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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Blue and Beige Outdoor Cushion with Pattern Resistant to Water
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Designers Guild fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Blue Important Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by F Michel Garden Decorative Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Francine Michel
Large and elegant blue ceramic sculpture by Belgian artist
Realised in France in La Borne, circa 2010
Ceramic sculpture for indoors and outdoors
Sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Torii Metal Dining Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid piece of minimalist flair, this indoor-outdoor dining table boasts a simple silhouette composed of one pair of rectangular legs made of laser-cut steel and solidly sustain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
White Ribbon Outdoor Coffee Table with Legs Lacquered in Brown
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon Coffee Table
The Ribbon coffee table has a simple but elegant design. Its curved structure is in harmony with the rest of the pieces in the Ribbon collection, while its rect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Beautiful Door Handle Bronze or Brass Finishing Decorated with Micromosaic
By sicis
Located in London, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rizo Fluid Door Pull Handle Handcrafted in Brass
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
Fluid is a distinguished sculptural element for furniture, wardrobes & doors enabling you to create a statement with the fluidity and modernity of its form. The solid brass element i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Graduated Modernist Beveled Glass Mirrored Pedestals
Located in Germantown, MD
This pedestal is mirrored on all four sides and also the top. Each pane is beveled. Use them as plant stands.
They are perfect for displaying sculptures or valuable vases.
Tallest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chair in Cream Fiberglass with Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eleanor Dining Chair
The Eleanor dining chair is a piece whose starting point is comfort and functionality. Its simple design, feminine curves, and undulating texture highlight and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Torii Dining Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely crafted of steel, this indoor-outdoor dining table boasts a simple and elegant silhouette composed of rectangular legs sustaining a rectangular top made of steel and complet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Monumental Angela Adams for Weatherend Estate Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke patio and garden double pedestal dining table designed by Angela Adams for Weatherend Estate Furniture, Rockland, Maine. The table is made on a monumental scale measuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Door Handle Aluminum Plate Brass Handle Body Polished Champagne Finish Vetrite
By sicis
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
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Black Wood Veneered Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of black wood veneered columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in black wood veneer, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rock Red Stool by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless and ergonomic piece of functional decor, this stool will infuse any indoor or outdoor area with a bold and sophisticated character. Crafted of red-lacquered aluminum, it b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Royal Botania Exes Dining Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
New esex outdoor dining chair design by Kris Van Puyvelde.
Finishes:
Frame: White or black powder coated aluminum
Armrest: Teak
Fabric: Frost linen laminate
Seat and back cush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Marble Bathroom Fitted Wall in White Carrara & Bardiglio Imperiale
Located in massa, IT
Marble bathroom fitted wall designed by Danilo Silvestrin.
Countertop and column and washbasin with shelves and mirror.
Size: cm. 150 x 63 x 210 H.
Materials: Bardiglio imperial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Resin Interior and Exterior Side Table CALYX by ACOOCOORO
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Calyx is a simple and sculptural resin side table. Material and shape combine to give it an interesting, soft yet robust appearance, ideal both for interiors and exteriors, as an occ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern large round tire planter bowl by Gainey. circa 1960s. Measure: 25".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm). He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chair with Brown Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eleanor Dining Chair
The Eleanor dining chair is a piece whose starting point is comfort and functionality. Its simple design, feminine curves, and undulating texture highlight and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stylish Door Handle Amazing Design Different Finishes Decorated with Micromosaic
By sicis
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
Metal
5-Piece Italian Outdoor Dining Set–Includes Table and 4 Stackable Chairs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Plinto Table by Pio e Tito Toso.
The design of the table base recalls the shape of a tree trunk and its roots, a paradigm of stability. The Plinto table is perfect for breakfast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available
Two-sided
Curved
Extra treatments
Temper glass
Non-slip finishing
Special glasses
Borosilicate glass
Finishings
Chrome, Opalescent, Satin
Us...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Art Glass
Door Handle Amazing Design Different Finishes Decorated with Micromosaic
By sicis
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
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted dining table seats six, suitable for indoor and outdoor settings. Structure made of resin reinforced with fiberglass and lacquered in matte white color. The top is made o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Glass
21st Century by Marco Romanelli "PORTASPAZZOLINI" Marble Toothbrush Holder
Located in massa, IT
Marble toothbrush holder "Portaspazzolini"
Size: diameter 8 x 11 height
Materials: Fior di Pesco - Red Carpazi - Black Marquina
Designed by: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
"Easy Circle" Freestanding Sink Made of Marble Customizable
By VISTO AW
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by Visto AW, the Play collection is composed by The Simple Ellipse & Circle tub, the Quick Square & Circle freestanding sinks, the Idro Soft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Door Handle Aluminum Plate Brass Handle Body Polished Champagne Finish Vetrite
By sicis
Located in London, GB
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant research, attention to quality, use of select...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, 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
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
Outdoor Dining Table with Wood Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary dining table with a simple design, each element of which is worked by hand. Its top is made of fraké wood mounted on a black metal frame.
