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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
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
Monumental Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin Pot
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black monumental Marilyn Kay Austin wide mouth high fired clay designer pot / planter. These pots came in a wide range of related shapes and sizes often used by designers, la...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Vondom Faz Daybed with Hinged Canopy/360º Swivels Design by Ramon Esteve
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
A collection fashioned as the new norm with an inherit universal and logical appeal. A functional daybed that strikes a perfect balance between design, technology, and ergonomics based on basic cube...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing trio of mod pop art plastic parsons style square side tables in the style of Kartell or Syroco. With one table design in the style of Josef Albers. They are in wonderful vint...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
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
Cosanti Bronze Bells Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice set of bronze bells with a wonderful verdigris patina.
No two are exactly alike.
Made at the Arcosanti bronze factory in Arizona.
They have a nice musical sound.
One is missing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Verdigris Bronze Wind Chime
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice wind bell with a wonderful verdigris patina.
Great musical sound.
Fine original vintage condition.
Great for any environment and collections...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Cosanti Studio Pottery Bell Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice ceramic wind bell.
No two are exactly alike.
Made at the Arcosanti studios in Arizona.
Normal wear and patina.
No chips, cracks or repairs.
Great for any environment and collect...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
10'6" Solid Belgian Oak and Blue Stone Dining Table with 6 Legs Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP.
This stunning outdoor/indoor table is made with a Belgian Bluestone top fixed over a solid French oak frame.. This strong table is handmade of long-lasting o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Marble Pedestal circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Marble Pedestal
France circa 1950
solid marble construction, with cylindrical base. Made from two different species.
16.25”L x 11.25”d x 13.25”h
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Hoodoo Stacks, Sculptural Concrete Planters by OPIARY (H50"-78")
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.
These modern, elongated towers are an organic, elegant, and chic way to introduce nature and sculpture into your space. They are named after the geological term for tall thin rock spires protruding from the bottom of an arid drainage basin or badland. Unlike spires, hoodoos have a variable thickness often described as having a "totem pole-shaped body". Hoodoos are common to the Great Plains...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Custom Modernist Polished Brass & Tempered Glass Fire Screen by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This custom modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State exclusively for High Style Deco. It features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
7' - 2" Handcrafted Dining Table for Indoors/Outdoors.
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials.
Fixed table base designed to give maximum stability, as well as contributing to its unusua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
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
Contemporary Style Dining Table for Outdoor Use, Matte Grey
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted of reinforced resin and lacquered in grey matte.
Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions without cracking or changin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
The Minimalist: A Modern Stone Fireplace with a Stepped-in Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
The Minimalist is a pared-down, simple but elegant modern fireplace surround, with a step in around the opening for added visual interest and...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican, Isla Del Sol Stoneware Planter. It depicts a heavy orange round planter decorated with six rows of circles adorned in the center with stars. These rows are al...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Custom French Mini Subway Tiles, Cerafrance Normandie, Biscuit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage custom French mini subway tiles, Cerafrance Normandie, 32 x 100 biscuit. Custom made for a project that never came to fruition. Rare mini subway tiles by Cerafrance Ceramique...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
John Caldwell for Brown Jordan Patio Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Luxurious wrought aluminum patio and garden sofa designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan known as the Parkway cushion sofa with a sleek profile and stylish bronzed finish. Topped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Black Metal Mesh Firescreen
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary black metal mesh firescreen, 21st Century. Minimalist black metal frame and two vent/cutouts near the feet give it interest and shape.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Bench Crafted From Solid Block of Scented Cedar Wood
By Mondo
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
Set of Six Emeco Navy Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic American set of six navy counter height stools finished in brushed aluminum made by Emeco. Designed in 1944 and still in production today. The navy chair is hand-formed from r...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Puerto Rican Stoneware Square Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Stoneware Planter. It depicts a light brown small square planter decorated with a cluster of noodles all around, then its center is enhanced by two rows of sma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Transitional Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Chicago, IL
This fireplace, with its deep concave curved profile is simple but elegant. Designed by Elizabeth Scott, Principal at Elizabeth Scott Design Group, and hand-carved by Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks, in Silverdale Limestone, at their Chicago shop...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Contemporary Glass Firescreen with Bronze Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary glass firescreen with bronze feet. Sleek, minimalist look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Dining Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from Lebanon cedar-scented wood, this outdoor version boasts a top of juxtaposed slats with beveled edges for a sleek appeal. The base showcases a harmonious blend of curved ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Indoor/Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted entirely from solid scented cedar wood, this table features rounded sides and thin, beveled edges on both the top and legs, lending it a delicate and sinuous design. Its ligh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Skyline Medium Planter by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Skyline Medium Planter by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 40.6 x W 40.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated aluminum.
