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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Italian Bronze Decorative Door Pull in Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian bronze decorative door pull in bronze
* a pair is back and front.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Curved Nickel and Brass Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by artisans in New York state, this pair of modernist andirons embody the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone era. With their skyscraper style construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass, Nickel
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm
Materials: Bronze, polished, heat treated
Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
New Teak Oval Foldable Dining Table, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New teak oval foldable dining table, indoor and outdoor
Extendable: 66.92in-86.61in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Garden Dining Table with Carrara Marble Top and Outdoor Leather Seats
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
Rock Black Table by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A sleek and slender piece of functional decor to display both indoor and outdoor, this exquisite table is entirely crafted of aluminum boasting a total black look. The long and slim ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Chair Armless Stainless Steel Powder Coated Black and Nylon Cord
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 1.2.3 Series chair / armless in semi gloss black powder coated stainless steel, nylon cord in black or white, and 4" thick seat and back cushions with outdoor foam in COM. 3 ya...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Faux Bois Concrete Table and 5 Stools, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial faux-bois concrete table and stools from France, made in the 1970s. Painted tops to stools and table. 5 stools and one table included in this set....
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Amazing Bathtub Antique Mirror Damasco Bianco Mosaic
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
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Vanart
Marble: Avellana, Calacatta
Price for square metrer € 4.080
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Kettal Giro Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set of 2 - Designed by Vincent Fan Duysen
Located in Boston, MA
Set of 2 Kettal Giro Outdoor Dining Chairs, Designed by Vincent Van Duysen.
Natural Teak Frame with Green Soga Woven Rope Back Detail
Seat and Back Cushion are included.
Fabric is L...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Green Gardenias Armchair with Pergola, Outdoor by Jaime Hayon for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Gardenias collection is the second largest collection by Jaime Hayon for BD.
Structure made of cast and extruded aluminium. Powder-coated green (RAL 6021) with Alesta by Axalt...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modern Mirror Top Display Pedestal
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elegant modern display pedestal features a brass tone mirrored finish with a beveled glass mirror top. This unique accent piece stands 30+ inches tall and is perfect for a sculpture ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Unique Milan Cabinet Knob by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Milan cabinet knob by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 2.5 cm
Materials: Handblown glass, brass
The Atelier George is a Frenc...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor 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
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
Italian modern bidet in white ceramic and blue enamel with white stripes, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bidet in white ceramic and blue enamel with white stripes, 1970s
Bidet in white ceramic enameled in deep blue with lighter and more embossed decorative geometric lines...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns
Sirides white
Marble: Bianco Americo, black, thassos
Glass Mosaic : Alluminium
Price for square metrer € 2.820
Sirides black
Marbles : Black polished, blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of 6 Compass Hooks by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Compass Hooks by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 6 x D 8 x H 9 cm
Materials: Aluminum
The compass hook is made, finished and polished in Sydn...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Bronzed Branch Door Created by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pair of doors made of wood branches which have been bronzed.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Lucite Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made salmon pink Lucite acrylic tissue box holder, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century, 1980s, 1990s. Lucite/acrylic is .5" thick. Perfect for a powde...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lucite
Contemporary Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary Maison Jansen inspired wrought iron steel coffee table has a glass top inset in a frame. The two gracefully curved legs, embellished by pairs of brass knobs, are sec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
All-Weather Outdoor Side Table with Emperador Marble
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Rem Side Table
An outdoor side table inspired in one of the most emblematic architecture projects in cidade Invicta (Porto, Portugal) - Casa da Música. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Paul Evans Style Chrome, Brass Andirons
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of heavy skyscraper andirons made from solid brass and chrome-plated pieces with iron backs in the style of Paul Evans.
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Carriage. “N. Larsen s Vognfabrik” (N. Larsen Factory), Denmark, 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Open carriage with four wheels with springs of crossbow that has a high davit (this one surrounded a “box” with balusters that allows to take several sitting people). This type of an...
Category
20th Century European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Stylish Houdini Outdoor Daybed with Navy Blue and Gold Accents
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Houdini Outdoor Daybed
The Houdini Daybed is a stunning piece of outdoor furniture that was inspired by the natural beauty of sunsets and dawns. The design of the daybed captures th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vondom Vela Round Daybed with Reclining Backrest and Folding Canopy
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
Vela round daybed is a modulate system with an elementary prismatic geometry that bases its singularity in the balance of its proportions. The elements c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lacquer
Rustic Natural Stone Indoor/Outdoor Pedestal Dining Table by Summer Classics
Located in Chicago, IL
Rustic Natural Cast Stone Fisher Indoor/Outdoor Pedestal Dining Table by Summer Classics
This pedestal dining table has a natural white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Curve Outdoor Modular Sofa
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 seating solution that can be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patio Side Table with Marble Top
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Trace side table is the perfect piece to add life and sophistication to any well-structured living space. As a central piece, it provides both functionality and visual appeal, ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
New Metal Fleur Side Table with White Marble Top, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New metal fleur side table with wood top indoor and outdoor
You can choose color base and top materials like glass, marble, wood or metal.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Available Now
Located in Paia, HI
The item available is offered is 16" Dia x 16" H, in Natural Tone.