Fixed table base designed to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Amazing Door Handle Polish Gold o Silver Finish Decorated with Micromosaic
By sicis
Located in London, GB
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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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Zamac by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
Zamac is a highly poetic sun lounger which likes to mingle both indoors and outdoors, thus encompassing the former’s comfort and the latter’s freedom. Includes headrest and base.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminium Modern Contemporary Outdoor Umbrella with Solar PV Panels and Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solar Umbrella consists of a series of six rotating leaf-shaped panels that open up like a fan to create shade. The panels are made of flexible photovoltaic thin-film material framed...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Geometric Modernist Iron Andirons
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. early 20th century. An unusual pair of andirons with strong geometric form. Each features heavy iron construction with appealing handmade look that would work well in a vari...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Modernist 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French modernist fireback with a rural scene.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra c...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Tessellated Travertine Pedestal manner of Karl Springer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Karl Springer style marble pedestal that's been tessellated with small pieces of marble veneer over some sort of substrate. The piece is in very good condition wit...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Spring Cantilever Garden Patio Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial Modern Green Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Cantilever Garden Patio Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35.5" H x 20.75" W x 30" D x 17.5" Seat height x 25.75" A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Diamont" Suspended Square Sink
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Diamont" square suspended sink can be customized based on your project specifications.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Modernist Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate
Located in Soest, NL
20th century modernist fireplace basket or fire basket. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron.
Category
20th Century British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ying Verde Honeydew
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ying is a groovy stripe design inspired by the positive/negative curves and dots of the Yin-yang.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing pro...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Outdoor Ottoman in Yellow Leather and White Fabric with Durable Foam
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Pouf
The Flow pouf 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 of com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Leather
"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
21st Century by M.De Lucchi Italian Polichrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
Materials: Bianco Up, Bardiglio Imperiale, Rosso Francia.
Size: 40 x 40
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: Kg 54
Finishes: Polished
Designed by: Michele De Lucchi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Outdoor Fiberglass Dining Table-2 Bases
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The dining table Calypso with 2 bases proves that the simplest and most genuine forms, often culminate in the most interesting pieces. Suitable for outdoor.
Top: Resin reinforced wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Doozie Wave Deep
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each color combination of Doozie comes as a pair of modular tiles, and each is the same 2-toned design colored in opposite positions. You can arrange these modules in different ways ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Zen Fir Moss
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zen uses negative space to create the optical illusion of an undulating weave pattern.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing process
Materi...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Snake Cobalt Swan
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Snake is a winding, psychedelic maze pattern that is created by combining four different square modules. Snake can be made in many different layouts and yet still have the same feeli...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Doozie Wave Powder
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each color combination of Doozie comes as a pair of modular tiles, and each is the same 2-toned design colored in opposite positions. You can arrange these modules in different ways ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home in living rooms, libraries or galleries, standing alone, it provides a pedestal to...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Ying Tan Camel
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ying is a groovy stripe design inspired by the positive/negative curves and dots of the Yin-yang.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing pro...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Zen Spruce Gypsum
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zen uses negative space to create the optical illusion of an undulating weave pattern.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing process
Materi...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Indoor / Outdoor Potocco Purple Lounge Armchair
By Potocco Spa
Located in Boston, MA
The wide padded shapes characterize the purple armchair, part of the homonyms family, composed by sofas and daybed.
Irregular profiles give it a fresh look, making it suitable for d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Garden Pouf in Black Fabric with Weather-Resistant Foam
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, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Table In Dark Bamboo Wood & Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It is time to accessorize the outside and this dining table is a great beginning. Dining table with dark bamboo wood top and Texturized stainless steel ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Exterior Lounge Chair in Black Stainless Steel with Black Water-Repellent Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace outdoor 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 d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exterior Bar Table in Nero Marquina Marble with Black Lacquered Legs
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace outdoor bar table
The Trace outdoor bar table will be your best ally when it comes to having unforgettable outdoor dining moments. Join it wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Exterior Coffee Table in Nero Marquina Marble with Lacquered Legs
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Outdoor Center Table Big
The Trace outdoor center table is the perfect furniture piece to complement any outdoor lounge space and concede it a modern and sophisticated touch....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Patio Coffee Table featuring Copper-Plated Stainless Steel and White Marble
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ness Outdoor Center Table
The Ness center table comes up as the perfect solution to complete an exclusive outdoor lounge, turning it into a more ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, 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.