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
Recognized Seller Listings
Single Door Handle Erwin Burger Laboratorio Erwin Burger, Italy, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Faceted and reverse-painted glass door handle, a gilt lattice design on a red ground.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in New York, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Guhl for Eternit Small Tulip Concrete Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit handkerchief concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistant fiber cement and have a...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Dining Chairs for Arbuck Set of Four
By Arbuck, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Pavilion Collection Dining Chairs for Arbuck Set of Four, rare set, vintage
Can be used in an indoor or outdoor setting
enameled steel, with red canvas and rope
39¾ high ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Outdoor 'Side Chairs' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, pair of 'side chairs', coated steel, United States, design 1952
These 'side' patio chairs are designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. Executed in b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and copper
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Denmark by Illums Bolighus
Dim...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960s
By The Grenada Collection by Boyuer Scott, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 'Granada' patio dining set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, Inc (Boyuer Scott Furniture) features incredible wrought iron scroll work across four patio dining chairs and one patio dining table with glass top. Beautiful Palm Beach regency style in a quintessential Mid-Century Modern design.
This classic Mid-Century Modern five-piece dining set includes four high-back dining chairs and one round glass top dining table which is 42" in diameter. Described in their 1969/1970 catalogue as "The Granada Collection dramatizes major furnishings with Mediterranean-inspired scroll work in black, lime green, or turquoise complemented by fabric upholstery in subtle-to-daring color choice.
This Arthur Umanoff Grenada...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Ico Parisi for Stildomus 'Altair' Fireplace Tools
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Stildomus Selezione, 'Altair' fireplace tools with standard, model '2001', nickel-plated brass, wood, steel, Italy, 1959
The Altair design is a rare creation by Ico P...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel, Nickel
20th Century Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Home Planters in Terracotta and Metal
Located in Turin, Turin
Planter with two bowls designed in the edn of '50s by the italian architects Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi. The two architects collaborated for several years as partners for their ow...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl for Eternit Concrete Marmite Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit AG concrete Marmite planters with two handles on both sides resting on three feet., Switzerland, 1960s. These chic exquisite planters are made fro...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Medium Concrete Diabolo Spindel Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit architectural pair of Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistan...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Tulip Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large tulip shaped concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistant fiber cement and ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Tulip Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large tulip shaped concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistant fiber cement and ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Diabolo Spindel Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large architectural Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistant ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
MBM Arquitectes (Martorell, Bohigas, Mackay) Fireplace in Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
MBM Arquitectes (Josep Maria Martorell i Codina, Oriol Bohigas i Guardiola, and David Mackay), fireplace, cast iron, Spain, circa 1970
Founded in Barcelona in 1951 by Josep Martorel...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
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
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
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
French Pair of Patio Chairs in Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of patio armchairs, lacquered iron, France, 1970s
Pair of French chairs defined by its elegant and airy look with its open framework and singular black color. The designer used...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fire place, sheet steel, France, 1960s.
A well-designed fire place executed in black coated steel, ably employed as either the heart of a decor or its focal point. The whole constru...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of Travertine Pedestals
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a grand pair of matching Italian travertine pedestals. At 60" high, these pedestals make a statement! The voids in the travertine have been filled and the natural patina show...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of andirons in wrought iron with polished brass fins by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's (signed “Bennett” on shanks). Deskey, a ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Chic Flower Andirons in Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of loop andirons, brass with stylized flowers, American 1950's. These andirons would lend a touch of elegance to any fireplace. Dimensions are for each.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Large Andirons In Wrought Iron with Brass Orbs 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large andirons in wrought iron with brass orbs on top by Stover, American 1970's (signed “STOVER MFG. CO.” on base of andiron). Thes...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Elegant Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of flame andirons in polished chrome, American 1960's. These andirons are very chic. The flames of a fire would reflect beautifully off the gently curving surfaces of the andir...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Pair of Artisan Andirons in Polished Brass and Wrought-Iron 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and exceptional andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron, American 1970's. These andirons are beautifully made and would add a touch of elegance to any fireplace. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Chinese Style Andirons in Hammered Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese style Modernist andirons in hammered brass, American 1950's. These andirons are very chic. Dimensions are for each.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Galerie Lacloche, 'Helicoid' staircase, aluminum, rubber, France, design 1964, production 1960s
This striking staircase with a rubber step surface is called the 'He...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Andirons, France, 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickelled metal spiral-form andirons, featuring iron bases and bars.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, dark green lacquer, United States, 1950s
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of wrought iron fire dogs, anonymous, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of fire dogs, anonymous, Sweden, 1970s
Wrought iron.
