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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Brown
Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Erosion Double Sink, Unique Collection
Located in ES
One of a kind Erosion double sink sculpted from a solid piece of Jurassic Marble (base and faucets not included), with Nerineas fossils in relief, combining natural and leather finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Zen Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Zen fire pit by AK47 Design.
Steel fire pit Ø1800 mm.
Zen is a wood-burning outdoor fire pit with a round steel crown and built-in brazier. Stone, g...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large Vintage Olmec Terracotta Wall Head, Mexico 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large (43x36x10 cm) raw terracotta wall mask of an Olmec Warrior. The Olmec's was a pre-culumbian, Mesoamerican civilisation that lived from 1200-400 bc. This particular example is a...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection.
The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Concrete Machu Pichu Bench
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Machu picchu bench
Inspired by Carlo Scarpa's architectural works, We have designed this original practical art piece as a bench to last forever,
Conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Hanging Planter by OPIARY (D11.5", H5.25")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
Ukiyo saucers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Longue Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Wood, Fabric
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Twins outdoors sofa and day bed share the same genes, ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Studio Stoneware Planters Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 'Affiliated Craftsman' California design planters.
Wheel thrown natural clay on the outside with hand tooled pattern design, and glazed on the inside.
No drain holes...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Custom Modernist Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant Modernist four piece fire tool set was custom realized by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. It features a shovel, brush, log holder and poker s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Modernist Polished Brass Cylindrical Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
These stunning custom andirons feature a polished brass cylindrical form, rectangular base and black enamel supports. Please ask about the very many available finish options. These c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
21st Century Leather & Burnished Steel Fireplace Set Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
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
Outdoor Hanging Sofa in Stainless Steel with Water-Resistant Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Hanging Outdoor Sofa 3 Seater
Hold by premium outdoor leather straps and with the addition of one seat, this inviting hanging sofa will allow quality outdoor moments without any concerns.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor hanging sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless 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
Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Planter by OPIARY (D26.25", H8.75")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
Ukiyo saucers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Steps Planter by Pieces, Green Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock.
Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Seletti "Aquart Lux" Shower and Base in Copper and Concrete
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
"Sancho" Outdoor Armchair in Natural Teak Wood Aluminum and Naval Rope by Hand
Located in Centro, RS
Classic and sophisticated design, by the mix of the materials.
The Sancho Armchair can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Its structure is produced in natural naval teak wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vladamir Kagan "Dune" Chaise/ Daybed by Barlow Tyrie
Located in Highland, IN
Kagan's design for Barlow Tyrie is a perfect example of his design aesthetic. The undulating, organic form that references a nautilus envelopes the sitter and provides a small table surface. The nesting ottoman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Stunning & Rare John Hutton for Donghia 'Block Island' Sofa of Wicker & Mahogany
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hudson, NY
A very rare example from the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia. The chocolate colored version is very rare- only a few were p...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany, Cane, Wicker
Old Built-In Wardrobe Front, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old built-in wardrobe front with doors from Germany, circa 1920. Original color patina and really special fittings in star shape.
Dimension...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Garden Daybed designed by Pierre Gonalons - ref. 213
Located in PARIS, FR
Aquamarine lacquered beech structure, decorative panels with trellis design. Outdoor coating. 1 backrest cushion and 2 armrest cushions.
It is a piece of furniture made by hand by t...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
French Garden Large Armchair designed by Pierre Gonalons - ref. 214
Located in PARIS, FR
Bambou lacquered beech structure, decorative panels with trellis design. Outdoor coating. 1 backrest cushion and 2 armrests cushions.
It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Contemporary Limestone Pedestal Table for Outdoor Settings
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural beige limestone pedestal table suitable for indoor and outdoor settings.
Materials: limestone
Size: 90 cm diameter x 75 cm height
Weight: 250 lbs
Made In Italy.
Please c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Patio Furniture Chair Cover
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This ships free in the Continental US!
This patio furniture chair cover is a perfect fit for our Suelo outdoor arm chair or side chair. Our furniture is...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Polyester
Hawk & Stone Claro Walnut Ribbed Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand turned claro walnut stand by contemporary Los Angeles designer, David O'Brien of Hawk & Stone. David's appreciation for nature and wood has deep roots back in New England. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
The Sayari Indoor/Outdoor Daybed Chaise and Table Set by Studio Lloyd - In Stock
Located in New York, NY
The luxurious Sayari Outdoor Collection is inspired by the beauty of the African continent. The return of sculptural and curved seating - outdoors. Instead of using traditional shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
99" XL Outdoor Brutalist Wood Coffee 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 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Steps Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock.
