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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
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Outdoor Lounge Chair Made With Outdoor Foam
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Armchair
The Flow armchair features a resistant base that provides stability and support, ensuring that you can fully sink into it. Its soft and cozy design creates a true clo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Ceramic Hex Planter in Raw Terracotta by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Ceramic Hex Planter in Raw Terracotta. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home accessories.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Outdoor Sun Lounge, Modern Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor Sun-lounge is made in hardwood and metal, without visible solderings for the ultimate modern visuals, this interesting multi-finish structure ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Outdoor Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo outdoor sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W 200 x D 93 x H 83 cm
Materials: Iron, Bench Wood, Pine Wood, Foam CMHR
Variations of materials...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Outdoor Weather-Resistant Upholstery and Foam Sofa White and Yellow
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Sunbed
The Flow sunbed features a resistant base that provides stability and support, ensuring that you can fully sink into it. Its soft and cozy design creates a true cloud o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Concrete Echelon Planter by OPIARY (D24", H24")
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.
This modern, lightweight concrete planter features an organic silhouette and earthy aesthetic that compliments the live plants inside it. The Echelon is handmade in our Brooklyn studio and can be produced in the color or finish of your choice.
Opiary planters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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 Dining Table In Carrara Marble With Outdoor Leather Upholstery
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Zest Dining Table
Designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the Zest dining table is constructed with weather-resistant materials. The marble surface is sealed to protect aga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Modern Pink Nest Egg Hanging Swing Seat
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The chair has been designed to be extremely comfortable and has ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Indoor / Outdoor Lineage Bench in Powder-Coated Metal by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graphic cutouts add visual interest to the relatively simple form of Muhly's Lineage Bench. Shown here in powder-coated steel, a material suitable for the outdoors, the bench's decor...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Modern Modular Sofa for Outdoor With Green Leather and Gold Plated Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nomad Modular Sofa - 4 different modules available.
The Nomad sofa is more than just a simple piece of outdoor furniture. It is a flexible and adaptable se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Four-Piece Polished Nickel Fire Tool Set with Polished Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist four-piece fire tool set in polished nickel and polished brass was custom crafted by artisans in New York State exclusively for us. It features rectangular sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Giorgio Collection Outdoor Garden Bar Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Collection Outdoor Bar table Stone Top
Outdoor Bar table in combination of satined black metal treated in cataphoresis and Black woven cordage....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Lamp End Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Collection
Outdoor lamp end table in combination of satined black metal treated in cataphoresis and light grey woven cordage.
Top in treated "...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Custom Modern Fire Screen in Polished Nickel and Tempered Glass
Located in New York, NY
This custom fire screen features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a pair of polished nickel feet. This design is customizable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Rectangular Table 118" with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Collection
Outdoor rectangular table with top made by slats of treated "CARDOSO" natural stone with inserted ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Ceramic Hex Planter in Royal Danish by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Ceramic Hex Planter in Royal Danish. Made to order.
BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planter...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Coffee Cocktail Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Collection
Outdoor oval cocktail table in combination of satined black metal
treated in cataphoresis and light grey woven cordage. Top made by slats
o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Basin "Panama" Made in Grigio Bardiglio Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tailor Collection boasts a unique assortment of elements that draw inspiration from the world of tailoring. Expertly crafted by the talented Pibamarmi Style Office, these pieces ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century old silver and Dark Burnished Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st Century old silver and dark burnished bronze fireplace tools. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this sid...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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 and...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm
Materials: Brass
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handle...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Monolithic Font - Two part fountain carved from Roman Travertine
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally designed for Wallpaper* Magazine's annual Handmade exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2017, Tino Seubert teamed up with Pibamarmi to create a two-levelled indoor font. Tu...
Category
2010s British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
"Andros" Outdoor Side Table in Aluminum and Concrete
Located in Centro, RS
The Andros side table has the inspiration in the brazilian marine corals, that suggests a generous design in the mix of rich materials and diferents textu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
Sculptural Door Handles, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural table - Unique Daté Kan stone design by Okurayama
Materiel: Daté Kan Stone and forged iron
Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan
Each creatio...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Monolithic Font - Two part fountain carved from Rosso Etrusco sandstone
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in Travertine for Wallpaper* Magazine's annual Handmade exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2017, Tino Seubert teamed up with Pibamarmi to create a two-levelled i...
Category
2010s British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Poltrona Kylindo blu da esterno di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
The Kylíndo armchair is an outdoor seat with reimagined proportions. Born from an extrusion of cylinders, a geometric figure derived from the complete rotation of a rectangle around ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Monolithic Font - Two part fountain carved from Calacatta Marble
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in Travertine for Wallpaper* Magazine's annual Handmade exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2017, Tino Seubert teamed up with Pibamarmi to create a two-levelled i...