H: 18 cm
L: 47 cm
W: 26 cm
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Flag stand, anonymous, for Stjärn Metall, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flag stand, anonymous, for Stjärn Metall, Sweden, 1930s
Stamped.
Metal.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Mid-Century Wooden Architectural Elements
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American (20th Century) large stripped wood architectual elements having a ball finial top over a bottle form and resting on a square tiered base (PRICED AS PAIR)
Conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Russell Woodard Pair of White 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, pair of 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, white lacquer, United States, 1950s.
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iro...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and copper
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Denmark by Illums Bolighu...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Willy Guhl Vintage Jardiniere
By Willy Guhl
Located in Austin, TX
Jardiniere, from Switzerland, by Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968. This piece is made of free form concrete with the original lichen and patina.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
Ceramic Ashtray Pottery by Gainey Ceramics, Indoor or Outdoor, New Old Stock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was an incredible find from no longer produced Gainey Ceramics. These made in the USA glazed ceramic ashtrays slash planter / pots are new old stock pieces that were stored away for many years and then recently discovered in a storage locker. These ashtrays consist of a 20 inch tall and 10.5 inch diameter cylindrical shaped glazed white ceramic...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Willy Guhl Jardiniere
By Willy Guhl
Located in Austin, TX
Jardiniere, from Switzerland, by Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968. This piece is made of free form concrete with the original lichen and patina.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely California Modern low dining table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal features an iron frame that holds a woven cane rattan top, along with a glass pane to use as a solid surface over the caned rattan.
Somewhat lower than traditional dining tables, this table would be ideal to pair with stools opposed to standard dining tables. Or another idea is using cushions to sit on, could even use low seating such as a Roche Bobois Mah Jong cushions or Togo lounge chair, loveseat or sofa. Great for patios and other outdoors spaces.
This laid-back casual cool dining table...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Designer, Small Architectural Wall Elements, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of brass architectural wall elements designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1940s.
Measurements listed do not include...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Small Architectural Wall Elements, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of brass architectural wall element designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1940s.
Measurements listed do not include ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
John Salterini Midcentury Two-Tiered Wrought Iron and Glass Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury 4-sided polygonal, 2-tiered "Ribbon" design wedge tables with glass tops and shelves, resting on two angled legs and one hairpin leg. (John Salterini)(PRICED AS PA...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mathieu Matégot 'Anthéor' Bench in Green Lacquered Wrought Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mathieu Matégot, bench model 'Anthéor', lacquered wrought iron, France, 1951
This rare bench is designed by the French artist Mathieu Matégot. The designer (1910-2001) was born in H...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Richard Schultz Leisure Dining Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Richard Schultz leisure dining table, painted aluminum base with inset brown enamel top. This height works well with vintage chairs.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
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
Arthur Elrod Stainless Steel Fireplace
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Elrod Steel Fireplace Surround for William Cody Designed Goldberg Residence, Rancho Mirage
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible pair of fiberglass lounge chairs were sourced in Rio, Brazil and recently imported and then restored here in Los Angeles. We are unsure the designer of these chairs, they were acquired along with a set of Percival Lafer fiberglass...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Group of Four Laverne Planters
Located in New York, NY
Group of four sculptural planters of aluminum and iron, designed by Estelle & Erwine Laverne and produced by Laverne International circa 1950's. Accordin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Mastercraft / William Doezema Modern Lacquered Brass Drum-Style Pedestal / Side
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1970s) drum-style brass pedestal / side table with a flared top and bottom and two decorative ridges around the post and a lacquered finish. (Mastercraft / Will...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Framed Tri-Fold Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century brass framed tri-fold fire screen with screen wire panels and geometric design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early Gae Aulenti Yellow 'Locus Solus' Bench
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 'Locus Solus' bench, lacquered tubular steel, fabric, Italy, 1964
Italian designer Gae Aulenti designed the ‘Locus Solus’ seri...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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
Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural Planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Mable
Located in Chicago, IL
Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Marble ,Italy
Measures: 8 dia x 17.5 h inches.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Vintage French Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Jardiniere from France made of reconstituted stone.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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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