Towel Rack Patinated Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Towel Rack in Brass
22.75L x 4.75 H x 1.75 D
Preowned original vintage unrestored condition
Patina present
See all photos provided
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building of the Odd Fellows Association Hall - St. Louis. It was used with sand for an ashtray , seen in photos 5 & 6. The 1960s MCM modification to an existing building was designed by architect William E. Duncan and demolished in the summer of 2020. Duncan not only selected these planters , the entire hall, had Saarinen , Eames, Nelson, Howard Miller and Nessen designs. The condition is good, only with minor scuffs, no chips and light staining to interior as seen in photos. Stamped Architectural Pottery made in the USA. When the planter is on its side, it reminds me of the famous brass drawer pull on Paul McCobb designed furniture.
Building & Rendering
Odd Fellows Association Hall at 3765 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis Mo.
designed by William E. Duncan and Associate Architect Lawrence H. Smith , Delineation by Harry A, Osborn
Demolished in 2020
If your into Architecture, Search for this MCM church...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Mid 20th Century Haeger Ceramic Round Octopus Planters in Bright Yellow - A Pair
By Haeger
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in a bold bright matte yellow, this set of vintage ceramic planters are a gorgeous example of mid-century modern pottery. This is a set ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Black Double Entry Door Built to Specifications
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model HNRCEDB Sunburst
Made to order by History Never Repeats LLC. Measures: 80" tall x 72" wide shown, any size available up to 120".
Custom produced and size can be varied for each order.
The first few images show the model highlighted in this listing with images of other models we have made and that are available. Please view all 20 images as we show installations and other options. Video shows what we are capable of in terms of finishes, their smoothness and contrast.
Highest quality construction with the best hinges, woods and hardware that can be used. All handmade.
Images also show the crescent handle available which is an additional $750 cost for a single door (both sides) and $1500 for a double door (4 handles on 2 doors) and must be specified.
We build custom interior, master bedroom, closet and exterior passage and entrance doors with an atomic Mid-Century Modern style. Pictured is an 80" x 72", but because our doors are individually crafted they can be customized to meet any requirement for use as an interior or exterior door, single or double. They can be produced with door-closers for commercial applications, custom hardware and also be fire-rated if required. All sales include jambs and units are ready to be installed on-site.
Featured above our starburst design with solid half inch by quarter inch solid brass bar raised over a painted (for exterior) or lacquer surface (interior) on both sides of the door. The door can be produced in any color. See our other listings for other models and options for this design. In addition the bars can be produced from either brass, aluminum, stainless steel, colored aluminum or wood (walnut, ash, etc).
Price includes the entire assembly with door jamb, weather stripping, threshold, doors, starburst to one side of doors, deadbolt, keyed entry knobs...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Decorative Pedestals with Lidded Urns
Located in Pewsey, GB
Pair of Highly Decorative Decorative Pedestals, surmounted with lidded urns with satyr masks on composite half column plinths / stands . Urns 46 cm H, total height including stands 1...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Teardrop Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural warm brown stoneware planter, c.1970, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This planter features a rou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Francois Carre Garden Patio Table and Chairs Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French designer, Francois Carré, a maestro of wrought iron craftsmanship during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on garden furniture design. This ensemble, bearing his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Three Scroll Base Wrought Iron Tables att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of three garden, patio, poolside tables attributed to Woodard, or possibly Salterini. The tables are graduated in size, and feature wrought iron frames with metal mesh tops...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Midcentury Brass Door Handles, Italy [II]
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Italian midcentury door handles of cast brass, with gentle contouring to suit their function. The pieces can be used separately ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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Outdoor Hinterland Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Side 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-Fe...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century aluminum "CIMT" facade panel by Jean Prouvé for Campus Scientifique De La Doua in Lyon, France 1950s. In good original condition with an anonymous contemporary stree...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
2 National Lock Co Medalist C275-10 Dull Bronze Knob Modern Drawer Pulls
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pull pair. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C275-10 Knob, Dull Bronze. Simple round button shape with recessed groove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
National Lock Co Medalist C96-10CW Dull Bronze White Drawer Pull Knob MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
40 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C696-10CW Knob, Dull Bronze - White Accent. Mid Centu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist Round Copper Drawer Pulls Knob MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
62 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist. Brushed copper finish. Round shape with tapered back and black ca...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C634-26-1D Dramatic Chrome Black Drawer Pulls 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 C634-26-1D, "Dramatic" Pulls, Bright Chrome Black Acc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Outdoor Garden Patio Poolside Dining Cafe Table att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural garden, patio, poolside dining, cafe style table in wrought iron and metal mesh. The table has a circular metal mesh top ( 35 in. D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
National Lock Co Medalist C678-4A Antique Brass Colonial Classic Drawer Pull MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
23 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C678 "Colonial Classic" Pulls, Antique Brass (4A). 3"...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C278-3 Galaxie Bright Brass Drawer Pull MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
23 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company - Medalist, item number C278 "Galaxie" Pulls, Bright Brass (3). 3" Hole Cente...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Copper Wall Panelling Cladding by Edit Oborzil, 1971 Art Object Panel
Located in Rome, IT
Striking copper wall cladding designed by Edit Oborzil and Tibor Jeney,
cca. 1968 for the Hotel Helikon - Balaton Keszthely, Hungary.
Artistic r...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Outdoor 'Side Chair' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 'side chair', coated steel, United States, design 1952
This 'side' patio chair is designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. Executed in black coate...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Modern Polished Nickel & Glass Fire Screen by Old Plank Made to Order
Located in Chicago, IL
Brought to us by a local interior design house with whom we work quite often, they commissioned our Old Plank in-house artisans to fabricate this fabulous Mid-Century Modern Fire Screen. Constructed of clear tempered glass and accented with solid nickel trim, this exquisite Fire Screen will easily last a lifetime. A free-standing 3 panel screen...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Karl Springer Style Polished Brass & Block Cast Iron Andirons, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist Karl Springer Style Cast Iron & Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons. Featuring 1" deep, thick cast iron block bases, polished reflective curved and double sided rectangular ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brown Jordan "Tamiami" Side Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Tamiami model side tables from Brown Jordan with fresh Citrus orange powder-coating. The original pebble acrylic top does show some wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Marilyn Kay Austin Gray Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter in a gray speckle glaze by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery. This example, features a rounded square shape. The gray glaze can be found bot...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Plum Glazed Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bowl planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 23” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design of lines radiating from a central...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Wire Iron Cafe Bistro / Ice Cream Parlor set. Salterini style
By JetNet Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Wire Iron Cafe Bistro / Ice Cream Parlor sets . Salterini / Frederick Weinberg Style . Manufactured buy Jet.*** NOTE... Priced ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass Door Handles
Located in London, GB
These are solid brass scroll door handles that would likely have been custom made for a shop with glass doors. Another set available in a slightly differen...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Mid Century Bullet Planter Tripod Base Stand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder-coated matte black bullet planter tripod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Salterini Ivy Leaf Iron Modular Couch & Table
Located in Bensalem, PA
Five piece original 1960s Salterini ivy leaf wrought iron modular outdoor sofa with back & seat cushions. Cushions will need to be reupholstered table co...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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Teak Deck
Small Iron Patio Furniture
Antique Garden Tools And Accessories
Turquoise Garden
19th Century Antique Shovel
Retro Wrought Iron Patio Set
Teak Deck Furniture
Cast Iron Basket
Carved Stone Roman
John Salterini Wrought Iron
Retro Outdoor Dining Set
Used Cast Iron Outdoor Furniture
Castle Stone
Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Furniture