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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century by A.Natalini Italian "RIQUADRO" Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter.
Name: RIQUADRO
Materials: Pietra Serena , Travertino Rosa , Pietra Dorata , Cotto
Size : Cm 73 x 73
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: Kg 54
Finishes: Coated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Dichas Basket I by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket I by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 55 x W 38 x H 55 cm
Available in colors: copper/black red, copper/h...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
French Modernist Firedogs or Andirons, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century English andirons made of wrought iron. The style is Modernist. The condition is good.
Category
20th Century British Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
New Metal Fleur Side Table with Wood 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
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
11 Foot Elliptical Outdoor Table, Matte White/Grey Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor dining table crafted of fiber reinforced resin. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires less maintenance than concrete. The table top is lacq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Goddard & Gibbs Modern Abstract Stained Glass Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stained glass window of a vivid geometric design by Goddard and Gibbs.
This stained glass window displays a blending of vibrant colours, shapes and patterns creating a handprinted...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Generation 09 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 09 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Unique
Dimensions: W 38.5 x L 13 x H 51 cm
Materials: Black stoneware, slip, iron and white cement
In this series of pieces, called 13 generatio...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist Mirrored Pedestal
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist mirrored pedestal / plant stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror
12 Ft. Long Outdoor Dining Table In Custom Lacquer Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Dining table with top in reinforced resin and iron structure lacquered in anthracite grey. Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather condition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Outdoor Dining Chairs in Seashell Weather Resistant Wicker / Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Modern and Minimalist in design, this chair is modern weaving personified. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave technique creates the unique design of this col...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Aerea Large Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking work of masterful craftsmanship, this bench exudes elegance and minimalist allure in its sturdy geometric silhouette. Exquisitely fashioned of bent steel with a matte blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Pink Rabbit Children's Table, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The Pink Rabbit Tree is the table to the Rabbit Chair. It i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Outdoor Ceramic Dining Table With Lacquered Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fixed dining table with four-legs base. Legs and structure lacquered in red color. Ceramic table top in black Greek marble finish.
Other version available with metal frame and paint...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Larger 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, landscape architects and architects in the 1960s-1970s. manufactured by the Architectural Pottery Company Los Angeles California. This is the wide mouth pot...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Trame Purple Oval Pouf
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
This pouf is a versatile and eclectic piece of functional decor that will enliven the look of both indoor and outdoor decors. A superb work of craftsmanship, the two oval-shaped stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
French Adnet Style Brass Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
French Modernist set of brass fire tools suspended on a glass frame, in the style of Jacques Adnet. Professionally polished.
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of white marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in veined white marble, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Table, Seven Stools & Two Benches in Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This outdoor collection, entirely crafted in Italy, features a dining table, stools, and benches made from cedar wood, all designed for outdoor use.
Table with structure in cedar wo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
21st Century by M.De Lucchi Italian Polichrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter.
Name: Zebrato
Materials: Trani , Bianco Up , Bardiglio Imperiale.
Size: 40 x 40
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: Kg 54
Finishes: Polished
Designed by: Michele De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Indoor / Outdoor Woven Floor Mats by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s beautiful simplistic floor mats are the perfect addition for an outdoor shower, entrance, pool area, sauna, spa area, or bathroom. They are ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rope
Ribbon Étagère/ Server by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ribbon Étagère/ Server by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, A rare model, one Tempestini best patterns, reminiscent of French Modern design. Fitted with two upper 15" D x 24" W x 15...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Set, Ceramic Dining Table & Six Stackable Chairs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A winner of the Product Design Award in Germany.
All metallic elements of the table and chairs are made of stainless steel.
Table top made of ceramic with variety of finishes such as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Stylish Glass & Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek modern glass and brass fireplace screen having two
frosted stripes on three sides.
Mitchell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Metal Chrome and Lucite Fireplace Tools, Set
Located in New York, NY
A metal chrome and Lucite fireplace tool set, in the Modern style, attributed to designer Alessandro Albrizzi, circa late-20th century. Set consists of a stand, poker, brush, and sho...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Outdoor Hanging Wicker Chair
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. This is th...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
DeCastelli Cohiba Large 57 Pot in Steel by R & D De Castelli
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pure cylindrical shape comes in De Castelli metals and finishes for a series of cachepots with abounding stage presence. In their linear simplicity, these objects become landmarks ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chair With Upholstered Backrest & Metallic Legs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair will bring a classy touch to any outdoor space. Upholstered backrest in a choice of fabric , wooden seat and metallic legs.
Availabl...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Contemporary Outdoor Dining Table Ft. Round Carrara Marble Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor table with modern design and circular shape. The structure is in painted steel and treated with protective advanced coating. comes with a central cylindrical ste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Contemporary Style Dining Table for Outdoor Use, Matte White
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of reinforced resin and lacquered in white ref. RAL "9227" matte.
Unlike concrete, reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions without cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Fiberglass
Modern, Steel, Outdoor, Hanging Wheel Chair, Circular, White, 21st Century
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The wheel hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The pattern detail is inspired by nature and rem...