Available in:
White
Ash
Pesto
Dusty Rose
Dimensions: Base 22...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Curvy Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam.
Available in:
Sky
Pesto
Ash
Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Tetris Planter, Rose Pink Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time 8 weeks unless in stock.
Dimensions: H 18 in. x D 9 in. x W 18 in.
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Golden and Emperador Marble Outdoor Kitchen with doors and extension
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Senses Kitchen
With the usual high-performance materials and a modern design, this kitchen was designed to adapt to different spaces and needs, due to the possibility of adding or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Back On The Saddle Swing In Green Sand Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chairs in Brown Teak 'Set of 8'
By Mondo
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
Amapola Umbrellas by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Amapola Umbrellas by CEU
Large - 118" dia
Medium - 98.4" dia
Available in different colors.
?Item available for immediate delivery.
Shipping is not included. See our shi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
2000s Modern Zen Birdhouse Wood Bird Feeder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
2000s Modern Zen Birdhouse Wood Bird Feeder
Signed and dated.
7 tall x 11.5 x 11.5
Preowned original vintage.
Refer to images.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Grounded Collection Leather-Wrapped Planter
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived while in lockdown in 2020, the Grounded Collection from Stephen Kenn is a mediation on being grounded in peaceful creative work, while enduring forced isolation from community. The concept of the collection is a play on the dual definitions of the word "grounded," from "not allowed to participate in social or recreational activities" to "well-balanced and sensible."
This piece includes a powder coated basin that has been wrapped in leather and stitched by hand, set in a river rock base. The vegetable tanned leather has been hand-aged to a rich patina using oils and waxes. Planter drains...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Steel
Outdoor Woven Rope Armchair in Solid Teak
By Mondo
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
Marshmallow Folding Screen by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow folding screen by Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 165 x 3 x 168 cm.
Materials: Lacquered wood with matte finish. Polished brass.
The Marshmallow folding screen is inspir...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
23.5 Modern Play Outdoor Bistro Set by Starck/ Quitllet for Dedon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet for dedon, producer of hand-woven outdoor furniture, the ‘PLAY’ armchair and chalk table incorporates high technology of a molded poly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Rocking Chair in Open Wicker Weave
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Not many furniture pieces can create a sense of total relaxation and stress release the way this rocking chairs do. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave techni...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Gustavson Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Two-Part Bench "Gemstone"
Located in Glen Ellen , CA
Dimensions: 48" long x 15" deep x 22" high. California sculptor Michael Gustavson's colorful "Gemstones" ceramic bench is made from hand-built clay and finished with his signature in...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Triangular Stained Glass Window
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Triangular Stained Glass Window
This window measures: 64 wide x 2.75 deep x 55 inches high
This window is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Modern Brass Pedestal Column Pillar Stand Signed by Designers C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style Post-Modern period brass plated pedestal column pillar stand signed by designers C. Jere, circa 1970s, 1980s. A great piece for d...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Woven Rope Sofa in Solid Teak
By Mondo
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
Outdoor Armchair With Ottoman In Solid Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Frame : Teak Wood
Weaving : Round 11 mm & 5 mm Rope HIGH TENACITY Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, raw color, Easy Clean
Cushions: High quality quick dry foam.
...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Rope, Teak
Outdoor Dining Chairs In Natural Solid Teak (Set Of 6)
By Mondo
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
Marshmallow Folding Screen by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow folding screen by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 165 x 3 x 168 cm
Materials: Lacquered wood with matte finish. Polished brass.
The Marshmallow Folding Screen is inspired...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Oval Outdoor Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary outdoor table with modern design and oval shape. The structure is in painted steel and treated with protective advanced coating. comes with a central cylindrical stem an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Suelo Modern Outdoor Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern outdoor sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek w...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
"Apo" Outdoor Side Table in Natural Teak Wood, Aluminum and Concrete
Located in Centro, RS
The Apo side table's estruture is made with aluminum tube finished with electrostatic paint in many colors options. (The aluminium color could be personalized: Black, beige, green, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
Ball Cushion from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ball cushion from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: D 30 cm
Materials: krimmer wool, polyester hollow fiber
The ball cushion is another new item...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Outdoor Woven Rope Lounge Chair in Natural Teak
By Mondo
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
Modern Outdoor Swing in brown leather and black fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Allure swing stands out for the combination of its outstanding materials. Plated stainless steel buckles with outdoor leather straps and premium fabrics, result on a swing with a modern design that brings the charm and elegance of the indoors to a pleasing life outdoors.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor hanging...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless 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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