If we were to give this little table a persona, it would be our little pup. Always extending a happy welcome home ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Stephen Kenn Outdoor Collection is composed o...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Round Side Tables in Minimalist Design for Outdoor Use
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
These nesting side tables, made ins olid wood and metal are designed for outdoor use. The round side table, minimalist design for outdoors is a side table that combines thin solid wo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Trame Oval Pouf with Cushion
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite piece of charming contemporary allure, this oval pouf is named after the skillful laser-cut work that defines the base structure recalling the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm
Materials: Brass
Brass Planchart Handle to suit cabinetry and doors.
Each piece is sand cast and ru...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
I-Tube Two Round Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
This dining table is a unique and sophisticated piece of functional decor that will elevate the look of an indoor or outdoor area. Entirely crafted of steel, it is composed of two cy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Tiered Outdoor Bancroft Coffee Table in Matte Cream Stainless Steel by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed as an addition to Laun's "Hollywood" collection, the Bancroft coffee table is an elegant and sophisticated piece for both indoor and outdoor use. The table's classic form is inspired by Los Angeles' Streamline Moderne architecture and works equally well by the pool as it does in a formal living...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Modern Outdoor Daybed Sun Lounger in Cream
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Modern Outdoor Daybed Sun Lounger in Cream
Mykonos Daybed the perfect outdoor furniture piece. Mykonos is your summer romance. The curvy and opulent shapes of the sunbe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lacquer, Leather, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
Made-to-Order Marble Outdoor Kitchen with Adaptable Design
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 Lounge Chair Featuring a Gold Plated Frame
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Lounge Armchair
Perfect to be combined with the Trace Collection lounge set this outdoor furniture piece is available in different colors and materials.
The whole design of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Armchair With Patterned Fabric and Leather Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Hound armchair
The Hound chair combines classic elegance and durability to take your outdoor space to new heights of design and comfort. Developed using high-quality materials, it i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Pair of 1970s Italian Zevi Chrome and Brass Planters
By Zevi & C., Romeo Rega
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and large pair of Modernist chrome and brass rectangular jardiniere planters.
Designed by Romeo Rega for Zevi Furniture, on castors.
Circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
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
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 38" tall 'Diablo' concrete spindel planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior finish.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
A Contemporary Set Of French Fire Tools Companion Set
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century fire side tools or companion set in brass and glass. The rectangular glass panel with brass feet holding 4 fire tools. a poker, brush, shovel and tongs. The handl...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Fountain/Fishpond by OPIARY (D62")
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, minimalist fountain is a tasteful way to incorporate aquatic life into any indoor or outdoor space. The Ukiyo watersaucer can house multiple floating islands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Outdoor Sofa Featuring a Brown Wooden Frame and White Cushions
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Céline Three-seat Sofa
The Céline sofa features a minimalist design enriched with subtle details that convey the essence of the brand, making it a versatile piece that integrates p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patio Hanging Chair with Stainless Steel Frame and Patterned Upholstery
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Hanging Armchair
Hold by premium outdoor leather straps, this inviting outdoor hanging armchair will allow quality outdoor moments without any concerns.
The whole design of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chika Lounge Armchair
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a unique, funnel-shaped silhouette, this splendid lounge armchair will be a statement piece in any indoor or outdoor contemporary decor. Five hundred meters of black technic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Concrete Lions with Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and very heavy pair of Lions (37 Pounds ea>)in Black with a ball under foot. The pair are wonderful flanking a fireplace, outdoor garden area or perhaps in the den. They ...
Category
20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Decorative Door Pulls/Handles in Bronze, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian designed door pulls/handles in bronze, amazing quality and highly decorative
*A pair is two handles -front and back
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Black Marble Tall Pedestal Cylinder
Located in Mexico City, MX
Monterrey black marble tall carved cylinder. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Round Patio Dining Table with Marble Surface
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Outdoor Dining Table
The Trace Dining Table is the epitome of functional yet enjoyable dining. With its perfect combination of comfort and practicality, this table is designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
FLOS Superarchimoon Outdoor Floor Lamp in Green Wall by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brilliant play on perspective, this outdoor version of the legendary Superarchimoon feels oversized and magnificent. The outer diffuser is created by weaving colored PVC tube compo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Oval Metal and Glass Midcentury Patio/Porch Garden Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The oval midcentury patio or porch dining table has an iron base and glass top. The base is designed with baroque scroll legs and curved braces that mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Wall fountain consisting of tile mural, basin and foot Nymphenburg majolica
Located in München, Bavaria
This wall fountain consists of a tiled back wall with relief "Aquarium" by Max Dellefant. The design was made for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg in 1940. The standard version is gl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Majolica
Giovannozzi Home, Sink "Tube", Monoblock Roman Travertine, Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
"Tube", this unique sink is cut from one single block of white Roman travertine, the original and unique design are created by Giovannozzi.
Customer can c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Outdoor Lounge Chair Made of Waterproof Material and Faux Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Flow series was designed to complement any space. With a minimal design, it's guaranteed to bring a high level of comfort and usability to different areas like patios, gardens, pools, and even spas. Besides, thanks to the innovative design, it is possible to transport the Flow series wherever desirable with minimum effort.
Its resistant base supports a cloud of comfort, and you can find a wide variety of different colors. The piece has a zipper that allows removing the fabric for washing, increasing the product's life cycle. All the pieces of Flow series come with a brand new protection cover that completely closes the piece, protecting it from everything.
The series Flow includes a sunbed, lounge chair, a sofa, and a pouf.
The Flow armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
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.