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
Set of Fourteen Mario Papperzini Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic and grand set of fourteen patio and garden dining chairs made in the Italian manner and style of Mario Papperzini. The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched backs having bronze finials on the corners. The backs are inset with a geometric lattice pattern in a neoclassical style. The set consists of twelve side chairs and two host armchairs. The seats measure 19 inches high without the cushions. The seats are topped with conforming, thick seat cushions having weathered vintage fabric. The front legs have a whimsical style with a splayed foot. The legs are conjoined by curved stretchers. Very heavy and solid with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. Sold as a set of 14. These large chairs are reminiscent of many iconic California designs made by producers like Rose Tarlow twig...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany with beautiful patina.
We have a second handmade watering can on offer, s...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl Pair Diabolo Planters Vintage Eternit Concrete Spindel
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large architectural Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistant f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
1990s Nino Parrucca Large Ceramic Plantert in Vivid Colors & Scenes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1990s Nino Parrucca Large Ceramic Planter is a vibrant addition to any home or garden. Handmade with vivid colors depicting scenes of rural life, this pot will add a touch of ar...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 23.5" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$545 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Modernist Entrance Door Custom Built
Located in South Charleston, WV
Custom made to your specifications. As shown 96" x 42". Can be produced in Teak, Walnut, Oak, Ash, etc.
We produce custom made doors primarily for entrances and can produce doors as ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut, Ash, Oak, Rosewood, Teak
$8,900 / item
Mid-Century Modern Checkered Flooring
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing checkered Mid-Century Modern floor tiles.
Beautiful reclaimed floor from and amazing and famous design villa in the center of Holland.
The floor was carefully removed, clean...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble
$333 / item
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter.
Executed in matte orange glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics ma...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$595 / item
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
$3,648 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modernist Fireplace Tool Set in Brass & Iron 1960's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Blackened iron and brass handle 3 pc. fireplace tool set from the 1960's.
Well crafted and in amazing original condition. True horsehair broom.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or “orange slice”. This coveted wrought iron chic design can be for outdoor or indoor use...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
5 Pc. Garden Patio Poolside Dining Set Att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century dinette set to include a rectangular glass top table and four armless chairs. All pieces are structurally sound and sturdy, al...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative andirons aere made of wrought iron and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,853 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Jordan Tamiami Rocking Chair
By Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
Brown Jordan "Tamiami" furniture is exceptional for several reasons. Brown Jordan has been know for their high quality outdoor furniture for decades. Using the best materials that wi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Walter Bosse Rare Cat and Mouse Door Bell, circa 1950, Austria.
By Walter Bosse
Located in Brussels, BE
Incredible rare Walter Bosse cat and mouse door bell, circa 1950, Austria.
Polished and blackened brass.
Dimensions: 44 cm H, 27 cm D, 13 cm W.
Good original condition, item never se...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
A bronze push or pull door handle with textured finish and smooth raised central band. Germany, second half 20th century (probably 1970s).
A heavy piece, ...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Richard Schultz for Knoll White on White Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table, 1960's
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Richard Schultz for Knoll White Cast Aluminum Coffee Table, 1960's. Featuring a balanced, rectangular four foot White textured enamel cast aluminum open framework, smooth original Wh...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Brown Jordan Faux Bamboo Calcutta Garden Dining Set
By Hall Bradley, Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic patio and garden dining set of four chairs and a round table designed by Hall Bradley for Brown Jordan. The original citron finish has a desirable aged and lightly faded patina....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
1 Large Eternit Saucer Planters Designed by Willy Guhl with Wrought Iron Base
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1 large Eternit saucer planters designed by Willy Guhl with wrought iron base.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this rattan armchair was designed by Tito Agnoli in 1950. Curvy and comfortable, this single chair can be used with or without a cushion. At the time of this posting,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push & Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles in Murano glass with gold layer. Real vintage gems. Probably designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vet...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Studio Made Douglas Fir Sculptural Pedestal
By J. B. Blunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio made Douglas Fir sculptural pedestal with copper top in the style of J. B. Blunk
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fir
Mid-Century Hand-Blown White Glass Towel Holder W/ Chrome Fittings by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This unique and materially dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown White Glass Towel Holder W/ Chrome Fittings by Venini originates from Italy, Circa 1970. Features a single piece o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
1950's Mathieu Mategot circular Planters, white lacquered Mesh, a Pair
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of Mid Century Mathieu Mategot circular planters, in white lacquered metal mesh, untouched, in original condition, circa 1950's.
Please note that we often have a much shorte...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Style 1950s Plant Stand
Located in Sharon, CT
A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint.
The holes are 4" in diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
1970s Thomasville Tiered Walnut Faux Bamboo and Split Reed Pedestal Plant Stand
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1970s Thomasville two Tier Walnut Faux Bamboo and Split Reed Side Table, Pedestal Plant Stand. Measures 13" in width, 13" in depth and 40.5" tall. Lower tier is 14.5" high with a 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Reed, Wood, Walnut
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
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas.
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
$16,708 / item
Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent ceramic door handle on aluminum support.
From the 50s, modernist style. Beautiful colors and superb iridescence.
The ceramic tile is square with dimensions: 15.5 cm x 15....