Category
2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Set Vulcano Cedarwood Stool/Side Table By Marc Sadler For Riva1920
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed by renowned designer Marc Sadler, the Low Cedarwood Stool is a minimalistic yet bold piece that showcases the natural beauty and warmth of cedar wood. Handcrafted from solid...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Garden Bed Lacquered in Matt White, Sunbrella Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Resin reinforced with fiberglass, lacquered in white matte ref. "9227", suitable for outdoor;
Cushion: Outdoor foam insert with Sunbrella fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer, Upholstery, Foam
James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Standard Colors
Located in Paia, HI
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
“Encastrure #7, ” by Lucien Petit
By Lucien Petit
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware sculpture. Wood fired.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Desco Mirror with Marble Stand by Pibamarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Desco collection is the results of a renewed collaboration between Pibamarmi and the designer Vittorio Longheu.
This work is defined by a peculiar set of elements, strongly characte...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Brass
Green Gardenias Armchair with Pergola, Outdoor by Jaime Hayon
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 Axalta....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Indoor/Outdoor L Shape Modular Seating Made of FlexySkin Built on Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This seating collection consists of two lounge chairs and three ottomans Built on Wooden Base. The components of the lounge chair and ottomans are made from FlexySkin, a unique plant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
Outdoor Swinging Sofa with Custom Rope & Fabric Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegant and modern design, this swinging sofa furnishes terraces, verandas,
gardens and poolside relaxation areas of residential and contract environments. Supporting structure in p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Outdoor Dining armchair With Upholstered Backrest & Metallic Legs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair will bring a classy touch to any outdoor space. Upholstered backrest in a choice of fabric , wooden seat and metallic legs.
Avail...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Cast Bronze 20" Gorilla Head Wall Sculpture Statue Wildlife Collector (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Cast Bronze 20" Gorilla Head Wall Sculpture Statue Wildlife Collector (A). Item featured is made of a heavy cast bronze construction, remarkable life-like details, large impres...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Outdoor Teak Loveseat in Beige Fabric with Blue Backrest - Beluga Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Beluga outdoor loveseat in teak finish with beige and blue fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Beluga outdoor loveseat blends contemporary sophistication wi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modernist 20th Century Wall Fountain
Located in Denton, TX
Trapezoid shaped granite wall mounted with copper lighted shroud on top and copper catch basin at the bottom. Nice patina on the copper. shipped in pieces ...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Metal, Copper
Vintage Wrought-iron and Glass Dining Set
Located in Katonah, NY
A dining set comprised of a simple wrought-iron table with circular glass top together with six wrought-iron side chairs, the back of each chair with tulip-form scrollwork and a frie...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Indoor/Outdoor, 3 Ottomans Seating Made of Flexyskin Built on Wooden Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modular seating system consists of three ottomans built on a wooden base, providing a versatile selection of custom-made seats in various colors, designed to fit any space and m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
Outdoor Dark Bamboo C-Table with Textured Steel Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This side Table creates a warm atmosphere for memorable summers. A simple piece with an unforgettable texture that gives the outdoor spaces the personality they deserve.
Materials : Black or white Texturized stainless steel Legs and dark bamboo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Custom Modernist Three-Piece Brass Fire Tools Set
Located in New York, NY
This refined brass fireplace tool set was hand crafted by artisans in New York State exclusively for us. It includes a stand, shovel, brush, poker and tongs realized in lustrous poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Ornate Iron and Wicker Stands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ornate iron and wicker stands in excellent condition.
Larger table measures 14" in diameter and stands 28.5" tall. Shelf is is 4" high with 20" clearance. Smaller table is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
James de Wulf Vue Dining Table, 96"
Located in Paia, HI
Modern concrete dining table with brushed stainless steel base. Hand cast concrete is polished and finished for a smooth, subtle lustre.
Concrete available in natural tone, light gr...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Custom Made Outdoor Table By Alain Gilles For Varaschin, Seats 12
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Customade table, true to its name, embodies a design approach characterized by a strong silhouette composed of a powder-coated aluminum structure and an HPL or ceramic top. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Geometric Style Stained Glass Panel by Goddard & Gibbs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A geometric style stained glass panel by renowned stained glass makers Goddard and Gibbs.
This is abstract modernist stained glass window showcases an unusual style, blending togeth...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass
Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Outdoor Armchair Made to Order in Solid Wood, Moka Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary upholstered garden sofa with armrests. Frame and legs are made of thermally treated Ash wood. Upholstered seat and back cushions are removable and made of high density p...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Foam
New Teak Rectangular Foldable Dining Table, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New teak round foldable dining table, indoor and outdoor
Extendable: 66.92in-86.61in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Faux Bois Concrete Stump Planter, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete faux-bois planter, circa 1970s. Detailed design including realistic bark and wood grain. Natural lichen and moss growth also lend in giving this planter an uncanny realistic feel without it being too gimmicky. Years of patina and weathering gives these pieces a stunningly unique look. As these are each handmade, the owner will find that each stool varies ever so slightly in Size from the last giving them a great artisanal feel. Extremely substantial and well made, these planters are constructed of solid concrete shell...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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.