Category
2010s British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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
Modern Outdoor Hanging Sofa made of Stainless Steel with Waterproof Sunbrella
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
James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Standard Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If we were to give this little table a persona, it would be our little pup. Always extending a happy welcome home and standing by for support, this little guy is a delight to have around the house. You'll want to keep a few of them around.
Solid concrete, suitable for outdoor use. Available in 16" Dia x 16" H and 18" Dia x 22" H.
James de Wulf has been widely recognized for his original and innovative work with concrete design and rapidly became known for his ability to fuse advanced concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Sculptural Wash Basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural wash basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Materiel: Daté Kan Stone
Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan
Each creation is unique due to...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Gold Plated Outdoor Coffee Table With Irregular Carrara Marble on Top
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Kai Center Table
The Kai outdoor center table is a true masterpiece in terms of design and functionality. Its elegant silhouette is defined by waves that create a harmonious and fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Poltrona Kylindo verde da esterno di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
The Kylíndo armchair is an outdoor seat with rethought proportions, born from a play on the extrusion of cylinders, a geometric figure derived from the complete rotation of a rectang...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Bali Dos Fire Table by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Bali Dos fire table by Andres Monnier
Dimensions: 120 x 60cm x H 45cm
Materials: stainless steel. Lightweight concrete.
Technique: Polished stainless ste...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Pair of Custom Modernist Brushed Brass Cylindrical Andirons by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
These stunning pair of custom andirons were designed and realized exclusively for High Style Deco. They feature brushed brass cylindrical form bodies with black enamel supports. Hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Modernist Brushed & Polished Nickel Four Piece Fire Tool Set by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional custom four-piece fire tool set consists of a stoker, shovel, brush and log holder with polished nickel handles and brushed nickel rods, neatly suspended from a poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Bdlove Outdoor Planter by Ross Lovegrove
Located in Geneve, CH
BDLove outdoor planter by Ross Lovegrove
Dimensions: D 100 x W 136 x H 48 cm
Materials: Rotomolded polyethylene in anthracite gray. 100% recycled a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Polystyrene
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In/Outdoor White 21st Century
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel.
The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be ve...
Category
2010s Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Lounge Chair Made from Teak
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom lounge chair made from teak, suitable for outdoor use. Because these chairs are custom made in our own Los Angeles workshop, all aspects of design can...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Black & White Parasol & Base Body Nero Marquina & White Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary black&white parasol & base with outdoor fabric, body in green marble
Elektra Parasol White is designed for modern outdoors. A multifunctional parasol in travertine an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Small Dichas Hanging Planter by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Small dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic
Dimensions: D 40 x H 17 cm
Available in colo...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
PVC
OPIARY Concrete Barchan Planter (L73", W40", H19")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lightweight, modern concrete planter features an organic silhouette and earthy aesthetic that compliments the live plants inside it. The Barchan is handmade in our Brooklyn studio and can be produced in the color or finish of your choice.
Opiary planters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
"Ceci" Minimalist Swing Chair Outdoor
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Starting from the circular form as a reference to the floating objects of the universe, this minimalist outdoor swing chair is the result of the ba...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Dichas Hanging Planter by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Large dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic
Dimensions: D 60 x H 21 cm
Available in colo...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
PVC
Travertino Silver Tosca Bath by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertino silver tosca bath by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Travertino Silver marble.
Dimensions: D 92 x W 170 x H 50 cm
Available in other marbles. Also available in shaped version.
T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chairs, Black Outdoor Dining Chairs, Suelo Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Building and Garden Elements > Patio and Garden Furniture
These Suelo outdoor dining chairs in black are beautifully constructed from solid wood ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Outdoor Reclining Daybed Sun Lounger Upholstered Beige Stripes
Located in Porto, PT
Tropez Daybed Sunset Stripes is a modern-shaped outdoor piece that brings a classic vibe to any outside space. Tropez Sunbed is a modern outdoor furniture piece that praises comfort ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
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
Small Rosso Francia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Rosso Francia Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Rosso Francia marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a mag...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm
Materials: Bronze
Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
PSL Handle (Pull, Slide, Lift)
This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Lonian Twist - Modern Outdoor Green Stool with Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Twist - Outdoor stool
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Cobble Hook by kars
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kars
Dimensions: W 60 x D 55 x H 10 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Other colours available.
Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or doo...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Kalahari" in Brass with Free Forms Cutout Pattern
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Kalahari" in solid oxidized brass, with free forms cutout patterns.
The screen is standing on a rectangular solid brass base.
Vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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 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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