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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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.
Style: Modern
Color: Blue
Blue Cement Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Coffee Table, 1995, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue modern vintage Loop coffee table by Willy Guhl (1915-2004).
This coffee table is very suitable for indoor and outdoor as a futuristic beautiful ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Deca Planter in Mineral By Force/Collide, Size Mini, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in Mineral By Force/Collide, Size Medium, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in Mineral By Force/Collide, Size Small, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Deca Planter in Mineral By Force/Collide, Size Large, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
ANTIQUE ITALIAN TRILOBE SINK IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ITALIAN TRILOBE SINK IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 18th Century
Rare original antique Italian sink, in white Carrara marble.
The trefoil sinks ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Dialogue Small Planter with Matte Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
By Lex Pott
Located in Geneve, CH
Dialogue small planter with matte blue glaze by WL Cermics
Design: Lex Pott
Materials: Porcelain, matte blue glaze
Dimensions: H97 x Ø82 cm
Also available:
Sizes: Medium and La...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
De Sede Semi-Outdoor Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/793 semi-outdoor large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the sofa for use in home as well as public interiors. The round tabletop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede Outdoor Sectional with Chaise Longue by Mario Ferrarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-610/743 semi-outdoor sectional sofa with chaise lounge by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Recamie're seat cover in tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
John Caldwell for Brown Jordan Patio Sofas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Luxurious wrought aluminum patio and garden sofas designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan known as the Parkway cushion sofa with a sleek profile and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pop Art Garden Fountain/ Sculpture of a Standing Blue Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pop Art Garden Fountain/ sculpture of a standing blue dog
USA, circa 1980s
Definitely an amusing and whimsical garden (can be used indoors) fountain/sculpture, The well executed...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Three-Tier Ceramic Hex Planter in Almost Teal by Bzippy
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Three-Tier Ceramic Hex Planter in almost teal. Made to order.
Bzippy ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home accessor...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hex Planter in Almost Teal by Bzippy
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Ceramic Hex planter in almost teal. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home accessories.
Ea...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Outdoor Swing 3 Seat Sofa Stainless Steel Acrylic Waterproof Blue Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Swing 3 Seater
The Fable swing 3 seater is completely customizable, which offers you the possibility of turning it in the main attraction and star of any patio or garden design.
The whole design of this sophisticated outdoor swing was developed according to the following structure:
- Structure: matte lacquered stainless steel;
- Metallic details: copper-plated stainless steel;
- Upholstery: beige acrylic fabric;
- Straps: outdoor leather
All Myface materials are from premium suppliers, engineered to offer the best performance possible outdoors.
Water, Mold, Mildew, UV and Fading resistance are some of the characteristics that you can expect from both materials, that are available in a wide array of colors and patterns.
Swinging through earlier memories with the interpretation of the traditional childhood swing. With the addition of one seat, this swing was designed to be enjoyed in good...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Hanging Sofa with White Lacquered Finish and Water-Resistant Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable hanging outdoor sofa
Hold by premium outdoor leather straps, this inviting hanging sofa will allow quality outdoor moments without any concerns.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Three Blue Barstools with Leather Seats, Legs Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Iron and leather barstools set freshly powder coated in soft Tiffany-blue.
These modern stools have just been kicked up a notch with cheeky blue tall slender legs. The stitched leather top is a perfect warm contrast. Comfortable with clean lines, these stools will work well in modern, industrial...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Outdoor Bar Chair in White Stainless Steel with Navy Blue Waterproof Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nero Outdoor Bar Chair
The Nero outdoor bar chair and its customization possibilities have the capability of transforming an outdoor bar or dining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tall Planter or Umbrella Stand Architectural Pottery David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design
Nice fluted form
Bisque clay with elegant royal blue gloss glaze
Only a few of these were made / ordered for office buildings and or residential
From Group Artec - ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Outdoor Swing in White Stainless Steel with Waterproof Blue Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Swing
The Fable swing is completely customizable, which offers you the possibility of turning it in the main attraction and star of any pati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Customizable Sunbed With Waterproof Blue Fabric Plated Legs and Leather Straps
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Noa Outdoor Sunbed
Noa carries Myface's contemporary style and meticulous attention to detail. A sophisticated yet simple urban fascination will provid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Ego Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tua is a rhombus shaped tile that plays with volumetry, allowing the same tile to unfold in an array of shapes,
which go from stellar constellations to elegant waves. The Tua collect...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Baby Fern Frost
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This arching geometric form creates a soft maze with infinite possibilities.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing process
Materials: White ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Solid Square Powder
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available in our full palette in both cement and ceramic tile, these solid-shade square tiles can be coordinated with our patterned tiles for a perfectly calming mix.