Solid aluminum available in flat black, white, gray, or yellow po...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Skyline Large Planter by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Skyline Large Planter by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 50.8 x H 101.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated aluminum.
Solid aluminum available in flat black, white, gray, or yellow po...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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
20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Plant Stand measuring 11" square and standing 33" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming low height Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand in great vintage condition. Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 21.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Supreme x Hoto Spring 2024 20 Volt Powerwasher Pro in Red, Limited Edition
By Supreme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme®/Hoto® 20V Pressure Washer Pro. Spring 2024, limited edition. Lightweight, cordless power washer with printed logo. Five nozzle functions and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Set of 6 Concrete Mushrooms, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French concrete garden mushrooms, circa 1950s. Great for use as a unique garden feature. Age has given these unique items a gorgeous patina. Substantial and well made, these decorati...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Antique train luggage rack coat /hat hooks wall Mount style of Gio Ponti
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Antique hefty brass, brackets screw out of the frame to the wall and slide back into the rack for a neat/clean wall application.
Fully intact, sleek minimalist design, the bottom r...
Category
1920s European Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Modernist Custom Fire Screen in Brushed Brass w/ Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features a minimal and well proportioned rectangular body in brushed brass, with rectangular fee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Janus et Cie Woven & Glass Outdoor Table, 21st C
Located in New York, NY
Janus et Cie Bronze Woven and Glass Outdoor Table, 21st century.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mario Papperzinii Style Aluminum Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mario Papperzinii-Style Aluminum Benches
USA, 20th century
A rare find is a pair of aluminum benches inspired by the iconic style of Mario Papperzinii from the 20th century...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
The Tri-Minimalist: A Modern Stone Fireplace with a Classic Stepped-In Profile
Located in Chicago, IL
The Tri-Minimalist is a modern stone fireplace with a classic, Art Deco stepped-in profile. The stonework steps in 3 times, hence this fireplace...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
The Balzac: A Transitional Stone Fireplace with a Bold Curving Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
The Balzac stone fireplace feels both modern and classical. The bold raised curved frame around the opening gives it a more modern twist. The square overall shape of the fireplace,...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Bronze Door Stop with Dolphin Serpents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Bronze door stop with Dolphin Serpents and a center leaf.
The design is a compliment to any space and very functional. Heavy enough to hold a door on a windy day and light eno...
Category
20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
The Modern: A Simple Sleek Contemporary Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
The Modern stone fireplace features sleek, spare lines for an elegant, clean, contemporary design. The legs and lintel all bevel in toward the o...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Hosta Leaf, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze sculpture is a maquette for a large scale sculpture at the Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Made with the ancient lost wax method, a process dating back to th...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Teak Rolling Dry Bar With Granite Board, Glass/Bottle Storage and Removable Tray
Located in Morristown, NJ
A modern teak rolling dry bar/bar cart on four wheels. This bar table is both stylish and highly functional and would work well in a sunroom, pool house or outdoor deck. The upper ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Metal
Sculptural Pedestal by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s polished tessellated fossil stone and travertine pedestal by Maitland-Smith.
In beautiful original vintage condition.
Constructed of wood with tessellated fossil stone and t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Modernist Art Glass and Brass Andirons with Log Holder circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist brass fireplace andirons with egg-shaped art glass sculptures, circa 1970. Includes optional iron log holder.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
12 Seater Outdoor Dining Table Lacquered In Matte Beige
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 12-seater outdoor dining table crafted from fiber-reinforced resin, providing unparalleled durability and longevity. Available in a sleek lacquered matte beige finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Outdoor Hanging Basket Chair
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Access an entirely new dimension of relaxation with this free-swinging hanging chair. You can either suspend it from its matching stand, or fix it to your wall or ceiling. The open w...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope
Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table In Matte White Lacquering
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Ancient Roman architecture, this remarkable piece exudes elegance. Its base, evoking the iconic pillars of Rome, infuses a sense of historica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Contemporary Outdoor Sofa With Lacquered Metal Structure & Backrest
Located in New York, NY
Two-seats sofa with four legs base, structure and backrest in lacquered metal. Cushions upholstered in fabric, leather or faux leather. It is possible to configure the sofa choosing ...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Indoor/Outdoor 5-Piece Dining Set In Matte White Lacquer
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 5-piece indoor/outdoor dining table and chairs crafted from fiber-reinforced resin, providing unparalleled durability ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Set of Eight Brown Jordan Wicker Havana Garden Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight large patio and garden dining armchairs from the Havana Collection by Brown Jordan. The set features sturdy aluminum frames wrapped with woven resin wicker in styli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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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