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
Bespoke Elongated Tubular Push & Pull Brass 1960s Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of elongated push & pull tubular bronze door handles. They are bespoke 1960s and came from double glass doors from a formal bank in Germany with glass doors.
The patina is ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
California Studio Pottery Planter by James Wishon and Jerry Harrell
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century stoneware planter by Wishon-Harrell. Green glaze with a wax resist abstract design. James Wishon and Jerry Harrell produced many fine ceramics in their southern Californ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Zanesville Pottery Planter Bowl Homespun Stone Age Modern Arts & Crafts
Located in Wilton, CT
Large old Zanesville Homespun Stone Age Modern planter, circa mid 20th century. 11" high, 14" diameter. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Fireplace Screen Hand-Made in Chicago and Available Any Dimension, Most Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
New and Made to Order our Old Plank Fireplace screen is hand-made here in Chicago by our master metal fabricator and available in most dimensions and numerous finishes.
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large 1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter.
Executed in matte mustard yellow glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics m...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$860 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which conforms to the body. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of coatin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wire
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
$6,904 Sale Price
30% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Faux Fireplace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux fireplace by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates features a foam-like material, and electric logs that light up.
Please confirm item location ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Foam
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
S-Lounge patio chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. Graceful even for a Lamb design, the chaise lounge is rendered in bronze tubing with a seat of woven yacht cord. Its namesake ar...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1970s, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
$430 Sale Price / item
54% Off
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Tools for Mace-Line, c.1977
By Ann Maes
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Tools for Mace-Line, c.1977.
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Wrought Iron Outdoor/ Patio Low Mesh Coffee Table by Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century wrought iron and steel mesh low coffee table for patio and outdoor use by Woodard. The coffee table features a trellis pattern on each side of the table and curved legs. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
$812 Sale Price
35% Off
Early Petal Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in Cedar, USA, 1960s
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An iconic and highly collectible early production Petal Table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll, originally introduced in 1960. This striking example features a cedarwood top com...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair, circa 1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional iron hoop lounge chair with a canvas seat. Fabulous iron frame with a great design, hairpin legs built into frame. Canvas is new and the ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Sterrit-Gittings Kelsey Bronze Tennis Player on Marble Base Royal Copenhagen
Located in Westport, CT
Sterrit-Gittings Kelsey Bronze Tennis woman, marble base Royal Copenhagen 152/2500 signed and dated 1976.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Great MidCentury Mouth Blown, Gold Color Glass Viennese Entry Hall Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Venetian light fixture for your hall, entrance, bedroom, cabin, etc
This good size, smokey amber glass pendant from midcentury Italy is another one of our recent finds. Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sax Shaw (1916-2000) ‘The Bull’ Framed Stained Glass Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant framed stained glass panel titled ‘The Bull’ by British stained glass artist, Sax Shaw (signed). Made circa 1980-1990, this colourful stained glass window was featured in a...
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Introducing the Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade, a stunning fusion of contemporary design and functional ver...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
$512 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of "Diabolo" Planters, Willy Guhl, Eternit, circa 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of "Diabolo" planters by Willy Guhl Switzerland, circa 1950.
A postwar classic of Swiss design, the "Diabolo" planter is one of Willy Guhl's most iconic creations. Made from m...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with the natural elegance of this Vintage Boho Burl Wood Pedestal. Crafted from richly grained burl wood, this pedestal showcases the organic beauty and intricate ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Burl
1960s French Modern Walnut Planter Waste Basket Style Bernard Marange
By Bernard Marange
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Walnut Planter Waste Basket French Modern Design
suggestive of Bernard Marange design
unmarked
interior removable liner
16.25 h x 16 w x 9 d
Preowned original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968 Switzer...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$400 Sale Price
57% Off
Pair of Faux Bois Clay Planters
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of faux bois clay planters of excellent proportions with exceptional colour and patina.
Remnants of old flaky white paint only add to the charm.
Price is for the pair.
Fren...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Paint
$876 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Lounge Door Knobs in Brass & Glass by Verrina Sweden, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of Swedish door handles / doorknob set by the company Verrina Sweden. Made during the 1970s in the style Art Deco Revival - Midcentury Modern Hotel Lounge and indeed suita...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,621 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
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
$16,817 / item
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
Rare Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Brass World Peace Dove Bird Door Knocker
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Solid Brass World Peace Dove Bird Door Knocker
Very rare, vintage solid brass World Peace door knocker.
A dove sits atop a globe of the world
The piece was made around t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
20th Century Swiss Modern Cement Saucer Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid Century modern Swiss saucer planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, resting on a zinc coated metal stand. A very large and shallow planter made of fiber cem...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mid 20th Century Jumbo Bamboo and Split Reed Side Table Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Jumbo Bamboo and Split Reed Side Table, Pedestal Plant Stand.