Cement Tiles
Ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
I-Tube 80 Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A testament to Minimalist design, this table is both suitable for indoor and outdoor decors. A splendid combination of smooth textures and geometric shapes, this piece is composed of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Indoor or Outdoor Concrete Hex-Coffee Table, 24 cm tall
Located in Lancaster, GB
The Hex-coffee table is a perfect hexagon. This simple geometric shape is handcrafted to survive outside in the harshest weather, but with its tactile smooth concrete finish it works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Tejo Big Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tejo is rooted in the ancient Portuguese nautical tradition. An iconic collection inspired by the ocean, composed of two tiles with different sizes, which together create a vibrating...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Solid Hex Fern
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available in our full palette in both cement and ceramic tile, these solid-shade hexagonal tiles can stand alone or mix with other colors to create a multicolor surface. They can als...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Split Rectangle Left Powder Swan 'NOT SAMPLED'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There are two ways to split a rectangle diagonally, from corner to corner, into two colors, upper left / lower right, or lower left / upper right. By combining and arranging these tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Mamba Azure Swan
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A snakelike shape that twists and turns to form an infinite range of winding patterns for your surface.
Cement Tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Wavey Monet Powder
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Undulating ocean waves transport you to the beach within your space.
Price listed is for an in stock tile sample. For an order quote including freight, please message with the quant...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cement
Split Square Powder Swan 'NOT SAMPLED'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There are two ways to split a rectangle diagonally, from corner to corner, into two colors, upper left / lower right, or lower left / upper right. By combining and arranging these tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Timewave Spruce Verde
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wavy modular retro pattern that can be mixed and matched to create a dual-color or ombré pattern.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Split Square Thyme Powder
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There are two ways to split a rectangle diagonally, from corner to corner, into two colors — upper left / lower right, or lower left / upper right. By combining and arranging these t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Solid Hex Azure
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available in our full palette in both cement and ceramic tile, these solid-shade hexagonal tiles can stand alone or mix with other colors to create a multicolor surface. They can als...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Solid Rectangle Verde
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available in our full palette in both cement and ceramic tile, these oversized solid-shade rectangular tiles can be coordinated with our Timewave and Split Rectangle tiles for a perf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Split Rectangle Right Powder Swan 'NOT SAMPLED'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There are two ways to split a rectangle diagonally, from corner to corner, into two colors, upper left / lower right, or lower left / upper right. By combining and arranging these tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
DeMille Outdoor Lounge Chair in Sage Powder-Coat with Cream Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this chair looks great inside or out. The frame is fully welded and has a perforat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede Semi-Outdoor Circular Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-611/793 semi-outdoor large coffee table by De Sede. DS-611 coffee table series is a stylish counterpart to the sofa for use in home as well as public interiors. The round tabletop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Beautiful Bathtub Petunia 1 Mosaic and Artistic Mosaic Decoration
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Bathtub with Artistic Platinum Mosaic Decoration
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
DeMille, Indoor/Outdoor Powder-Coated Stainless Steel Lounge Chair by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeMille is ready for her close up! Inspired by the streamline moderne architecture found on the east side of Los Angeles, the DeMille Lounge hearkens back to LA’s Hollywood Regency e...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sabine Marcelis Fountain From the series “No Fear of Glass”, Rotterdam, 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sabine Marcelis
From the series “No Fear of Glass”
Manufactured by Sabine Marcelis
Produced exclusively for Side Gallery
Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2019
Layered curved glass. Polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cut Glass
Italian Design Pair of Green Lightened Clear Crystal Pedestal with Vases Inside
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian design pair of green lightened clear crystal pedestal with vases inside in a Comtemporary style
The columns have a vase on the top, usefu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal
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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