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Modern Building and Garden Elements

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
47" Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience the unique aroma of scented cedar with this bench, sculpted from a single piece of wood. Its graceful arched base below the seat magnifies the exquisite wood grains and na...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Contemporary Outdoor Fringes Stool Made With Rattan Weaves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by a key fashion trend, Fringes features a delightful double fringe that adds a lively and flirtatious touch to outdoor spaces. This continuous fringe detail completes its c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Lucite Tissue Box Black
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made black Lucite acrylic tissue box holder, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century, 1980s, 1990s. Lucite/acrylic is .5" thick. Perfect for a powder room...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lucite

Outdoor/Indoor BLUE FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona RS2 is a design football table, a spectacular reinterpretation of one of the all time classics of Spanish game cultu...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your outdoor relaxation experience with the Pair of "Havana" Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these lounge chairs featur...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oval Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions. Lacquered in matte beige with protective UV coat. Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75 Dimensio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Outdoor/Indoor WHITE & WOOD FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 WOOD by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 WOOD DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona With the RS3 Wood football table, a new player enters the game. Playtime with a touch of wood. A warmer design ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor 95" W Cedar Dining Table With Five Stools & a Bench in Solid Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This outdoor collection, entirely crafted in Italy, features a dining table and stools made from cedar wood, all designed for outdoor use. This outdoor table is crafted from beautif...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Outdoor Basket Style Day Bed with Solid Teak Frame and Rope Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bring natural charm and relaxation to your outdoor space with this basket-inspired day bed. Featuring a solid teak frame with a water-based finish, this piece combines durability wit...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Synthetic, Rattan, Rope, Teak

Outdoor Elliptical Dining Table with Brushed Travertine Effect
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elliptical outdoor dining table is characterized by its bold, sculptural presence, featuring a brushed travertine-effect resin finish that beautifully mimics the organic texture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Outdoor Round Daybed by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri, Italy
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted Italian daybed featuring curved lines and rounded profiles. This daybed is versatile piece of furniture, where you can relax at any time of the day, sitting or lying down...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Two Sets Mid-Size Circular Door Handles in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Two mid-size circular push-and-pull door handles in bronze, mid-20th century, France. Two simple handles, each made up of two lightly contoured round plates, held by a connecting bo...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handcrafted Outdoor Sofa in Natural Teak Wood with Flat Weaving Detail
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Resistant to oxidation, designed for heavy loads, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean. Weaving: Flat 4 mm weave. Fixed Upholstery: 100% polyester. M...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Stainless Steel Flecto Firepit with Ball Feet by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the jewelry design of the 1930s, Muhly's Flecto Fire Pit will add elegance and playfulness to your patio or garden. The polished stainless steel...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Molletta Medium Cedar Bench by Baldessari & Baldessari
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Molletta Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Chair by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack togeth...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Handmade Modern Blackened Steel Fireplace Tool Set with Shovel and Poker
Located in Seattle, WA
This modern and sleek fireplace tool set includes one shovel and one poker. It is hand fabricated and hand blackened to perfection. Pair it up with our hand fabricated Fireplace Scre...
Category

2010s North American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Charlie White Chair
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A modern sculpture that functions as a chair, this splendid objet d'art is a collector's piece that will make a bold statement in any indoor or outdoor contemporary...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Charlie White Chair
$3,007 / item
Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Curved Sofa by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form an accordian-like surface that's solid on the straighter ends and semi-solid in the curved middle. The benc...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Flecto Fireplace Andirons by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a love for wood-burning fires and the timeless experience of tending to them and gathering fireside, the Austin-based Muhly designed a series of objects to bring artful d...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table in Scratch-Resistant Lacquered Resin, RAL1001
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions. Lacquered in matte beige with protective UV coat. Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75 Dimensio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Black Basketball Backboard, Rim and Chain
Located in Portland, OR
Solid blackened oak backboard with powder coated hoop and chain. Regulation size, though can be made to custom dimensions or with other wood species. Comes with wall mounting bracket...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Outdoor Bench Crafted From Solid Block of Scented Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies simplicity with its essential and geometric lines, featuring a substantial beam as its seat. The focal point is the material itself: a single block of solid cedar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Outdoor Lounge Chair in Water Based Teak, 'Set of 2'
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak

Outdoor Woven Rope Armchair in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Round 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean. Fi...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-Woven Rope Outdoor Sofa in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak

Black Pedestal Column in the Modern Style, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A modern black laminate veneered pedestal column stand, circa late 20th century, 1970s. A great piece for sculpture, art, plant, display, etc. Parcel shipping available. Dimensions: 11" Square x 36" Height. Italian footed bowl...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Laminate, Wood

James de Wulf Floating Concrete Fire Pit Table
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's Floating Concrete Fire Table is the first in a series of three designs. Distinctive single pedestal design creates the illusion of a floating concrete disc from seate...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

360° Rotating Scoop Daybed In Woven Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this dreamy daybed creates the illusion of flotation that rotates a full 360 degrees, while the solid base ensures stability and safety. This outdoor...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Woven Rope Lounge Chair in Natural Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood offered in various stains. Metal: heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Flat 4mm. high tenacity, low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, ea...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Daybed In Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame Wrapped In Outdoor Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The idea of sofa meets the bed: and here is daybed. The one from the Emma Cross collection stands out for the shape, decidedly cocooning thanks to the backrest-armrests combination, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Outdoor Woven Rope Dining Chair In Black Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Round Outdoor Daybed with Cushions
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted Italian daybed featuring curved lines and rounded profiles. This daybed is versatile piece of furniture, where you can relax at any time of the day, sitting or lying down...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Woven Rope Sofa in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Flat 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean. Fix...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak

Set of Six Outdoor Dining Chairs In Rustic Grey Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Balinese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

360° Rotating Outdoor Daybed In Stone Washed Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this dreamy daybed creates the illusion of flotation that rotates a full 360 degrees. The solid metal base ensures stability and safety. This outdoor...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker

Small Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table, Black Finish
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table. Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement. Add seating to welcome guests as a dining...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp clot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Outdoor Pedestal Dining Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions. Lacquered in matte white with protective UV coat. Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75 Dimensio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Lacquer, Fiberglass

Vayu Solid Stone Sculptural Bathtub Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Realized in Azul Lagoa stone, this sculptural bath embodies a sensual reduction of form. The design transforms the heavy stone with a beguiling levity. Inspirations draw from a dream...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Mountains Outdoor Bench Carved From A Single Block Of Scented Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted from solid cedarwood, the Mountains Bench by Riva1920 is a sculptural masterpiece that brings the raw beauty of nature into contemporary interiors. Carved from a single block...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Cast Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each door pull begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching fixture comes in bespoke length, depending on the number of pearls. The door handles are cast in bronze. Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Working from her studio in London, as well as door handles, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Teak Chaise Lounge In Dark Brown Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving Round 18mm. Fixed Upholstery 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Synthetic, Rattan, Rope, Teak

James de Wulf Concrete Ping Pong Table
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf custom contemporary concrete Ping-Pong Table. Regulation sized with acid stained center line and carbon fiber reinforcement. Add seating to ...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Outdoor Woven Rope Sofa In Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak, Upholstery

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

9' 10" Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Dining Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of solid African Ayous wood and finished with oil, the table is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. Top is approx. 5.5cm thick. Made to Measure table – Multiple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Stone Age-Inspired In/Out Chair in Resin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Description: Sofa crafted of fiber reinforced resin in natural aged finish. The armchair is characterized by its organic shape and incomparable durability. Designed to withstand ext...
Category

2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin

Itzel Green and Blue Colored Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow". A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Outdoor Marble Dining Table, Six Dining Chairs in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This collection is entirely made in Italy preserving the craftsmanship in the age of technology, with timeless creations which don’t follow short-term trends. Table with structure i...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Outdoor Lounge Chair in Braided Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette. The elaborate weave and fibers highlights the beauty of its curves. The cushions are firmly emb...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Dining Table W Lacquered Metal Frame & Ceramic Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fixed dining table with four-legs base. Legs and structure lacquered in sage green. Ceramic table top in Green Tinos Finish. Other version available with metal frame and painted gla...
Category

2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

James de Wulf Concrete Split Locking Dining Table - Premium Black
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf classic Split Locking Dining Table features a split radius in the tabletop. The table consists of two pieces: table top and base, which...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Suelo Slatted Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Slatted outdoor lounge chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back an...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mahogany

21st Century Leather & Burnished Steel Fireplace Set Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pinetti’s first-class leather here used to carefully cover this superb fireplace set. A full burnished steel set with broom, poker, tongs and shovel, entirely supported by a round...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Myface, Aimee Wilder, sicis, and Bari Ziperstein. 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 $10 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $2,919.

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