Category
1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Jerry Johnson Outdoor "Idyllwild" Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California-made lounge chairs by Jerry Johnson for Landes Inc., c.1968. The "Idyllwild" chairs feature an interlocking tubular frame, the seat and back consist of a green canvas slin...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
PVC, Canvas
$1,500 / item
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1970s, Signed
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in the 1970s Switz...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$425 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Pair of Tony Paul for Rubel Walnut and Spiral Black Wire Cafe Chairs & Table
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul designed, Rubel produced, Black enameled Brass Wire & Walnut pair of dining chairs and table, 1954. Featuring sturdy, balanced, Black enameled Steel bent wire frameworks wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wire
Carl Aubock Jardiniere, Plants Table or Bench, Flower Trough, Iron & Wicker
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rectangular mid-century flower bench / plant table from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalist piece was designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
Pair of Italian Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylized pair of 1950's Italian brass door pulls in the form of abstract wings. New Old Stock.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,595 / set
Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Serving Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Woodard style wrought iron bar serving cart
2 tier mid-century metal bar cart by Woodard.
Wheels for mobility.
Measures: 48" W × 20" D × 31.25.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Room Table Mid Century
Located in Wayne, NJ
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Table Mid Century Modern
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$900 Sale Price
51% Off
1950s Italian Brass & Teak Jardinière by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Paris, FR
A 1950s Italian jardinière by Cesare Lacca, a celebrated designer known for his refined mid‑century furniture and lighting. This exceptional piece features a perforated brass basket ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Glazed Elephant Garden Stool Stand Drink Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage ceramic elephant garden stool stand side table. No chips or breaks. Dimensions: 22.5 H x 20 w x 10 D.
Category
1960s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Chairs by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare opportunity bro purchase a matched set of six Salterini dining chairs. This chic suite is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consiste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
German colorful Mid-Century style Plant Stand
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Plant Stand is a piece that exudes the timeless charm of Mid-Century style. Featuring a palette of pastel hues characteristic of the 1950s, this stand is more than just a simple...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Contoured Design
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century (probably 1970s), found in Germany.
A heavy piece, made of cas...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Round Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large round planter for outdoor use based on the design by Willy Guhl. Iconic design from the 1950s-1970s.
Large flat-conical planter made of weather-resistant fibre-reinforced conc...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Architectural Pottery Purple Glazed Bell Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized planter by Architectural Pottery with a pop of color in a purple glaze. This planter has a bell-shaped body with its widest section through its middle region.
Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Wrought Iron Armchair after Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Stylish midcentury wrought iron armchair design after Weinberg, or Umanoff, probably manufactured by Woodard. Measures: seat H 16.5 arm H 25.
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Pai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Style Vintage Metal Garden Sofa and Chairs Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish and inviting, this vintage wrought iron sofa and two matching garden lounge chairs are in the manner of maker, Russell Woodard and De...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,780 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Large Italian 1950s Chrome Door Handles
Located in CA, CA
A pair of Italian 1950s door handles finished in chrome, with horizontal ribbing in the form of modernist wings.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Woodard Wrought Iron Mesh Loveseat Bench, Scrolling Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mesh wrought iron outdoor garden loveseat bench with scrolling arms by the Woodard Company, circa 1950 all outdoor furniture can be repainted in the color of the buyers choice at no ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
$1,391 Sale Price
36% Off
French Painted Concrete Woman Statuette Classical Style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French concrete little statue white painted. This woman statuette has been patinated by years in a garden. The attitude and dress of the woman depicted are typical of the Roman era. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
Charcoal gray fiberglass bullet shaped planters sit into iron tripod stands as shown.
These classic bullet plan...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum Vinyl Strap Pool Patio Chair & Ottoman - 4 Sets
By Brown Jordan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum Vinyl Strap Pool Patio Chair & Ottoman - Item features 4 Sets. Item features (4) Chairs, (4) side tables/ottomans, clean ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Bamboo Bar Serving Tea Cart with Removable Serving Tray, 1950/1960s
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish bar, tea, serving cart having a bamboo frame, with a bamboo and laminate faux wood removable tray top, and laminate lower shelf. Nice generous proportions make this exam...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Modernist Tony Paul Wall Mounted Iron Fireplace Tool Set for Woodlin Hall 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Rare wall mounted fire tool set designed by Tony Paul for Woodlin Hall circa 1950s
Black iron tools with gold edge detailing and wooden handles
I...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Plant Stand or Room Divider by Fa. Rotan, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Vintage plant stand or room divider.
Design by Fa. Rotan Rotterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Original bamboo and rattan frame with three original ro...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Teak
$902 Sale Price
20% Off
Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of Italian wrought Iron andirons in the form of horses.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brocade
$3,265 / set
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' Tiered Side Table, circa 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is an early Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' tiered side table featuring a pierced enameled steel top which is reminiscent of designs by Mathi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$4,100 Sale Price
36% Off
Danish Red Enameled Fireplace by Architectural Firm Hoff & Windinge for Tasso
By Tasso
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare red enameled midcentury Danish fireplace designed by architectural firm Hoff & Windinge for Tasso Denmark, circa 1942. This fireplace has the ORIGINAL removable grate with two h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase (Signed)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This marble-inspired handled vintage brown urn vase features a mottled earth tone glaze, exuding elegance and rustic charm. With its classic design and rich ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pr. Lounge Dining Patio Garden Chairs att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of wrought iron garden, patio, poolside lounge chairs attributed to Salterini. The chairs have wrought iron frames, with metal mesh seats and backs. Both are in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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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