Measures 14.25" in width, 14.25" in depth and stands 28.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Clay Planter Pot Black Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery circa 1960. Most are Labeled on bottom. Made in USA California. Located in NYC.
...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Side Table for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round bronze side table with glass top by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features four patinated bronze tubing legs which attach the round frame of the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Chairs & Table Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
Ficks Reed Pagoda style lounge chairs & table set of rattan and raffia with hardwood seats and original spring construction. In marvelous vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Raffia, Rattan, Reed
$5,200 / set
1950s French Bamboo Planter Style of Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s French Bamboo Sculptural Planter Pot Jardiniere
Style attributed to Louis Sognot.
Unmarked.
Exterior 6.88 tall x 17.5 w x 12.5 d
Interior...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –,1950
A rare and stylish aluminum outdoor sectional by Richard L. Sandfort, Inc., circa 1950s. Composed of four modular pieces,...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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
Vintage Coastal Solid Cut Coquina Stone Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal pedestal. A striking solid Coquina stone body in a chic and simple design. Incredible organic detail. Two pedestals available on my Chairish page. Acquire...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Coade Stone
Rectangular Balconia Planters Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
Rectangular planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter is made of cement and has good color and patina. Great lines and clean design. This planter would be magnificen...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons In the Style of Jacques Adnet
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 1950.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Nesting Stacking Side Tables Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell woodard stackable wrought iron table set of 3. The large measures 16.38" high, 19.63" deep and 19.63" wide. The medium measures 15.13" high, 16" wide, 16" deep. The s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$700 Sale Price / set
28% Off
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
Finish bronze door handles series of 4 all original + patina midcentury heaven
Located in Forest, BE
Lovely series of 4 massive bronze casted door handles. They could be used inside or outside.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Three French Midcentury Corner Quarter Moon Iron Plant Pot Shelves or Stands
By ManuFrance
Located in London, GB
Four individual French midcentury iron corner quarter moon water fall garden, green house or patio plant pot shelves or decorative stand. Can be used i...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif
By Jasper Johns
Located in New York, NY
Groovy architectural panel constructed of translucent plastic with embedded wood curlicue elements repeating throughout. I believe this panel was originally a room divider, or some s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside by Tempestini Salterini Radar Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron mid century garden, patio, poolside coffee table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini as part of the sought after Radar series. The table fea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Knoll Risom Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
The Risom Ottoman is inspired by Risom's original collection and designed be a stand-alone stool or to pair with the Risom lounge chair. Described as goo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
Mid Century Bronze Door Knocker "Peace To All Who Enter Here", 1960's
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century bronze door knocker "peace to all who enter here" by Terra Santa Guild, Israel, 1969
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Cast Iron Chiminea
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This quaint cast iron chiminea features a wonderful old fashioned design, complete with grates, ring handles, faux cracking, and top lid. This piece would make a perfect center piece...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice owl andirons, circa 1970, France.
Fine and detailed metal work.
Cast and wrought iron.
Original good condition.
Dimensions: 40 cm D, 34 cm H, 28 cm W.
All purchases are covered ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Coffee Table Blue Antique Glazed Ceramics & Metal, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table with blue glazed faience. The table was made circa 1960 with antiques faiences.
These faiences are typical of the south of Europe. This table can be used outdoors (balco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Nest of Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Garden Tables
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural set of 3 midcentury wrought iron tables with faux marble tops. All 3 are in very good original condition, top surfaces sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Sculptura" Patio Armchair by Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The armchair is from Russell Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. The chair has a molded mesh frame that sits atop...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,250 / item
Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl, for Eternit Schweiz AG.
An extra large Diablo hourglass shaped planter in wonderful original condition, with no chips, no cracks and no damages. It is very rare to find ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Italian Garden Set by Merlett Tehnoplastic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand new in the box four armchairs Poltrona e Tavoli Serie Mexcio by Merlett. Coffee table and one chair never used but been exposed in the window store...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
PVC
$3,600 / set
Willy Guhl Hexagonal Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
$1,293 Sale Price
35% Off
Three 1950's Italian Door Pulls with Abstract Expressionist Design
Located in Hanover, MA
We have three of these chic mid-century Italian door pulls made of melamine with cast brass hardware with an abstract expressionist design lithograph transferred onto the plate.
Pric...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Glass Vintage Pink Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful light pink ceramic bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Mod Wicker Dinette Cafe Dining Table with Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Cool modern design pedestal dining table in woven wicker. Modernist wicker pieces are not often seen or available on the market. Suitable for use as a dining table, or center or game...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Indoor/Outdoor Hinterland Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Dining Chair has a powder coated steel frame with removable back and seat cushions. For indoor or outdoor use.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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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